Why small businesses fail

Why small businesses fail

Self-employment is becoming increasingly popular and there are now 4.69m self-employed people in the UK, accounting for 15% of the workforce (figures from May 2016). I spoke to a self-employed tradesman today who told me he loves his job but the admin side gets him...
What could you outsource to a Virtual Assistant?

What could you outsource to a Virtual Assistant?

Do you get home after a long day and then spend hours catching up on your admin? Do you spend time during the day on administrative tasks when you could be making money and meeting your business goals? Knowing which tasks to outsource can be tricky whether you have an...
Virtual Assistant? Never heard of it

Virtual Assistant? Never heard of it

Virtual Assistant, what’s that then? Since setting up my own business as a VA back in February 2017, I have found myself explaining what a VA is to a lot of family and friends and business people I meet at networking events. So, what is a Virtual Assistant (VA)? We...
Diary management – a complex operation!

Diary management – a complex operation!

When I worked as a personal assistant to the managing director at my last job, the majority of my day was spent organising his diary, juggling his time and setting appointments. Organising his working life was a complex task, ensuring he had enough time at each...