OpsWiz

Isn’t it time you fell back in love with your business? Cutting down on all the boring back office work you hate, and doing more of the stuff you love - which is why you started in the first place!! But that kind of transformation can seem too big, unwieldy and overwhelming, which is why you think it’s easier just to stay as you are… Good business consultancy should move at your pace, reducing overwhelm not adding to it! That’s why, at Opswiz, we’ve introduced bitesize; consultancy in smaller, regular and more manageable chunks. You get guidance on what improvements to make, hands-on implementation support and, most importantly, time to adapt to the changes before we move on. Get in touch to find out how we work together to tip your business balance back towards the fun stuff! #businessowner #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #worksmarternotharder #businesstips

If you’ve met me even once, you’ll know that I love a good business book, and some might say that I never shut up about them! 😂 So, today, I am posting ‘OpsWiz recommends’, my top picks to give your business (and life) a boost! Also, you’ll know that I don’t sit down to read them either! Audiobooks are my thing, because they make all the boring stuff (like household chores) much easier to do! What business book would you recommend I read next? #smallbusiness #businessbook #smallbusinessowner #lifelonglearning

Doing less actual work in your business is easier than you think! Just streamline, add systems and utilise automation. But do you know where to start? With so many systems promising to simplify what you do and how you do it, how do you make the right choice? All you’ve got to on are the ads and overviews from the developer and they are all biased, right? (And tech savvy, they designed the thing!!) Some small business owners get sucked in by the sales blurb promising an overnight transformation but then find themselves more overwhelmed than ever because their new ‘game changing’ system isn’t quite as easy to implement as they thought. The time it takes to understand how to configure it and actually do the work themselves puts them even further behind. And I am proud to say I’ve helped many get back on track. It’s true, you can save a lot of time and energy by systemising and automating, but first take the time to consider what problem you are actually trying to solve. Then, look at the processes you have around the problem - are they simple, repeatable and detailed somewhere other than in your head? If not, that’s where to start…. What problems have you tried to solve with a shiny new system? OpsWiz absolutely loves solving problems and I offer a free Opportunity Analysis so you can understand more about what can be done to make your business simpler, so dm me for a link to book. #SimplifyAndThrive #smallbusinessowner #organizeyourbusiness #smallbusinessownerlife

Can't wait to meet you all The Business Show next week! 13 & 14th November at ExCel, London. I am proudly exhibiting with Your Business Community, so you'll find me in the *YBC Village* at *YBC10* amongst some other fantastic small businesses! I teach overwhelmed business owners how to efficiently organise their workload, giving them more time to do what they love. So, if you are a business owner or entrepreneur, struggling to grow under the weight of your back office admin, or you are thinking about starting up soon, come and have a chat about how to set up for success, leveraging systems, process and automation to save time on all the boring stuff. Register for your FREE ticket to the Business Show here: https://lnkd.in/eREQbizx #TBS50 #TheBusinessShow #TBSUK #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #smallbusinessbigdreams

CALENDAR. THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! (if you know, you know!) 🤣 So in step 2, I was talking about how I plan my day to match my energy levels, and that brings me to step 3… You already know, I put everything in my calendar, even helping my daughter with a task or meeting friends, but what I didn’t say is I use one calendar for absolutely everything. Whether you have your own business or you’re an employee, there’s always a potential for overlap. The boiler service, the dentist, your child’s big sports match or their school play debut, often happens when you should be working. Over the years, I’ve tried it all to make sure I don’t miss anything; a physical diary, a family organiser, wall planner, Post-it systems, and multiple electronic calendars, but the only thing that works for me is keeping a single source of truth in my work calendar. With everything in one place, and accessible on my phone, wherever I am, I can see my availability, and if I need to move something to fit another appointment in, I can. My @calendly automated booking system also goes there so that clients can see when I’m free, and book themselves in! 📅👌 If you’re an employee, you can set your home appointments as private, so no one else can see what you’re doing, but they can still see when you’re available to book a meeting with you. In the Calendar app account settings, I make sure I have all the other calendars switched off, so there can be no accidental bookings to the wrong calendar. (I found this out the hard way!) And now for the honest truth, sometimes I still manually book things into the wrong time slot, or even the wrong day (this is not unusual for ADHDers). So now, I set myself up for success by putting the date and time in the title then I can be sure it’s in the right place. Default reminders and connection to #amazonalexa ensure I have plenty of time to prepare, she’s like my assistant and will announce it’s time to get ready or go! Although it's no secret, I still might be late! 🫠 What’s your tactic for keeping track of your calendar? #organisation #overwhelmed #calendar

So excited to be exhibiting in the Your Business Community Village at the world’s largest Business Show, returning to London’s ExCeL on the 13th & 14th of November for a golden 50th edition! For over 23 years The Business Show has been connecting thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners with their dream opportunity. This year will be a celebration of entrepreneurialism, innovation, and creation. Join us to hear from some of the biggest keynote speakers from previous years, partake in some of the best show features like speed networking, and see if you might be in for a chance of winning the 50k business startup package. You won’t want to miss this golden 50th celebration! Register for your FREE ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eREQbizx #TBS50 #TheBusinessShow #TBSUK

If step 1 was understanding your natural rhythm, then step 2 is actually creating your schedule around it! That’s where we unlock the mystery of time. ✨ It’s not being a productivity machine —it’s about being intentional and protecting your best brain hours for the work that needs your undivided attention, using your creative hours for working with clients or building something new, and ensuring you save some time and energy to do the things you really love. You already know from step 1, I’m not a morning person, and it takes me twice as long to do ‘deep work’ early in the morning, so why waste my time? My brain hits its peak concentration in the afternoon, so that’s when I focus on project’s and really fly. But here’s the thing—I also plan time for my personal life. Family, friends, Spanish practice, or chill time—it all gets a slot in the calendar. Yes, that’s right, I schedule it. 📆 Why? Because if it’s not on the calendar, it gets pushed out of my mind by work. I love my job, but I also love being in the forest with my dogs, or catching up with a friend over lunch and I don’t want to miss out. Do you block off time for both work and life? Or am I the only one? Tell me below! 👇 hashtag #smallbusiness #timeblocking #timemanagement

For someone who teaches overwhelmed people how to organise themselves and their workload, you may be surprised to hear that it doesn’t come naturally to me. I’ve spent a lifetime learning how to get organised, so you don’t have to. Step 1: Understand what time of day you’re at your best and lean in. I am an🦉, so I plan low energy tasks for the morning unless I’m meeting with a client which boosts my energy level 💯. I plan project work and creative tasks for later in the day. They take less 🕰️ in the PM as my 🧠 is already warmed up and ready to go. When I can’t avoid an early start, I allow for time after to just chill, it’s like recharging. And yes, sometimes, it is a nap! 😴 Which type are you? 🦅 ☀️ 🦉 🦄Comment below what challenges you face fitting your type to your life. I bet you’re not alone… Early Bird 🦅 Daylighter ☀️ Night Owl 🦉 I can switch! 🦄 #organisation #efficiency #lifeadmin #worklifebalance #timemanagement #overwhelmed