Your Beautiful Online Business

Raise your hand if your part of the Overthinkers club! ✋ Overthinking has held me back for years. But this episode is the start of something new - no more overthinking the script, the topic, the repurposing plan. Just me and you, chatting about the real experiences of running a small business, as we cut through the chaos and focus on what truly matters.

Are you an overthinker? Let me know - hello@beautifulonlinebusiness.com

Today, we're diving into a topic that's often the first hire for many of us small business owners or solopreneurs: Virtual Assistants. Yes, we're talking about those magical beings who can literally help you catapult your business to the next level, reclaim your precious time, and let you focus on what you're born to do—your zone of genius.

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In the previous episode we kicked off our 3-part series on effective time management, and in case you missed it, we covered the first step - Prioritise. 

Learning how to properly prioritise is key to boosting your productivity, and we shared some tips on how to refine your to-do list, including ranking items, setting deadlines, categorising by time, and breaking up big tasks. We also talked about what to do with the tasks that can't be thrown out entirely and put on the backburner. 

If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, I encourage you to pause, go back to that episode to listen to it first, then join us back here.

This week, we’re moving onto the second step, which is Plan. 

Now that you have your prioritised to-do list, it’s time to plan out how you’ll complete it in the most efficient and effective way possible.

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In this episode, we're tackling the tricky topic of time management. 

As a small business owner or self-employed individual, you know how challenging it can be to stay on top of everything. But what if we told you that you already have the time you need? It's just a matter of prioritizing your tasks and focusing on what's important. 

Today kicks off a 3-part series on the 3 P's of time management - Prioritize, Plan, and Produce. 

In this episode, we'll be diving into the first P: Prioritize. 

Tune in to learn how to set your priorities and take the first step towards a more productive and fulfilling workday.

From customer service and social media management to graphic design and administrative tasks, it's a lot to handle. I'm a big believer in outsourcing, but I understand that it can be daunting if you're not mentally and emotionally prepared.

That's why in this episode, we're focusing on the mindset you need to succeed with outsourcing. I'll be sharing four key things to keep in mind as you navigate the outsourcing process.

Hiring a virtual assistant can seem like the perfect solution to help grow your business, but it's important to understand that it's not always the right time to bring on this type of support.

That's why in this podcast episode, we're discussing the three common reasons why small business owners may not be ready for a virtual assistant. By understanding why you may not be ready yet, you can take steps to get your business in a position where hiring a virtual assistant makes sense.

So, if you're feeling overwhelmed with the idea of hiring a virtual assistant, or just want to get a better understanding of what it takes to make the leap, be sure to check out this week's episode.

Every few months we get some new advice from a blogging guru saying that our blog posts need to be longer, or shorter, or that they should be broken up into 10 pages of bite-sized chunks… it can make you crazy. In this week’s episode, I talk about how long your blog posts should really be.

In your role as a small business owner, it’s extremely easy to lose focus, letting your attention go from one good business idea, process, or project to the next.

We try to do everything at once in the business, especially when we are in the early growth period. We are the coach, accountant, writer, designer, customer service rep, product creator, sales person, and manager.

Outsourcing work and using systems allows you to delegate tasks easily accomplished by others, while you focus on the high value tasks that keep your business growing.

In this episode, we’ll determine what tasks you should be focusing on for growth and wealth. I will help you identify those tasks that you can and should outsource or delegate to others.

The first message delivered to your new subscribers sets the tone. It also sets readers’ expectations and you begin building a relationship with them. This is the perfect time to show your subscribers that you appreciate and value them.

Since 90 percent of your subscribers will open your welcome email, it’s the best chance you have to strengthen trust in the budding relationship.

An engaging welcome email has a few different goals.

In today’s episode, I’m going to take you through what these goals are, and what your welcome email should include.

We all have the same 24 hours in a day. Yet why is it that some people get so much more done than others?

In this episode I’m going to teach you how to get control over your time. You’ll discover how to determine how much time you really have, where you’re wasting time, and how you can optimise your time to get more done!

Coming to you from beautiful Cape Town, South Africa, I’m your host Joelle Brisland.

During mass downsizing, I made the switch from corporate girl to full time online business owner, and haven’t looked back since.

Running an online business can be overwhelming – and even a little bit scary. And that’s ok! But I have a secret for you – it’s not as difficult as you think. And another secret – you don’t have to do it alone.

In this podcast I give you the tools – and confidence – to start, grow, and scale your online business.

Welcome to Your Beautiful Online Business.