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 [...]

How to get your law firm in front of prospective clients One of the most powerful tools you can have in your marketing armory is a decent collection of testimonials. They can make the difference between doing ok with your business and truly thriving. However, the key to maximising the reward is to make sure you use them effectively. There is no point in having a stash of testimonials if they are going to [...]

Who holds the fort while you take a break? None of us can or should work constantly without proper breaks. Not stepping away is damaging for you as an individual, as a leader and for your company. Time away allows you to step back and enjoy the clarity that comes from being outside of the business rather than within it. You also get chance to reboot and fortify yourself for what is to come. [...]

How I’m bringing stability to small law firms during Covid-19 The past few months have been filled with changes that no small law firms could have predicted. Change is never easy, and these have not been the best of circumstances. With that in mind, many have embraced new working arrangements and changes in the economy, not to mention unique client issues head-on. As a uniquely qualified Virtual Assistant, I have been working with small [...]

Helping you to achieve your new normal Like a lot of people I feel conflicted. I’d really like to get back to ‘normal’ as quickly as possible but I’m also anxious about the potential repercussions. That said, we don’t need to sit on our hands in terms of preparing for the future. Whether you manage a small law firm or any other type of business, consider these points when trying to work out what [...]