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Blogging tasks you can outsource to a Virtual Assistant

Blogging tasks you can outsource to a Virtual Assistant

Many businesses have a blog on their website, and is it any wonder? Blogging can be an effective marketing tool for your business, as it drives visitors to your website and showcases your expertise. But blogging tasks can also eat into your day - and that’s why you need to outsource them to a...

3 steps to claim back your time

3 steps to claim back your time

As a business owner, your time is the most valuable commodity you have. It doesn’t matter who you are or how high up in your business your position, you cannot make more time in a day. We all have the same 24-hour period in a day. And I know I’m not the only one who doesn’t want to work...

7 top tips for working from home

7 top tips for working from home

Running your own business has many perks. One such perk is the ability to work wherever you want. For many, that involves working from home, something that isn’t always as great as it sounds. It can be hard to focus and get motivated when you’re working from home, especially if you want to stay...

How to get over your fear of delegating

How to get over your fear of delegating

Many small business owners have a fear of delegating tasks out to others. However, if you want to grow your business, you need to understand that you can’t do it alone. Not only do you lack enough available hours to do everything yourself, but you also don’t always have the skills you need to do...

Questions to ask a potential Virtual Assistant before hiring

Questions to ask a potential Virtual Assistant before hiring

If you haven’t worked with a Virtual Assistant before, the process of hiring one can feel a little overwhelming. It can feel confusing, as you may not be entirely sure what they can do for your business, and it can be stressful, as you’re unsure how you should go about selecting one that suits...

Staying Accountable in the Year Ahead

Staying Accountable in the Year Ahead

Like all business owners, I am excited about the new year ahead but I would love your help to keep me accountable this year! My attempts at blogging last year were pitiful. I managed to post one blog! Prior to posting that one, I even had the cheek to write a blog post about the importance of...