If you’re one of the 4.33 million self-employed workers in the UK you’ll know all about the rollercoaster that comes with being your own boss. You may get looks of envy from your employed friends when you take an impromptu day off, but what people often don’t appreciate is how exhausting it can be running […]
As we step into a new year, it’s a great time to review our work space, especially if you happen to work from home. A home office is for many of us now an integral part of our daily lives. The environment in which we work greatly influences our mood, productivity, and overall wellbeing. Designing […]
As we step into a new year, it’s a great time to review our work space, especially if you happen to work from home. A home office is for many of us now an integral part of our daily lives. The environment in which we work greatly influences our mood, productivity, and overall wellbeing. […]
Ah, self-care. It’s what we all talk about but whether it’s something we actually commit to is a totally different story. You see, as business owners, there’s always something else to do first – especially if you work from home. Putting a wash on, prepping meals, doing a full house clean whilst you’re there… And […]
If you’d have told me when Boatman Admin Services was first set up in 2015 that I would end up having a team of associates, I would have laughed and said ‘no thanks!’. However the tables turned in 2020 during lockdown and I became inundated with enquiries for work and as a people pleaser, I […]
As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you likely have a lot on your plate. From managing employees to developing new products or services, the responsibilities can be overwhelming. At some point, you may begin to feel like you’re spending more time on administrative tasks than on the things that inspired you to start your […]
Zapier is a cloud-based automation platform that connects various web applications and enables users to automate workflows between them. It is a simple, yet powerful tool that helps you save time, reduce manual effort, and streamline your work processes. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Zapier and how it can […]
At Boatman Admin Services we use a range of project management tools with our clients. It allows work to be delegated from the client to us and our associates without lots of emails flying around. Inboxes are busy places! We thought it would be beneficial in this blog to talk about our favourite project management […]
Project management is a complex and challenging task that requires a lot of planning, coordination, and communication. There are several pitfalls that business owners can encounter along the way that can derail the project, especially when the business owner is also trying to do 1001 other tasks as well. An Online Business Manager can help […]
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 […]