With New Year fast approaching here's a few things that you might want to put on your New Year resolution list for your business: 1. Review your business plan: your business plan should be a dynamic document which reflects your business as it is now and where you'd...
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...
If you’ve not worked with an Assistant before you might be a little unsure how exactly they can help you – whether Virtual or in your Office your PA will be a pivotal member of your team. Here are five ways an assistant can help you that you might not be aware 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...
Small business owners and entrepreneurs who have to balance work and home life can feel if they are always working at full speed, however, their ‘to get done’ list, rarely shrinks and is more likely to increase. However, is it beneficial to get help? Surely by the...
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...
The old adage says ‘tidy house, tidy mind’, but there is conflicting information out there as to whether this extends to ‘tidy desk, tidy mind’. Some people say creativity is boosted by a messy desk, other people prefer a more minimalist approach. In many modern...
Whether you are holding a big or small event, your planning will follow the same general pattern, these are some of the key items to consider. Ensure you have a clear objective on what your event is to achieve: Will it raise your profile to your target market? Are you...
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...