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Running a business is a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. You want to keep everything moving smoothly without getting burned or falling flat on your face. The secret? Streamlined business operations. When your processes are efficient, your business runs like a well-oiled machine, freeing you up to focus on growth, innovation, and maybe even a bit of downtime (yes, it’s possible!). Let’s dive into how you can make your day-to-day operations less chaoti

What have I learned this week? I've learned that apparently cheese and prawns are now classified as meat. Who knew? 🤔 Let me explain. Walkers 'Meaty' variety box I was doing the weekly shop and came across this box of Walkers crisps. Big, bold letters across the top: "20 MEATY". Great! I thought. Perfect for snacking, and who doesn't love variety? Except when I looked a bit closer, the 'meaty' selection includes: 5x Roast Chicken (yep, that's meat) 5x Smoky Bacon (also meat,

In today’s competitive market, securing contracts and projects often hinges on the quality of your bid submissions. Expert bid writing can transform opportunities into tangible successes by crafting compelling, clear, and persuasive proposals. Whether you are a small business or a large organisation, understanding the art and science of bid writing is essential to stand out and win. Unlocking Success with Winning Bid Writing Solutions Winning bid writing solutions are more th

Have you ever wondered which animal best represents your personality? What about your approach to challenges or your impact on the work you do? I know it sounds like one of those random Facebook quizzes, but hear me out! We often use animal imagery to describe traits we admire. Think about the courage of a lion, the wisdom of an owl, or the industriousness of an ant. So when someone asks, “What animal are you?”, they’re really asking how you see yourself. I used AI to give me

Support Solutions for Businesses Support solutions for businesses can take many forms. From administrative tasks to specialised consulting, these services are designed to lighten the load on business owners. By outsourcing certain functions, you can save time, cut costs, and improve efficiency. Services can include administrative support, financial consulting, human resources management, marketing assistance, and IT solutions. 1. Administrative Support Administrative support

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When I first set up my business it was on the basis that I knew lots of stuff, and had worked in a variety of industries. The types of...

Let’s start with the obvious question: what is a VA?   A Virtual Assistant (VA) is not one of those little chat bots that gives automated...

As a small business owner you may have seen the social media posts, or had emails telling you all about MTD for Income Tax, but do you...

What have I learned this week?   I’ve learned not to use the words "new office space" in social media posts or you'll be bombarded with...

Only the Administrator I would place a hefty bet on anyone with a background in office work having heard this phrase. I’ve heard it more...

I recently received a text message. One of many, but this one was different. "Hi, my name is James and I am reaching out from ( name...

I recently had a couple of…well…strange calls from people apparently returning a missed call from me. They were people unknown to me,...

There comes a point in every small business where the overwhelm will hit - when you find yourself working evenings and weekends, missing meals, skipping family events, and no matter how long your days are, your to-do list just keeps growing.   We’ve all been there! Some tasks keep getting moved to the bottom of the list until eventually they get forgotten completely and suddenly they become urgent.   That’s when you need to look at outsourcing. Simple, right?   While outsourc

How easy do you make it for someone to complain? No-one likes to be told they’ve made a mistake or done something wrong, but they are an...

How it started I've been a freelancer for a number of years now, the last 12 trading under the name of Smallbizbod. I’m in a handful of...

Tenders and contracts have been in the news a fair bit . I’m sure you saw the news articles and social media posts referencing the...

One of the best things about freelance work is the flexibility. After years of working 40+ hour weeks and endless commuting I now get to...

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always enjoyed learning new things. Take Microsoft Office for instance; I’ve been using various...

Do you remember why you started your business? Maybe you have a trade that took blood, sweat and tears to train for until you achieved...