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 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
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
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
The recent lockdown is having a significant impact on small businesses. To keep a business afloat takes ingenuity and determination as well as intense hard work. It has also taken a lot of Zoom meetings in the past few weeks! … Read more
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
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
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
As a business owner, it’s important to look after your health so I spoke to my friend Nicky Hall from FitActive Personal Training about how I could fit exercise in around my working and here’s what she had to say…. … Read more
As a small business owner, you can often find yourself wearing lots of hats to keep everything moving smoothly. You know you need to tackle your admin but there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Are you working evenings … Read more