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Here you will find tips and advice on productivity, working with a Virtual Assistant and small business advice, tips and recommendations.
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From Scales to Sales: The Surprising Link Between Music & Running Your Own Business
Explore the surprising parallels between playing music and running a business with focus, reflection and resilience.
Clairical
14 hours ago3 min read


Small Business Owners, Stop Using Your Brain as a Storage System
Get stuff out of your head and onto paper. Creating workflows frees up headspace, reduces stress, and sets the foundation for scaling and ease.
Clairical
Oct 294 min read


Sleigh the Season: Festive Ways to Market Your Business this Christmas
Make your business sparkle this Christmas with festive marketing ideas that drive connection, creativity, and sales.
Clairical
Oct 66 min read


How the Pomodoro Technique Can Transform Your Productivity
Boost productivity with the Pomodoro Technique by breaking big tasks like a grant application into focused, manageable 25-minute sprints.
Clairical
Sep 173 min read


Why Reflection Matters in Business
After 9 years as a Virtual Assistant, I’ve seen firsthand how businesses adapt and grow. Reflecting on a recent conversation with a client, I discuss how taking time to reflect can shape your business’s future and foster personal growth.
Clairical
Jul 43 min read


Customer Journey Mapping in Action: The £1 Sample That Won Me Over
Discover how a £1 sample turned hesitation into brand loyalty and why mapping the customer journey is more essential than ever in today's considered buying climate.
Clairical
May 212 min read


Small Habits, Big Impact: The Power of a Daily Routine
Routine – I loathe this word. However, through my own realisations and observations of my clients I have come to understand the importance that routine has.
Clairical
Apr 294 min read


Tired of Email Overwhelm? This Simple Strategy Will Save You Time
Are you drowning in emails? Use my email strategy to conquer your email everyday and reclaim your time.
Clairical
Apr 23 min read


My Essential Tech Stack!
Discover how the right tech stack can transform your small business. Streamline operations and boost efficiency with my essential tech stack
Clairical
Mar 123 min read


Productivity Case Study
Read my case study on how a simple Post-it Note Method transformed an Educational Psychologist's productivity.
Clairical
Jan 224 min read


How to Identify Tasks to Outsource: A FREE Download
Learn how to identify tasks to outsource, delegate effectively, and focus on what matters most. Reclaim your time with my free download.
Clairical
Dec 11, 20244 min read


Focus and Flourish: The Art of Time Blocking
Unlock productivity with time blocking - a simple technique to prioritise tasks, reduce stress, and create structure for work.
Clairical
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Essential Equipment & Software for Running Your Business from Home
Thinking of working from home? Whether freelancing, starting a business, or running one, the right equipment is key to staying productive.
Clairical
Sep 5, 20247 min read


Effective Time Management Techniques for Busy People
Discover effective time management techniques for busy individuals. Prioritise tasks, use the 80/20 rule, minimise distractions, delegate, a
Clairical
Jun 24, 20244 min read


Streamline Your Small Business: The Power of Workflows
Every minute counts, every resource matters, and every task completed adds up to the success of your business - in other words, time is...
Clairical
May 1, 20243 min read


Don't Make These Mistakes When Hiring a Virtual Assistant
In this blog post, I highlight common mistakes businesses make when they first start working with a Virtual Assistant.
Clairical
Mar 11, 20244 min read


Virtual Assistant (or Freelancer) vs Employee: What's Right for Your Business?
Are you an overwhelmed small business owner, working too many hours and laughing at the concept of a work-life balance? As your business...
Clairical
Feb 28, 20244 min read


A Realistic & Practical Guide to Setting Goals
Discover a refreshing take on goal setting with a realistic and practical approach. Learn how to set achievable goals for business success.
Clairical
Jan 10, 20244 min read


Why Email Marketing is Still Relevant
Tempted to ditch your email marketing because it's as old-fashioned. Don't! This blog post looks at why it's still a valuable marketing tool
Clairical
Oct 16, 20234 min read


How to Prepare Your Business to Work with a Virtual Assistant
Not sure how to prepare your business to work with a Virtual Assistant? Read my blog post for my top tips.
Clairical
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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