Happiness at Work Week 2023

We are passionate about inspiring happiness at work and believe that happy employees are more productive, flexible, resilient, and creative, and work better with their colleagues and clients.
48% of UK companies outsource work in 2023, with an increase of 41% since the pandemic

Analysing datasets from Deloitte, IBISWorld and YouGov, SpareMyTime reveals that global spending on outsourcing could hit £571 billion by the end of the year, with nearly half (48%) of UK companies now outsourcing their work. These figures show a huge acceleration since the pandemic, growing 41% since 2019.
Melissa Reveals Six Reasons Why Outsourcing is a Better Solution than Hiring in 2023

As businesses embark on the journey of scaling up, their needs inevitably shift, demanding increased capacity in different areas. Here are my 6 reasons to outsource rather than to recruit in 2023 1. Lower Risk: The intricate process of finding the perfect fit during recruitment is undeniably complex. By entrusting the task to a specialised […]
Time Management Skills: How To Do More In Less Time

Do you feel like your to-do list is never-ending? Do you often feel unmotivated or overwhelmed? These feelings are common, especially if you’ve got a lot on your plate. One of the best ways to deal with this is by delegating work to an employee or a virtual assistant. If this isn’t an option, another […]
Feeling Unmotivated? How To Fall Back In Love With Your Career

There is a difference between a ‘job’ and a ‘career’. A job tends to mean something that just needs to be done, whereas the word ‘career’ has a wider meaning of a ‘general course of action or movement and progress through life.’ As such, it is not a finite thing, but something which evolves, and […]
Morning Routine Tips For Small Business Owners

Most successful small business owners understand the importance of their morning. They know it can boost their mood and set them up for the day if they do it right – and they understand that if they don’t have a good morning routine, their day may begin with stress and frustration. But how do you […]
How To Set Goals For 2023

It’s hard to believe 2022 is finally coming to a close. COVID at the start of the year, and now the cost of living crisis have made it a tumultuous year for most small business owners. Your business has survived an extremely tough year – and with a little planning, it can survive 2023 as […]
Guest Blog: Are you always busy being busy?

Are you always busy being busy? Transformational Coach & SpareMyTime client, Nikki Swan, shares her tips on how to cut down on the “busy-ness” in our lives A few years ago, I got a really hung up on the word “busy”. I noticed myself saying it a LOT. And it annoyed me. I think I […]
How To Create A Clear Vision For Your Business

If you want your business to succeed, you should have a clear vision. Setting a vision for your business will help you to set targets, stand out from the competition and boost sales – and it also means your business is less likely to go under. But how exactly do you create a clear vision […]