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Growing Trend of Virtual Assistants for Entrepreneurs

February 25, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Guest Post by: Karen Wessels, co-founder and COO of VA Connect

Hiring a Virtual Assistant is so hot right now it’s trending! But before we get into the nitty-gritty of this, let’s first define what a Virtual Assistant is.

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Karen Wessels - The startup story of an innovative solution provider to overworked and stressed-out entrepreneurs

February 20, 2015 Melanie Hawken
Karen Wessels, co-founder of VA Connect

Karen Wessels, co-founder of VA Connect

If there is one thing that all women entrepreneurs probably have in common, its that they constantly juggle vast numbers of tasks and priorities, and try to take on too much themselves. Well, one South African entrepreneur, Karen Wessels, the founder of VA Connect has a practical solution - simply hire a Virtual Assistant when you need one. 

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