As a small business owner, we know that you have got an awful lot on your plate. So much, in fact, that it can be hard to know exactly what to focus on! But when you boil all your business tasks down, the most important question to ask is: will this task help with my...
Do your employees enjoy being at work? Most people spend more time at work than they do at home. So transforming the workplace into a positive, supportive, healthy environment can make a world of difference to their mindset and attitudes. This is true of a home office...
Every successful business owner knows that planning is essential. Without a well-thought-out strategy, it's impossible to get through those first crucial years let alone continue growing! But what happens at the other end of the business life-cycle? Have you thought...
So you are ready to expand your empire and bring on someone to help, congratulations! Hiring your first employee is a critical milestone in the growth of your business. As exciting as this moment is, it's a decision that shouldn't be rushed. Jumping in before you are...
Every business owner needs something of a DIY attitude to succeed. This particularly true in the early days of a new venture. And as Kiwis, we are perfectly equipped for a bit of DIY on any occasion. All we need is a bit of number 8 wire, right? Or maybe some duct...
Anyone running a small or medium business knows that it’s nothing like working a typical 9-5 job. Although that’s one of the main benefits of managing your own business, it can also be one of the most challenging aspects. Your hours may be unpredictable, your schedule...
When you first get into business for yourself, it often makes perfect sense to juggle every business task single-handedly. However, as your business takes root and begins to grow, wearing all the hats starts to become a less than ideal endeavour. If you are...
We have all had bad weeks that don't go to plan, where the work piles up and it feels like nothing is getting done. You look at your mounting to-do list and feel like it will never be clear. Unproductive weeks often have a way of seeping in to create a negative...
How certain are you that every aspect of your financial management is legally compliant? Are you cross-your-heart-and-hope-to-die, 100 percent sure? Reasonably confident that you are probably doing the right thing? Or no idea, stab-in-the-dark and cross your fingers...
Time is money. It’s a saying that has been bandied around so much that it has lost its meaning. You may know it, you may get it, but do you really comprehend how true it is? Money can come and go, but you can never get your time back. True in life, as much as in...
No one has time to waste. There are only so many hours in the day, you want to ensure you maximise each one. Especially if it means you can finish work on time and enjoy time with your pets or family! If you are trying to boost productivity and efficiency in your...
One of the hardest parts of starting to work with a virtual assistant (VA) can be figuring out how to hand your tasks over. Often, a barrier to even handing tasks over can be knowing that they won’t be done the way you currently do them. This is not necessarily always...