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12 Days of Productivity - How to be Productive Over the Festive Season

The festive season can be magical—but let’s face it, it can also be overwhelming!

With end-of-year business tasks piling up and personal holiday plans in full swing, it’s easy to feel stretched thin.

This is where we come in; we can be your holiday lifesaver. We're going to share 12 productivity tips—one for each day—to help you be productive over the festive season.

Productivity tips over the festive season... coming up!

Day 1 - Organise your Calendar

As VAs, we can manage your calendar by scheduling meetings, setting reminders, and ensuring you don’t double-book during the busy season. We can also block time for your holiday commitments, making sure work-life balance is in check.


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Day 2 - Prioritise your to-do list

We can help you identify high-priority tasks, delegate what’s not essential, and streamline your workload. A clear to-do list means less stress and more productivity. No better feeling!


Day 3 - Christmas Cards and Emails

Sending out holiday greetings to clients and partners? Let us handle designing, writing, and sending cards in the post, or sending personalized email campaigns to keep you top of mind.


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Day 4 -Social Media Scheduling

We can create and schedule festive social media content, ensuring your online presence stays active while you focus on holiday fun.


Day 5 - Gift Research

Struggling to find the perfect gifts for clients or team members? We can research thoughtful ideas, handle purchases, and even arrange deliveries.


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Day 6 - Bookkeeping and expense tracking

As the year wraps up, we can assist in organizing receipts, reconciling expenses, and preparing your books for tax season, so you start the new year financially ready.


Day 7 - Sorting your inbox

We'll clean up your overflowing email inbox, respond to non-essential emails, and organize important emails in to folders for easy access.


Day 8 - Planning Events

Hosting a holiday party or year-end meeting? We'll handle the details; from invitations to venue bookings, ensuring your events run smoothly.


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Day 9 - End-of-Year Reports

We'll compile performance reports, analyze metrics, and present you with a clear overview of your business achievements and areas for growth.


Day 10: Online Shopping Assistance

Need help finding deals or managing online orders? We can track discounts, place orders and ensure everything arrives on time.


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Day 11: Automate Workflows for 2025

Who wants a head-start for 2025?! We can set up automation tools or organize project management systems to boost productivity.


Day 12: Reflect and Plan Ahead

Use us to help draft a business review for 2024, reflect on successes, and plan your goals for 2025. Starting the year with clear objectives will set you up for success!



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Need help getting started? Contact us today to learn how Virtual Diamond can take the holiday pressure off your plate.

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