Online Business Managers (OBMs) and Virtual Assistants (VAs) are both valuable assets for small business owners and entrepreneurs. However, they serve different purposes and have distinct skill sets. It is often the case that the two roles are often confused with one another, as there is some overlap with the types of activities that a […]
The importance of setting clear business boundaries and what they could be Boundaries are an essential aspect of any business, as they help to establish clear expectations and ensure that everyone is on the same page. In this blog post, we’ll explore why boundaries are so important in business and how they can help your […]
When it comes to managing a virtual assistant (VA), it’s important to strike a balance between providing guidance and micromanaging. While it’s natural to want to have control over every aspect of your business, micromanaging can actually have negative consequences for both you and your VA. If you’re not sure if you’re a micro-manager, it’s […]
With a million things to do when running a business, it’s true that we should all be trying to work smarter. Being busy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re being productive. If there’s anything to help ease the pressure of our workloads, then we should be jumping on it. Here are 5 useful online business tools that […]
Here we are writing another look back post! Our word of the year was Build. I think it’s fair to say we’ve built the business in lots of different ways…and Emma has built her confidence. Building…the awards cabinet We didn’t think we’d be including awards in this year’s roundup! After a much delayed event, in […]
When you are running a business it can be a nightmare trying to keep track of absolutely EVERYTHING from your social media followers, your leads, to how many cups of tea you’ve had in a day (did that really push your business forward when you reviewed the tea chart?!) How do you know what you […]
Networking…it’s a little bit marmite – you either love it, or you hate it! Initially, I was in the hate it category. Being an introvert, I hated having to walk into a room that was already full of people who probably knew each other and then have to start making conversation with them. I realised […]
This is a big buzzword that lots of people talk about in business. There are lots of pros and cons in having a niche and you can get lost in the conundrum of whether you need to ‘have one’. I truly believe that to begin, you just need to get started in your journey as […]
When you start to outsource your business, you’ll no doubt have reservations about who you can trust. You’ve spent years building your business and you don’t want someone coming in and destroying your reputation by making a silly mistake. It’s a little bit like someone looking after your baby – you want to be 100% […]
Long-time followers of the Boatman Admin Services blog know we love a list and working our way through it. There is a saying at Boatman HQ – if it’s not on the list, it’s not getting done! We wanted to share with you how we use lists to stay super organised. Whilst having a list is […]