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Smallbizbod

Name: Smallbizbod
Address: Derby, GB
Telephone: +447886755023

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Smallbizbod provides tailored operational and back-office services to small businesses and sole traders. Business Support Services

Specialties include bookkeeping, bid management and training, and compliance support for accreditations and certifications.

07/10/2026

LETTING THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG 🐈‍⬛

I’m finally letting the cat out of the bag!

I’m pleased to announce that SmallBizBod has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Small Business Awards for Best Home Based Business 2026, representing Derby! 🎉

This is the second time I’ve been a finalist in the SBAs, and I’m so grateful for all the wonderful support that has helped me get here.

Running a small business from home might not always look particularly glamorous, but there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to keep SmallBizBod moving and, more importantly, to support the businesses that trust me to keep them moving too.

So, to have that work recognised means a great deal.

Now the cat’s officially out of the bag, I suppose there’s only one thing left to do...

Keep your fingers crossed for me! 🤞🐈‍⬛

30/09/2026

What if I told you that thing you’ve lost days trying to figure out could become unstuck in an hour?

The opportunity you’ve been chasing but have just sat staring at, unsure how to write the bid.

The Excel spreadsheet that keeps throwing angry exclamation marks at you.

The bookkeeping software you know you need to be using but that seems like it’s written in a nonsensical language.

The inbox that has hit a new high score (of unread messages).

That’s exactly why I’ve created my new Power Hours.

⚡ One hour
⚡ One-to-one
⚡ Focused entirely on your business and your problem
⚡ £120

There’s no generic training programme and no sitting through an hour of information you don’t need.

Before we meet, you’ll tell me what you’re struggling with so I can tailor the session to you, and then we’ll spend the hour actually working through the problem together.

You can currently book a Power Hour for:

Bidding for Beginners | MS Office Essentials | Digital Admin Reset | Bookkeeping Software Support

Find out more and book your Power Hour here:
https://payhip.com/b/1lZkj

23/09/2026

September is here, and for many business owners that brings a renewed drive to get things moving before Christmas.

If winning contracts is part of that plan, you might be looking at bids and tenders and wondering where on earth to start.

Or perhaps you've been bidding for years, but want to make the process a little easier.

Either way, I might have something that can help...

🛍️ I'm very pleased to announce that the Smallbizbod Online Store is officially OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

I've taken some of the knowledge, tools and experience I've built up over the years and turned them into practical resources and support for small businesses.

From my Bidders' Handbook and Toolkit to one-to-one Power Hours, there's plenty to explore, with more to come.

I'll be sharing more about everything inside over the next few weeks, but for now...

Go and have a nosey! 👀

👉 https://payhip.com/Smallbizbod

And let me know what you think!

16/09/2026

Ever wondered what your business spirit animal would be?

We often use animal imagery to describe personality traits, so I thought it would be fun to bring that idea into the business world.

Of course, most of us are probably a mixture of several animals depending on the day, the challenge, and how much coffee we've had! ☕

Which one resonates most with you?

🦁 Lion - A confident leader who takes charge, inspires others and keeps the team moving forward.

🦉 Owl - A strategic thinker who uses wisdom, analysis and careful planning to make informed decisions.

🐬 Dolphin - A natural communicator who thrives on collaboration, connection and teamwork.

🐜 Ant - Reliable, hardworking and happy to get stuck in without seeking the spotlight.

🐘 Elephant - Empathetic, supportive and often the person others turn to for guidance and advice.

🐙 Octopus - Creative, adaptable and always finding innovative ways to solve problems.

🦎 Chameleon - Flexible and resilient, able to adapt quickly when circumstances change.

Personally, I think I'm probably a cat... with a little bit of elephant, owl and duck thrown in for good measure. 😉

I'd love to know: Which animal are you and why?

Let me know in the comments below! 👇

If you'd like to read more about the different animal archetypes, you can find the full blog here:

https://www.smallbizbod.com/post/what-animal-are-you

09/09/2026

A few years ago, I received an unsolicited text message from a recruiter about a position that was over 90 miles away as a sheet metal fabricator.

It was a polite enough message, but I clearly was not their ideal target audience.

Which raises an interesting question...

How did I end up on that list in the first place?

If my details were already in their system, they clearly hadn't checked the information they held was accurate or up to date.

If they'd found my CV, they would have seen that my experience was in business support, bookkeeping and bid writing, not sheet metal fabrication.

And if they'd looked at my website or social media, they would have quickly discovered that I run a business support service, not a welding workshop.

The problem wasn't the recruiter.

The problem was the data, and more specifically, how it was being managed.

Whilst this particular example made me laugh, poor quality data can have much bigger consequences:

❌ Wasted marketing budgets

❌ Missed opportunities

❌ GDPR concerns

❌ Frustrated customers

❌ Damage to your reputation

Clean, accurate data helps you make better decisions, communicate more effectively and avoid some very embarrassing mistakes.

So let me ask you this:

When was the last time you reviewed or cleaned up your customer data?

Let me know in the comments below. 👇

02/09/2026

What would happen if you disappeared for a month?

Would everything continue running smoothly... or would the business grind to a halt?

Would suppliers still get paid... or would invoices sit untouched in your inbox?

Would customer enquiries be answered... or would they be left wondering if you'd vanished off the face of the earth?

Would deadlines still be met... or would important tasks start slipping through the cracks?

Here's the reality:

Most small businesses rely heavily on the knowledge, experience and expertise of their owners...

