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When you're close to something it's hard to see the whole picture, and when you're running a business it can be hard to know what people don't understand. When we describe what we do in our business the first thing I normally say is: We take care of your admin, so that you don't have to. However, in a networking meeting recently I was asked... What even is admin?!

Does your inbox never empty?

Is it always full of newsletters, information, client requests, updates, important updates, system checks and a whole lot more? Inbox monitoring can take up a HUGE portion of a small business owners time - let's get back on top of your inbox management!

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One thing about being B2B is working with companies who need to be able to trust you! It is hard to build a relationship especially when they are a small business owner who perhaps hasn’t handed over parts of their business to others before. Client appreciation is essential!

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Through our time volunteering with the scouts there have been some interesting cross overs!

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At Virtual Diamond, two of us volunteer as a Scout leader and a Cub leader in our local Scout Troops. In recent times, I have noticed how these two things complement each other and work together.

Time management can be difficult when you run your own small business! You are responsible for self-motivation as well as the day to day running of your business. Here are Virtual Diamond’s top tips to ensuring you make the most of your hours!

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Here are some top tips for managing your time in the day to make sure you are focussed:

“Today me will live in the moment unless it’s unpleasant in which case me will eat a cookie” – Cookie Monster using their time wisely!

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We can all wish there were more hours in the day – more time to do the things we love. Where does it all go?

Have you fallen out of love with your business? It happens to all solopreneurs, when all the glam has gone of and you are left with the hard work it’s time to fall back in love and here’s our top tips!

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Everywhere I look the new term for the most successful ideal is now 'That Girl'...

Have you heard of it? How does it make you feel?

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There are some typical traits that fall under becoming 'That Girl' that typically follow:

Being a small business owner means having independence but also sacrificing some things.

It seems to be a growing trend that we are expected to work 24/7 if we expect results in our personal or professional lives. This is not true. We are human, and need breaks.

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