Have you thought about what you could gift yourself this Christmas? As you are rushing around trying to complete 101 things at the same time, wishing for that extra pair of hands? Surely you don't need to do everything, do you? How about a gift for yourself for 2016?...
This Saturday, 5 December, is Small Business Saturday and it's a great excuse to go out and shop local. Being true to our virtual nature Nicola and I are based in two different areas - Wokingham, Berkshire and South London. So we thought we'd bring you a few of our...
Do you spend time developing new ideas for your business? A recent survey by Sage found that a third of UK entrepreneurs are too busy to come up with new ideas. Even more worrying, they said they had lost customers as a result of not having sufficient time. Lack of...
I’ll just do one more thing! That has always been my mantra……. I know it isn’t good for me and am making a conscious effort to take some short breaks during the day. Knowing I do feel much better leaving my desk for a short break, it really is silly not to do it….....
As technology and flexible working policies have improved over the years, more and more employers are allowing their employees to work from home. A study by Stanford University economics professor Nicholas Bloom et al on working from home even suggests that it can...
Diary management There are so many hints and tips for running an effective diary and each PA/EA will have their own preferences, here are some that immediately spring to mind. In an ideal world, executives should be banned from editing their own diary! Possibly a...
A question that I often get asked when introducing our business to others. While Virtual Assistant businesses are increasing, they are not familiar to everyone. It’s a tricky question to answer as business or administration support requirements are different for...
A recent survey by Simply Business revealed that 1/5 of business owners can't afford to take a single day off in the summer holidays with a further 30% only able to take a holiday if they remain at home or in the UK. The figures are startling especially when you...