Motivation in Business

Motivation in Business

Mar 14, 2019 | Important Info, Tips

Staying motivated to do the daily business ‘things’ is hard work all on its own. As business owners, we need to do those tasks on a daily basis that don’t fill our tanks and bring us joy. So what can we do to get through the daily tasks that need to...
Year End Melanie’s Top Tips

Year End Melanie’s Top Tips

Feb 12, 2019 | Important Info, Tips

It’s February and the South African tax year-end is fast approaching. For most finance and admin staff, this time of year is very stressful. I have worked in environments that have a large emphasis on the year change over and in environments that have none. Each...
Planning

Planning

Jan 16, 2019 | About my Work, Tips

I love to plan, that week between Christmas and New Year traditionally is my downtime for planning and goal setting. This year, if you followed my Insta Stories turned my strategy session on its head. My mini person ended up in hospital, which was downright...
Time Blocking

Time Blocking

Dec 19, 2018 | Tips

As a mom, who is growing her business. Actually I can’t get by without two things, a to-do list and time management. My favourite technique to use is called time blocking, between my to-do list and time blocking, I remain sane. Time blocking is quite an easy way, that...
Importance of Admin Processes

Importance of Admin Processes

Nov 29, 2018 | Important Info

One of the things so often overlooked when a new business is started is the admin processes!  As an administrator, I find that really hard to believe. But I have come across it again and again. Especially with the move to non-traditional start-ups. Then Back in the...