<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[&Breathe VA Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[&Breathe VA Agency]]></description><link>https://www.andbreatheva.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:54:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.andbreatheva.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[5 Tasks You Should Delegate to a VA This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most common things we hear from new clients during our discovery calls is: "I know I need help, but I honestly don't know what I can actually hand over." When you are used to doing everything yourself, it’s hard to imagine letting go. But delegation is a muscle you have to build. If you are ready to reclaim your time, here are 5 tasks you can delegate to an &#38;Breathe Virtual Assistant this week. 1. Inbox Triage Stop using your inbox as a to-do list. Your VA can monitor your email,...]]></description><link>https://www.andbreatheva.co.uk/post/5-tasks-you-should-delegate-to-a-va-this-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aef0524e256e650aa33be8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:08:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_383221d32d0f49cba859dc21b2111e73~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maria Oliver</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Successfully Onboard a Virtual Assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve finally made the decision to hire a Virtual Assistant. You’re excited about getting your time back. But then panic sets in: How do I actually hand over my work? What if they mess up? Where do I even start? At &#38;Breathe VA Agency, we’ve onboarded countless clients. The difference between a frustrating experience and a life-changing partnership almost always comes down to the onboarding process. Here is how to do it right. 1. Start Small and Build Trust Don’t hand over the keys to your...]]></description><link>https://www.andbreatheva.co.uk/post/how-to-successfully-onboard-a-virtual-assistant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aeefbc7bcffb82205effe1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:06:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_818dc583e6a4435aaacc826d7e5b2bc4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maria Oliver</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Signs Your Business Desperately Needs a Virtual Assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a business owner, you are used to wearing many hats. You are the CEO, the marketing manager, the customer service rep, and the IT department. But there comes a tipping point where doing everything yourself stops saving you money and starts costing you growth. How do you know when you’ve reached that point? Here are 10 clear signs you need a virtual assistant. 1. Your inbox is a source of anxiety If you open your email in the morning and feel an immediate sense of dread because there are...]]></description><link>https://www.andbreatheva.co.uk/post/10-signs-your-business-desperately-needs-a-virtual-assistant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aeeeb77bcffb82205efe07</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:02:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bb630e5ccffe475a83e356317ef57149~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maria Oliver</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The True Cost of Hiring an Employee vs. a Virtual Assistant in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[When your business is growing, the natural next step feels like hiring an employee. You need help, so you put out a job advert. But for many small businesses and busy professionals, hiring an in-house assistant comes with a host of hidden costs that aren't immediately obvious. If you are weighing up a Virtual Assistant vs an Employee in the UK, here is the real financial breakdown you need to consider. The Hidden Costs of an Employee When you look at a salary of £30,000 for an administrative...]]></description><link>https://www.andbreatheva.co.uk/post/virtual-assistant-vs-employee-uk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aeed851b8e90b2a7e8b0a8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:59:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5e496ebe9a4365bcf53923eb3f37b5.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maria Oliver</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>