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 […]
How business owners can boost productivity in Q4
Now that we’re winding down from summer and entering the last quarter of the year, it’s worthwhile to assess how the year has gone up until now and what you can do as a business owner to see success in Q4 and beyond. With record-breaking temperatures and a long summer break, you may have found […]
Why you should outsource your social media management
With over 3.6 billion active social media users worldwide, your business simply can’t afford to bypass this channel for your marketing. When done right, social media marketing can boost your brand awareness and your reach, as well as generate a high return on investment (ROI). However, while you may be an avid Instagram user yourself, […]
Why you should hire an operations manager for your start-up
Running your own business is by no means an easy feat. And, as an entrepreneur, you may be tempted to try to do it all yourself. You may think you could save money in the long run, but this is simply not the case. As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. […]
How to achieve business success in Q4
Being an entrepreneur means learning as you go. Or some would say, making it up as you go along. The minute you get the hang of one thing, something else pops up that you ought to have known and been prepared for. For example, did you know that the final quarter of the year is […]
The top companies in the world that use virtual assistants
Did you know that some of the top businesses in the world use virtual assistants in the daily running of their business? A virtual assistant can perform just about any task, from bookkeeping to doing your personal online shopping. Additionally, hiring a virtual assistant is significantly cheaper than hiring a permanent on-site employee. For these […]
What industry do you need to be in to hire a virtual assistant?
We could give you an expansive list of the industries that would benefit from hiring a virtual assistant, but the truth is, virtual assistants are valuable in pretty much any industry. The core of what they’re there to do is – you guessed it – assist. And in most cases, what they assist with is […]
10 things your virtual assistant can help you with besides business admin
Having a virtual assistant (VA) is like having another version of yourself to tackle tasks that you don’t have time to do. A common misperception, though, is that virtual assistants can only help with business-related admin tasks. But the great news is that this is simply not the case. Aside from diary management, data entry, […]
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 […]
Virtual Assistant Or Local PA – Reasons To Hire Online
Your business is growing and flourishing. But you’re finding it impossible to focus on what matters most in your company because you’re bogged down with unnecessary admin. It sounds like it’s time to hire a Virtual Assitant. An assistant is someone who can help you with business admin from bookkeeping to filing and personal admin […]
