30/08/2023
It's a misconception that running a business involves mostly 'doing the do'! An electrician does electrics, a landscaper works in a garden. But most of the time should be spent 'on the business', not in the business. In fact, there are so many other tasks that need the attention of the business owner. Broadly, there is marketing, sales, operations (the actual thing you do) and admin, which includes things like accounts and bookkeeping. Check out this great article about what's actually involved in 'business admin'.
Business administration is a broad field that's crucial to the smooth running of any organisation. It's a discipline that integrates various aspects of a busine