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Small Business Problems (and the challenge of overcoming them) Nobody ever said it was going to be easy, but small business owners face a somewhat unique set of challenges. As your business grows, so different problems arise, demanding different solutions. This article highlights four of the most common small business problems and outlines a possible…
Read MoreSocial media strategy 2018 – How’s yours looking?
2017 is almost done. Quite a scary thought! If you are anything like me, there are some things you planned for 2017 which will now need forward-planning into the beginning of 2018. But, as we take stock of 2017, what about our social media? Should we already have our 2018 social media strategy in the…
Read MoreA day in the life of a Virtual Assistant
So what is a day in the life of a Virtual Assistant like? Whenever I introduce myself at a networking or other “do”, I can pretty much guarantee one of two responses. “What’s a VA?” will generally be the first, followed by, “You work from home? ..so working on the sofa in your PJ’s then?”. I…
Read MoreHow to create graphics for Social Media posts using Canva
I have recently seen several questions posted on Facebook and been asked by two clients how to create graphics for social media posts and how they can achieve professional-looking images. One of my favourite tools for this is Canva, a programme that allows you to create custom-made graphics and branded images for your social media…
Read MoreHow to get an All-Star Profile
What is a LinkedIn All-Star Profile? It’s true that LinkedIn might not be the most popular of all the social networks and for some, it remains the platform where you have a profile because …well…you’re just supposed to, aren’t you? But by adopting this attitude, you are really doing both you and the platform a…
Read MoreHow to Combat Social Media Fatigue
There can be few people who have not sat in front of a computer screen, facing a blinking cursor and… found something much more pressing to do. You may have all your social media pages in place, fantastic cover photos, all your company information on view and understand inherently the value to your business of…
Read MoreWhat Can a Virtual Assistant Do? – 40 ways I can help you NOW!
As a small business owner, you are used to being “Jack of all Trades” – if there is a job to be done, then the chances are, it will come under your remit. You, unfortunately, cannot be the one saying, “that’s not part of my job description”, because quite simply if you do not do…
Read MoreI hate hats (or why it makes sense to hire a Virtual Assistant)
I have never been a great lover of hats. They don’t suit me. They don’t fit. I look like I should be at a W.I. meeting. Why am I writing about my cocklaphobia (fear of hats, don’t you know?!)? Well, it’s a very tenuous analogy to the life of a small business owner. (Bear with…
Read MoreWhat turns a good VA into a GREAT VA? – Administrative Support for Small Businesses
Administrative support for small businesses With so many people seeking administrative support for small businesses, I was recently asked to summarise what made a good Virtual Assistant. My immediate thought was specialist, senior-level experience, and that is definitely part of it, but what about all the other facets and soft skills that we need to…
Read MoreAre you using the right Social Media site for your business? – A social media comparison
Social Media in a nutshell Social Media is pivotal in showcasing your business, maintaining contact with clients and with a guaranteed worldwide audience, it gives access to a much broader marketplace. With many businesses these days eschewing a traditional website in favour of social media pages, it is clear that anyone not making the most…
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