Running a small business can be exciting, rewarding, fun, challenging - and sometimes, downright terrifying. No matter how hard you work or how well you plan, there will be rough patches that cause extra stress and sleepless nights. But as the expression goes, “when...
Even before the word “pandemic” was bandied around like a commonplace event, working from home was rising in popularity. For many people, it's the solution in their quest for work-life balance – a chance to skip rush hour and enjoy the views of your own backyard as...
Many people assume that choosing your days off, leaving work early, and having holidays whenever you want is one of the perks of running your own business. But in reality, many small business owners struggle to have regular days off – and holidays are just a distant...
It goes without saying that payroll is an integral part of doing business. But for many small business owners, effective payroll management is often easier said than done. As one of New Zealand’s leading providers of virtual assistant services, we know exactly what it...
There are a good number of tasks we outsource from our personal lives on a regular basis. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who routinely cuts their own hair, or does their own legal work. Even hairdressers will put down their tools and allow another hairdresser...
When it comes to business admin, some tasks are definitely more fun than others. Receipting money and working with clients you love are definitely tasks that top the list of good jobs. However, one task that commonly draws groans and is accompanied by a hefty helping...
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...
How many people do you know who have found that magical unicorn of a work-life balance? Chances are, you could count them on one hand without lifting a finger. Life is hectic, and while the concept of finding some kind of equilibrium between your work life and your...
Your bookkeeper is one of the most important people in your business. They keep track of your cash flow, help your staff get paid, make sure your invoices and bills are sorted, and keep tabs on all your financial data on a day to...
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...
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...
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...