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 […]
How many times have you sat at your desk procrastinating about a task? It probably feels like such a bigger task than it actually is…and you know it! We’re a big fan of the Pomodoro technique and want to share it with you. What is the Pomodoro technique? This was first developed in the 1980’s […]
In this day and age of the smartphone, it is easier than ever to grab a quick photograph whenever the fancy takes you. It is no wonder then that it is becoming more common-place for people to rely on their smartphones to take photographs when they need them for their business. This is particularly true […]
You and your business are absolutely flying at the moment which is incredible. However, are you finding that it’s coming at a price? Are you working all the hours, not knowing which way to turn, and drowning in an ever-growing to do list? It’s probably time you thought about hiring a Virtual Assistant but how […]
Running 3 businesses, running a home, keeping fit, staying in touch with family and friends, walking the dog – the list goes on and on! A question we get asked frequently is how we stay SO organised and manage to achieve so much in a single day. These are the top 5 tips on how […]
Almost any area of ‘life’ needs to have some great communication built around it. The same applies to running your business. Breakdowns in communication will affect productivity and efficiency. Working with a virtual assistant means that the communication between client and VA needs to be spot on. Why is good communication so important in a […]
Gosh, when we wrote our 2020 Look Back Blog, we wondered what 2021 would bring. Our word of the year was Achieve…and I think it’s fair to say we’ve achieved a lot this past year both personally and in business. For those that remember, Emma’s nephew arrived 3 months early back in October 2020 and […]
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We often get asked a few questions about what it’s like to work with a Virtual Assistant. It made sense to round these up and share with you all! What is a Virtual Assistant? A virtual assistant is an independent self employed person who assists with administrative, business development, social media, marketing or other tasks. […]
I’ve been a virtual assistant now since 2015 and have had a brilliant time – it’s not something I ever planned to do but am SO glad I took the plunge. I started my working life with various admin roles over the years. It wasn’t until 2003 that I started working at a small pharmaceutical […]