Are virtual assistants worth it?
If you’re still wondering whether virtual assistants are worth it, you should start by weighing up just how busy you are, how much you value your free time, and to what extent you’re willing to delegate tasks. The truth is, you can’t really put a price on peace of mind, which ultimately is what a […]
Winding down for winter: What your small business should be thinking about towards the end of 2022
That most wonderful time of the year—the festive season—is fast-approaching, but as a small business owner, you might get caught off-guard. With the year drawing to a close comes the colder months (which in itself could impact your business), and potential spikes in business activity given people being more open to spending on gifting and […]
Don’t ditch marketing: How to recession-proof your SME
If you’ve read the news at all recently, you’re likely to have heard that the UK is heading for a significant economic recession. In fact, some are arguing that the UK is in for its longest downturn since the 2008 financial crisis. It’s quite possible that this news has you concerned about the future of […]
What is a virtual EA?
As an entrepreneur and business owner, you have plenty on your plate. There’s so much more to running a business than many people could imagine. One lesson you should learn early on is how (and when) to ask for help. Also known as remote assistants or virtual assistants, virtual executive assistants (EA) are highly skilled […]
How to prepare your eCommerce business for Black Friday: 5 steps for success
You may not think it’s necessary to start preparing for Black Friday at this point in the year. However, if you run an eCommerce store, the truth is you should’ve started preparing for Black Friday months ago. Not to worry, we have you covered with our top advice for online stores for preparing for the […]
Should life coaches be blogging?
Blogging is an excellent way to boost brand awareness, improve search engine optimisation (SEO) results, and establish your brand as an authority in your industry. Whether you’re a life coach, business coach, or any other form of a coach, you can greatly benefit from this. As a coach, the value that you bring is the […]
Top 3 free productivity apps for new entrepreneurs
If you’re doing it right, nothing could have adequately prepared you for the graft, sweat and tears that come with being an entrepreneur. It’s a far cry from the outset when you were drawn to the romance of flexibility, the freedom of being your own boss and making your own rules, and the sheer satisfaction […]
What is a business coach, and how can they help me?
Most small businesses are born out of the founder being really good at something or spotting an open gap in the market that simply needed filling. At the outset, entrepreneurs run on optimism, hard work and a little bit of luck. In any business, small or otherwise, the two constant goals are growth and turning […]
A practical guide to developing an employee handbook for your small business
One of the most exciting parts of the entrepreneurship journey is the one where you start building your teams. The bigger your staff becomes, the greater your need for an employee handbook. In fact, an employee handbook is a necessity regardless of the size of your team. The content of your employee handbook will largely […]
How to set up payroll for start-ups
Entering the world of entrepreneurship can be a really exciting time in your life. However, as soon as you hire as much as one additional employee, you’ll need to work on setting up payroll. Although there is plenty of free payroll software available online, it’s important that you understand this basic business management function to […]
