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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]