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You suddenly get a big offer that doesn't match any of the offers you have had throughout the year. This one requires a lot of your time and it's your holiday break. How do you balance your work-life during the holiday period so that you don't miss the opportunity? The holiday season is in full swing, and while I'm busy preparing for the celebrations, my commitment to delivering personalized virtual assistance remains the same. Here’s how I manage to stay on top of tasks during this festive time: 1. Efficient Time Management: I prioritize tasks and utilize automation tools to ensure deadlines are met. 2. Clear Communication: This helps me know my client's expectations, and I take action to meet them beforehand, even during the busiest days. 3. Dedication to Quality: Whether it's email management, bookkeeping, or calendar management, I make sure every detail is perfect, no matter the season. 4. Delegate Task: When there is a lot on my tray, I make sure to delegate tasks. The holidays may bring hustle and bustle, but my clients can always rely on me to provide effortless, professional support. As a business owner, you can also try some of those tips this season If you need urgent assistance during the holidays, feel free to reach out to [hopedebeke@gmail.com] Wishing everyone a joyful and productive holiday season! PS: Check out my tips for business owners this festive period for a balanced work-life. PSS: If you found any tip useful and are going to implement it, let me know in the comments #CompanyCulture #BusinessContinuity #ChristmasEve #TheLinkedInEdgeChallengeWithInneh

It all boils down to the calendar. It’s essential to prepare for the holidays so your business and clients are taken care of. But how do you do it? In my office we look at every client, every contract, and set proper expectations based on these dates. We start to focus on this at the end of august and review EVERYTHING. Having it all down on an organized calendar allows us to do this. 🗓️We adjust our work flow to accommodate every single date, and highlight anything important on the calendar. It takes a lot of ingenuity from the team and we become hyper focused. We don’t want anyone to miss out because we were out. It’s also helpful to have a rotating staff incase someone needs to take off for a holiday, someone else will fill in. And make sure to set up automated responses and schedule updates a head of time! What do you do to prepare your business for the holidays? #AnnZeilingold #holidays #calendar

Holiday Time-Off Made Simple: Plan, Prepare, Enjoy!🎉 Managing holiday time off can be a breeze with these tips: 🎄Plan Ahead - Submit requests early to secure your preferred days. 📋Know the Rules - Familiarize yourself with company time-off policies to stay in the clear. 🤝Stay Flexible - Collaborate with your team if adjustments are needed. 🗂️Prepare your Work - Wrap up tasks and provide clear handoffs to avoid disruptions. ⏳Ease Back In – Plan catch-up time to hit the ground running post-vacation.    A little preparation ensures a stress-free holiday season for you and your workplace.  How do you manage time off during the holidays? Share your tips in the comments!👇😉

When you are about to go on holiday, how do you work? Are you super organised and work like a machine because you have that sense of urgency? You have a deadline for getting out the door, with life and business organised so you can switch off. Statistics say that many professionals find taking holidays so stressful because when they come back the consequences are just not worth it. They are exhausted after a few days. Many also find that they can't stop working while they are on holiday. Phone calls and emails don't stop. This can impact on family relationships as well. As a business owner, are you working on systems so that you can be able to step out of your business and switch off, with the business running without you. This is the goal for many. A friend of mine has achieved this, and is currently travelling with his family in Europe for the first time for 15 weeks. It took years of working and planning to get to that point. So pleased for them, an experience of a lifetime. The photos are making me think!! I would love to live in Italy for a while... Next Monday 26 August I will be presenting some practical resources in my free webinar and discussing efficiency and setting up systems. The goal is that you as a business owner you can work towards being able to have your business run without you. Moving towards that is empowering. Register for the free webinar "Success Loves Efficiency - Having Systems that Work". Monday 26 August 3.30-4.00pm. Register below in the link 👍 #reachpotential #systemsthatwork #businessgrowthacceleration #successlovesefficiency #efficientsystems

Holiday Time-Off Made Simple: Plan, Prepare, Enjoy!🎉 Managing holiday time off can be a breeze with these tips: 🎄Plan Ahead - Submit requests early to secure your preferred days. 📋Know the Rules - Familiarize yourself with company time-off policies to stay in the clear. 🤝Stay Flexible - Collaborate with your team if adjustments are needed. 🗂️Prepare your Work - Wrap up tasks and provide clear handoffs to avoid disruptions. ⏳Ease Back In – Plan catch-up time to hit the ground running post-vacation.    A little preparation ensures a stress-free holiday season for you and your workplace.  How do you manage time off during the holidays? Share your tips in the comments!👇😉

