Business expansion can be messy, particularly for solo business owners who are preparing to expand their team or automate their process. It can take a lot of work to go from working solo to managing a group and training new staff. Here are 4 things you ...
Productivity and efficiency are popular buzz words lately as more and more business owners try to make the most of their time during a busy day. No matter how hard you try, you simply cannot do everything yourself when it comes to running your business. ...
If your business is sucking your happiness dry, it’s time to make some changes to alleviate your stress. One way to free up some of your time is to hire your first virtual assistant to take over some of the daily or weekly administrative tasks needed to r ...
The face of business proposal creation is changing. And it seems to be evolving to a more web-based platform. Not only do web-based business proposal templates offer more convenience but they're also more beneficial to both the client and the pitching co ...
One of the most important elements of building your business is to start with a solid foundation. Making sure your freelance contract essentials are covered is a critical first step. Shalini Nandan-Singh is a contract specialist whose mission is to pro ...
As part of the blog spotlight series I’m sharing this month I wanted to highlight the work of a colleague, Laura Dick. Laura is the systems strategist at Laura In Order where she helps online business owners to scale and grow their business by systemising ...
The VA (virtual assistant) industry is growing fast with a wide array of expertise, expectations, and operations. So where do you start when you know you need help in your business but you're unsure who to look for, how to find the RIGHT help for you and ...
Tech is like ice cream - everybody has a favourite flavour! There are so many tools and applications to choose from, and they all offer different pros and cons. This is actually just as it should be, though, because it means you can find the tools tha ...
In the online business community Facebook Groups have become a staple part of the marketing strategy for many start-up business owners and freelancers, as it offers a free and easy way to get in front of your target market. Facebook Groups do provide a gr ...
It’s easy to see why more and more businesses are turning to e-commerce to provide their target markets with the products and services they need. Online shopping continues to rise, buoyed by a surge in mobile shopping. There’s certainly a wealth of opport ...
When analysing the experience of your customers, it can be challenging to know where to start and what to review. Many of us grew up in a business environment which said “if you build it, they will come,” but with so many options out there and global comp ...
In the past, businesses found it much easier to compartmentalise customer experience. It began when they walked through the front door and ended when they walked out. But today, thanks to the rise of digital technology and ever-connected smartphones, it’s ...