This is the first blog in a new three-part series on Planning. Prioritising and planning go hand-in-hand but they are not one and the same. Planning encourages you to think about all the tasks you need to complete. Prioritising encourages you to focus on the most important tasks first. Whilst both are essential, planning helps you make judgements. Forward planning releases time from your day.
If you are a small business owner, you will already know the importance of time management. It is likely that you have hired a personal assistant to help you with day-to-day running of the business – but have you ever…
I don’t know about anyone else but after a week off at half-term and now with this beautiful weather making me long for a summer holiday anywhere but in the UK, I started the week feeling a bit out of…
Many small business owners struggle to find enough time in the day. A recent study from the New York Enterprise found that small business owners tend to work twice as much as standard employees, and nearly 50% report feeling stressed and worrieddue…
If you own a small business, it is likely you have thought about hiring a virtual bookkeeper. Outsourcing is very common nowadays, and virtual help is often preferable to hiring full-time staff. But what exactly does a virtual bookkeeper do?…
COVID19 has turned the world upside down for most small business owners. While the main effects of the virus are behind us, it is going to be a long time before the world fully returns to normal – so if you are…
Managing all of the different aspects of a business can be a little overwhelming, but hiring efficient, high-quality suppliers will make everything a little easier. After all, suppliers are an essential part of any business, so it is important to…
If you own a start-up business, you may be hesitant to invest money into online marketing. After all, it may not seem as essential as stock and wages – but in reality it is just as important if you want…
