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...
It’s clear that hiring ‘virtual professionals’ to help with key business tasks can help you to save time and money. And, like all outsourcing – and all work processes – there are efficient and inefficient ways of working. In order to make the most of your virtual...
They could be – without even knowing it. And although your VA would be responsible for any fines levied, your business and your reputation could be at risk. So if you are already using a virtual bookkeeping assistant, or you’re thinking of outsourcing this task to...
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...
One of the more common questions we encounter is how can a virtual assistant help if they're not even in the same building as me? And that’s a fair question. But a good VA has lots of experience helping business owners run their affairs remotely. In addition to this...
The cornerstone of any online business is its website. Selecting the best website solution for your small business can help you to promote your brand, sell directly to your target audience, act as a source of expertise and give potential clients the background they...
Deciding that you need some help with the day-to-day tasks of running your business is a great move. It will free you up to concentrate on the things you’re really good at, and it will help your business to be more efficient. Deciding to hire a virtual assistant...
 In today's fast-paced world, entrepreneurs wear many hats. You juggle business development, operations and a large number of administrative tasks that can often seem endless. Time, your most valuable asset, becomes stretched, leading to an inevitable compromise on...
Resourcing can be one of the trickiest things for businesses to get right. Hiring permanent employees is expensive; picking unknown freelancers is risky. But with some research, an understanding of what will work best for your business, and a strategic plan, you don’t...
It can be tricky to know how to find a virtual assistant that’s right for your business and your needs. This article sets out all the different types of virtual assistant services, alongside the most common tasks that businesses outsource. It’s the perfect starting point for the next step in being a more organised, more time-efficient business owner.