Michael BoltJan 9, 20153 minWhat would you do with an extra hour a day?We have all said it; there are never enough hours in the day. As a business owner I know I appreciate the value of time, but with...
Michael BoltDec 10, 20144 minWarning: Not all outsourced solutions are created equal!For most businesses, growing the need for additional staff is a given. After all, you cannot manage a growing business yourself, or be...
Michael BoltDec 3, 20141 minChristmas Opening Times 2014Main Office Christmas Eve – Normal Office Hours Christmas Day – Closed Boxing Day – Closed 29th December – 9am – 5pm 30th December – 9am...
Michael BoltNov 4, 20143 minWhat everybody ought to know about their 08 number!If you are one of the thousands of companies running either an 0845, 0870 or 0871 number, you need to know that Ofcom – the UK regulator...
Michael BoltOct 17, 20143 min8 unexpected things to consider when setting up your Medical PracticeSo you feel the time is right to offer your skills outside of the NHS on the private circuit. Like any new business, the process of...
Michael BoltSep 19, 20143 minWhy SMEs don’t need a new iPhone.Over the last few weeks the technical press have been moving up a gear. If like me you follow this particular section of media, you won’t...
Michael BoltAug 19, 20142 minDon’t Panic: There are only 127 days until Christmas!With the end of the summer holidays looming and kids going back to school, I have always found now is a great time to start thinking...
Michael BoltAug 17, 20142 min15 steps to find your Perfect CustomerKnowing your perfect customer sounds so basic, you would have thought all small business owners know the answer, right? Wrong. The...
Michael BoltJul 22, 20143 minOutgrowing your home businessIf, like me, you started your business working from home, one of the trickiest questions to answer is when to move into your own premises....
Michael BoltJun 16, 20143 min7 reasons why the Office Junior shouldn’t manage your FacebookWe’ve all heard that Social Media is the new SEO. This has led to many leaping into this new marketing channel head first. Unfortunately,...
Michael BoltMay 9, 20142 minMy productivity apps – EvernoteEvernote To give testament to the note immediately above, this is a tool I used for many years but resisted the urge to commit fully and...
Michael BoltMay 8, 20142 minPremium Rate Number – No Longer Rated!As you may have already heard as of the 13th June 2014 businesses operating with 087, 084 and other premium rate numbers could find...
Michael BoltApr 8, 20142 minEaster Holidays: 4 things to do before you go.Telephone Answering Client of Need More Time, we don’t want any of your telephone calls going astray. You did know that 69% of missed...
Michael BoltApr 2, 20141 minPlanning your holidays? You’re in safe hands.#businessassistant #telephoneanswering #summer #virtualassistant #telephoneanswering #planning #tasks #holiday #virtualpa #businessassistant
Michael BoltMar 11, 20142 minThe Cost of Employing StaffAs a small business owner, the decision to hire (or fire) a member of staff is one of the biggest you will make. Get it wrong and it can...
Michael BoltFeb 11, 20141 minTop 5 Tips to avoid End of Year Accounts Pain!#guide #tax #endofyear #endofyear #help #tips
Michael BoltJan 21, 20143 minMaking the most of NMTWe have been supporting small businesses for over 12 years and with clients ranging from IT Services to Medical Practitioners, e-commerce...
Michael BoltJan 7, 20142 minNew Year, New Business!It is the 3rd of January. The turkey is long gone, mince pies are finished and mulled wine is a thing of the past. For many people...
Michael BoltDec 13, 20132 minChristmas and Telephone CallsBeing the end of 2013, I had a great idea for this months blog post based around the New Year. You know the thing, New Year, New You,...
Michael BoltDec 13, 20132 minChristmas Opening Times 2013Main Office Christmas Eve – 9am – 4pm Christmas Day – Closed Boxing Day – Closed 27th December – 9am – 4pm 28th December – Closed 29th...