How to Build a Great Company Culture
Company culture and work-life balance are arguably some of the most significant components of a business. Companies that lack a distinctive work culture, however big or small, are those that focus solely on what senior management wants or expects. Over time this can create frustration, friction and conflict and result in poor staff retention, negativity and lack of productivity. As with Outsourcery and the nature of remote […]
Why Should Entrepreneurs Pick up Meditation?
Rising in popularity in recent years, ‘meditation’ and mindfulness seem to be the new buzzwords bouncing around on social media. As the number of people living the modern fast-paced city life, stress levels are rising. When not addressed and managed properly, stress can affect efficiency, productivity and focus as well as mental health more broadly. For entrepreneurs in particular, taking on the brunt of a business on […]
Outsourcing: 10 Red Flags That it’s Time to Expand Your Team
As a small business owner and entrepreneur, you’ll reach several milestones throughout its development. One of these is noticing the right time to expand your team or start outsourcing some responsibilities. As much as we would like to – we can’t do it all by ourselves. Once these red flags start waving more frequently, then […]
Our Guide to Finding your Niche as a Virtual PA
When starting out as a Virtual PA it can be tempting to take on all jobs, to gain the most experience and build your portfolio. You may find yourself taking on any client, regardless of the nature of the project in order to maintain a consistent income. While in the early stages this can be […]
Top Productivity Apps for Property Professionals
Property professionals face a variety of challenges that hinder productivity and efficiency in pursuit of closing sales. Sometimes it’s a matter of forgetfulness, finding a place to store important documents and business cards, or staying up to date with the latest property trends. These challenges significantly decrease the productivity and efficiency of property professionals. We […]
6 core reasons why property professionals should outsource to a virtual assistant
Property professionals struggle to maintain consistent levels of productivity and efficiency when they are spending a substantial portion of their time with general management and other tasks that are better suited for a personal assistant. Hiring an in-house PA or doing the work yourself isn’t cost-effective and significantly affects the growth of your business. While […]
Outsourcery’s Top tips for Virtual Team Building
Virtual team building is becoming more of a necessity for both startup entrepreneurs and SME’s. The paradox associated with the modern world is that as we become more physically disconnected, technology continues to afford us the opportunity of limitless connection within the digital realm. Many startup entrepreneurs and SME’s are beginning to realise this as […]
Successful people and 7 things they have in common
Successful people are confident in the way they perceive success. However, success in whatever field you specialise in comes down to a variety of factors. Firstly, success is subjective and this means that its definition varies from person to person. The journey towards personal success begins by defining what it means to you. By slightly […]
Want to be successful? Stop trying to go it alone.
Henry Walton became an entrepreneur more than two decades ago—before things such asShark Tank, Etsy and Uber existed. He founded Global Vision International, a volunteer-abroad company, as well as several other businesses. His biggest ongoing struggle was feeling alone on his journey. In 2014 he had planned to take a year off to spend time […]
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, […]
