by Michelle | Nov 26, 2021 | administration, virtual assistant, working from home
When it comes to the Microsoft 365 landscape, everyone has their go-to favourites. Many of us tend to stick with them. They are familiar, easy to use and integrate perfectly with the other 365 apps we use. So why would we want to change the way of working and...
by Michelle | Nov 12, 2021 | administration, grow your business, time management, virtual assistant
Within a small business, it can be hard to delegate. Some managers avoid delegating, preferring to oversee and undertake tasks themselves to ensure they’re done correctly. Some feel uncomfortable with the idea of asking their teams to be responsible for the things...
by Michelle | Mar 4, 2021 | administration, Planning, time management, virtual assistant
How many people who run a business wish there were more hours in the day? Is there a way of doing things more efficiently? There’s no magic formula for making the to-do list disappear; they come with the responsibility of being top dog. It’s what we signed up for...
by Michelle | May 21, 2019 | administration, grow your business, virtual assistant
Virtual assistants are always going on how it is better to outsource than hire employees. This week’s blog looks at just a few reasons why it is better to outsource your admin. The average worker is only productive for … Two hours and 53 minutes in an 8 hour...
by Michelle | May 6, 2019 | administration, grow your business, Planning
April was the start of the new financial year in the UK. A time to reflect on how the business did financially last year and envisage where it will be next year through budget planning. This might line up with the goals for the year. Now, I am not a financial wiz, nor...
by Michelle | Apr 3, 2019 | administration, virtual assistant
Everyone has been asked at some point “what do you do?”. Recently that has quickly been followed with “what can you do for me?”. The individuals wish to outsource but have given me no other information. The first couple of times I was asked this, I did not have a clue...