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This month, I am going to show you how to break tasks down, and why this technique is so effective.
21 March 2024
How to break tasks down
In my last article, ‘what to do if you fall out of love with your business’, I explained how to set SMART goals and  gave you some tips on how to regain your mojo and motivation for your business. This month, I am going to show you how to break tasks down, and why this […]
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What to do if you fall out of love with your business
21 February 2024
What to do if you fall out of love with your business
It’s February, the month of love and the time of year when we are full of optimism, as we see the signs of spring. Of course, the most notable day in the month is Valentine’s Day, when we think about our loved ones and treat them to a special card or gift to show them […]
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You don’t have to believe all the hype or be in a rush to achieve your 2024 goals in January!
26 January 2024
Why January is not the best time for New Year’s Resolutions!
I bet your inbox is full of emails telling you to set new goals, try new things and hit the ground running as we enter 2024. No, I am not psychic, I know that because mine is too. But I am here to tell you that you that January is not the best time for New […]
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It’s important, especially for business owners, to pause, take stock, and reflect at the end of the year.
3 January 2024
Why a small business annual review is necessary
It’s important, especially for business owners, to pause, take stock, and reflect at the end of the year. It is only by assessing where we are now, what went well, and what didn’t, that we can make plans for the future. I am going to start this small business annual review with my own take on 2023. […]
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7 December 2023
How to stop doing everything in your business
Do you feel that  every business decision is down to you and you would like to learn how to stop doing everything in your business?   Are you involved in every department, every process, every management decision? Would your business fall apart if you weren’t at the helm, steering it in the direction you want it […]
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When your business is growing, the team, the administration, and management tasks grow with it, until it becomes impossible to manage all these tasks yourself.
2 November 2023
Spending too much time doing and not enough time leading?
Every business owner can empathise with the feeling of spending too much time doing and not enough time leading.  When you started your business, you were in the thick of it, leading, motivating, managing, selling, marketing, administrating, accounting, recruiting – you name it, you’ve done it!  It is great that you can turn your hand […]
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Now summer is officially over, how do you make the most of the rest of the year and reach your quarter four business goals?
27 September 2023
How to reach your quarter four business goals – the last stretch of 2023
September is often considered a time for new beginnings in the UK… with the back-to-school vibe engrained into many of the nation from a young age, it still carries a lot of weight for us business owners. Now summer is officially over, how do you make the most of the rest of the year and […]
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It’s a way of bringing in an expert to help you get things done – without the long-term commitment of an employee. A virtual business manager (VBM) comes into your business when you need them most to help with company growth, for as long as you need them.
24 August 2023
Why use a virtual business manager whilst hiring a new employee to fill a vacancy?
You’ve found yourself with a team member leaving and you need to hire a new employee to fill a vacancy. Your employee has been running things on autopilot and you need things to pick up quickly. To avoid any major down time, the training needs to be done right – which is a great reason […]
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When you work on numerous projects throughout the year or don’t have in-house experts for everything, working with freelancers and consultants to form an outsourced team is a brilliant way to fill a skills gap.
25 July 2023
How does a Virtual Business Manager help you to manage outsourced teams?
Does your business work with freelancers or consultants, or are you planning to soon? Since the lockdown began in 2020, businesses have been increasingly using remote workers to fulfil needs. Alongside the traditional employee relationships, many business owners now need to also manage outsourced teams… which can be a job in itself!  Why outsourcing remote […]
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As more and more daily tasks within small businesses require online activities, traditional paper filing systems are becoming less popular in favour for cloud-based storage systems.
7 June 2023
Get organised with cloud-based storage systems
As more and more daily tasks within small businesses require online activities, traditional paper filing systems are becoming less popular in favour for cloud-based storage systems. So, let’s talk you through how online files can help your business be more organised and ready for the future.  What are cloud-based storage systems?  There are now many […]
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As a business owner, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll have plenty of tasks you dislike doing in your business. Imagine being able to pass all the dull things to someone else…
13 April 2023
How to outsource boring business tasks to a virtual assistant
As a business owner, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll have plenty of tasks you dislike doing in your business. Imagine being able to pass all the dull things to someone else… Well, the good news is you can outsource boring business tasks to a virtual assistant! Taking away tedious tasks from your day will help […]
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How to systemise your business
15 March 2023
How to systemise your business 
As a business owner, I bet I can confidently say you started out doing everything yourself and now you’re ready to grow, things feel like they could easily get a little out of control. You need to systemise your business to keep it sustainable, free up your time, and grow the right way. But you, […]
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