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5 Strategies To Stop You Wasting Time

Are you constantly struggling to keep up with your to-do list? Does it feel like time just slips away faster than you can manage? Don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with you. And you’re not lazy, so get your mother’s voice out of your head! No, you just need a little help with time management. With just a few little tricks (and some help from us), you’ll be on top of things before you can say ‘organised’. Want to revolutionise your approach to time management? Read on. Use The Pomodoro Method […]

Battle Royale – Virtual Assistant Vs Calendly

You don’t need us to tell you how busy you are. No matter what stage of business you’re in, or how long you’ve been doing it, there are always more plates to keep spinning. People and tasks will always be demanding your time, and it’s your job to stay on top of it all. If you don’t, it can make your life harder and send the wrong signals to your customers and colleagues. So, how do you do it? There are, generally speaking, two options – use an app like […]

How to Choose Your VA

Running a successful business is a balancing act. You’re always darting between doing client work, making sure your accounts add up, checking you have enough stock, fielding new enquiries, marketing your business, all the admin and somehow making a profit, all while balancing your home life and the chaos that might entail. With a full team behind you this can be manageable, but often it’s just you, or one other person, and it can feel like you’re suffocating. So now that you’re here, grab your beverage of choice and take […]

Healthy Workplace Tips For Small Business Owners

Have we ever mentioned just how many plates you have to keep spinning as a small business owner? It might have come up before., Because on top of making sure you’ve got great products, offering A* customer service, marketing your business and making sure all of the back-office processes are’ in place and working, you also need to look after the wellbeing of yourself and your employees. We know it’s yet another job to add to the list, but it’s an important one to prioritise, since it can cause issues […]

It’s Not Too Late To Add A VA To Your Christmas List

It’s December, which means Christmas is just around the corner. Not sure about you, but our decorations have been up for about a month already, and we’ve already eaten our body weights in mince pies! But we know a lot of business owners dread the festive period. Not because they’re all finches who hate Christmas, but because there’s an awful lot of admin involved in the holidays, and it’s too much to cope with on top of the usual admin load. If that sounds like you, why not give yourself […]

Human VS AI Transcription

Is there anything AI can’t do these days? Well yes, lots of things. But one thing it can do is record and transcribe things for you automatically. So you can have a phone call, and then see the transcription of what was said later on. Cool huh? Well, kind of. Because if we’re honest, AI audio transcription really isn’t that great. In fact, most people who use it end up having to do it themselves or coming to a VA to get an accurate transcription of their audio. Since this […]

5 Reasons Your Business Needs To Prioritise Admin

Be honest, how much of a priority is your business admin? Not much huh? We know there are lots of other things going on in your business that need your attention, and they probably feel a lot more urgent than staying on top of your tasks and paperwork. But admin is a vital part of running a successful business. So like it or not, it needs to be a higher priority than it currently is for you. Don’t believe us? Here’s 5 reasons why.   Poor Admin = Stress   […]

Have You Planned Your Christmas Party Yet?

Yes, we did just ask that question in September. You might think it’s blasphemous to talk about Christmas so early, before the Halloween decorations have even gone up, but at Your Admin Hub we’ve been in the Christmas spirit for quite a while now. The festive season will be upon us before we know it, which means there are a lot of things to organise and admin to do. Our speciality! To make sure you can enjoy a stress-free end of the year, it’s best to get planning now, and […]

9 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Virtual Assistant

If you’re always running around like a headless chicken, never managing to keep up with things, then it might be time to hire a VA. We magical folk are here to help pick up the slack and make life a lot easier for you. But if you want to get the best value out of your VA, then there are a few things you need to do before, and during your work with us. Want to know what they are? Read on. Hire The Right Person We know, it’s easier […]

5 Ways Business Owners Can Make More Time

Who wouldn’t want a few extra hours in a day? Especially a business owner like you, who could achieve so much more with it! We know the Admin Hub ladies have often wished for a Bernard’s Watch to stop time for a little while. But since pausing time isn’t possible just yet, you need to get a little more creative if you want the extra time. As Virtual Assistants, we know a thing or two about efficiency, so we wanted to share some tips to find some extra time in […]