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CRM Small Business

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

Categories Business Growth, Small business Tags business growth, organise, productivity, small business
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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

Categories Business Growth, Small business Tags business goals, business growth, organisation, small business, tasks
Cotswold Virtual Admin September Goal

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

Categories Business Growth, Small business, Virtual admin Tags business goals, organisation, small business
Small Business tools

6 of the most useful Small Business tools

Since setting up as a Virtual Assistant I’ve used lots of different tools. Some I’ve found invaluable and some I tried and decided they weren’t for me. Some are techy to help the collaboration between myself and clients and some … Read more

Categories Small business, Time saving Tags tips, tools
Virtual Assistnat cost

What is the cost of hiring a Virtual Assistant?

So, you’ve made the decision to delegate and take on some help. You’re looking into using a virtual assistant. Are you thinking that you can’t afford one as their hourly rate looks too high or you have only just started … Read more

Categories Delegation, Small business, Virtual admin

Why hiring a Virtual Assistant is the key to growth

Scaling your Business with a Virtual Assistant Having a successful business is something we’d all like. However, running a business means there is an ongoing myriad of tasks to complete, slowing down your productivity and preventing you from growing. Grand … Read more

Categories Business Growth, Small business, Virtual admin Tags business goals, business growth, delegation
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How to delegate to a Virtual Assistant

For many small business owners and entrepreneurs, delegating isn’t always an easy task. Choosing what to outsource can be a tough decision, especially if you have been used to doing it all yourself up until now. You had the great … Read more

Categories Delegation, Small business, Virtual admin Tags delegation, outsource, tasks
To Do -list- Virtual Assistance

When is the right time to hire a Virtual Assistant?

Are you ready to outsource? As a small business owner, 24 hours isn’t always enough, to complete all the tasks that are needed to keep your business going and growing.  Trying to do all the tasks yourself, whilst needing more … Read more

Categories Small business, Time saving, Virtual admin Tags admin, business goals, outsource, small business, support, virtual admin, virtual assistant
Cotswold Admin Summer summer

5 ways a Virtual Assistant can help you through the Summer holidays

Get ready – the summer holidays are approaching!   For many small business owners and entrepreneurs, taking a holiday can feel like it’s more trouble than it’s worth in the run-up to the eve of a holiday period. If you … Read more

Categories Small business, Virtual admin, Work-Life balance Tags delegate, holiday cover, outsource, small business, virtual admin, work-life balance
Out of office holiday help

How to make time to take a holiday when running a small business

WANTED! Time for a Small business owner to take a break The summer holidays are looming, and you are committed to a holiday with your family, friends or significant other. You’re looking forward to reading that novel you’ve had in … Read more

Categories Small business, Time saving, Work-Life balance Tags holiday, small business
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