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Virtual assistants aren’t only trained in business admin. As we’ve discussed before, virtual assistants can help with just about any task. Additionally, they usually have a rich background in a variety of industries and business arenas. This means that when you outsource to a virtual assistant, you can be perfectly matched with someone with in-depth […]

Having a virtual assistant (VA) is like having another version of yourself to tackle tasks that you don’t have time to do. A common misperception, though, is that virtual assistants can only help with business-related admin tasks. But the great news is that this is simply not the case. Aside from diary management, data entry, […]

While the global pandemic changed many things, perhaps one of the biggest shifts we’ve seen as a result is the rise of fully remote businesses. While what felt like endless lockdowns had most of the UK workforce working from home, many companies have chosen to stay remote post-Covid. Let’s look at some remote working statistics: […]

Whether you’re a new start-up wanting to run a sustainable-only business or an established organisation looking to do things a little greener, we have some good news for you. There are some simple ways to make your business more sustainable, reducing your carbon footprint and, ultimately, doing your bit for our planet. Some even better […]

Did you know that notifications – whether they be from your cell phone, laptop, or tablet –elicit a stress response in your body? Each time your device beeps or you see a notification pop on your screen, a stress hormone called cortisol is released into your body. Too much of this hormone can lead to […]

The second that brilliant business idea forms inside your head, your business enters a framework known as the life cycle stage of your business. The life cycle stage of your business is made up of five stages which your business will most likely go through as it matures. Much like life itself, each stage has […]

The year has reached an end, and while we faced many challenges getting here, we can – with full confidence – state that we are looking forward to the year to come. Of course, 2021 left its mark on us and we learnt many lessons from the benefits of time, to have that little bit […]

Just thinking about outsourcing any one of your business functions already means that you have the best interests of your business and your life in mind. And here is a blog we’ve recently posted about 17 tasks you can delegate. And while many businesses try to run independently, the struggle behind the scenes is real. […]

Every small business owner remembers the honeymoon period – that time when work feels exciting and every challenge is exhilarating. Unfortunately, the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic has many entrepreneurs looking longingly at the exit sign. Nothing squelches the fire of that honeymoon phase like worrying about your family, your health, your financial security, your […]

We know that as a business owner it can be difficult to ask for help. It may feel like you’re admitting defeat or that you’re not cut out to be an entrepreneur. The truth, however, is quite the opposite. Effective entrepreneurs know when to ask for help, even if it means hiring someone temporarily to […]