Measuring your productivity - Why bother? Productivity is something of a buzzword. It's everywhere. What is it though, outside of a popular hashtag for social media purposes? The basic definition depends on your sector. I like to think of productivity as using your time in a calculated way to create maximum output. The kicker here is that your output must be high quality. Otherwise, what's the point? I remember reading Graham Allcott's: How to [...]

The Owl-like qualities that bring you a high ROI Have you looked to outsource work before and been overwhelmed by the number of Virtual Assistants out there? Perhaps you are unclear on what value a VA can bring to your business? I’d like to explain why choosing Business Owl is the wisest choice and what I bring to the table. Much like the owl in my branding, I possess a number of owl-like qualities. [...]

Batching work for ultimate efficiency Do you find yourself flitting between calls, your diary, emails, notifications, meetings and more calls? Does this approach work for you? Or do you get to the end of your day and wonder what you achieved? If so, batching work tasks together could save you a lot of frustration. While batching work tasks together to save time and improve efficiency is nothing new, many people overlook the benefits it [...]

What makes a good VA? In an attempt to use your own time more effectively, you’ve decided to work with a Virtual Assistant. But how do you know what makes a good one? You want to choose the right person, but particularly if this is your first time using the services of a VA, you need to be confident in your choice. These points should help you narrow down what you need to look [...]

How to delegate like a pro When looking at your working week, can you identify a task or group of tasks you would love to delegate? Learning how to delegate like a pro is an essential skill for anyone in business. One of the easiest ways to do this is to work with a Virtual Assistant. Here are my top tips for making sure you enjoy the many benefits of delegation. Provide a clear [...]

Business Owl is flying high! Being able to support businesses through the challenges of the last few months has been an honour and it is gratifying to see the difference it has made for many. It has been great to see client businesses emerging Phoenix-like from uncertain times, shutdowns and constantly changing guidance. Not only have some done well to keep going, but many are soaring. No rest at Business Owl Here at Business [...]