Getting your PR right has a real impact on your business
Is Good PR in the reach of a Small Business? On a recent edition of Dragons Den, Deborah Meaden remarked that to “spend any less than £3,000 a month on PR you are nowhere.” Not only is that remark misguided as she is used to dealing with large brands, it also has the...
Our Website has changed !
Keep on Moving: Is Your Business Embracing Change? With the recent launch of our new website and the eagerly awaited arrival of spring (at last!), I've been thinking increasingly about renewal, growth and change: more specifically, the importance of embracing change....
What will your business play this year? Win, lose or draw?
What will you choose? I heard many people say about 2013 "It's got to be a write-off, it's an unlucky number" or "No matter what I do, it will probably go wrong as it's a '13' year". So I'm expecting to see a lot of businesses boom this year 😉 No matter what the...
Is your Business planning for the Christmas break? – Part 5
Are your plans backed up? It's almost here......the time that most employees countdown to and most business owners panic about. We've been counting it down too and trying to help you prepare, now's the time to make sure you have everything looked after and can enjoy...
Is your Business planning for the Christmas break? – Part 4
Don't let people forget about you ! Working as a Virtual PA means most of my year is spent helping to promote other Businesses, most of this comes through Social Media promotion. The last thing I want is for prospects of my clients' to forget all about them over the...
Is your Business planning for the Christmas break? – Part 3
Have you got your Business Finances covered? For many businesses, including Virtual PA's, it's time for the last invoicing period of the year. The time that you hope for prompt payments so you can finish that shopping and get ready for the break. Planning for this...
Is your Business planning for the Christmas break? – Part 2
Will you be sharing the "Christmas Love"? At this time of year, most businesses start to consider the effort and contribution that is made by people they surround themselves with This could be colleagues/acquaintances or staff. Giving gifts to staff can be a lot less...
Is your Business planning for the Christmas break? – Part 1
Are you preparing? Last year was my first 'Self Employed' Christmas and as we were spending it in Spain, I took almost 2 weeks away from the business (albeit checking emails most days) and when I returned, I found it really difficult to get back into the swing of...
Planning !!!!!!
Five Top Tips to keeping on track We all know that the key to success in anything involves planning - A friend of mine often quotes "Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance" or "Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail" As a Virtual PA and working with numerous clients,...
Your Database is your greatest asset !
Where is yours saved? A common task for all Va's is updating databases with cards that clients collect when networking, an easy task to out-source. Everyone know's it's important but can be time-consuming and not the most exciting job. So, what options are out there...
Be the Best – Surround yourself with the best !
You're the average of those you surround yourself with As my business evolves, I'm constantly being told "You're the average of those you surround yourself with". That is so true and more now than ever. The current and future entrepreneurs and dedicated business...
Variety is the Spice of…..Business
Do you learn from others? Working as a VA gives me the largest range of 'work variety' I've ever experienced. When my clients out-source their tasks, they're also sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience. We discuss their goals, business growth aspirations and...