Holidays are around the corner 😎 I’m excited, time off to relax, hang out with the family, long dog walks and BBQ’s. As the cheesy signs says, “sandy toes and salty kisses” 😆 To be able to have those carefree moments, we have to plan and work for it. That is why I thought it might be an excellent time to signpost you to this blog — Preparing Your Business For A Holiday. 🏖️ Our businesses are vital to us; we’ve worked so hard to grow them, but here’s something you need to hear – you are allowed a holiday. You deserve time to switch off and spend time with family and friends. Your clients completely respect and accept you prioritising your well-being. The big question is – how can you do it? Can you switch off your phone? Or, more accurately, as you’ll still be needing the camera, turn it onto aeroplane mode so that it’s ‘off’ and the notifications stop? 🔕 I’m sharing the systems I use in the lead-up to a holiday so that I know everything is as organised as it can be before I go – allowing you to take a breath, and not feel that dread of tasks and emails piling up waiting for you.. You can feel in control whilst relaxing; go read the blog - any questions on how to set things up, just get in touch. https://lnkd.in/eUmVymfg

As the Holiday Season Approaches: Tips to Stay Stress-Free During Your Time Away 🌴🌞 Do you find it difficult to completely not think about work during the vacations? Here are five steps you can take to protect your valuable time off.   1. Make a Plan 📝 Write down how your work will get done while you are away. Say who will be the emergency contact for any issues and who will manage ongoing projects.   2. Reserve Your Calendar 📅 Block your calendar so your manager, colleagues, and clients know you’re out of the office (OOO) when they try to schedule a meeting.   3. Tell About Regular Meetings 📧 Instead of just saying no to regular meetings during your vacation, send emails to tell the meeting organizers you won’t be there and ask if they need anything from you before you leave.   4. Improve Your OOO Message 📢 Clearly say that you will not be reachable until your return date. Include an internal contact for emergencies and another for important but non-urgent questions.   5. Send a Last Reminder ⏰ One week before your vacation, remind all relevant people of your upcoming time off and your return date.   Use these tips and you'll enjoy a more relaxed and worry-free vacation.🏖️🌺 #hr #vacation #timemanagement #recreation

🎄 Holiday small talk doesn’t have to feel awkward! 💬 Want to turn those office conversations into meaningful connections? ✨ From asking about holiday plans to sharing fun traditions, these tips will help you shine in any workplace chat. 🌟 Good vs. Better Questions: ❓ Good: Do you have any plans for the holidays? 💬 Better: Are you spending the holidays with family or taking some time for yourself? ❓ Good: Are you taking time off during the holidays? 💬 Better: Are you planning any trips or activities during your time off? ❓ Good: Do you celebrate any holidays this season? 💬 Better: What’s your favorite part about celebrating this time of year? ❓ Good: How’s your holiday shopping going? 💬 Better: Have you come across any interesting or creative gift ideas? 📅 Ready to sound confident and engaging? Book your Free Speech Screening Snapshot here: https://lnkd.in/g-XtXe5g Want the full PDF guide with all ten (10) "good" and "better" small talk questions? DM us or simply comment "🎁" to grab your copy! #HolidayTips #SmallTalkMadeEasy #WorkplaceCommunication #LearnEnglish #ProfessionalSkills #HolidaySeasonChats #OfficeTalk #InclusiveConversations

Holidays and breaks from work are necessary to recharge the brain and the body...not to mention a legal entitlement! As company leaders and managers, we have an obligation to: 💫 lead by example and to enjoy our own holidays without being contactable 💫 ensure that handovers and cover is agreed in advance and clear to all that need to know, so that contact is not made And we've said it before, but we'll say it again...beware the martyr who resists any sort of handover so they are the only person that can help with something whilst they are on holiday. They are not helping themselves, and they are not helping business continuity...be firm around expectations whilst they are away! This topic also links with a 'right to switch off' that is more common on the continent and could become a focus here with the new government. The same principles apply where thought needs to go into how businesses are structured to enable everyone to enjoy and benefit from real time off. #holidaytime #summerholidays #righttoswitchoff #rolemodelling

🎄 Holiday small talk doesn’t have to feel awkward! 💬 Want to turn those office conversations into meaningful connections? ✨ From asking about holiday plans to sharing fun traditions, these tips will help you shine in any workplace chat. 🌟 Good vs. Better Questions: ❓ Good: Do you have any plans for the holidays? 💬 Better: Are you spending the holidays with family or taking some time for yourself? ❓ Good: Are you taking time off during the holidays? 💬 Better: Are you planning any trips or activities during your time off? ❓ Good: Do you celebrate any holidays this season? 💬 Better: What’s your favorite part about celebrating this time of year? ❓ Good: How’s your holiday shopping going? 💬 Better: Have you come across any interesting or creative gift ideas? 📅 Ready to sound confident and engaging? Book your Free Speech Screening Snapshot here: https://lnkd.in/gd34Vcmt Want the full PDF guide with all ten (10) "good" and "better" small talk questions? DM us or simply comment "🎁" to grab your copy! #HolidayTips #SmallTalkMadeEasy #WorkplaceCommunication #LearnEnglish #ProfessionalSkills #HolidaySeasonChats #OfficeTalk #InclusiveConversations