We’ve all been there – you’re having a terrible day, somehow sucked into one meeting after another and nothing seems to go your way. Then, a prospective client you expected to sign ghosts you without explanation.

You’ve signed a new client and are ready to get started! Congratulations!!! Now here comes the hard part – and I don’t mean the actual work you’ve agreed to take on. Relationships are such a key part of business.

Discovering the perfect organizational strategy is a pivotal step in optimizing efficiency and productivity within any business. From colour-coded calendars to alphabetized files and beyond, we recognize that one size does not fit all. Join us as we explore the art of personalized organization and how it can revolutionize your business operations.

Email management can be the easiest thing in the world – or it can be the absolute bane of your existence. Having a solid email management system in place can save you an unbelievable amount of time and while it may seem overwhelming if you’ve been neglecting your inbox a little too long, it is totally achievable!

If you have been searching for a way to achieve that coveted work-life balance, then search no further! I’ve got the answer right here for you, because ultimately, what it comes down to, is Boundaries. You need to set them, and you need to stick to them. There is this mentality around owning your own business that somehow translates into needing to be accessible to your clients and customers 24/7 in order to provide them with top tier service. This idea that if you aren’t burning yourself out every single day than you aren’t working hard enough is completely bogus. So, with that in mind, how do you create, and enforce, boundaries that will nourish healthy relationships with your clients and provide you with the much-needed downtime to recharge?

Outsourcing can be such a tricky (and touchy) subject for a lot of people. As a small business owner, it can be so hard to loosen the reins, even a little, and put your trust in someone else that they are going to care for your business the same way that you do. But the risk of trying to do all of the behind-the-scenes work for your business yourself – and keep up with the demands of growing your business – far outweighs the risk of outsourcing tasks.

When you’re working from home, it can be difficult to set those same boundaries that you would have in an office environment. Having that home office can really blur the lines between working and non-working hours. But there are some things you can do to reinforce those boundaries and take back your home life.

Picture this: you’re living your dream and working towards growing your small business. Right now, it feels like it’s just you against the world. Some days are a dream come true, but other days are so busy you barely have time to blink! Maybe you’re looking to bring on another team member for support, or maybe you haven’t considered it yet. Either way, we’re here to help you see why working with a Virtual Assistant (VA) can benefit your business.

At this point, we are all accustomed to working from home. The key is to take advantage of the time and effort you save through commuting for example. We have narrowed down a few key habits for you to implement into your routines to have a motivating morning.

Working from home can be a struggle on a good day. It is so easy to get pulled away from your ‘work’ in order to help with or finish a ‘home’ task. However, even in the face of all of that, there are five crucial tips that can help you to stay on task and get the most productivity out of your day.

We’ve narrowed down the five most important elements for entrepreneurs here to help you navigate through client relationships well developing your business.