Work Smart OBM

10/02/2025

In the midst of moving house, so please bare with xx

20/01/2025

Using my OBM skills to move house!!!

In February we are packing it all up and moving 300 miles away.

Moving house with a family of five, especially with pets in tow, can feel like a mammoth task, but with some planning and organisation, it can be managed smoothly.

How similar is this to my role as OBM?

✔️Plan Early and Make a Checklist

Start planning well in advance. Create a checklist of everything that needs to be done. Assign tasks to family members based on their ages and abilities.

✨️For an OBM this would be an initial meeting with the client first about their needs and vision. Ensuring the right people are in place for the client to succeed.This could also mean producing a 90 day launch plan.

✔️Declutter Ruthlessly and Packing Efficiency

Before packing, go through each room and decide what to keep, donate, sell, or throw away.

Begin by packing items you won’t need until after the move.

✨️For an OBM this could be an initial audit of the business. Streamlining systems, creating SOPs and targets.

✔️Managing the Pets

Moving can be stressful for animals, so it’s essential to keep them calm and safe:

Pre-Move Prep: Introduce pets to their carriers or crates before moving day to help them feel comfortable.

✨️As an OBM we ensure that virtual staff are looked after and involved. When joining a business as an OBM, scheduling an introductory video call to meet with staff to learn about their role. Also scheduling ongoing weekly check-ins.

✔️Keeping Kids Involved

Children can find moving unsettling, so involve them in age-appropriate tasks to help them feel included.

✨️Again as an OBM this is a key to continued support and staff wellbeing. Setting clear parameters, but also assistance where needed. listen to staff, praise, thank and encourage.

✔️Hiring Help

If your budget allows, consider hiring professional movers who can handle the heavy lifting and even help with packing. This frees up your time to focus on the children and pets.

✨️Employing the right people for the right jobs. As OBM this means utilising the skills already in place and hiring the right person if there is a need and sticking to the budget available.

✔️Settling In

Once you’ve moved, focus on making the new house feel like home. Set up the children’s rooms first to give them a sense of stability. Introduce pets to one room at a time to prevent them from feeling overwhelmed. Gradually unpack and tackle one area at a time.

✨️For an OBM this is making sure there are follow ups, emails and customer engagements being made by the correct staff. Also, chat to your client about the metrics results. Weekly online meetings with the team.

🏠 While moving with a family of five and pets can be challenging, careful preparation and teamwork can turn it into an exciting new chapter for everyone.

Want some help "moving house"?

Let's talk 👍

05/12/2024

Know your worth....

It took a long time for me to acknowledge and except this.

I have realised that my passion is helping people to succeed. Seeing their business go from strength to strength. Bringing my own experiences and knowledge learnt to the table and working side by side to reach that next goal.

Being an OBM has given me the drive to succeed and become my own cheerleader! (I'm still a dreamer at heart too)

I now can say very clearly, I know what I'm good at, I know that I can stand tall and I believe in myself.

I love this quote by Harriet Tubman, she was an inspiring woman. Harriet Tubman – freedom seeker, Underground Railroad conductor, abolitionist, suffragist and human rights activists.

https://harriettubmanbyway.org/harriet-tubman/

28/11/2024

Stuck in a Rut? Here’s How an OBM Can Help You Get Back on Track

Feeling stuck in a rut can be frustrating, especially if you’re running a business. The endless to-do lists, managing teams, and trying to grow can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stagnant. That’s where an Online Business Manager (OBM) can make a game-changing difference.

What is an OBM?

An OBM is a professional who steps in to manage the day-to-day operations of your business. Think of them as the "organiser-in-chief" who ensures that your systems, strategies, and team work seamlessly. They’re not just virtual assistants; OBMs operate at a higher strategic level, helping you move your business forward instead of just treading water.

How an OBM Can Help You Break Free:

1. Strategic Planning & Goal Setting

An OBM helps you clarify your goals and create actionable plans to achieve them. They bring a fresh perspective to identify opportunities and eliminate inefficiencies.

2. Streamlining Operations

Are repetitive tasks slowing you down? An OBM can set up systems and processes to automate workflows, saving time and reducing stress.

3. Team Management

If managing people feels draining, an OBM can take over team communication, delegate tasks effectively, and ensure accountability, freeing you to focus on big-picture ideas.

4. Project Oversight

Have a project stuck in limbo? An OBM ensures deadlines are met, milestones are tracked, and momentum is maintained.

5. Focus on Your Zone of Genius

With an OBM handling the behind-the-scenes operations, you can focus on what you do best—whether that’s creating, coaching, or growing your brand.

🚦Signs You Need an OBM

⏰️You feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day.

⚖️You’re struggling to scale or move past a plateau.

🔙Important tasks keep falling through the cracks.

🤔You want to step back from operations and focus on leadership.

An OBM is an investment in both your business and your peace of mind. By delegating operational management, you’ll create the space you need to innovate, grow, and get out of that rut.

Book a discovery call and let me tell you how I can help!!

28/08/2024

04/08/2024

I am pleased to share my new website. Have a look and if there is anything I can help with please get in touch.

Do you dream of achieving goals to take your business to the next level?Are you wanting to hit that next target of growth?Would you like to restore your work/life balance?Does your brain feel like its bouncing all over?If you answered YES to any of these then I can help.