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Exploring the Role of a Virtual Assistant

What is a Virtual Assistant? In today’s digital age, businesses increasingly turn to virtual assistants (VAs) to streamline operations and enhance productivity. A virtual assistant is a remote professional who provides a wide range of administrative, technical, or creative support to individuals or organisations from remote locations. Unlike traditional assistants who work onsite, virtual assistants […]

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Sep 7 2023

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND CULTURE – SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Business, Employees, Employers

A recent survey highlighted that with engaged employees, a company has 21% more profitability and suggests that employee engagement increases productivity by 17%. With the average UK engagement rate of 49%, 51% of employees therefore not engaged, these statistics should definitely not be ignored! In my previous article, I set out the 5 successful employee

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Sep 7 2023

Spotting Problems Early & Acting Decisively

Business, Employers, Finance

All businesses encounter problems at some stage. Good management sees the red flags early and takes corrective action before the downturn sets in and becomes irreversible. The end game may be an insoluble cash flow crisis, but the trouble starts way before then. Budget miss Forecasts are always wrong, the only question is by how

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Sep 7 2023

The importance of actionable data in financial decision making…and how to get your hands on it

Business, Finance

As a business owner, you are constantly making decisions that impact the financial health of your company. It’s all about making the right predictions, spotting the right trends, and understanding market conditions to unlock more profit and lower risks. More importantly, you need to be making these decisions in a timely manner. This is where

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Sep 7 2023

The Sales Invoice

Business, Credit Control, Finance

In the last edition, I referred to the sales invoice, and the main focus in this column will be to examine the importance and purpose of the invoice and to look at ways in which the design and content says something about your business. First and foremost, the invoice is a vital legal document. For

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Sep 7 2023

What is a Resilient Leader?

Business, Employers, Vision

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) – a worldwide federation of national standards bodies – defines resilience as: ‘The ability of a business to absorb and adapt in a changing environment to enable it to deliver its objectives and to survive and prosper.’ Quite simply, Resilience is the ability to learn from your setbacks and

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Sep 7 2023

Lasting Powers Of Attorney

Business, Finance

As a business owner, it is crucial to have a plan in place to ensure that your affairs are managed effectively and efficiently if you become incapacitated or unable to make decisions. One essential document to consider is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). In this article, we will explore the importance of LPAs for

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Sep 7 2023

Get Your Brand Together: Why You Need a Business Coach to Make Your Personal Brand Stand Out

Business

So, you’ve decided to start your own business. You have a great idea, some funding, and a passion for what you’re doing. But there’s just one problem: your personal brand is a mess. Maybe you’ve been trying to do everything yourself, or maybe you’re just not sure where to start. Either way, a business coach

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Sep 7 2023

Are You Regularly Updating Your Messaging?

Business, Marketing

Never before has clear, concise communication been so important. After years of turmoil, mixed messages and confusion, I think we all crave honesty, clarity and transparency. It is good to look internally at the communication you are putting out from your business and check that it is fit-for-purpose and appropriate to the current climate. We

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Sep 7 2023

Do I need a shareholder agreement?

Business

A business relationship contract will help manage and regulate the relationship between the owners of a business. As well as recording some formal information, this agreement sets out the rules of engagement between the parties, what each expects from the other, what should happen in certain circumstances e.g., bankruptcy, death, breach of contract, rules regarding

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Oct 19 2022