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Why Teamwork Still Matters in Your One-Person Business
There is not much I miss about school but there is one thing that I feel hugely grateful for which was freely available to me when I was there. My younger years revolved around sport. From a young age I participated in anything sport related and when I think back I realise just how much it influenced me as a person. The attributes I have been described with together with the qualities I live by that has shaped me as a person has been in direct correlation with the sport I
Anna Allan
6 days ago


The Secret to Stress-Free Planning: It’s Easier Than You Think
Are you born a good planner or can you acquire the skills to become better? Contrary to belief, the good news for those that believe...
Anna Allan
Nov 1


From Acquaintances to Allies: Building Trust and Connection
A couple of months ago, I received an email out of the blue. It was from a complete stranger… Wary of opening and reading it...
Anna Allan
Oct 1


3 Tips to be ready for the new school year and going back to work
Change is not something that is easily accepted by most human beings... We are naturally known to be creatures of habit, enjoying...
Anna Allan
Sep 1


The Guide: Plan Holiday Trips Without the Stress
With holiday season in full flow, those people who are going away have probably already booked their travel for this summer. When do...
Anna Allan
Aug 1


10 Things to Outsource to a Virtual Assistant
It’s got to be a good thing that, as a business owner, you’re getting busier! It can catch many people out though… 'On the road to...
Anna Allan
Jul 1


Expectations vs Reality: The Sandwich Generation
There are so many titles and names for certain generations now that it can be confusing. Gen X… Gen Y... Gen Z… and that’s only...
Anna Allan
Jun 1


What Type of Business Owner Are You?
You may or may not know what type of business owner you are going to be before launching. Whether or not it is conscious or...
Anna Allan
May 1


How I am a Better Assistant Now
My favourite book teaches us how to treat others and highlights how to listen and understand people much better than we might do. I...
Anna Allan
Apr 1


My Business is My Baby: The Hard Truth
My business is my baby!” If you have ever heard a business owner say this, that’s probably because they genuinely feel it’s not far from...
Anna Allan
Mar 1


The Significance of 5 Years in Business
Are you a big celebrator of Birthdays? As a big fan of celebrating the beginning of anything exciting, it is significant for me that...
Anna Allan
Feb 1


Perfectionist or High Achiever: Which One Are You?
Perfect 10 across the Board! You would not be alone if you were unable to differentiate between a perfectionist and a high achiever. ...
Anna Allan
Jan 1


The Top Highlights in 2024 for Small Businesses
Over half of British people eligible to work in the UK would like to run their own business (41%) or already are a business owner...
Anna Allan
Dec 1, 2024


Unlocking Growth: How your current Clients can help you attract new ones
Do you have a handful of clients and feel like you’re working well, however, there is room for more? The work is ticking over for you...
Anna Allan
Nov 1, 2024


5 Ways to Grow your Business
There may well come a time in which, as a business owner, you want to grow. What does that mean though? There can be many ‘takes’ on...
Anna Allan
Oct 1, 2024


The Essential Ingredient Every Successful Business Needs
It is hard to earn and quite rightly so. Once you have gained it, it should prove that it is an essential ingredient very successful...
Anna Allan
Sep 1, 2024


The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist
With the UK schools’ summer holiday in full flow (noting that Scotland’s is coming to an end), there are two types of parents that can be...
Anna Allan
Aug 1, 2024


10 Habits of Highly Effective Assistants: What Sets Them Apart
It is often said that humans are creatures of habit... It is also widely known that it takes ‘a certain kind of person’ to demonstrate...
Anna Allan
Jul 1, 2024


Understanding the True Value of an Assistant in Today's Business World
Understanding the true value of any service or function in today's business world might feel daunting. With ever changing needs and...
Anna Allan
Jun 1, 2024


Why Outsourcing Makes Financial Sense
You are likely to have had an internal discussion, even a debate, on why you should or shouldn’t consider seeking the expertise that your...
Anna Allan
May 1, 2024
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