New Year, New Goals
Do you set resolutions for the New Year? January is the perfect time to plan for the coming year and set new goals whether you want to grow your business or take more time for yourself. Having goals can help … Read more
6 Ways a Virtual Assistant can take the stress out of Christmas
For small business owners the run up to Christmas can be the most stressful. Whether it’s your busiest period, or you’re just trying to fit everything into a short month, there’s a lot to do before New Year’s Eve. Here … Read more
Stress-Free Christmas Planning
How a Virtual Assistant can calm your Christmas stress. It’s now ok to mention the ‘C’ word – the countdown to Christmas is officially on. For small business owners, especially those in retail or hospitality, the pace is already picking … Read more
How a Virtual Assistant Can Free Up Your Workday and Your Weekend
A Virtual Assistant Can Transform More Than Just Your Business When most people think of a Virtual Assistant (VA), they often imagine someone handling business admin—email management, appointment scheduling, or marketing support. But did you know a VA can make … Read more
Why You Need To Think About Outsourcing Your Research
All small business owners know that research is essential. Whether it’s for a project, a new business venture or for marketing, doing research is crucial. Researching isn’t hard, as information is everywhere, accessible on the internet anytime but often finding … Read more
How you can prepare to work with a Virtual Assistant
Are you ready to hire a Virtual Assistant? You know that the time has come to delegate some of the tasks. Handing over some of the jobs to a Virtual Assistant can free up your time and give you the … Read more
CRM systems for Small Business
In the last blog I talked about why you need a CRM system. Here I look at some of the ones I’ve used as a Virtual Assistant working with small businesses. Zoho CRM is a user-friendly cloud-based CRM tool. If … Read more
Why your Small Business needs a CRM System
Why do you need a CRM? Running a small business often means you have numerous customers and lots of information to remember for each one. When you first start out, using a spreadsheet is a good place to store client … Read more
Why you need a Virtual Assistant
In the very beginning, you probably took care of everything in your business. As your business starts to grow, you have an increasing workload. How often do find yourself with a to-do list that you don’t ever reach the bottom … Read more
Going back to school can help your small business end the year on a high.
Is your business still on track for the end of the year? September marks the start of a new academic year for school-age children but for self-employed parents, it can also be a getting back to the normal working routine, … Read more