With over 3.6 billion active social media users worldwide, your business simply can’t afford to bypass this channel for your marketing. When done right, social media marketing can boost your brand awareness and your reach, as well as generate a high return on investment (ROI). However, while you may be an avid Instagram user yourself, […]
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Why you should hire an operations manager for your start-up
Running your own business is by no means an easy feat. And, as an entrepreneur, you may be tempted to try to do it all yourself. You may think you could save money in the long run, but this is simply not the case. As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. […]
How to achieve business success in Q4
Being an entrepreneur means learning as you go. Or some would say, making it up as you go along. The minute you get the hang of one thing, something else pops up that you ought to have known and been prepared for. For example, did you know that the final quarter of the year is […]
The top companies in the world that use virtual assistants
Did you know that some of the top businesses in the world use virtual assistants in the daily running of their business? A virtual assistant can perform just about any task, from bookkeeping to doing your personal online shopping. Additionally, hiring a virtual assistant is significantly cheaper than hiring a permanent on-site employee. For these […]
Our best HR advice for small businesses
As a start-up founder or entrepreneur, you have many talents. You’re innovative, have a knack for solving customer problems, and are a strong leader. Something you may not be particularly skilled in, however, is the human resources function (HR) within your business. And that’s okay, you don’t need to fulfil every role in your business, […]
Where to register a company in the UK
You’ve landed your big money-making idea, made a firm intention to turn it into a business, now the optimism and excitement are coursing through your veins. Then you realise you need to officially register your company, and the admin involved in that simply deflates you. Sound familiar? Such are the tribulations of entrepreneurship, but registering […]
What industry do you need to be in to hire a virtual assistant?
We could give you an expansive list of the industries that would benefit from hiring a virtual assistant, but the truth is, virtual assistants are valuable in pretty much any industry. The core of what they’re there to do is – you guessed it – assist. And in most cases, what they assist with is […]
A practical guide to working with a virtual assistant
Delegating is difficult. As a small or medium-sized business owner, you may find it tempting to try to do everything yourself. However, not only is this not sustainable, but it’s also not the smartest way to run your business. Enter virtual assistants – a valuable resource for any small business to tap into. Anytime someone […]
2022 sales trends you need to know about
Regardless of what you’re selling, whether your product, service or time, knowing how to sell it is essential to every business. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in. From finance to eCommerce, the ability to sell applies to any sector. While over one million people in the UK work in sales, we are all technically […]
We’ve Only Just Begun: Insight into the world of marketing from a female Creative Director
In the year 2000, there was one female Creative Director in the UK. Not a percentage of Creative Directors, just one. Fast-forward 20 years down the line and only 11% of Creative Directors in the UK are female. Although this is certainly an improvement, the growth of female representation in executive roles continues at a […]
