Why Entrepreneurs Need A Virtual Assistant

I meet overworked, overwhelmed entrepreneurs regularly and am amazed by how far down their priority list falls the need for an assistant. A great deal of thought has been given to surrounding themselves with dynamic and talented people who could help with their...

Why is competitor research so important?

Whether you are a micro-business, long established organisation or just someone with the beginnings of a great concept, it is essential that you have a clear understanding of what your competitors are doing. The term competitor research can often conjure up notions of...

What has hiking got to do with running a business?

As the Scottish weather begins to improve (read: a mere three seasons in one day) I have dusted off my walking boots in preparation for some hiking. Scotland boasts some of the most spectacular areas to hike from well-maintained gentler trails through to the...

Holiday cover for you or your business!

With the festive period fast approaching it has turned my attention to the challenges business owners face when trying to take a ‘worry free’ holiday. I understand the difficulties first hand having owned and run my own business previously – the...

What is virtual business support? Free 2 hour trial.

When I tell people that I provide virtual business and lifestyle support it is not always met with an instant understanding.  Indeed more often than not it is immediately followed up with the question ‘so what is that exactly?’.   It is a concept that I am...

House-keeping for your business…

I have owned and run two businesses in my life; Sapphire Tree my current business offering virtual business support and previously the imaginatively named ‘As if by Magic’ cleaning business. Whilst clearly different in their offered services it recently...