How did we manage before email? If your email box is anything like mine then it will be a mixture of client correspondence, newsletters, reminders, orders, a few personal items etc. How do you control all that so that your inbox helps you to remain focused? Here are some of my productivity tips to get [...]
If you’ve read the posts on this site, particularly the featured one entitled “What is a Virtual Assistant?“ then you may be considering adding one to your business. Here are my top 3 reasons for having a Virtual Assistant or VA. 1. Time: Time is one of our most precious commodities; it slips through our [...]
You might think that May is a bit early to be thinking about the Summer holidays, unless of course you are booking one. However, now is the time to start planning and looking at any necessary holiday cover. Whether you are a sole trader, small business or multinational, chances are that you and/or your staff [...]
I’m dreadfully embarrased to admit that this is my desk. I’m usually very neat and strive for a paperless office where possible. My problem is that I’ve lost focus and allowed myself to ignore the problem for too long. Clutter does not help us remain focussed, instead it drains more of our energy. I looked [...]
Unfortunately the blog has become a little neglected recently and the only reason for this I guess is lack of inspiration. I’ve had a bit of a writer’s block so, if you have any issues that you would like me to address from a business support / administration angle please do contact me. You may [...]
