Applications

Applications which I use within my Virtual Assistant business

Using Lastpass

Using Lastpass

How did we ever cope without Lastpass? I’ve been a Lastpass premium user for a number of years. As a Virtual Assistant who supports multiple clients’ in my opinion it is the best, most secure password management service available. Why do you need Lastpass? In short, passwords unlock everything we do online! If you find it difficult to remember one or two passwords imagine having to remember without writing them down over 50. It’s impossible. Before I started to use Lastpass I was sloppy with password storage. Before I’m berated; this was 5…Read more
8 Benefits of using Cloud-Based Services as Virtual Assistants

8 Benefits of using Cloud-Based Services as Virtual Assistants

The Many Benefits of using Cloud-Based Services Cloud-Based Services or 'the Cloud' as we know it today was originally known as "software as a service," or SaaS. Cloud-based services are a business model that uses licensing and monthly fees to allow its users to have access to software on the owners' own servers. Users have access to the software using a unique URL, username, and password. As long as the user pays their monthly fee, they keep their access to the software. Why I use Cloud-Based Services There are so many benefits to…Read more
QuickFile Cloud Accountancy Software for Free

QuickFile Cloud Accountancy Software for Free

Start-ups cut your costs and use free Accountancy Software When you first start-up your business and venture into the world of self-employment and your new entrepreneurial life. You may not have bags of cash to throw into it. What you don’t want to do is divert money earmarked for your core business to money for accountancy software. Although, you still want and need the ability to send out professional looking Invoices. Connect with your business bank account and produce monthly financial reports. Getting paid for your services or product is a given. But,…Read more
Using Microsoft OneNote for your Small Business

Using Microsoft OneNote for your Small Business

Forget any other applications when organising work for your business – OneNote has it all.   For the past 4 years I have used many note taking apps - I am in no way going to dismiss any of them, as the ones I've used all work very well. I've just recently been looking into streamlining my working processes and the apps I use. Having been a Microsoft 365 small business user for many years I was shocked that I had not yet utilised OneNote for use within my business. So, for the…Read more