But if the processes only exist in your head, your business becomes dependent on one person.

You.

That's why I'm so passionate about creating systems, processes and procedures.

It's not just paperwork.

It's protecting your livelihood.

It's preserving valuable knowledge.

It's ensuring your business can continue moving forward, even when life throws the unexpected your way.

Because whether it's a holiday, illness, family emergency or simply taking some well-earned time off, your business shouldn't stop the moment you step away.

What's the one process in your business that only exists in your head?

Drop it in the comments below. 👇

26/08/2026

I was once told I didn't need to know what was happening because I was 'only the administrator'.

I had just returned to work from maternity leave.

A new position had been created and filled in my absence.

I asked for more information on the new position, like why it had been created and how it fit into the existing organisational structure.

I asked why the position hadn’t been advertised and why I had not been given the opportunity to apply for it myself.

I asked how I could be expected to report to a new line manager that had no knowledge or experience of the role I performed.

The response was simple - I didn’t need to know because I was ‘only the administrator’.

It didn’t matter that I had been there for 5 years.

It didn’t matter that when I first came in they had no systems, processes or guides.

It didn’t matter that it was my job to look after everything that came through that office from opening the post in the morning, to processing payroll each month.

The definition of administrator is: “someone whose job is to control the operation of a business, organisation, or plan”.

You wouldn't tell a pilot they don't need to know what's happening on the ground because they're "only the pilot".

So why is it acceptable to use the term “only” or “just” to dismiss other roles?

The roles people often dismiss as "just admin" are frequently the ones holding the entire operation together.

Without those people, there is no business.

I’d love to know in the comments: What is one role that you believe is undervalued in your business and what do you wish more people knew it included?

19/08/2026

Two days after an interview for a part-time administrator role in a local charity, I was handed an office key and told to start immediately.

When I walked in, there was no induction, no handover, no explanation of how things work.

There was just the key, the desk and a mountain of unopened post.

On paper the role had sounded straightforward.

In reality, this was an office that had been running on survival mode for months.

Everyone had been working hard, but there were no systems to hold everything together, and key information lived in people’s heads rather than in documented processes.

Most people would probably have left the key on the desk and walked straight back out.

Not me.

Because sorting this kind of chaos is where I thrive.

Every business needs documented processes. A place where the knowledge, procedures and day-to-day tasks that keep the business running smoothly are recorded and easy to find.

So that's exactly what I created.

Systems that would keep the business moving, no matter who was at the reins.

And when the time came for me to move on, I didn't just hand over a set of keys. I handed over a complete guide to running the office.

The new administrator knew where to find things, who to contact, what needed doing, and when.

People think administration is paperwork. It's not. It's protecting a business from chaos when someone leaves, gets ill, or moves on.

So here's a question for you:

If you couldn't work tomorrow, could someone step into your role and know what to do?

Let me know in the comments below. 👇

12/08/2026

Every business owner has their own way of keeping things organised... or at least trying to! 😄

Some people have beautifully organised folders for everything.

Some know exactly where a document is... eventually.

Some spend half the day reacting to whatever lands in their inbox.

And some reach a point where they realise their business has outgrown doing everything themselves.

The truth is, there's no right or wrong answer.

The important thing is recognising where you are today so you can decide what needs to change next.

So... which one are you?

🐈 A - Filing Fanatic

🐈 B - Treasure Hunter

🐈 C - Firefighter

🐈 D - Business Builder

Drop your letter in the comments, and let's see which business owner personality wins! 👇

Image Description for Accessibility: A six-slide carousel on a light lavender background featuring black cartoon cats and the SmallBizBod logo in the top right corner of each slide.

Slide 1: A black cat waves from the bottom left of the image. The text reads: "Which business owner are you?" Beneath it: "No judgement, just curiosity!"

Slide 2: A cat is carrying a stack of colourful folders. The heading reads: "The Filing Fanatic". The text underneath says: "Everything has a place. Colour-coded folders. Spreadsheets for your spreadsheets."

Slide 3: A pirate cat stands proudly wearing a pirate hat and eye patch. The heading reads: "The Treasure Hunter". The text says: "You know you saved that document... but where? Five folders, three downloads and one desktop later... you've found it!"

Slide 4: A cat dressed as a firefighter holds a hose. The heading reads: "The Firefighter". The text reads: "Your inbox has become your to-do list. Every day starts with good intentions but ends with another urgent job appearing."

Slide 5: A builder cat wearing a hard hat is surrounded by boxes, paperwork and a small kitten. The heading reads: "The Business Builder". The text says: "You know spending your time on growth is better than chasing paperwork, so you have put systems in place to make everything run smoothly."

Slide 6: A black cat peeks down from the top of the image. Large text reads: "So which one are you?" Beneath it: "Drop it in the comments below!"

05/08/2026

One missing document.

One expired accreditation.

One bookkeeping error.

One forgotten renewal.

Individually, none of them seem like a big deal.

Until they're the reason you miss out on a contract worth thousands.

One thing I've learnt over the years is that small administrative tasks often have the biggest commercial impact.

Back-office work rarely generates excitement.

But it often protects revenue.

I’d love to know in the comments below: What's one piece of admin you've been putting off because it doesn't feel urgent?

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Derby

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 7pm
Sunday	8am - 7pm

Telephone

+447886755023

Website

https://www.smallbizbod.com/, https://www.thebidzone.co.uk/, https://payhip.com/Smallbizbod

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