Understanding decision fatigue in busy executives You start your day with the best intentions: a to-do list neatly recorded in your planner, meetings scheduled and coffee in hand. But by 3 PM, you’re staring at an email like it’s a magic eye puzzle (remember those?!), hoping that if you squint hard enough, the answer will […]

Wondering what actually happens when a skilled Executive Assistant joins your team? This might be something you’ve considered when you feel like the workload of running your business is getting out of hand. Maybe you’ve thought about how much easier life could be with a EA by your side. But is the thought of training […]

There’s always a plate spinning when you’re a business owner – often several at once. It can feel like a never-ending balancing act. If you’ve built your business from the ground up, especially if it’s a smaller or newer business, you’re going to feel a huge amount of pride and responsibility. Every decision and challenge […]

Have you ever found yourself caught in a never-ending cycle of rescheduling commitments, or repeating the same stressful work day whilst thinking, “This is just temporary, it will get better”? So many small businesses go through this, so if you’re nodding along you are not alone. However, I am here to give you a reality […]

We’re breaking a myth here today: Working longer hours does not guarantee business success. It is working smart that reaps results. It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that working hard is synonymous with success. It’s a message that is conditioned into us from a young age in this capitalist society. We’ve been […]

Working with a Virtual Executive Assistant can be a real game-changer for your business. It has the power to transform you from time-drained to energetic, or from chaos to control. However, learning what and how to delegate to your Virtual EA is the hurdle you need to jump first. Learning to let go in your […]

As Executive Assistants, we could give you a list of software and organisational tips that would help you be productive and organise your day. But we won’t. The reason is simple: you’re already aware of these tools and strategies. You could put them in place, but the real problem isn’t a lack of knowledge. It’s […]

Introduction Non-negotiables are essential in business – these are the clear rules that you won’t budge on, no matter what. For most of us, we learn along the way just how important these non-negotiables are; usually after we let one slip and quickly realise why we shouldn’t have. Here are the top non-negotiables I follow […]

Running your own business can feel like you’re spinning multiple plates, each one demanding your time, energy and full attention. In the early stages of business, it’s easy to believe you have to handle everything yourself, especially in terms of cost and being the main face. But here’s the truth; even the most successful businesses […]

First of all, congratulations! You’ve reached a significant milestone in your business journey, where you’re ready to bring in some extra support. This is a big step, and it’s important to make the right decision. Now you’re here, maybe you find yourself wondering what the best solution for your business may be. Should you opt […]