Virtual assistants - How to take the next step in your trade business

Increasing numbers of trade businesses are turning to Virtual Assistants to help expand their operations. Virtual Assistants are external office workers, usually based offshore, who do everything from answer phone calls to prepare invoices, book appointments, and so much more... We talk to Canberra plumber Tom Martin, who also runs the business Virtual Trade Assistant, which delivers Virtual Assistant services to Australian trade businesses.Listen to the Tradie Connection Podcast on all major streaming platforms and stay connected with us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.For more trade insights, check out our industry magazines:Electrical Connection — the go-to for sparkies, with technical updates, product news and compliance guides. Visit ⁠⁠electricalconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and follow the ⁠⁠Electrical Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠ for regular updates.Plumbing Connection — covering everything from compliance and technology to business trends in plumbing. Head to ⁠⁠plumbingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and connect with us on the ⁠⁠Plumbing Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.Building Connection — tailored to builders and contractors, with features on standards, materials and construction techniques. Explore ⁠⁠buildingconnection.com.au⁠⁠ and join the conversation on the ⁠⁠Building Connection LinkedIn page⁠⁠.And if you’re a home owner planning a renovation, you’ll find step-by-step advice and inspiration at ⁠⁠BUILD.com.au⁠⁠.