Time Well Spent

05/12/2025

Happy Friday, everyone! ❄️

It’s the first Friday of December - those chilly nights are here to stay and the seasonal spirit is in the air. As we cosy up and get ready for a festive month, let’s take a moment to celebrate the wins we’ve had lately - whether big, small, or somewhere in between.

Share your highlights in the comments and let’s head into the weekend (and the season) with warmth and positivity!

04/12/2025

How a Virtual Assistant Can Help with Disaster Planning

Preparing for the unexpected is crucial, and a Virtual Assistant can help you create a solid disaster plan by:

◼️ Documenting Procedures: Creating step-by-step emergency response plans for your business.
◼️Risk Assessment Support: Assisting with research to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
◼️Communication Plans: Drafting templates and protocols for crisis communication with staff and clients.
◼️Resource Coordination: Organising essential contacts, suppliers, and backup services.
◼️Plan Maintenance: Keeping your disaster recovery plan up to date as your business grows.

With a VA helping you prepare, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your business is ready for anything. Need help building your disaster plan?

03/12/2025

Walk & Talk - 13th December - 9am

Book in for our next Event in December by using the link below.

If you're a woman in business, or aspiring to be, then come and meet up with like-minded women for support, exchanging ideas and collaboration. If you're too busy during the week to network, as you're supporting your clients, then come and join us one Saturday a month at 9:00 am before your weekend starts! We'll walk and talk, getting fresh air and exercise as well as inspiration and motivation from each other. If you want to stay on for coffee afterwards that would be great too!

We'll meet at 9:00 am under the covered area next to the Antiques Centre on the town side of Exeter Quay in front of The Prospect Inn. Bring along business cards and any other information you'd like to share. Be dressed for the weather and the weekend, not for business! It's a very informal networking event so just come and relax and enjoy the company.

We all know that networking can benefit your business in so many ways.

You can build your support network.
You can create collaborations.
You can build relationships with people.
You get fresh ideas.
You’re energised and inspired.
You can grow your business.
You can access new information that may be helpful.
You can build your confidence.
You can get a different perspective.
You can build and promote your business brand.
You can establish your expertise.
It helps you get outside your comfort zone.

By Walking and Talking you get the added bonus of being outside in the fresh air and exercise!

The benefits of Face to Face networking are even better.

Promotes good mental health as it gets you out of your office and mixing with like-minded people.
You build stronger connections.
More effective conversations than online as you don’t have to wait for the pause in the connection!
People are more collaborative and engaged in face-to-face conversations.

So, why not come and join us and become part of a supportive, energised and collaborative group of women?



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02/12/2025

If you’re looking for a quick dose of inspiration today - especially if you love Tony Robbins’ videos as much as I do - this clip is worth watching.

Tony shares a powerful reminder about why so many people hold themselves back and the surprising mindset shift that can unlock your full potential. It’s simple, eye-opening, and one of those insights that stays with you long after you hear it.

For any woman entrepreneur navigating growth, self-belief, or the next step in her journey, this is the kind of encouragement that lands at exactly the right moment!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz-JcfXIthw

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01/12/2025

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01/12/2025

✨ Fresh Start Fridays ✨

This time of year naturally invites us inward - toward calm, gentleness, and small acts of care that help us feel grounded.

You don’t need to keep up with the rush around you. You’re allowed to move slower, breathe deeper, and choose what nurtures your well-being.

Try a gentle grounding moment this weekend:
- Take 5 slow breaths before starting your day
- Step outside and notice one thing in nature
- Wrap yourself in something warm and comforting
- Write down one thing you’re grateful for, even if it’s tiny

What’s helping you feel grounded lately? Share a little moment below.

27/11/2025

Say Yes to Yourself: Unlocking Success in Business and Beyond

Say yes to yourself — it’s one of the most powerful decisions you can make as a woman in business. Too often, female entrepreneurs and leaders are taught to say “yes” to everyone else first: to clients, teams, families, and colleagues. But when you prioritize everyone else’s needs above your own, your energy, dreams, and vision can take a back seat.

Practical Ways to Say Yes to Yourself

• Invest in your growth. From mentorship to skill-building, every investment in yourself fuels long-term business success.
• Protect your time. Schedule space for strategy, creativity, and rest — they’re as important as meetings and deadlines.
• Celebrate your wins. Big or small, acknowledging progress builds momentum and motivation.
• Trust your instincts. Your intuition is a powerful business tool — let it guide you.

Say yes to yourself — it’s one of the most powerful decisions you can make as a woman in business. Too often, female entrepreneurs and leaders are taught to say “yes” to everyone else first: to clients, teams, families, and colleagues. But when you prioritize everyone else’s needs above yo...

25/11/2025

If you’re a woman building a business and you love Mel Robbins as much as many of my clients do, this episode is one you’ll definitely want to add to your list.

Mel sits down with Dr. Angela Duckworth to break down what truly drives success - and it’s not talent, luck, or being naturally gifted. It’s something far more powerful (and something you can start building today): grit.

This conversation explores how passion, persistence, and steady follow-through can shape your results more than anything else — and Dr. Duckworth shares simple, practical ways to strengthen those qualities in your everyday life and business.

If you need a boost of encouragement, empowerment, or a reminder that you can do hard things, this is such a valuable listen. Perfect for any woman entrepreneur growing her confidence, her resilience, and her vision.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmW3Afu9npY

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24/11/2025

Ready to streamline your workload and focus on what matters most?

If you’re spending your time on tasks that could be outsourced or automated, this is for you.

Download your FREE Checklist for Outsourcing & Automating Tasks and start working more efficiently — without the overwhelm, through the Time Well Spent website: https://mailchi.mp/c3cf5cafc5c1/free-checklist-for-outsourcing-and-automating-tasks

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your workload? Having difficulty identifying tasks you can automate and outsource? Download our FREE checklist to help you identify which tasks you can get off your plate to work more efficiently and create space for you to focus on the things you're passionate about.

21/11/2025

Happy Friday, everyone! 🎉

There’s definitely a chill in the air now, and those colder nights are really starting to creep in! As we move deeper into the season, make sure you’re wrapping up warm and taking care of yourselves.

Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a moment to celebrate our wins - big achievements, small steps forward, or even just making it through a busy week.

Share your highlights in the comments and let’s end the week on a positive, cosy note!

20/11/2025

How a Virtual Assistant Can Help You Create a Procedures Manual

A clear procedures manual keeps your business running smoothly - even when you’re not around. A Virtual Assistant can help build one by:

◼️ Documenting Workflows: Turning daily tasks into clear, step-by-step instructions.
◼️ Standardising Processes: Creating consistency across your team with professional formatting and templates.
◼️ Organising Content: Structuring your manual so it’s easy to follow and update.
◼️ Visual Aids: Adding screenshots, charts, or checklists to make procedures clearer.
◼️ Ongoing Updates: Keeping your manual current as your business grows and changes.

With a VA’s support, you’ll have a polished, easy-to-use manual that saves time and reduces errors. Ready to systemise your business? Let’s make it happen!