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...
An old proverb says, “It’s now what you know, it’s who you know” but is there any truth to it? In the world of business, is everyone else simply a competitor, or are we stronger, more resilient and much better equipped to cope with change and challenges together? I,...
The big buzz used to be work-life balance. The new buzz topic is work-life integration. Work-life balance never sat right with me. I always associated balancing two things like scales and a see-saw, and it was not stacked properly. For some, going to work, including...
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...
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...
There are goals galore, and not just in the Premier League. Our business goals, clients business goals (and as a VA, I may play a role in enabling the CEO to complete them), personal goals, family goals, and the bucket lists. Before I start, it may help to understand...
