Our Marketing Account Director, Lizzie Mathews, shares a sneak peek into her working day… Meet Lizzie, one of SpareMyTime’s Marketing Account Directors. With a solid background in email marketing, creating email campaigns for large and small companies, Lizzie now spearheads our team of Marketing VAs. Here’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a typical working day in […] The post A Day In The Life of a Marketing VA  appeared first on SpareMyTime ..read more

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. A stark reminder to all of us to stop, breathe and listen to our minds. Check in on friends, colleagues and loved ones but above all else ask yourself the question “Are you OK?” For so many of us life runs at supersonic speed and for founders in particular the […] The post Our Top Wellness Podcasts & Apps for 2024 appeared first on SpareMyTime ..read more

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists and scattered deadlines, you’re not alone. My to-do list can often get me tangled up in knots and unable to see a way forward. It’s at this point that I sit down, make a cup of tea, and write a list in an attempt to bring order and […] The post Taming the Chaos: Our Favourite Planning Apps for Small Businesses appeared first on SpareMyTime ..read more

Our Marketing Account Director, Victoria Penrose, reflects on her Easter Holidays… Before the Easter holidays rolled around, I thought I had everything under control. As a working mum to three energetic kids (age range of 8 to 3), routine was my best friend. It was the magic formula that kept our lives running smoothly (or […] The post The School Holidays that (Nearly) Broke Me  appeared first on SpareMyTime ..read more

Could the Flexible Working Bill and more support for Early Years pave the way for more parents back to work? At SpareMyTime we live and breathe flexible working – it’s the backbone to our business.  We are all masters of our time – we choose our hours, and we decide when and where to work […] The post Striking the Right Balance: How new Flexible Working and Childcare Developments could Revolutionise Careers appeared first on SpareMyTime ..read more

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! At SpareMyTime we believe in the strength of diversity, not just as an idea, but as the very essence of who we are and what we do. I am dyslexic; I was diagnosed in my first job, when I was at PwC.  To be honest, I’ve been lucky – it hasn’t […] The post Embracing Neurodiversity: A Personal and Professional Commitment appeared first on SpareMyTime ..read more

How outsourcing your content can save you time, headspace and money Creating consistent, high-quality content is crucial for any growing business but it takes time, energy and creativity. Outsourcing this task can free up valuable time and headspace to focus on other crucial aspects of your company but to be successful it needs planning and […] The post Quick step guide: How to successfully outsource your content writing appeared first on SpareMyTime ..read more

I get asked a lot how to achieve the best results from a assistant.  Here are my top tips: Like all relationships, it will take a bit of time to get to know your virtual support and visa versa.  Here are my top tips to maximise your relationship from this start. 1) Be clear with your instructions. You can […] The post 10 Tips to maximise your relationship with a virtual assistant appeared first on SpareMyTime ..read more

How to ensure your business is at the forefront of digital engagement this year As we move deeper into the digital age, the landscape of online marketing continues to evolve at a rapid pace. This year is set to witness transformative trends that will redefine how brands engage with their audiences, use technology, and leverage […] The post 7 Online Marketing Trends for 2024 appeared first on SpareMyTime ..read more

And the winner is… OK, so there’s no denying it – putting your business or indeed yourself forward for an award can feel uncomfortable. Nobody likes a show off, right? Applying for awards is a time-consuming, sometimes costly process and quite frankly what’s the point if you can’t guarantee a win?! I have recently asked […] The post 5 Reasons Why Applying for Awards is Good for Business appeared first on SpareMyTime ..read more