When you first started your business, you were most likely neck-deep in it, multi-tasking, wearing all the hats, and taking care of every last detail. We are willing to bet you had a questionable work/life balance and very little time for anything else! However, as a...
You do the work, you expect to get paid on time, right? Unfortunately, in small business, it doesn’t always work out that way. And we know that it’s not fun chasing unpaid invoices. Many business owners may feel uncomfortable and worry about upsetting valuable...
Cashflow is the life force of your business. It sounds like a drastic and bold statement, but it really is the truth. It is the virtual air that breathes life into all the tasks you do and keeps your business functioning. To succeed, you want to bring in enough to...
Most of the business world has gone digital. Paperless businesses are becoming the new normal, which is great for the trees, the planet, and for being organised! But just because most of your documents are viewed on a screen rather than a piece of paper doesn’t mean...
Bookkeepers are pretty darn amazing (if we do say so ourselves)! But, there are limitations to their powers. They can perform magic with your finances and reporting, yet they are not mind readers. That is why it is important to know how you can best work with your...
Do you know what makes a good bookkeeper? Like a really good one. Not just one that is alright or that will pass in a pinch. But one that will make your life easier and your finances a breeze. The criteria for a good bookkeeper is quite in depth. Unless you tick these...
When was the last time you had an evening off? Can you remember what your friends look like any more? Are you so behind on watching Shortland Street that you think Kirsty and Lionel are still the hot couple? If you are embarrassed by your answers to those questions,...
It is exciting to get to a point in your business where you can outsource. Hiring a virtual assistant (VA) is often an important step for a business. By delegating tasks that are time-consuming, complicated, or just downright tedious, you gain more time and energy to...
Running a business can feel exhausting at times! There is the endless task of trying to be more productive, more efficient, and the balancing act of not spending too much money. Many business owners try to handle everything in-house to save a few dollars. After all,...
Running a small business could be compared to juggling, while balancing on a Swiss ball and successfully keeping a hula hoop swinging in motion around your waist, all the while stopping your coffee from spilling. It can be super challenging with a hundred things to...
There are plenty of great articles out there about how to find a virtual personal assistant and what to look for in a virtual personal assistant, but what we sometimes forget is that there are two parts to this relationship. Just as everyone has heard horror stories...
You want me to think about HR and payroll stuff?!! As a small business owner myself I am well aware of the juggle, kid, fur babies, husband, friends, family, accounts, GST, Income tax, marketing, forecasting, product/service development, networking, social media and...