I've got oozes of experience in running training events but recently, I’ve been working with a couple of training professionals who have brought a passion back to life. For those who don’t know my background, event planning is my big passion. Any event really, I’m not...
As I return to work after a well-rested bank holiday weekend, I can’t help but ponder on the last week. There was nervousness, sweaty palms, whispers, a feeling of panic, email after email and a real sense of doom. It’s funny because I remember having this...
Why book a "Kate Day?" Do you ever look around the office and think "I don't know where to start?" Are you so in your business that sometimes it's hard to give yourself the time to sort out the little things? You're most definitely not alone!!! I started the...
I’m the first to admit that my title causes some confusion. Most people have heard of a Virtual Assistant but very few have heard of a Versatile Assistant. So I thought I would take this opportunity to explain why I'm Versatile not Virtual! I started out...
As a Versatile Assistant, it’s essential that I network and that I understand the power of networking. It’s common knowledge that people buy from people but in my industry, people invite me in to their work space so it’s even more important that people get...
Most people who know me, know that my background is in event planning. I love it, I have a real passion for it so when I first met and started working with Sheila Smith from Sheila Smith Sales and Events on her Business Expo's, she...
Anyone who knows me well knows that I love my CRM system. I really do think it’s a vital piece of software for any business. But sometimes, when I talk to my clients about the possibility of getting this software for their business, they look...
Messy office? Well this is an interesting one. My whole career is based around being organised and efficient and I actively encourage business owners to, once in a while, declutter their desks. However, there is a real argument (and it’s scientific) that says a cluttered desk promotes...
There are many reasons we go in to business for ourselves. It could be that we are sick of working every hour under the sun to make someone else money; perhaps we have a great idea or simply know that we are great at what...
It’s no secret that the advent of the internet, increased connectivity and social media has means that it’s easier to do business at any time of day, but have you looked at your device from the opposite perspective – that it’s a distraction rather than...