Newcastle Virtual Assistants

Meet our Member of the Moment - Deb Mills from Composed by Deb 👋 We caught up with Deb recently to get to know her business a little better, here’s what she had to say! 👉Can you share any tips or advice for other virtual assistants who are just starting out? Ask for help, connect with other VA’s, Show up everyday 👉 What types of clients does your virtual assistant business typically serve? I offer Proofreading & Editing Website Management Resource development & Course Creation Business Support Services. 👉 When you're not working in your business, where will we find you? When I’m not working in my business I am spending time with family and friends or renovating my house. You connect with Deb here on social media, or via her website - www.composedbydeb.com.au

Feeling incredibly grateful🧡 A huge thank you to Seed Virtual Assistants for recognising us as a finalist in the Community Spirit category of the Australian Virtual Assistant Awards! This category celebrates VAs who exemplify the true spirit of community – contributing, fostering inclusivity, and uplifting others within the industry. Being acknowledged in this way means the world to us, as building and nurturing our VA community is at the heart of everything we do. We’re so grateful to be part of such a talented, supportive group of professionals. To all the incredible VAs out there – this is YOUR community, and we are so proud to stand alongside you. Let’s continue growing and thriving together! Thank you to the judges of the 2024 awards and the sponsors for supporting these awards and thank you to those who nominated us. Congratulations to all the amazing nominees and finalists – let’s celebrate on October 31st at the #seedvaawards

#NEWVAC24 – that’s a wrap! What an incredible day of learning, connection, and inspiration! We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all the amazing virtual assistants, business owners, and online business managers who joined us from across the country for this year’s conference. A massive shoutout to our fantastic speakers, Michelle Broadbent, Andrew Haynes, Bradley McPherson, Gavin Walker, Steve Wait (MAICD) (He/Him), Jacqui Daley, Emilia Cardillo, Gabbie, Yve, Kelly Alexander I Virtual Assistant, Kate Mackay and Nerin Chappell, for sharing you invaluable insights and wisdom. Your expertise has truly inspired us to level up our businesses and embrace the future of the VA industry. Of course, this event wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our incredible sponsors: Newcastle Insurance Group, Seed Virtual Assistants, Kindred Accounting, Cardillo Commercial Lawyers, Minuteman Press Newcastle, The Business Centre and Mint Business Centre. Thank you for your contributions and for helping us bring this event to life. To everyone who attended, we hope you’re leaving today with new ideas, fresh motivation, and a growing network of like-minded professionals. Let's keep the momentum going and continue to support each other on this exciting #VAlife journey! What’s next? We’ve got some exciting events lined up to keep the community spirit alive and growing! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up: 🧡 Monthly VA coffee catch up 22nd October at Sunny Boy Cafe 🧡 Virtual Speed Networking Evening for #NSWSmallBusinessMonth on 24th October 🧡 Coworking Day at INNX Parry St Newcastle on 29th October 🧡 The Australian VA Industry Awards on 31st October 🧡 Monthly VA coffee catch up on 11th November at Bowie Cafe 🧡 Newcastle Virtual Assistants Christmas Lunch - 6th December 🧡 2025 Planning Workshop - 12 December Stay connected with us for more details! Adrienne + Jane

#NEWVAC24 is officially a sell out! We can’t wait to see everyone next month for an amazing day of learning and connecting. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please send us a DM 

In the Virtual Assistant space, collaboration and support are crucial for success, and what better way to connect with like-minded professionals than through social media groups! Last year we developed a list VA groups throughout Australia, that are providing a platform for networking, sharing insights, and fostering a sense of community 🌏 Whether you're a seasoned VA or just starting on your journey, these groups offer a wealth of knowledge and support. Check out the list here - https://lnkd.in/gVfcZZ77! If you know of any others please let us know and we can add them to the list 📃

I was once a newbie, too. I remember the first conference I went to in Brisbane in 2018, walking into a professional conference room filled with so many talented Virtual Assistants, and it hit me—this is an authentic, professional, and thriving industry. It’s easy to think that because we work virtually, we lack the support or community that ties us together. But that VA conference was my wake-up call. I realised that the VA industry is very real, filled with incredible people doing amazing things for the clients they support. At that first conference, I met some really lovely people - in real life - and some of them are still part of my professional network today. This is your chance to make friends, feel part of an authentic industry, and know that you have endless opportunities for support, collaboration, and networking. I loved it so much I went back the next year, that picture above was taken at the conference in 2019! This experience sparked my passion for the VA industry, particularly in mindset development within this space. Every conference I’ve attended since has not only provided valuable technical skills and education but also introduced me to fantastic Virtual Assistants who have become great friends and huge supporters of my professional journey. If you’re on the fence about attending our VA conference next month, let me just say—I was once a newbie, too. I didn’t know anyone on the first morning of that conference, but by the end, I had met so many wonderful people who were going through the exact same challenges I was. It was eye-opening, mind-blowing, and incredibly exciting to realise I wasn’t alone. So, I encourage you to come along, and I promise that by the end of the day you’ll be so glad you did! Jane x

With the 2024 Virtual Assistant Conference just two weeks away we wanted to give another shout out to some of the businesses who are sponsoring #NEWVAC24, without these businesses our conference would not be possible! Along side our other speakers and sponsors, we will have the opportunity to hear a sponsor snippet from each of these sponsors: 📢 Newcastle Insurance Group - Gold Sponsor 📢 The Business Centre Newcastle - Silver Sponsor 📢 Seed Virtual Assistants - Silver Sponsor 📢 Cardillo Commercial Lawyers - Silver Sponsor 📢 Mint Business Centre - Bronze Sponsor Don't miss out on your chance to hear from these amazing business owners at NEWVAC24!

This month on the blog we are joined by Amy Christopherson from Grounded HR, who is sharing her insights on signs that you might have HR issues in your business. You can take a read over at https://lnkd.in/gked_aT2

Bringing on a Virtual Assistant is more than just handing off tasks—it’s about building a strong partnership that boosts productivity and helps your business succeed. By putting effort into onboarding, communication, training, and feedback, you set up a great working relationship with your VA. This guide will walk you through how to get your VA up to speed, sort out payment details, and set up good communication.

Meet our Member of the Moment - Lauren from Beach Road Admin 🌊 With Lauren recently celebrating our two year biz birthday and having returned from maternity leave, we thought it was a good time to catch up with her and see what she is up to! 👉 What inspired you to start your virtual assistant business? My inspiration for starting my VA biz was the continuous fantasy of working for myself & creating a life of freedom & flexibility. One day, I thought well why can’t I make that my reality? So I did! 👉 What types of clients does your virtual assistant business typically work with? I work with clients in the trades & construction industry offering back end administration management & system setup, support & optimisation. 👉 When you're not working in your business, where will we find you? When I’m not working in my biz, you’ll find me at the beach with my6 month old baby girl Sunny - coffee in hand of course! To learn more about Lauren’s business check out her website or social media profiles - Beach Road Admin!