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So far Jen has created 62 blog entries.

Let us show you…how a Virtual Assistant can hold you accountable for getting things done

Let us show you… how a Virtual Assistant can hold you accountable for getting things done As Virtual Assistants supporting the legal sector, we often talk about the specific tasks we carry out in order to help a law firm run smoothly. We probably talk less about how we make a good accountability partner for an individual solicitor or fee earner. A little accountability can go a long way. By providing support, structure and [...]

2024-07-05T13:42:25+01:00July 5, 2024|My blog page|

Think like an athlete to invest in your venture

Think like an athlete to invest in your venture Summer is here along with an abundance of competitive sports, from the Euros, Wimbledon, and as it’s a leap year, the Olympics are also just around the corner. Interestingly, it’s been 100 years since the Olympics were last held in Paris, and the city will become one of only two cities to have hosted the games three times (the other is London). It always [...]

2024-07-01T18:59:24+01:00July 1, 2024|Press|

Let us show you…5 ways we can help you to reduce your business costs

Let us show you… 5 ways we can help you to reduce your business costs When it comes to rising business costs, law firms are being impacted in specific ways. Often these influence their operations, client behaviour, and overall financial health. In our experience, smaller law firms and sole practitioners are more vulnerable to these pressures. This is likely to be because they often have less financial cushion and fewer resources to manage increased [...]

2024-06-19T14:13:51+01:00June 19, 2024|My blog page|

Stepping back from the dream can still pay off

Stepping back from the dream can still pay off A few years ago, I hired an office. I had taken on some associates a few years before that, and a high street location felt like the next natural step. While work remained consistent, the shine soon wore off. The costs felt unnecessary and I wasn’t really getting the visibility I’d imagined. I know of many business leaders who tell a similar story - [...]

2024-04-22T13:43:09+01:00April 22, 2024|Press|

Building your personal brand pays dividends

Building your personal brand pays dividends Last year, I made a shift in my career. While my virtual administration company is still my main focus, I started to look at ways to diversify and use my skills in different ways. As a result, I’ll be taking on some auditing and assessment work this year. I guess the initial shift was a mental one as I considered what I want to be known for. [...]

2024-03-20T19:01:30+00:00February 2, 2024|Press|

Let us show you…how a Virtual Assistant can help scale your business

Let us show you… how a Virtual Assistant can help scale your business Regardless of sector, when you run a business the goal is almost always to keep moving forward and upward. This could be to increase productivity or profits or to help or support more people. How each business does this is unique to their situation but growth is a goal for all. In this blog post we show you how working with [...]

2024-03-20T17:50:14+00:00December 4, 2023|My blog page|

Helping career development is crucial for SMEs

Helping career development is crucial for SMEs At Business Owl we are often called upon to support employers with their staff’s career development, this could be in-house training, CPD or even accreditation. While this is a crucial part of growth for any SME and business owners themselves, lack of time is often cited as a reason why employers don’t invest in this area as much as they should. We can support time-restricted employers [...]

2024-03-20T19:02:59+00:00October 12, 2023|Press|

Let us show you…why flexibility is a VA’s secret weapon when it comes to meeting business needs

Let us show you… why flexibility is a VA’s secret weapon when it comes to meeting business needs In business, time truly does mean money. Once time is spent, you can’t get it back. For these reasons, it’s wise to pay close attention to how you, your management team and staff spend your time within the business. Our clients find that the flexibility offered by having a Virtual Assistant on board saves everybody time [...]

2024-03-20T17:51:53+00:00September 13, 2023|My blog page|

Let us show you…how a Virtual Assistant can manage your training and accreditation process

Let us show you… how a Virtual Assistant can manage your training and accreditation process I think anyone who runs a business of any size will agree that there’s a lot more to it than ‘just’ the day-to-day running of the business. Some areas can become neglected, but are actually essential for facilitating growth, for example through training, or building trust and reputation through industry accreditation. Staff wellbeing is another area that can sometimes [...]

2024-03-20T17:52:39+00:00June 26, 2023|My blog page|

Let us show you…why ChatGPT and AI can be great tools, but not a replacement for a human VA

Let us show you… why ChatGPT and AI can be great tools, but not a replacement for a human VA From online tools such as chatbots to self-service checkouts, we are surrounded by technological advances that (mostly) make tasks easier. One AI-led piece of coding and software, ChatGPT, has been hitting the tech news hard lately and if you are on LinkedIn you’ll know it is very much like Marmite. Some people love it [...]

2024-03-20T17:53:16+00:00May 25, 2023|My blog page|
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