Business
Social Media for Law Firms
Following on from my recent blog, this post is a case study looking at social media for law firms and the ways I can support them in their social media management. A local law practice approached me requesting “help with social media”. They had an existing presence on both Facebook and Twitter, but…
Read MoreSmall Business Problems
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 MoreSelf-Care at Work – A Necessary Business Strategy
I’m writing today about something that is a new concept for me – self-care at work. I can say it is not something I have ever given much thought to. That is, until I came across it as part of some training I did recently. It struck such a chord with me that I thought I…
Read MoreHow to Network – 7 Top Tips
Why build your professional network? Whoever said, “It’s not what you know, but who you know” could not have been more correct. Companies do not make decisions; it is the people behind the company who do that. It would be nice if any business were able to rely on word of mouth alone. The reality,…
Read MoreFree Tools for Small Business
As the owner of a small business, how do you keep your head above the parapet? You have a myriad of tasks with your name on and yet you still have to grow your business and service existing clients. It is tough, and online tools have never played a bigger part in streamlining your…
Read MoreHow to take away the pain of the post! – Schedule Social Media Posts
I recently provided some social media for business training and one of the most asked questions was, “What do I post on social media?” We all know that social media only works if you post good, interesting, educational and inspiring content and post that regularly. But, how can you keep up with the demands…
Read MoreHow to get an All-Star Profile
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] 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…
Read MoreI hate hats (or why it makes sense to hire a Virtual Assistant)
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] 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…
Read MoreWhat turns a good VA into a GREAT VA? – Administrative Support for Small Businesses
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] 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…
Read MoreWhy Should I Hire a VA? – Outsourcing Work to a Virtual Assistant
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] What is a VA? Even though VA’s have been in existence for some years, they are still a relatively unknown breed. So let me do my bit for the species and explain exactly what a Virtual…
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