News from these Busy Keys

Repurposing content reduces your workload because you aren’t starting from scratch Meaning you not only save time on the creation and editing but you also put less stress on your creativity.

When you repurpose content you give your creative brain power a break without losing any consistency in your online presence.

Working with a virtual assistant can prove a gamechanger for many business owners.

I know you’re probably thinking you don’t want to add something else to the to-do list but having a plan in place helps you feel more in control and reduces your stress. It’s proven that you achieve 41% more action when you have a plan to follow.

To help you avoid having to work doubly hard to get your momentum back in September here are 5 actions you can implement in the next 5 weeks to make sure you’re not stressing about your online presence all summer.

On both Full and Part Livery scheduling is included because you don’t need to find time to do it when you could be doing something in your zone of genius.

I think an amount of self doubt is good because it means you care and will prevent you getting complacent, you don’t want to let those doubts grow too strong otherwise they could halt your progress.

There isn’t networking on the doorstep when you live in the countryside and when you have to factor in the longer than-average commutes to attend events. I found the best way to incorporate networking into my activities is to choose wisely what I attend so that it’s as fruitful as possible as well as making sure I can take the children along if needs be

I really don’t recommend using them all directly in your posts as it can come across as naff there are still plenty of ways awareness days can help you create great content.

You can quickly find yourself overwhelmed by your socials.

So before you join any new platforms consider these 5 questions.

Podcasts are great for increasing your visibility and building your brand awareness. Your content will be available on a wider range of platforms for your ideal listeners and potential clients to find you.

I know in reality a lot of self-employed people struggle to switch off from work and relax over the holidays.

I want to remind you it is perfectly possible to enjoy the festivities without damaging your business.

This months blog is brought to you by an IG strategist who knows far more about Reels than I do! Jacy will guide you through what are reels, reel strategy, top tips for reel creation, AND 9! faceless reel ideas if you don’t want to be the star of your content!

Think of your blog like a Russian doll. Once written your blog, is one, if not the biggest piece of content you write but just like that biggest doll, your blog has lots of different sized pieces to share inside it. Utilise those little gems and let them shine.

Here are 10 tips to help you cope, with juggling family life and running a business

If unexpected events disrupt your usual routine you can minimize the impact it has on your business and your stress levels.

be yourself and be relatable, build a genuine connection. It’s easier to maintain a consistent voice in your content if it’s naturally you.

If you rely on one form of contact point to stay connected with your audience what happens if it disappears tomorrow?

How often do you consider the many jobs that your messages do within in your business?

There is no avoiding the fact that content creation is a job that can be time-consuming hanging over you like a black cloud. BUT it doesn’t need to be that way planning your content rather than posting on the fly has many benefits.

As a VA I want to help you and see you succeed.

Running a small business is no mean feat. It can become all-consuming and often working alone on and in your business it can be all to easy to get stuck in your own thought. Self-doubt monkeys can overwhelm you and prevent you taking action.

Whatever your motives for being a business owner, it’s rarely to get bogged down in admin. Unless you’re a VA, of course, but then it’s other people’s admin and it feels good to make a difference for someone else.

Experience and knowledge come from learning and learning leads to growth

The consistency templates bring also help you greatly in building the brand familiarity that is needed to help your customers trust you.

In my opinion there is no such thing as a bad idea, because they are just the seeds at the start of something and can easily evolve into something exciting when given the time and energy. However it can be a distraction if your mind is in overdrive and it takes your focus away from today’s here and now tasks.

when is the right moment is to begin outsourcing? Everyone’s situation is slightly different so there is no rule book on it but here are a few suggestions on points in business when it might be a good time to find a VA so that you can go from overwhelmed to enjoying your business.

Nurturing plants is hard work and business is a bit like farming a crop, you’re rarely looking after just one seedling but have various products or services at different growth stages to care for.

As is often the case with farming and business it can be necessary for many jobs to happen at the same time to allow optimum results.

How could this help your business grow? Let’s look at some of the jobs needed

Streamlining anything in your business even the fun bits is going to be a benefit, if you can do a job more quickly and easily it will free up time that you can use on something else. If it’s a better work life balance you want, then being more efficient at work will help you gain back time for you!