Attending a live event can be a big investment of time and money when you are running a business. Time away from clients, time away from your to-do list, but equally (and more positively!) it can give you time away to reflect, to brainstorm new ideas and to connect...
Carrying out an end of year review is an important step for any business owner, no matter the size of the company. It’s an opportunity to take stock of where you are, tie up any loose ends, look at what you’ve achieved, set some new goals and consider how you are...
Learn how to plan, implement, and refine your client onboarding process. An effective system will give your business greater benefits and improve you clients’ experience of working with you.
Unless you have been living under a rock somewhere you will have heard about the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) coming into force on 25th May. This new EU directive comes into effect to replace the existing Data Protection Act. It has left many small...
Now spring is finally here, your thoughts are likely to be firmly placed on plans for the next 90-days. Now is a great time to think about developing your knowledge and skills and the personal development you will commit to in the next few months. Listening to...
We've had the pleasure of supporting a client recently with the organisation of some workshops she is running later this Spring. A big factor in organising an event is of course budget! Budget management is essential when it comes to organising an event, no matter...
With snow set to fall across most of the UK this week, here are our top tips on how to plan for a school snow day. Unexpected extra family time in the snow can be fun but, you will need to have a contingency plan. Have some tricks up your sleeve too in case you...
Are you currently employed as a PA, EA or Office Manager? Do you dread the commute into work every day? Do you wish you had more time to spend with your family? Maybe you love what you do but just wish you had some flexibility? The team here at The Assistant...
If you earn an income on a self-employed basis in the UK, each year you will need to complete the dreaded Self-Assessment Tax Return. A record 9.57million people filed their return digitally last year and the deadline for submitting your 2016-17 return is looming...
At some stage in your business you will need to set goals in order to keep up the momentum and move your business forward. There are different paths and methods to setting goals, but it is important to devise a plan for both your long and short term goals. Here...
Time to think about client Christmas gifts As thoughts turn to Christmas have you thought about client Christmas gifts yet? We've refreshed our popular blog on client Christmas gifts with a twist for 2019 and we've included some ideas from brands we love! We've...
by Lucy Elkin, Founder of myworkhive, an ethical job-board and information hub for remote, home-based jobs. Working from home can be really liberating - no more commuting! But, it can also be a challenge to find a set-up for your home workspace that helps you to...