The next financial year is fast approaching – and while it may not be as fun-filled as January’s New Year festivities, it’s still an important milestone for business owners. In spite of the challenges, your business has survived another rough year. And while you...
Did you know that people who work from home are more productive than those working in a conventional office environment? That’s what the research says, anyway. The reality, for many of us, is quite different. You may love the lack of commute, the convenience of a...
What’s the worst part about running a business? If your answer includes any financial tasks, you’re not alone. Bookkeeping, accounting and taxes are among the most hated business tasks, with 40% of small business owners categorising them as their number one peeve....
Paying your staff is one of the most important tasks in your business. Getting it wrong is certainly almost unforgivable. With that in mind, it’s important to understand that running payroll isn’t as simple as paying your employees XX number of hours x $XX = Gross...
7 tips for setting up a Pinterest for Business Account Have you popped on Pinterest for some Pinspiration lately? Are you a regular pinner? Did you know that three quarters of content on Pinterest is coming from business websites and users are finding that it...
The way we do business has changed in the last few decades. Technology has transformed the way we work in every way – from our marketing and connections with customers to how we organise our business processes. Employees are no longer tied to the office, and the ease...
Do you feature customer reviews on your website or social media platforms? If not, you are missing out on some powerful benefits! Reviews are a fantastic way to boost your business, increase sales, attract new customers, and improve your products or services. Best of...
You know that if you want to grow your business, you can’t do everything alone. And hiring a virtual assistant is an excellent step towards becoming more productive and growing your business effectively. After all, having your VA on your team can remove lots of time...
How much of your workday is taken up by smaller jobs? Those tasks that aren’t big money-makers but need to be done to keep things running smoothly. Chances are, if you added up all those tasks throughout the week, they’d end up taking up a significant chunk of your...
It’s no secret that a positive workplace culture is vital for business success. When your team is bonded by the vision of the business and invested in the work they are doing, good things happen! However, workplaces aren’t always operating in a traditional...
With 2020 being the year that it was – the less said the better – working remotely has suddenly become mainstream. There has been a steep learning curve from office to the online workspace and online meetings play a vital role to ensure teams feel connected. We have...
Your business website is one of your most powerful marketing tools, but only if it’s done well. Maybe ten or twenty years ago it was enough to have a simple home page with your contact details – much like a listing in the traditional phonebook. But today’s businesses...