Grow your business online

I share my tips and experience on every aspect of building an online business – from blogging to networking, from sales funnels to hiring a virtual team.

Business start-up story

by Amy Richards

In this interview by Stretchy Thinking I talk about starting my business and how it’s changed – including during 2020 and Covid.

In this interview in January 2020 for the VA Handbook I tell the story of how I left teaching to set up my Virtual Assistant business and be my own boss – and offer some insights and advice to new and aspiring VAs.

How to choose a platform for your membership site

by Amy Richards

There are many options for where to build the online course part of your membership. But what are the pros and cons of the different approaches?

A few things to consider when starting a membership site

by Amy Richards

I’ve experienced membership sites both as a member and behind the scenes. I’ve seen it done incredibly successfully. If you’re thinking of setting up a membership, what do you need to consider?

10 ways a VA can support your online coaching business

by Amy Richards

As an online coach (or someone who’s about to move your coaching online) what can a VA do to support you?

Five reasons why you haven’t started outsourcing tasks in your online business

by Amy Richards

Not enough hours in the day, but not keen on the idea of outsourcing? When and how you should outsource parts of your online business.

My favourite apps for working virtually with clients and teams

by Amy Richards

If you’re just starting out in the virtual world – or about to take the plunge – here is my guide to a few of the apps out there that will make your life easier.

How to run a successful Facebook group for your online business

by Amy Richards

What I’ve learned through working with online business owners who run Facebook groups as part of their marketing, online courses and membership sites.