The Hidden Cost of Doing Everything Yourself Let me be honest about something that does not get talked about enough in business. Every hour you spend on emails, inbox management, scheduling and tasks that do not genuinely require your specific expertise is an hour you are not spending on the work that actually moves the needle. And I know that sounds simple when it is written down like that, but so few of us actually stop to think about what that means in practice. When you a

There’s a point in every growing business where “busy” tips into “overwhelmed.” The diary is chaos. Paperwork needs organising. Meetings are happening… but without clear agendas. Emails are mentally noted but need action.

Starting to work with a VA doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The right VA will show you how to make it a smooth and stress-free process. While the idea might seem daunting, don't worry! When you begin working with us we recommend starting gradually to make it more manageable. We will support you every step of the way. Think about the support you may need Before you decide to work with us we will organise a Discovery Call. Before this call we ask that you take 5 - 10 minutes to

It's a wonderful time of year but but let’s be honest, it can also be a little bit frantic. Between shopping, parties, mulled wine evenings, end-of-year work deadlines, and all the little details that make Christmas special, it’s easy to end up feeling more frazzled than festive. Christmas is coming it's sneaking up fast, but there are many ways that we can help make the run up to Christmas a little bit calmer for you. A VA can step in to take care of the background admin tha

Discover how outsourcing admin tasks to a Virtual Assistant can help small business owners save time, reduce stress, and scale efficiently.

Isn't it amazing being a small business owner!! It's rewarding and challenging all at the same time. At times you feel like giving up, everything can be going swimmingly well and then something happens and you feel like throwing in the towel. You can feel that you are the only one dealing with these peaks and troughs, that everyone around you is incredible and so successful, that they have no issues as they always appear to be so calm and collected. Rest assured you are not a

2020 started off as a normal year - dry January (not that I got past day 2), post-Christmas diet (same result as no alcohol!!) and New Years resolutions to get fit. This time last year who could have predicted what was to come!!! By the end of February, we were watching the situation unfold in China and Covid-19 was slowly spreading across the globe. Life was still carrying on as normal as we watched the news updates. I recall having a coffee with a friend chatting about it

It's the end of another busy week and the end of an era for me. For the past 9 years, I have been working as a Private Nanny and running a childcare based business. With the parents at home due to Covid-19 and the youngest off to secondary school in September that chapter of my life is over. I have known that my role would come to an end for a while hence why Serenity Lifestyle Concierge was born. Over the past year, I have had plenty of time to think about what my next steps

During the course of my working day I use several different tools that all make my life easier and I am always on the lookout for new ones!! Using these tools makes me more productive and professional and I think I would struggle to live without them now. They help me produce work for Clients and myself, work securely, keep on track of what I need to do and communicate easily with Clients. So, here are my favourite business tools! . Toggl This is amazing and its

Are you having friends over for dinner and would like to outsource the catering? Heading off on a staycation and looking for someone else to organise the meal planning, prep and cooking? Why not book a Private Chef? Our Guest blog this week is from Chef Andy B. I am an enthusiastic, highly creative and innovative chef combining exceptional people skills with 21 years experience in the Catering and Private Household industry. I am committed to achieving and exceeding demanding

Clare and Mariola set up Wellness Windsor in 2019 and have gained an amazing reputation in a short time. Here, Clare gives us an insight into what they can help you with and how to reach out to them. You can also see just a couple of the reviews they have from their very happy Clients. Please reach out to them if you are struggling especially in these current times. They will be there on every step of your journey and help you achieve your goals "The focus on Mental Health ha