Every choice you make about your business strategy is an important one, but few aspects of your business are as influential as the handling of administration and day-to-day tasks. All those things that seem mundane, boring and tiny are, in fact, the lifeblood of your...
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How outsourced sales support can help after a networking event
If you’re well-prepared, networking is an excellent way to build lasting business relationships and get new business into your sales pipeline. But going to the networking event is only part of the deal. The work is in what you do afterwards, which is where outsourced...
Have you got what it takes? 14 Surprising characteristics of entrepreneurs
The benefits of becoming an entrepreneur are numerous. They include more creative freedom at work, significant financial opportunities and the ability to be your own boss. It is no wonder that so many people are interested in choosing this path. But how do you know if...
How to set up a CRM system for small business success
A good CRM system for small business use can bring huge benefits to your business – simplifying tasks and keeping you ahead of the game. In order to achieve that success, you need to make sure that the system is properly set up for your needs – and here’s our quick...
Top ten email marketing tips – emails that deliver results
Email marketing is one of the best ways to reach your customers. It’s quick, free and measurable. But you have to do it well to get the response you want – and that’s where lots of businesses hit a brick wall. Here are our top ten email marketing tips to give your...
How outsource bookkeeping services can help risk-assess customers and manage credit
One of the best ways to safeguard your business is to make sure that your customers can pay. Of course, some businesses solve this problem by asking for payment in advance – if you’re buying products online, for example, you have to pay before the goods are delivered....
How to segment your lists to transform your email marketing service
Email marketing is here to stay. Just think about your own inbox and what persuades you to click to buy more of what you love – or what your business needs. The best marketing emails are the ones that are instantly relevant to you. And that’s down to the email...
Social media marketing ideas – how to keep content engaging
One of the disadvantages of social media marketing is the challenge in keeping it creative and fresh. Here are some tips and tricks to make interesting and engaging content for your social media target audience: Quality not quantity: Regular updates are important but...
How companies that hire virtual assistants could be reducing their carbon footprint
It’s important that businesses of all sizes look at ways to reduce their impact on the climate. A recent survey by the British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with O2 revealed that 90% of small businesses have yet to put in place any targets to reduce emissions....
How to prepare business plans and presentations for SMEs
Creating high quality business plans and presentations can be a challenge at the best of times but when you’re a small-to-medium sized enterprise (SME) with limited resources the task only gets harder. Businesses are often required to create a business proposal to...










