Let us show you… how targeting your business resources saves you time and money There is no place for waste in business. Targeting your business resources saves you time and reduces costs. By making changes, whether you run a small business or a thriving legal practice, you will reap the rewards. As expert Virtual Assistants based in North Yorkshire, we have helped many enterprises turn their businesses around by streamlining processes and cutting waste [...]

Simplicity in business Business can be complex, with owners and managers stretched by the everyday running of the business, staff management, training and development, growth, marketing and more. Time management clearly must play a part in ensuring that spinning plates aren’t dropped but what if there was another way? Promoting simplicity in business saves time, energy and resources. There are no downsides. What is simplicity in businesses Simplicity in business is a case of [...]

Effective lines of communication It should go without saying that communication is a key factor when it comes to building and growing a successful business. Despite this, my experience has been that in some businesses the lines of communication can be frayed. Any kind of breakdown in communication, whether it is in-house, between stakeholders or customer facing, can lead to a lack of productivity, wasted time and a loss of money. Good communication should [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]