Why You Should Ace Your Accounts in April Ok let’s be honest, finance isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Business accounts are often something we push down the priority pile until it’s absolutely necessary to deal with (the mad rush in January – you know what I’m talking about!) Have you ever found…
Is it a good time to be a freelancer? 2022 Freelance Report – The Lowdown Yes, the last couple of years have been hectic and we’ve faced some challenges, putting it mildly! But these challenges have meant that we small businesses and freelancers have had to rethink, remodel, and put contingencies in place that we…
Top Business Tips for September September is upon us, and I’m guessing you’re wondering where the first 3 quarters of 2022 went! With August generally being a pretty quiet month in terms of business, while people make the most of the sun and summer holidays, many businesses deem September as the beginning…
Money Matters: 5 Reasons to open a business bank account When building up your business, it can be easy to get caught in the whirlwind of administration and start charging business expenses to your own personal account. Before long it can feel like too much effort to set up a business account when you…
8 ideas to make your online business more eco-friendly The 5th of June is World Environment Day and in the spirit of continuing to adopt more sustainable practices, we’ve put together a list of 8 easy things you can implement in your business to reduce your carbon footprint and be part of the solution. Our…
5 things you may not know about working with a VA As I’ve covered before the value of working with a VA is becoming more and more apparent to businesses yet there are still some things that you may not know, or perhaps you’re (albeit innocently) underestimating just how much hiring a VA…
Why Joanne Manville Virtual Assistance? Why us? So you have got to the stage of growth where you know you need to get some help – and we’re really pleased to see you recognise the value that working with a Virtual Assistant can bring. But what have we got on offer and why should…
5 things you need to do before hiring a VA So, you’re thinking about hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA)? We don’t blame you. The demand for VAs has rocketed of late as more and more businesses are seeking remote workers who aren’t tied to a permanent contract of employment. As many businesses have had to…
Trainers, Event Planners and Speakers have had to move online during the current pandemic, and whilst that brings its challenges, the positive is that many of us who may not have had the opportunity to attend some of their events, now get to take part online! Over the past few months, I’ve been able to…
In this month’s guest blog. for our regular feature showcasing businesses across Devon, is Anna Lake. How often do you ask client’s for feedback? In my experiece, many businesses don’t gather this useful information for a few reasons – 1, they don’t have processes in place to gather this and 2, they are worried that…
