Why Prioritising is Everything
We all want to be more productive, to further our careers and grow our companies, whilst still being a good parent, friend, sister or brother, but there’s always too much to do and never enough time. The more our to-do lists lengthen, the more we feel out of control and disappointed by our lack […]
How to Choose the Right Virtual Assistant Company
Choosing the right virtual assistant company can make the difference between a positive, transformative experience and a disappointing one. It’s essential to consider all the factors to ensure you get the best package for your requirements. Offshore vs. Onshore Culture, time differences and language are the first things you consider when selecting a VA company. […]
10 things you should outsource to a virtual assistant
Delegating tasks to a virtual assistant can save you time and money, but it can be difficult to know what to outsource. The more you trust your PA and develop a professional working relationship, the sooner you’ll discover the benefits and variety of virtual assistance. Virtual Assistant tasks you can outsource Social Media – A […]
8 Reasons Why SME’s are turning to Live Chat for Leads
The problem with most websites is that many customers cannot find the information and answers they are looking for in a timely manner so they leave and go to a competitor’s website. Instead of letting hard earned website visitors just click away, many businesses have been adding live chat support which acts as a form […]
The Importance of Inspiration
At the start of a company is an idea and desire to create something new, to develop an area or in some way contribute to society. An entrepreneur is inspired to do business, just as an artist is inspired to paint. The problem is that when the business actually gets going, that original concept and […]
Virtual versus In-House assistants
You’re sitting in the middle of ceiling high fort of documents, trying to finish a presentation before your next meeting in 10 minutes whilst on the phone to your mum who you forgot to wish happy birthday yesterday and you’ve just realised you’re wearing an odd pair of shoes: it’s time to get an assistant, […]
Busy Life Syndrome
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Modern life can be summed up in one word: busy. Almost every hour of every day is scheduled with activity, and most of that involving work. Thanks to technology, business has become truly international and immediate. We can now take our offices around with us in our […]
Could you Boost Productivity by Cutting Staff Hours?
If you’ve been around me longer than five minutes you know I’m passionate about productivity. There are all sorts of ways businesses have attempted to improve it – from bean bags to micromanagement, wellness programmes to simply spying! I think business owners are missing a trick. In my experience, giving employees more flexibility when it […]
Would I really be more productive with a PA?
The role of a personal assistant can really vary from client to client. Whether they’re acting as your personal shopper, reminding you about birthdays, booking travel, researching, bookkeeping or helping to keep your diary and inbox in check, a PA should leave you with time and headspace to do what you do best. In the […]
Why Everyone Wins with a Shorter Working Week
Imagine a working day that goes like this. You get up at 7.30am, rather than 6am, its still early, but you feel more rested, fresh; you might even decide to go for a run and then still have time to properly eat breakfast sitting at the kitchen table with your kids before they go to […]