The Busy Bee Blog
Behind the Hive: Quarterly Virtual Assistant Agency Update
Welcome to “Behind the Hive”, a new feature we are trialling, where I spill the tea on everything that has been going on at Planner Bee VA Services in the last quarter. Why I’m sharing life behind the scenes at our eco Virtual Assistant business: There is so much low-quality, generic AI-generated content out there, it’s boring. Personally, I’m rather
Green Friday vs Black Friday: How to run an ethical promotion this November
In the UK, 59% of us plan to purchase during Black Friday weekend, with a predicted average spend of £122 per person. Black Friday falls on the last Friday in November, meaning in 2024 Black Friday will be on 29th November, although many shops (particularly the retail giants) run promotions for weeks in the run-up to Cyber Weekend. With Black
Running a Sustainable VA Service – Year 3 Reflections
In the UK, Overshoot Day fell on the 3rd of June. Whilst this is actually an improvement on last year, it shows we are using more than double the Earth’s resources than is sustainable.
The Significance of Earth Overshoot Day for Sustainable Businesses
In the UK, Overshoot Day fell on the 3rd of June. Whilst this is actually an improvement on last year, it shows we are using more than double the Earth’s resources than is sustainable.
Looking after your mental health as a busy business owner
As a business owner, stress can be a part of everyday life, and this can have a negative impact on our mental health. In 2024, most of us are aware of the importance of looking after our mental and physical health, but often when business gets busy, looking after ourselves can fall by the wayside. But, without a healthy mind,