Running an ecommerce business might sound like an easy way to make money, but the most successful online stores are organised and focused, with all the admin taken care of and clear processes for sourcing, listing, selling and keeping customers happy. It’s a...
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How virtual office support can help veterinarian practices
Running a veterinary practice is a 24/7 job – and you need to be available to work with your clients, not stuck under mountains of paperwork and admin. Using virtual office support is not only cost-effective; it helps your business to run smoothly and keeps your...
Advice for starting a small business before quitting the day job
Dreaming of going it alone? Starting a business that puts you in control and lets you be the entrepreneur you’ve always wanted to be? It’s a scary prospect and that’s one of the reasons that many new businesses start up whilst their owners are still in full-time...
Could a virtual office manager support your dentistry or orthodontist practice?
Are you considering setting up your own dental or orthodontic practice? You’ll need to make a considerable investment, and you’ll want to start getting a return on that investment as soon as possible. That means seeing patients – not answering the phones, managing...
How to choose the best free web collaboration tools for your small business
The term ‘collaboration tool’ means different things to different businesses. That means that when it comes to evaluating the best free web collaboration tools for your business, you need to understand what you need in order to make the best choice. This blog covers...
How virtual assistants can help doctors, consultants & GPs
 Whether you’re running a busy medical practice, or managing private work alongside your other roles, it’s going to make for an easier life if you can offload your admin to someone you can rely on. You need to be able to focus on the work, which means that a safe pair...
How to write clear briefs for your business process outsourcing service
Having business processes for essential tasks in your business improves productivity, reduces time wasted and keeps things running smoothly even if the people managing the tasks change. They are particularly useful if you have decided to outsource some of the key...
How to choose the best ecommerce platform for your small business
Increasingly, businesses are choosing to sell their products online. Some use online sales to support a bricks-and-mortar store; others sell via a dedicated website as well as other marketplaces, and some just want to drive sales through a single site. Whichever category you fall into, you’ll need an online shop to sell from. And deciding which system to use can be tricky – so here’s our guide to help you choose the best ecommerce platform for you.
Top 30 jobs you can put on a virtual assistant task list
Running your own business? Not enough hours in the day to complete all the admin tasks on your desk, plus actually get some business through the door? Wondering if you’ve even made the right decision to start up on your own? Thinking that it might be time to draw up a...
Top ten tasks to outsource for small business and entrepreneurs
If you are an entrepreneur or a small business owner, you understand how valuable time is. One way to deal with a shortage of time is to outsource your everyday tasks so you can focus on more important parts of your business. As the saying goes — do what you do best...