# Langham Virtual Assistant

> Trusted virtual assistant and operational support


## Posts

- [Keep Your Inbox Tidy](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/email-best-practice/): How tidy is your inbox? These are my 6 simple rules to keep my inbox tidy, organised, and stress-free.  VirtualassistantUK #Smallbusiness #Outlook #Gmail #email #toptips #Northampton #Raunds #Northamptonshire Wellingborough #Kettering #Corby #Smallbusinessowner
- [I’ll Run Out of Things to Do for My VA](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/ill-run-out-of-things-to-do-for-my-va/): 7. I’ll Run Out of Things to Do for My VA. If you want to maximize the value of your Virtual Assistant, you can ask her or him to take a more active role in your business. They are not just contracted workers. Many VA’s worked in brick- and- mortar offices before they became remote workers. They have acquired extensive experience, training and expertise through those years working a regular day job. They are also entrepreneurs who are proprietors of a business that offers virtual assistance business. They know what it takes to manage a business and make it profitable. Consult […]
- [You Can’t Be Productive Unless the VA is Full- Time](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/you-cant-be-productive-unless-the-va-is-full-time/): Most businesses only schedule their Virtual Assistant for 20 hours of work per week. This is because virtual assistants are all about increasing productivity.
- [You Can’t Have Effective Communication When You’ve Gone Virtual](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/you-cant-have-effective-communication-when-youve-gone-virtual/): We continue our 10 Myths That Stop People From Hiring Virtual Assistants series with this post, #5. Read now and understand how VA’s maintain effective communication with clients.
- [The positives of outsourcing to a Northampton Virtual Assistant](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/the-positives-of-outsourcing-to-a-northampton-virtual-assistant/): Do you often find yourself overwhelmed with tasks or that you’re spending too much on full-time employees. Hiring a Virtual Assistant will relieve you of these issues and let you focus on growing your business and allow you to enjoy your free time.
- [Just A Virtual Secretary Myth #4](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/virtual-secretary/): I have been sharing the top 10 myths that stop people from hiring virtual assistants. Here is number 4.
- [Virtual Assistants are Just People Who Can’t Get Regular Jobs](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/virtual-assistants-are-just-people-who-cant-get-regular-jobs/): It used to be that people who were laid off or couldn’t get regular jobs became virtual assistants to have a means of income. But since the occupation was professionalised by Stacy Brice and life coach Thomas Leonard in 1996, becoming a Virtual Assistant took a whole new different meaning. Virtual assistants played an important role in managing the daily workload of the law firms managed by Brice’s virtual assistance company. It used to be a job associated with women. But with the increase in demand for outsourced work, the industry opened the doors of opportunity for men as well. Today, […]
- [Virtual Assistance is Just a Fad](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/2-virtual-assistance-is-just-a-fad/): 2. Virtual Assistance is Just a Fad People who believe virtual assistance is just a fad probably has not come across the word outsourcing. Or if they have, they probably did not think to delegate work to virtual assistants constitutes outsourcing. Contracting a Virtual Assistant is outsourcing on a smaller scale but the principle is the same. You are transferring a set of responsibilities to a third party in order to meet the following business objectives: Reduce costs Increase productivity Improve the quality of work Introduce business flexibility Lower risks of business expansion Build long-term strategic partnerships If virtual assistance is just […]
- [Hire a Virtual Assistant to save you money, time and reduce stress](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/hire-virtual-assistant-save-money-time-and-reduce-stress/): Are you a startup owner, entrepreneur, or sole proprietor that has too much to do with too little time on hand? If so, you may like to consider hiring additional support to focus on your core business and take care of other responsibilities. 
- [Anyone Can Be a Virtual Assistant](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/anyone-can-be-a-virtual-assistant/): Anyone Can Be a Virtual Assistant. Virtual assistance is the same as any other profession. If you want to excel, you must have the following qualities: Technical and fundamental expertise in a number of core competencies; High- level proficiency in navigating the Internet; Knowledge in a variety of software; Great organizational skills; Effective communication abilities; Team- Oriented; Goal- Driven. Becoming a Virtual Assistant may seem easy because you can work from the comforts of your own home. But you still need to consistently deliver high- quality work if you want to maintain your client base. Unless you are committed and dedicated […]
- [Why should you outsource to a Virtual Assistant?](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/why-should-you-outsource-to-a-virtual-assistant/): Are you an entrepreneur, an executive or run your own business? Is it difficult for you to focus on your core tasks and spend hours scheduling, planning or replying to emails and corresponding with clients? Have you ever wondered what it might be like if someone did those tasks for you? It might have freed you from so much hassle and saved you so much time. Many business owners, sole proprietors, and entrepreneurs are now moving towards hiring a virtual assistant (VA) to help with their daily tasks.
- ['Why Do I Spend Weeks Avoiding Tasks That Will Take Me 10 Minutes to Do?'](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/why-do-i-spend-weeks-avoiding-tasks-that-will-take-me-10-minutes-to-do/): Procrastinating has less to do with time management and more to do with mood management. This article was taken from: https://www.vice.com/en/article/akd44z/why-do-i-procrastinate By Emily Cassel Of all the viral tweets that define our very existence, few are as universal as this one, from writer Kimberly King Parsons: “Took Me Eleven Minutes to do That Thing I’ve Been Avoiding for Three Months: A Memoir.”  Sometimes we just can’t make ourselves do stuff! Last month, when I asked people to talk about times they’d opted to not do something that they could also simply… do… my mentions were flooded. A few representative examples:  “I had a passport photo […]
- [Microsoft Outlook - Four D's](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/microsoft-outlook-four-ds/): Why Microsoft Outlook – Four D’s?  A few years ago I was gifted this great tip and it has stuck with me being the guiding principle in managing my inbox. The same also applies whether it be; Outlook, Gmail, or any other email client. Thanks’ Heidi. What Are the Microsoft Outlook – Four D’s Do It Read the email and take the action it requires NOW. Is it for information purposes only? File it away for future reference if you think it might be of value to you. Delegate It If the email requires a task to be completed which you […]
- [We can help with 100+ admin and website tasks to make your life easier.](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/100-services-langham-virtual-assistant/): Langham Virtual Assistant support businesses, professionals and non-profit organisations with a range of tasks including but not limited to:   Add appropriate links to blog posts Add content to newsletters Adding & updating internal calendar entries Advertisement submission Amazon seller assistance Answering customer service emails Answering service Appointment management Assign tasks to others Backup websites Booking conference venues Booking restaurant reservations Booking travel and accommodation arrangements Build a Knowledge base Business card design Calendar management Canva image creator Capturing business cards to your CRM system Collect testimonials Collecting documents for tax Competition research Compile technical information Compiling audience questions Conducting employee […]

