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Three steps to remote working success
Despite appearances, ‘working from home’ or remote working wasn’t invented in response to the change in working patterns forced by the Covid pandemic. For millions of workers around the world, including freelance and remote workers (like We Are Your Business) this was…
Cost effective operation 24/7/365
Did you know that staffing a company overnight can be up to 300% more expensive than during normal nine-to-five working hours? Coupled with the requirements for paying PAYE, National Insurance and numerous other expenses, it soon equates to a company making a minimal…
How to avoid summer holiday stress
As we reach the school summer holidays, it’s likely that your staff will be taking time off for a holiday with their families. It could be a time when you’d like to get away too and keeping your service running with sufficient cover may become a bit of a headache….
How to cut operating costs without compromise
Many businesses are reducing staff hours or cutting staff numbers entirely as soaring costs impact on profitability. If you’re reluctantly considering this option, bear in mind that although cost-cutting may be necessary, you don’t want to go as far as compromising…
Make the preparations for Christmas now
It might still be November, but the Christmas lights are starting to switch on, and the decorations are being brought down from lofts. Everyone is starting to prepare for the festivities, but is your business ready to stay up and running? In preparation for Christmas…
Save the half term stress
Spooky season is fast approaching, which means October half term is just around the corner! It’s important to make sure your business and staff are prepared for a week off. So, what can you do to prepare? It’s a good idea to look into outsourcing professional,…
How remote working can help your business
Many people think remote working, or working from home, was invented in response to the Covid pandemic – but it was actually around much longer than that. You might not realise how far back it traces: the 1970s! “Telecommuting” emerged as a way around traffic…
Why it pays to look after the details
We can help you with your diary management so your workdays are more organised and easier to manage. It can be difficult to control your diary when you’re so busy, so having a PA to help set out your daily schedule can reduce a lot of stress. Anything from a single…
How to avoid the school holiday staffing trap
That time of year has come around; kids have finished school and are now on their Summer holiday! So who’s going to fill in the gaps when you and your staff take some time off? You need to start thinking about the success of your business at this time of year….
Let your staff go on holiday, not your business
As we reach the Summer holidays, it’s time your staff earned some time off for a holiday with their family. You’re going to need cover for them. We Are Your Business can do just that! You don’t have to invest in our services for a long time, you can just use us to…
Why strong business leaders ask for help
At We Are Your Business, we help you to focus on the client side of your business, whilst we take over the admin side. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do your own admin, but if you want your business to grow, you can’t do it on your own. We understand that doing…
Never miss a call, appointment, or chance to get PA (Personal Assistant)id ever again!
Are you looking for a service that can help carry out all the work you’re running out of time for? Look no further than We Are Your Business; we can answer your calls, make your appointments and carry out all the traditional PA services you require. Hire We Are Your…
How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers
It doesn’t matter how much you spend on marketing, or how good you are at attracting interest, at some point, you have to ask for the business! There are many different ways to do this with a call to action. The best are direct, asking enquirers for a firm commitment…
How to engage with your customers online
If engaging with your customers online is a relatively new thing, you have to allow time to find your confidence and competence. Done well, social media offers you an excellent customer service opportunity enabling you to build better client relationships. Like all…
Be a Rugby World Cup winner
You might be thinking that having got through the school summer holidays, the cricket test match series and various other sporting events relatively unscathed for staffing cover, you’re home and dry until Christmas. Sorry to be the ones breaking the bad news, but the…