It’s the bane of most small business owners’ lives – the dreaded credit control. You do the work, send the invoice, and then you wait… and wait… and wait. How long should you leave it before chasing? Was there something wrong with your work? Is the company you invoiced still even in business? All thoughts that go through your head when it comes to chasing money. Outsourcing your credit control is the answer and...

You must have been in the middle of the ocean for the last 2 years if you haven’t heard all the buzz about Social Media Marketing and how it’s the latest and greatest thing for your business. Some businesses embraced it, while others have stayed as far away as possible, or maybe just dipped their toes in to see what it’s like. Which side do you fall on? If you’re anything like a lot of small business owners,...

It’s Friday Fun here on the Seeking Serenity blog, and today’s Friday Fun is all about children, yes children. I appreciate that this is a Virtual Assistant website and not a children’s website, but I am a Virtual Assistant,I have children and I work from home.             Here are some fun tips on how you can keep sane, entertain your children and maintain your workload. If you, like me,...