Category: Productivity
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How to build an operations engine that doesn’t rely on you
Could your business run for a week without you? It’s a confronting question, but an important one. For many founders, the honest answer is “probably… but it would be messy” or “yes, but I’d come back to absolute chaos.” What you need is a strong operations engine.
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What happens when you delegate diary management to your Virtual Assistant
What happens when you delegate diary management to your Virtual Assistant Diary management is one of the most quietly demanding responsibilities in your day. It feels simple: add a few meetings, arrange a call, “yes” an invitation and move things around when something more urgent appears. But it’s a full cognitive workload that pulls your…
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Fractional vs Full time Assistants: What’s the right choice for your business?
Fractional vs Full time Assistants: What’s the right choice for your business? When SME leaders come to Upsource, it’s because they are looking for support, bringing in a full-time Assistant seems like the logical next step. They want more support, so they need more hours, right? Not always. Trying to find the sweet spot that…
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Why founders need a ‘No List’: the productivity hack for focus
Why founders need a ‘No List’: the productivity hack for focus Productivity advice often is about adding more: more apps, more hacks, more habits. But sometimes what you really need is less. Less distraction, less noise, less ‘stuff’. Less ‘yeses’ that are messing with your focus. A No List is a simple way of protecting…
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Inbox Zero: How to stay on top of email as your business grows
Inbox Zero: How to stay on top of email as your business grows Our most popular blog of all time? How to clear your inbox – email management hacks. Which tells us there are a lot of you out there struggling to keep up with the demands of your email. We hear you. A quick…
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Are you getting the most out of Microsoft?
Are you getting the most out of Microsoft? Do you use Microsoft in your business? At Upsource about 60% of our clients are using it, with the remaining 40% using Google Workspace. All the team have their preferences, but at Upsource we’re all about making sure you’re using the tools you have to their full…
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How to create an end of day routine to set up tomorrow for success
How to create an end of day routine to set up tomorrow for success As a founder, your days are packed with decision-making, problem-solving, supporting your team and driving growth, it’s a lot. There’s a lot of talk, books even, about ideal morning routines. To maximise your productivity, boost your creativity or create the ultimate…
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How ClickUp can transform your business and productivity
How ClickUp can transform your business and productivity As a business owner or team leader, keeping track of tasks, projects, and deadlines can feel overwhelming. One of our most frequently asked questions when we start working with clients is ‘what tool can we use to better track project management?’ We have a lot of tech…
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Why we love Vimcal, the SuperHuman of calendars
Why we love Vimcal, the SuperHuman of calendars When you’re busy, managing your diary can feel like a full time job in itself. At Upsource, we’re always looking for ways to increase productivity and tools to streamline workflows, for ourselves and for our clients. So let us introduce you to VimCal. What is Vimcal? Vimcal…
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Work smarter, not harder: A guide to creating your own custom ChatGPT bot
Work smarter, not harder: A guide to creating your own custom ChatGPT bot Virtual Assistants are always looking for ways to work smarter, not harder. And while ChatGPT can be divisive, it can be a great way to make you and your business more productive and efficient. Whether you’re a business leader looking to automate…