## Pages

- [Networking Profile](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/networking-profile/)
- [Support Worth Sharing](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/support-worth-sharing/)
- [Client Stories & Reviews](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/client-stories-reviews/)
- [Cookie Policy (UK)](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/cookie-policy-uk/)
- [How Our Price Calculator Assumptions Are Worked Out](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/pricing-assumptions/)
- [Link In Bio](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/link-in-bio/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/faqs/): Clear answers to common questions about working with Langham Virtual Assistant.
- [Lee Harvey-Barnes](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/lee-harvey/): Langham Virtual Assistant Lee Harvey-Barnes Book a friendly 30-minute discovery call to discuss your workload, priorities and the support that would make the biggest difference. Schedule a conversation Choose a time that works for you Book a friendly 30-minute discovery call with Lee. We will talk through what is taking your time, the support you need and the most useful next step. Lee Harvey-Barnes Business Owner & Virtual Assistant A practical, no-pressure conversation about your workload and where dependable support could make the biggest difference. 30-minute discovery call Choose Teams, Zoom or phone No obligation and no hard sell Select your […]
- [Virtual Assistant Northampton](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/locations/northampton/): Virtual assistant and operational support for small businesses in Northampton.
- [Virtual Assistant Milton Keynes](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/locations/milton-keynes/): Virtual assistant and operational support for small businesses in Milton Keynes.
- [Virtual Assistant Bedford](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/locations/bedford/): Virtual assistant and operational support for small businesses in Bedford.
- [Locations](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/locations/): Virtual assistant and operational support from Northamptonshire to businesses across the UK.
- [Blog](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/blog/): Practical advice on virtual assistance, operations, systems and business administration.
- [Privacy Policy](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/privacy-policy/): Privacy information for the Langham Virtual Assistant website.
- [Contact](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/contact/): Contact Langham Virtual Assistant to discuss practical administrative and operational support.
- [Pricing](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/pricing/): Flexible virtual assistant packages from £320 per month, plus pay-as-you-go support.
- [Membership Administration Support](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/services/membership-support/): Responsive administration that helps membership organisations serve and retain their communities.
- [Website & Digital Support](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/services/website-digital-support/): Reliable website and content administration without the delays of a large agency.
- [Systems & Reporting Support](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/services/systems-reporting-support/): Organised systems and clear reporting that turn information into useful business insight.
- [Operational Support](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/services/operational-support/): Practical coordination and process support that helps the business run smoothly.
- [Virtual Administrative Assistant](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/services/administrative-support/): Accurate day-to-day administration that brings order to busy workloads.
- [Customer Service Support](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/services/customer-service-support/): Friendly, dependable help that keeps enquiries, bookings and customer communication moving.
- [Services](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/services/): Flexible virtual assistant, administrative and operational support designed around your business.
- [About](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/about/): Meet Langham Virtual Assistant and discover dependable support for businesses across Northamptonshire and the UK.
- [Home](https://langhamvirtualassistant.co.uk/): Trusted virtual assistant and operational support for small businesses in Northamptonshire and across the UK.

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