Pinterest…my next big addiction?</h1> <article> <h1>Pinterest…my next big addiction?</h1> <p>Helen — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:11:25 +0000</p> I was only introduced to Pinterest last week, as usual it was Nikki Pilkington who introduced me to it, the woman behind my Twitter addiction, and I am hooked! So what is Pinterest? They describe themselves as an online pinboard where you can organise and share things you love. Doesn't sound very business like does it? Much like Twitter it has a balance to it, it shows you who the people are. Unlike Google+ that seems to me to be just a stream of posts Pinterest is a truly visual experience and I do love good images and photography. <p><a href="http://www.hlsbs.com/pinterest-my-next-big-addiction/">Pinterest…my next big addiction?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.hlsbs.com"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Win a copy of the A to Z of Small Business Tools eBook</h1> <p>Helen — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:30:34 +0000</p> To celebrate the launch of the 'A to Z of Small Business Tools' ebook we're giving a copy away! To enter just carry out the tasks below, each task generates one entry. Winners will be drawn at random from all entries when the competition closes.<p><a href="http://www.hlsbs.com/win-a-copy-of-the-a-to-z-of-small-business-tools-ebook/">Win a copy of the A to Z of Small Business Tools eBook</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.hlsbs.com"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>When inclusive doesn’t mean inclusive – your phone bill</h1> <p>Helen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:14:47 +0000</p> I take great pride in helping my clients become more efficient and also in helping them cut costs, unecessary costs that is. I have one client who in our first year of working together saved over £3,000.00 from implementing the suggestions that I made. These included reviewing insurance suppliers, telecoms suppliers and stationery suppliers to name but a few. One of the areas where we can save costs is to review our inclusive call packages with our telecoms providers. More importantly look at what is NOT included and make sure you don't make that type of call unless it's an emergency.<p><a href="http://www.hlsbs.com/when-inclusive-doesnt-mean-inclusive-your-phone-bill/">When inclusive doesn’t mean inclusive – your phone bill</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.hlsbs.com"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Is your accounting system working with you or against you?</h1> <p>Helen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:00:31 +0000</p> I've worked with several accounting systems over the years and have found that many of them consider the needs of the accountant above those of the business owner. This is all well and good but shouldn't Read More ...<p><a href="http://www.hlsbs.com/is-your-accounting-system-working-with-you-or-against-you/">Is your accounting system working with you or against you?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.hlsbs.com"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Don’t miss the 31 January deadline for completing your tax return online!</h1> <p>Helen — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:56:50 +0000</p> As a business owner, you probably know that you need to complete a tax return and that the deadline for doing so and for paying any tax that you owe is midnight on 31 January 2012, otherwise you will be asked to pay a penalty. You’ve already missed the deadline for filing your return using a paper form, so you will need to submit your details using HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)’s Online Services instead. Before you can do this you will need an activation code, which HMRC will send you when you register, but the deadline for registering is 21 January 2012 so you’ll have to be quick!<p><a href="http://www.hlsbs.com/don%e2%80%99t-miss-the-31-january-deadline-for-completing-your-tax-return-online/">Don’t miss the 31 January deadline for completing your tax return online!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.hlsbs.com"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Why I ditched Outlook for Gmail</h1> <p>Helen — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:57:42 +0000</p> I had a love affair with Outlook, I had emails filed away in Folders all over the place, you name it there was a folder for it. I felt organised, I could retrieve a message at the drop of a hat. Sadly, in reality it didn't quite work that way. I spend an awful lot of time on my pc/laptop which means they wear out more quickly than normal. Even with the tech knowledge I possess it still meant that every time I changed my IT I lost some of my emails, many of my settings and I was becoming more and more frustrated that I couldn't manage my email from anywhere but this one machine.<p><a href="http://www.hlsbs.com/why-i-ditched-outlook-for-gmail/">Why I ditched Outlook for Gmail</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.hlsbs.com"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>What would you like to see in your inbox?</h1> <p>Helen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:10:41 +0000</p> It's fast approaching the New Year and that time where many business owners review their marketing activity for the forthcoming year. Rather than guess what my audience would like to receive I thought I would carry out a quick poll to see what you would actually find the most useful.<p><a href="http://www.hlsbs.com/what-would-you-like-to-see-in-your-inbox/">What would you like to see in your inbox?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.hlsbs.com"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>10 tips on how to make the most of your Virtual Assistant over the festive period</h1> <p>Helen — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:05:14 +0000</p> Christmas is coming... why tear your hair out trying to get everything done? Here are some ideas on how you can make the most of your Virtual Assistant as the Christmas season approaches: Call Answering - transfer your calls while you're out of the office at the networking Christmas events or doing your shopping, never miss a call again Present Finding - let your VA research your corporate Christmas gifts, they can take the time out of the process, coming back to you with ideas and budgets then getting it all ordered for you, they can even help you locate that special gift for your loved one<p><a href="http://www.hlsbs.com/10-tips-on-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-virtual-assistant-over-the-festive-period/">10 tips on how to make the most of your Virtual Assistant over the festive period</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.hlsbs.com"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Give the gift of time</h1> <p>Helen — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:17:08 +0000</p> It's getting to that time of year when some of us are struggling to come up with ideas for loved ones for Christmas. I am sure you know the feeling, they have nothing in particular they want or need, they have a wardrobe full of clothes already, and whatever you buy will probably stay in a bag unopened for the rest of the year and you can't quite stretch to the car of their dreams!<p><a href="http://www.hlsbs.com/give-the-gift-of-time/">Give the gift of time</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.hlsbs.com"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Questions you should ask yourself before you populate your CRM system</h1> <p>Helen — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:30:08 +0000</p> Because I spend so much time working with CapsuleCRM I am often asked to help people set it up for the first time. There is a temptation to just jump in and import your contacts but my advice is hang fire and spend time planning your CRM system to ensure that you get the most out of it. The first thing you need to do before you enter any data into your shiny new CRM is to plan it out, use a mind map or piece of paper if you like.<p><a href="http://www.hlsbs.com/questions-you-should-ask-yourself-before-you-populate-your-crm-system/">Questions you should ask yourself before you populate your CRM system</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.hlsbs.com"></a></p> </article> </main></body></html>