Our enforced lockdown, due to COVID-19 has come as a huge blow to many businesses, some of which will at this stage even consider just throwing in the towel. To these businesses we can only say this is something that will, like every other challenge, eventually pass. As dark as these times may be for many, there is always light at the end of the tunnel and the question you need to be asking yourself right now is “where will my business be when we get to the other side?” No matter what your business, during this time you can build your online strategies and here are the 4 cornerstones of doing so:

It is now official, kids can no longer go to school – at least for a time, and along with international travel bans and restrictions on public gatherings, we are facing the harsh reality that COVID-19 has placed on us. In many ways we are lucky as we have had the examples set by the rest of the world on how to curb the spread of the virus.

Etiquette for virtual meetings Virtual meetings have become an essential part of how businesses run. They’re an easy and cost-effective way to align multiple offices, keep remote employees engaged, work with clients and vendors, and basically get stuff done. While virtual meetings are likely part of your daily work routine, it’s easy to fall victim to some major meeting faux pas. That’s right if you have an online meeting from home, and your webcam displays your unmade bed with your Star Wars sheets, that’s a problem. To help you keep your meetings productive and professional follow these seven simple etiquette rules and tips:

We have written many articles for Small to Medium business regarding pitfalls that could have been avoided with just a little knowledge and astute advice. This article is about something that has directly led to the demise of so many businesses who found out the hard way that accepting late payment could cripple your business! Let’s look at the potential negative effects of your clients paying you late…

A virtual assistant will help you save time to do the things that are most important to you.

Tax year 2020.

We welcome you to a new year - and a new decade! What a great time to get going on brand new goals and plans for your business! Many businesses are finding though that due to economic issues and circumstances, they are having to run leaner, tighter operations. Some have realised that outsourcing is the best way to handle this. Get rid of dead weight and hire other businesses to perform your services, unburdening many of the responsibilities of your own business

How to get ready for going back to school.

How to survive your first day back at work. Here is a list of things you can do to get prepared and ready for your first day back at work.

As we stand on the threshold of a new decade we need to look forward to what the future in business may hold if we wish to compete, survive and hopefully thrive. Always eager to assist our clients we have put together this broad-based look at some likely trends for 2020 and beyond.