Find monthly updates and news from Team B here to see what’s I’m up to and top tips I think you will find helpful for your business.
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There’s more to Bird Songs and Chocolate Eggs this Easter
April has arrived, and whilst the world feels topsy turvy right now with chocolate eggs, oil price fiasco, and world leadership looking more unorganised and childish than a school nursery it’s no wonder, I am taking comfort sitting in my garden with the birds singing. Although it’s not completely silent with my 3-year-old practising cutting…
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Scaling Smarter: Why Growing Businesses Need VA Support
Growing a business is exciting and scary all at the same time. Taking on new clients, finding new opportunities, and developing new ideas. But growth also comes with more admin, more emails, more deadlines… and often, more stress.
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The Biggest Mistakes I See Business Owners Making with Their Admin
Running a business is exciting, starting on a new venture away from the 9-5 means freedom. I mean you get to do the work you love, serve your clients, and watch your ideas come to life. Living the dream, right? But if there’s one thing that can quickly drain that excitement, it’s the admin. The…
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Is there such a VA for…
Ever said to yourself, “I wish I had someone to do this for me…” while juggling your inbox, your social media, and trying to remember if you actually sent that invoice? Congratulations — you’ve just summoned the spirit of a Virtual Assistant.
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A Question of the Ages for business owners – Is It Time to outsource?
It’s something most business owners will consider at some point in their journey, and start to venture in to the world of outsourcing for their own business. So how do you consider if you are ready?
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Business Admin 101
My top tips for setting up or scaling your business for admin, you can download my free EBook by completing the box below.
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Get Your Admin in Shape Before the Festive Period
Whilst yes you are busy, its also a good time to get your admin ducks in a row so you can enjoy the magic of Christmas without the rush.
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Essential Admin Tasks for Business Downtime
We all have those lulls in business especially during school holidays unless your business has services or products that thrive during these periods, but what do you do when it goes quiet?
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10 Essential Tips to Reclaim Your Routine After Summer Break
As summer draws to a close and the kids prepare to head back to school, many parents find themselves facing a mix of emotions. I know I am, as my son will be starting nursery in September instead of going to a childminder, but I know he’s ready now and I’m ready for an extra…
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Maximize Your June: Tailored Admin Solutions for Your Business
In June, I’m celebrating my household’s birthdays, and offering special admin support packages. I have space for a new client needing monthly admin support, and also offer Service Audit, Do It Yourself, and System Set Up packages. These include assistance with email management, automations, e-signing, templates, email marketing, online systems, CRMs, and social media scheduling.
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Reflections as a Business Owner
Hello, It’s been a while since I sat down to write, and although I had intentions of publishing in March it simply didn’t happen. Since my last blog, I have had time to reflect on everything business-related for Team B, where my blog journey is going, and how I can use this to help my…
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It’s the most wonderful time…
Can you believe we are finally in December, I know we say it every year but has this year has flown by. Hopefully you are enjoying your advent chocolates and are gearing up for the festive fun. For the last blog on this year, I wanted to keep it short and sweet for you as…
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The Dual Role: A VA and Working Parent with a Toddler
Hello readers, I hope you are keeping well. November is upon us and now with Halloween behind us, the race is on for Christmas. I know it might be a little too early for some, but this year I want to get with the jolly season early (no I do not mean Christmas decs up…
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The Changing Seasons and the Virtual Assistant’s Battle Against Procrastination
As I sit by my desk, looking through my list for today with my large mug of coffee, I can’t help but marvel at the changing seasons outside my window. I live in a village surrounded by five farms and as we are on a hill, I can see the scenery around me change. The…
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September the Month of New Routines
Hello, Welcome to the September edition of Team B VA’s blog, I hope August treated you well? Summer is on the way out, and I hope you had some time to relax and even take a break. September brings a lot of new starts from school terms, new routines, and potentially autumn if the weather…
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Team B’s August News
Hello, Welcome to Team B’s August blog, it’s been a busy month so far, and with school holidays underway many of you are taking some time out to enjoy the sunshine (if it happens) with the family. I never appreciated the juggle of work and children until I had my son, who now enjoys strolling…
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Ready for the Summer? July News
Hello, Welcome back for another round of news and updates, I hope June treated you well? Did you find any of the programs from the last blog of use? We seem to be flying through the year, which it could just be me or is it the enjoyment of summer. The school summer holidays are…
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Team B VA June News
Hello and welcome to June! Does the year not feel like it’s flying past, I mean this time last year I was patiently awaiting the arrival of my son. I can now truly appreciate when other parents tell me to enjoy it as it goes so fast, but I do hope they meant the excitement…
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The What’s, Why’s and Needs of Hiring VA
Time is the one resource we simply cannot control, and in business time can slip away with the numerous tasks we need to complete as a business owner. But it isn’t all doom and gloom, as there are various ways to work smarter and more efficiently without being constantly glued to a laptop. One method…
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Team B VA’s April News
Hello, Welcome to April’s blog! Spring is well and truly here, which means warmer days and bursts of colour around the garden. It’s an event I wait for eagerly each year as it means I can finally get back in my garden and start growing lots of new flowers and vegetables. It’s a hobby I…
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Welcome back Spring we missed you
Hello, Welcome to March’s blog! I hope you had a good February, compared to January it seemed to fly by, well to me at least it did. But spring is on the horizon and hopefully some sunny days are due back with it, even with a very mild winter who doesn’t look forward to spring!…
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Team B VA February News
Welcome back! It’s been a busy month getting back into the swing of planning work and networking. Its hard to find the right amount to do weekly and even harder to find the right networks to join. Thinking back to when I first started and attending my first zoom meeting with 15 other faces on…
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January 2023 Blog
Hello and welcome to my first blog! For 2023 I have challenged myself to push my boundaries and create a regular blog, so what will I be focusing on for these blogs? Well I thought I would give my insights into being a VA, becoming a parent and juggling the new job role, and any…