So, you know you are really - truly - very - ultra busy. But how do you know when hiring a Virtual Assistant might help? Do you recognise yourself in any of these? • Your business is growing – and it's too much for one person, but not enough for another full- time...

So, you are feeling overwhelmed and know that you could do with an extra pair of hands in your business. Hiring a Virtual Assistant could be the answer to your admin overload, but how do you decide what to delegate to them? Different VA's have different skills and...

Do you find networking events daunting? If you are not familiar with networking groups and it's not something you find easy, then try these tips. 1. Have a plan. Decide before hand why you are attending this event. Is it to collect 10 new business cards? To ask 3...

It can be hard to ask for help. Especially for those of us who run our own businesses, and are used to being in total control. It’s all too easy to slip into the mindset that if we don’t do everything ourselves then it means we are not capable, not committed, and not...

Being a solopreneur can be great, but if you want to move to the next level and grow your business there comes a time when you need to get external help. There are 2 main reasons that business owners outsource - They get to the point when one person physically cannot...

Do you dread opening up your email and seeing how many new messages you've had? Is locating that vital email like trying to find the proverbial needle in a haystack? It doesn't have to be like that. Yes, you will need to invest a little time in creating a system that...

When the task of filing and dealing with the paperwork comes up, many of us slump our shoulders, as if we have regressed to being 12 and asked to tidy our rooms. But it can be a great opportunity to have a fresh look at your systems and processes and a chance to...

Procrastination strikes again, and you have seriously lost your mo-jo. As a small business owner, wasted time is wasted money, and the tasks you are putting off don't just disappear. How can you jump start your productivity again? 1. Mindset. You don't actually have...

To get the most out of any stretch of time, you need to have a plan. We all have 24 hours or 1560 minutes each day to fill. Unless we prioritise the important things, then the little things expand to fill up all our time. Many people use to do lists to help them make...