How virtual assistants can support women in business
Women-owned businesses are on the rise. Currently, around 32% of UK businesses are owned by women. This represents a massive shift as only 17% of business founders were female in 2016. On one hand, being a female entrepreneur comes with a whole unique set of challenges. There may come a time when it becomes impossible […]
Top Trends We’re Seeing For UK SMEs In 2022
Top trends we’re seeing for UK SMEs in 2022 (SMEs) make up 99% of the UK’s total business population. This puts them at the forefront of our economy and means they were perhaps the sector hit hardest by the Covid pandemic. As the dust begins to settle and businesses start returning to normal, the question […]
Our Top 5 Books On Work-Life Balance To Read In 2022
Work-life balance seems to be the topic of many conversations of late, with an emphasis being placed on achieving wellness and protecting our wellbeing while still being effective entrepreneurs and business owners. Many have come to discover that maintaining a work-life balance is challenging, particularly for entrepreneurs who have so much on their plates simply […]
Virtual Assistant Spotlight: Yvette Barry
Work on your business, not in your business. This is the best advice one of our virtual assistants, Yvette Barry, can give to entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur herself, Yvette knows the struggles of trying to run a business and doing it all yourself. “Don’t let the joy that you started out with be robbed by […]
Our Top 3 Keywords Per Industry
Keywords are powerful. Not only do they bolster your search engine optimisation (SEO) efforts, but they also help the right people find you online and stay a step ahead of your competition. Using keywords in your web copy (the text on your website) – and any content you publish, such as blog posts – is […]
5 Ways To Show Your Customers Some Love
With the month of love in full swing, it’s time to take a moment to think about how you can show your customers some love. Showing your clients and customers, your greatest supporters, that you appreciate them has major perks. Not only are you making them feel special, but you’re also creating a relationship with […]
What To Do If You’re Chronically Disorganised
Chronic disorganisation is about so much more than an aversion to colour coding your calendar, adding sticky tabs to notebooks, and filing paperwork away neatly. It is much deeper than a dislike for being disorganised or misplacing your keys. It’s usually triggered by a significant and stressful life event like the loss of a loved […]
The Danger Of Doing Everything Yourself
As an entrepreneur, it’s likely you wear a lot of hats. From finance to marketing, the chances are you have a lot on your plate, especially if your business is still in its infancy. You may think that you should know, understand, and doing everything yourself in every area of your business. The trouble is […]
How To Achieve Inbox Zero
Did you know that notifications – whether they be from your cell phone, laptop, or tablet –elicit a stress response in your body? Each time your device beeps or you see a notification pop on your screen, a stress hormone called cortisol is released into your body. Too much of this hormone can lead to […]
The Best Valentine’s Day Social Media Campaigns We’ve Seen
Special day campaigns are an excellent way to elevate your social media presence, remain relevant, and inspire engagement amongst your social media community. One special day you can’t miss out on is Valentine’s Day. Up and away with Ryanair The popular Ireland-based airline company Ryanair launched a social media campaign that proves user-generated content (UCG) […]
