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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Does your business need a Virtual Assistant? Small business greatness in 5 easy steps
Getting a business off the ground is always hard work and success is never guaranteed. However, by focusing yourself and your team on delivering these five core ideas, you can give your business the best chance to thrive. Once you are up and running, it’s easier to...
New Year small business planning tips for beginners and SMEs
Is your business ready to take on the New Year? As things slow down at Christmas, it’s the perfect opportunity to think about how you’re going to support and grow your business in the New Year. And it doesn’t have to be hard work – here are our top business planning...
10 small business budget planning tips for the New Year
Good planning is vital to business success and, whether you are just starting out, or you’ve been established for a few years, taking control of managing and planning your finances means you’ll have far more control over your business’s performance and growth. And...
How to manage website content for marketing success
Blogs are a great way to connect with existing clients, potential customers, possible referrers and general influencers. They help to demonstrate your expertise and authority and can drive people to you and your business in a focused, measurable way. Here, we give you...
Find new customers – marketing business through social media
Some businesses have built their brands solely by using social media – and by understanding how to connect with existing and potential customers to drive new business to the door. Marketing business through social media is a great channel – as long as you know what...
Reduce employer national insurance contributions using a virtual assistant: the smart and cost-effective strategy
The UK Labour government’s October 2024 budget introduced significant reforms impacting employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the Employment Allowance, reshaping the financial landscape for UK businesses and influencing hiring strategies. Small...
The best virtual assistant survival guide to Christmas
As we hurtle towards the festive period, here are our top tips not just for surviving Christmas, but for making sure it’s a positive period for your business – and for you, even in the uncertain times we find ourselves in! Based on our years of experience working for...
7 Virtual Assistant services to help you over the Christmas period
Christmas - a time to celebrate and rejoice. But for the busy entrepreneur it can be a lot more stressful than it should. Getting everything wrapped up in time for the holidays can really pile on the pressure as you juggle not only a shorter working month, but also a...
15 Low budget marketing methods for small businesses and sole traders
Small businesses and sole traders need to market their products and services just as much as big businesses do. However, most small businesses and sole traders don’t have large budgets so they have to think outside of the box and use low budget marketing methods...










