Working With A Virtual Assistant
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Surprising lessons & big realisations of working remotely
Working remotely is an incredibly desirable option for many employees. The ability to work from home gives them the freedom to pick and choose their working hours, whilst the money saved from not having to endure the daily commute, makes it a lucrative option. But...
3 Reasons your time management is broken (and how to fix it)
We all know the common symptoms of bad time management - being late for meetings, juggling too many plates, stress, always rushing. However, if you’re currently struggling with bad time management, it can be difficult trying to ascertain why you’re finding it so hard...
5 Daily habits to improve your productivity
As an entrepreneur, NED or CEO, your life is constantly busy! With so much on your plate, it’s understandable that focus and productivity are key to getting everything done. But is working longer hours the only solution - or is there a better way to stay on track and...
How to pick the right Virtual PA for your business
Picking the right Virtual PA for your business isn’t a decision you should make lightly. However, it is a decision you need to make, if you’re currently looking for the right person to delegate tasks to. For many though, it’s a decision that is often delayed until it...
Outsourcing work: learning to let go
Outsourcing is an area where lots of businesses struggle. Initially, it’s the struggle to find a suitable person to take on the workload. Then there’s the struggle associated with training and ensuring they’re up to the standard you want. But the biggest struggle of...
How to know if you’re ready to outsource
Are you ready to outsource? For many of us, that’s a loaded question. We may feel that we want to outsource, but don’t know if we’re in the best position to outsource, financially and emotionally. Because the decision to outsource isn’t just a business decision – it’s...
What freelance researchers need to know about GDPR
With GDPR just around the corner, it seems many businesses, freelance researchers and data controllers are unprepared for the massive changes that come with this new General Data Protection Regulation. Whereas most businesses saw personal data as someone’s name,...
How recruiters can prepare for GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation (otherwise known as GDPR), is the EU’s latest Data Protection initiative and will be replacing the current Data Protection Act. Coming into force in May 2018, GDPR will standardise Data Protection law across Europe and will hold...
The Executive Assistant: your secret weapon
If you’ve tried to telephone a new or ‘warm’ contact, the chances are you’ve come up against their Executive Assistant – otherwise seen as their gatekeeper. It can be incredibly frustrating, when you’re only trying to arrange a meeting or put forward a reason for...
Are you making the most of your business development time and activity?
Business development is a crucial part of the overall success of your business. It’s essential therefore, that you not only commit to business development but that you organise your time for it, as well as getting clarity and focus on it too. Here are 18 tips to help...