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10 TIPS TO KICK PROCRASTINATION AND GAIN FOCUS

The first quarter of the year is racing by. Which might also means the supercharged productivity levels and motivation you had in the new year may have faded by now.You might be feeling like many other business owners around the world… how can you get that much needed momentum?The warm weather is almost done and the beach is no longer calling, so it’s time to get back into your routine.Unfortunately, procrastination is knocking at your door.Let’s kick it to the curb and get your focus back...

WHAT DOES THE YEAR AHEAD LOOK LIKE FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

As we leap into the start of a brand new financial year (be it April or July start date for you) it’s the perfect time to reflect, reorganise and revitalise your business strategies for success!Efficiency and productivity are the new battle cries! And we are here to help you achieve them with all our best tips for streamlining and automation.So, let’s get ready to plan out a year that will help you achieve your goals....

BENEFITS OF BUSINESS SUPPORT: ENTREPRENEURS AND TEAMS

Entrepreneur life is all about innovation and maximising great business opportunities.But, it is hard to do it all alone.Even if you have a team working with you, SMEs require a LOT of time and resources. Sometimes it seems that no matter how many people you have helping, it is never enough!That’s why business support can be a real game changer.If you have the right support it makes it easier to position your business for growth and development.So, let’s look at some of the ways business sup...

15 INDUSTRIES THAT CAN BENEFIT FROM HAVING A VIRTUAL EA.

Ever wondered if your industry could benefit from hiring a virtual assistant? People rave about how valuable an EA/ VA can be for their business. But, is that true of every business?Virtual Executive Assistants are an incredibly talented bunch! They have a wide range of skills.Best known for their administrative prowess, that is certainly one of the main areas they can assist in any industry. However, there are also some industry specific jobs they can take on to help your business operate more ...

WHY OUTSOURCING FOR STARTUPS IS A GAME CHANGER.

When you hear the word startup you probably think of business owners bootstrapping and HUGE investments of time, energy and resources.But, what if we told you that it didn’t have to be like that at all?Launching a startup doesn’t mean you have the scrimp and save or work all hours of the day and night to get the business off the ground.In fact, you don't have to do any of that. You could gain instant help to allow your startup to operate efficiently and profitably right away.Investing in out...

AI: HOW IT IS CHANGING THE WAY WE WORK

AI or artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm.This technology has been rapidly advancing in recent years and reshaping the way we do everything. AI brings impressive capabilities to our fingertips, most commonly in the workplace.Research has revealed that task automation could potentially replace up to 46% of an administrative support person’s role.Some might see this as a scary thought, but here at Good Line, we see it as an exciting prospect to provide more high-end strategic su...

THE IMPORTANCE OF MIND HEALTH AND LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF

Did you know that 1 in 5 New Zealanders will experience some form of mental illness this year?While workplace stress can be a contributor to that statistic, your work can also be a haven, playing an active role in your health and well-being.This is especially true for small business owners and their amazing teams.So, how do you make sure your business falls into the latter category and isn’t the one causing stress?It’s all about creating good mind health by looking after yourself and your te...

THE ART OF LETTING GO... HOW TO DELEGATE EFFECTIVELY

Running out of time to get everything done in your business?Or maybe you are feeling inundated with all the little daily tasks that you never get to focus on the parts of your business that really matter.If you are feeling overwhelmed or that your business is not progressing in the way that you want it to, delegation could be the solution.So, what is delegation and how to delegate effectively?Read on to find out!...

EMPLOYEE OR CONTRACTOR? - IS A VA OR AN EMPLOYEE BETTER?

Employee or contractor? That is the question that many business owners ask themselves when they realise they need support in their business.So, which is the right option for you?You might think the logical option is to employ a part-time worker who can really integrate into your business. But, a VA can do that too (and more).Here are just some of the reasons why welcoming a VA into your team is the premium choice, rather than investing in a permanent employee:...

45 TASKS YOU CAN OUTSOURCE TO A VA RIGHT NOW

Ever wished you could use a Virtual Assistant in your business but not sure where to start?Wondered what a VA could do for your business and what you could delegate right now?The answer is plenty.Delegating tasks to a VA seems like it would be easy. But often, when you sit down to make a delegation plan, it is hard to find the tasks that you can let go of.The GOOD news is, VAs are skilled and knowledgeable. You might not realise it, but they can take on a huge bulk of your tasks. If only you kne...

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME AT WORK EFFECTIVELY

One where you allowed yourself to switch out of work mode and truly relax – no checking emails or jumping online to manage the tasks you didn’t get around to last week. If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, the idea of taking a full two days off might be laughable. Weekends are for playing catch-up, not recharging: you have too much to do to unplug! Sound familiar? While working through your days off may seem like a suitable solution, the long- term impacts on your health and ...

10 TIPS FOR BEING MORE EFFICIENT IN BUSINESS

But with spiraling to-do lists that never get ticked off, how are business owners supposed to get everything done in time to clock off and have some downtime?It’s all about efficiency. If you can find faster, easier ways to get business tasks done, you’ll have more time and energy for other things.If you could use a few more hours in your day, keep reading. We’ve got the goods on how to be more efficient in business so you can stress less and work smarter, not harder....

Use A Virtual Assistant To Gain More Time In Your Business

Five o’clock rolls around, and instead of firing off some last-minute emails while glancing anxiously at the clock and mentally planning which overdue tasks you can roll over to tomorrow, you’ve completed every single item on your to-do list and get to stroll away from your desk. Sounds good, doesn’t it?But for many business owners, it also sounds like a work of fiction. In reality, most business owners suffer from time poverty. They have too much to do and not nearly enough time...

Do I Need A Virtual Assistant? Signs that you potentially do.

Deciding whether or not to outsource some of your business tasks can be a tricky ask. You feel like you need help, but maybe you just need to work harder or figure out better systems?You love the idea of having more time and less stress with someone helping you manage your essential business tasks, but perhaps you’re nervous about jumping the gun?Here are some signs to watch out for that indicate that the next financial year will be better with a Virtual Executive Assistant on board:...

New Year Business Resolutions: New Ideas And New Ways To Be Efficient

Do you want to learn a new skill, travel overseas or reduce your social media use? Most of us have some personal goals in mind as the clock counted down to midnight, but have you ever considered setting some new year business resolutions?The start of the year is the ideal time to consider what you’d like to achieve in your business in the months ahead and come up with some practical ways to get started.Do you want to have a better work-life balance? Expand your business? Improve your marketing...

HOW YOU CAN MAKE 2022 YOUR YEAR FOR SUCCESS!

After the ups and downs of 2020, it was time to put lockdowns and alert levels behind you and smash out 2021.Unfortunately, the universe had other plans and 2021 actually ended up being more challenging than 2020. So now, 2022 is going to be your year for business growth and success. Goodness knows you deserve success after the last 2 years!But how are you going to do it?Well, the first step is to read this blog as it is packed full of information on how to put 2021 behind us and grab 2022 by th...

A Virtual Assistant Is An Integral Part Of Your Business Family

“Master your strengths, outsource your weaknesses.” - Ryan Kahn‍Clearly, you’re great at what you do – after all, that’s why you pursued it as a career. But when you run a business, you often have to complete dozens of jobs every week that you’re not so good at, and things you downright hate doing.‍Imagine how much your business could grow if you could leverage your strongest skills instead of trying to patch up your weaknesses!‍Your time is worth money. Let’s say you bill a ...