Office Hours

11/01/2023

Now more than ever people are making business ideas a reality, jumping on opportunities, making use of the tech, and working remotely. If you want to grow you need your business to be agile.

You need to be ready to respond, to take the opportunity, to try something new, quickly and without over-commitment. For new businesses working at capacity, or businesses with small or streamlined teams, we can end up being fragile, not agile.

This is just one example of where the ‘Fractional Leader’ can help, and why it’s becoming more common.

Head over to our blog to read more about fractional leadership and how it could help your business grow in 2023.

https://office-hours.co.uk/why-you-dont-need-to-work-alone-or-employ-someone-to-grow-your-business/

29/11/2022

Having a hard time delegating tasks that don't really need your time and attention?

We understand. It’s not easy to let go and trust someone else to step into your business, but your time might be better served elsewhere, allowing you to focus on revenue generation or strategic planning that will benefit your business long term.

Delegation means you get to enjoy more freedom both inside and outside of your business to concentrate on what really matters to move your business forward.

While it takes time to delegate in the moment, it saves you hours or even days further down the line.

Every business is unique, talk to us about how we can help with the tasks that can be delegated in your day-to-day, to help you save time and energy for what matters most.

22/11/2022

Mental Health First Aid 2 Day Course - Leeds - 30th January 2023

One of our lovely clients, Roots of Respect, is hosting a Mental Health First Aid course starting on January 30th, 2023.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course that teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first-aid basis. MHFA England training won’t teach you to be a therapist, but just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis.

This 2-day course is run by Personal Coach and Mental Health First Aid Trainer Bryony Rowntree Coaching.

For full details and booking options visit the link below.

Monday 30th January and Monday 6th February, 9-5pm. Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised course which teaches you how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.  

11/11/2022

Friday shout out to our amazing client and friends at Roots of Respect!

Roots of Respect is a venue for events, meetings, workshops, classes, exhibitions, therapies and anything else that will inspire and promote wellbeing, creativity and sustainability for a happier and healthier planet 💚

This beautiful space is located in the heart of Leeds University Quarter and is the perfect option for you to host awesome events, build your ethical eco-friendly therapy business, host yoga classes...

Head over to Roots of Respect to check them out as they have lots going on and offer so much more than we have mentioned here.

Their socials are pretty cute too right? 😉

07/11/2022

Are you still asking people who have never been where you want to go for advice in business?

We have both run successful businesses independently before starting Office Hours. We bring a combined 18 years of entrepreneurial experience to your business so you can get to where you want to be, faster.

We are open about our experiences, including our mistakes, and our approach is built on the lessons we learnt. Ask us!

02/11/2022

Not all stress is bad, it can be a great tool for motivation and getting things done BUT too much stress can affect our brain, body, health and relationships.

Let's be real, workplaces can be pretty stressful at times, and we all feel it. The important thing is how we manage it. Do you need a fresh pair of eyes on your business to help you prioritise what's actually important to achieve your goals and help you stop wasting time on tasks that you could delegate instead?

If your to-do list is out of control and it's causing you stress we're here to help.

31/10/2022

We have all been affected at some point by the ever changing algorithms of social media platforms.

If you don't already include email marketing in your wider marketing strategy then you are relying on social media ‘rented land’ to reach your audience where you have little control over your visibility and relationship with them.

Email marketing allows you to utilise the customer emails you collect (and if you don’t collect them yet, let us help you change that!) to build and nurture a direct relationship with your audience.

Some of the support we can offer you to improve your email marketing activity includes:

*You collect customer emails but never use them and want to start
*You’re not sure how to organise and optimise your email list to increase sales
*You’ve not yet got a mailing list and need to build one
*You need to streamline your email marketing so it doesn’t take so much time
*You simply want someone else leading on delivering your email campaigns so you can focus on other areas of the business

Tell us where you’re stuck, and we’ll show you how we can help!

27/10/2022

We know the internet is a busy place and sometimes it's inevitable that as business owners our voices can get drowned out by the noise.

Do you feel like your messaging and content aren't landing with your ideal audience on social media? If you're tired of working alone to grow your business and reach the people who matter, we're here to help.

Let us be your sounding board to give life to your ideas, fine tune your offering, and move forward with an actionable step-by-step plan to get you where you want to be, faster.

We're your quick hit of leadership, you're biggest cheerleaders and we hold you to account so that you deliver on your plans and create tangible results.

Click here to book your introduction call with us and let's get you moving.

https://officehoursuk.as.me/introductioncall

26/10/2022

If you’re looking for a quick hit of support to get a task done, a sounding board for the next steps, some expertise to make sure you’re on the right track, or someone to hold you to account for a short project then book our Power Session.

The perfect way to get the task done on an ad hoc basis. Relax and know we have your back. DM us to book yours.

20/10/2022

Do you find it difficult to know what to post on social media and how to engage more with your audience?

Here are 4 simple things you can do to achieve more engagement and these are applicable to any industry so you can implement them today.

If you'd like to discover more ways to activate your community and create more engagement across social media follow the link to our scheduler and book a free introductory call.

officehoursuk.as.me/introductioncall

19/10/2022

Good morning to all the small business owners and freelancers out there doing their thing, and making dreams a reality today.

We see you!

18/10/2022

In this time of possibility, when anyone can launch a business from home in their PJ’s, with absolute freedom, we paradoxically see entrepreneurs facing overwhelm and burnout due to isolation and lack of structure in their business.

We need structure in our entrepreneurial freedom, with trusted allies, because we perform at our best when we feel connected and supported.

Read more below about our thoughts on the power of human connection in reaching our goals, and how we can support and empower you to reach yours.

https://office-hours.co.uk/the-power-and-importance-of-human-connection/