As part of our series on the tools of the trade, I’m taking a more in-depth look at each of the resources I use in my business. This will give you a flavour of what they’re about as well as some tips on getting the best from each. This week we’re taking a look at…
6 things you may not know about being a freelance copywriter I’m really pleased to be able to bring to you a guest blog from one of the team. Lisa is not only a Virtual Assistant but she’s also a copywriter. I’ve asked Lisa to share 6 things you might not know about being a…
10 things a small business owner can do whilst working from home Many small business owners already work from a home office, whilst others are now relocating from their co-working spaces and setting up shop in the spare room. Most Virtual Assistants are already home-based so are experiencing little disruption in the current climate, but…
Stability: A reflection on 2019 It’s that time again. The year is drawing to a close and Christmas is around the corner. As I sit down to review my year and set my targets for 2020, it’s time to reflect on the past twelve months. It has been a really busy year! When I set…
Last year I was honoured to be awarded Winner ‘VA of the Year (South West) in the UK VA Awards. The awards are sponsored by BeMyVA who organise regional and national VA Award programmes and support the ongoing development of professional standards of VAs by working with the world`s leading organisations and associations. 2018 has been a really…
Earlier this year I was over the moon to be awarded Winner ‘VA of the Year (South West) in the UK VA Awards for the second year running. The awards are sponsored by BeMyVA who organise regional and national VA Award programmes and support the ongoing development of professional standards of VAs by working with the world`s leading organisations…
Ping! What’s that? Did you REALLY take your work phone with you? The sun is shining, and thoughts turn to holidays. Sun soaked days around the pool, relaxing dips in the sea and walks along the beach, a glass of sangria with dinner. Ping! What’s that? When you are self-employed, it can be hard…
Insurance: A Necessary Evil? We all know that insurance is a necessary evil. We have to have it to protect us against the things that ‘may’ come and get us in the future. Most of us with businesses have insurance of one form or another, but do you check that the people you are working…
A reflection on 2017 As the new year dawns, it is a time to reflect on the year passed, and think ahead to what you want your 2018 to look like. At a meeting of my personal development group at the end of last year, we took time to think about what we had achieved…
Is a Business Coach worth the money? I have been attending networking meetings since I started my business and I have met so many people who offer a business coaching service – some specialise in supporting Executives, some Senior Leadership Teams, others on Mums in Business. Why do you need a business coach? At…