For many self-employed people, the winter months can be quiet. A combination of the festive holidays and clients tightening their belts before the new year means there might be more down-time in your business than usual. Instead of worrying about how to fill your...
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How to manage virtual assistants and outsourcing services
Like all valuable resources, virtual assistants and outsourcing providers make the most difference to your life when you use them wisely. Right from the start of the relationship, work together with your outsourced help to make sure the right tasks are allocated out,...
How to scale up a successful team with a remote virtual assistant
For many businesses, an office-based team just isn’t necessary. It costs a lot of money and means the business often misses out on the best people for the job. Flexible businesses that build successful teams often include the use of a remote virtual assistant as well...
A beginner’s guide to going self employed
Self-employment is on the rise. People are choosing to work for themselves for a number of reasons. For some, it’s a chance to realise a dream job; for others it offers the flexibility and freedom that a 9-5 job just can’t match. Some move into self-employment after...
How to manage your expenses – tips for small business owners
Keeping track of your expenses is one of the most fundamental tasks for a small business. The largest part of your tax return will be based upon your business expenses, and accurate records can help to reduce the amount of tax you pay. So it's important to set up good...
Generating marketing content online – how to overcome writer’s block
Whether it's for social media, your blog or your website, generating content for online marketing can leave small business owners with a serious case of writers block. But it needn't be a headache. Take a look at these tips that we've compiled to give you some ideas...
Types of invoicing for small business owners
As a small business owner, invoicing is just one of the many things you need to keep on top of – but it’s also one of the most important functions to manage. No invoice = no income. Here, we give you a quick run-down of the different types of invoicing for small...
Essentials of event planning – how a virtual assistant can help
There are many ways to promote a business including online marketing, television advertising, print advertisement and radio spots. One very effective method that is often overlooked though is running an event. Events are a fantastic way to showcase new products,...
What are the benefits of outsourced bookkeeping services?
If your business is in need of basic bookkeeping services, you are faced with two choices. You can hire a new staff member to perform the work or have your bookkeeping services outsourced. While hiring an employee might be worthwhile if you have 40 hours of...
CRM and small business: a guide to best practice
Gathering customer data and knowing how to use it is one of the ways to business success – no matter what size you are. Why is it so important? Because the better you understand your customers, the more likely you are to be able to sell to them. That’s why we’ve put...










