If you’ve decided that the time has come to outsource some of your work to a virtual assistant (VA), you’ll be sure to want to make the most out of your investment! Whether you’re hoping that a VA can help you reduce the amount of time you spend on admin, or help you organise your diary to make your days more efficient, our tips will help you achieve the outcomes that you hoped to achieve when you began the search for your VA.

If you think digital marketing was rapidly developing in 2023, wait until you see what 2024 has got in store! With the rise in AI, more businesses are investing their marketing budget into digital strategies, and with updates popping up day after day, business owners should be prepared for a bumpy ride. Luckily, experts from across the globe have been putting forward their suggestions on what can be expected from digital marketing trends this year, and what businesses need to be doing to not just keep up with their competitors but stay one step ahead!

In recent years, we have experienced a significant shift in the understanding and de-stigmatisation of disability in the workplace. As awareness grows and knowledge deepens, so does the need for administrative and marketing support to facilitate a more understanding and inclusive environment for people needing extra help.

Finding the right support can be a struggle for a busy business owner who is juggling paperwork, budgets, and everyday tasks. This can lead to feelings of frustration and overwhelm, especially when you don’t know how long you could be waiting for Access to Work to process your application. This more often than not, prevents them from taking up the opportunity for support.

Every year brings new challenges, for many different reasons; some economical, some a change in demand, and some are internal challenges within your organisation! In this week’s blog post we are going to highlight what the top 4 challenges that small businesses are likely to face in 2024.

Before we start, it is important to note that every business is different and therefore some will be more affected by certain things than others. For example, a small cafe is more likely to be negatively affected by inflation than something that offers an in-demand SaaS (Software-as-a-service) product. Nevertheless, no business becomes successful without having to face a challenge or two!

Is it really worth starting a business in 2024? Yes, and here is why…

As the economic landscape both globally and nationally is looking rather bleak, it is no surprise that the thought of building a startup fills us with fear! Having said that, the evidence actually says we shouldn’t be too worried!

As we are now fully back in the swing of things after the Christmas break, we’re sure you’re likely to be getting prepared to take your small business to the next level! As we’re sure you’re aware, this is easier said than done - especially with the current economic instability facing the UK at the moment!

Therefore, we thought, who better to ask for some top business tips for success than our very own founder, Elizabeth!

As we bid farewell to the challenges of the past year, it's time to set our sights on the future and embrace the opportunities that the New Year brings. In the spirit of a new start, let's explore how business owners can kickstart the New Year with purpose through a set of impactful resolutions!

Motivation is the key to business success. As a small business owner, staying motivated is crucial to maintain your focus and continuously strive towards achieving your goals. If you find that you are struggling to motivate yourself this winter, then take a look at our tips for regaining and sustaining your motivation!

Funnily enough, it isn’t every day that you get an email from the editor of one of the region’s biggest business magazines. It certainly isn’t typical to then be told to get the glad-rags ready for Spring because you’ve made the final of one of the East Midlands BIGGEST awards events! However, that’s what happened to Elizabeth, the CEO of Admin and More, last week as she was casually enjoying a cuppa.