Angela Bishop - Social Media & Admin Support

05/12/2023

🔥 Tenacity and Passion: The Keys to Success! 🔥

When challenges arise, it's being tenacious coupled with our passion keeps us pushing forward, refusing to settle for anything less than our goals.

I'm SO down for that!

04/12/2023

So, what do we think - Friend or Foe?

There's no denying, the role of social media in our lives is significant, like really significant.

Do you think it's more beneficial or detrimental to our mental health and well-being?

Drop it in the comments ⬇️

01/12/2023

The weekend way too short because you finished late Friday, maybe had to do a couple of hours on the weekend to catch up?

Getting the admin support you need, frees you up to focus on income generation or reclaiming your personal time instead. I can help with:

ADMIN
-Email management
-Invoicing: creating & expediting
-Document creation: Microsoft Word | Excel

SOCIAL MEDIA
-Inbox management
-Graphics | images | short-form video
-Scheduling content
-Comment management -Hashtag generation

WEBSITE UPDATES
-Page | blog content upload
-Layout tweaks
-WordPress | Wix | Weebly

If you know you need help, but you don’t want that big financial commitment of an employee, then I can help. I’m self-employed and by outsourcing your admin to me:

- you can flex the number of hours required, in line with your business needs, up or down
- there is no long-term financial commitment
- I’ll invoice you for the hours worked, which means you don’t need to bother with PAYE/NI/Employer Pension Contributions
- there’s no equipment you need to provide as I work from my own fully equipped office

Let's work together to take your business to the next level!

Send me an email and let's see how I could help you: [email protected]

30/11/2023

📣 Do this if you want your social media to work FOR you! 📣

In the fast-paced digital landscape, staying consistent on social media is not just a choice; it's a strategic imperative.

When you post regularly, you establish a strong online presence, fostering familiarity with your audience. This builds trust and credibility, vital for business growth.

The more consistent you are, the more you'll reap the rewards of an engaged social media presence!

So, keep it regular folks!

29/11/2023

The Self-Employed are Sh💩t at Prioritising Self-Care!
(Based on an extensive survey size of 1)

Being self-employed, I'm guilty as charged! We often put our business first, but it's crucial to remember that self-care is essential for sustainable success.

Here are four self-care tips that resonate with me:

✔️ Physically move - regular exercise boosts energy levels and productivity. Whether it's a quick walk, yoga, or a workout session, make physical activity a part of your daily routine.

✔️ Practice mindfulness - incorporate mindfulness techniques like meditation or deep breathing to stay present and reduce stress. It helps to enhance focus and decision-making.

✔️ Set boundaries - establish clear boundaries between work and personal life. Schedule breaks and downtime to recharge, and avoid overworking to prevent burnout.

✔️ Reach out for support - don't hesitate to seek support from friends, family, or a professional network. Surround yourself with positive influences.

Writing this post though, I realise quite how much I neglect myself. So, I'd better be changing that sharpish!

How about you? I'd love to hear what works for you ⬇️

28/11/2023

There are no guarantees on going viral!

One thing is for sure though, consistency and quality are key.

27/11/2023

Networking - Love it or hate it?

At some point us self-employders (not even a word I know) will usually be networking. Some people love it, others loathe it.

So if you network, which do you prefer virtual networking or in-person events?

Tell me why!

24/11/2023

Sick to the back teeth of the demands of your inbox?? Is it like painting the Forth Bridge?

⭕️ Important emails getting missed as they’re buried in amongst the junk/newsletter mails?
⭕️ You work on your inbox OR do the day job?
⭕️ Tackling emails in the evenings?
⭕️ Want to free yourself up to grow your business, focusing on those income-generating tasks rather than inboxing?

I'd LOVE to take away that overwhelm and bring order to your inbox.

⭐️ Let's work together to bring about some balance and take your business to the next level.

Contact me to discuss how I could help you: [email protected]

23/11/2023

Optimising your social media account is crucial for enhancing your online presence, increasing engagement, and building a strong following.

Here are five steps to help you optimise your social media account effectively:

COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE
Ensure that your profile is fully filled out with all the relevant information. Use a clear and recognisable profile picture, such as your brand logo or a professional headshot. Write a compelling and concise bio that communicates your brand's identity, values, and what you offer. Include a link to your website or a specific landing page to direct traffic from your social media profile.

CONSISTENT BRANDING
Maintain consistent branding across all your social media platforms. Use the same profile picture, cover image, and color scheme to create a cohesive and recognizable brand identity. Consistency reinforces your brand's image and helps users identify your content quickly as they scroll through their feeds.

CONTENT STRATEGY
Develop a content strategy tailored to each social media platform you use. Research the types of content that perform well on each platform and align them with your overall marketing goals. Mix up your content with a variety of formats, including images, videos, articles, infographics, and interactive posts. Plan a content calendar to ensure a steady flow of posts that cater to your audience's interests.

ENGAGE & INTERACT
Social media is a two-way communication channel. Engage with your audience regularly by responding to comments, messages, and mentions. Encourage discussions and reply to feedback, both positive and negative, in a professional and helpful manner. Actively participate in relevant conversations and follow industry influencers or related accounts to build connections.

TRACK ANALYTICS AND ADJUST
Regularly monitor the analytics provided by the social media platforms or use third-party tools to track the performance of your posts. Analyse metrics such as engagement, reach, clicks, and conversions to assess what content performs best and resonates with your audience. Use this data to refine your content strategy and make informed decisions on how to optimise your social media account further.

By following these steps and staying consistent in your efforts, you can successfully optimise your social media account to attract more followers, increase engagement, and achieve your marketing objectives.

22/11/2023

🛑 Limiting Thoughts 🛑

🌱 In the journey of personal and professional growth, our thoughts play a vital role. While positive and growth-oriented thoughts can propel us forward, limiting thoughts can hold us back from reaching our full potential. It's crucial to identify and challenge those negative notions that impede our progress.

🌿 Today, you will find me breaking free of limiting thoughts - fancy joining me?

21/11/2023

☀️ Only do this if you want your small business to thrive, if not keep scrolling.

✔️ ADAPT and CHANGE

As self-employed professionals, embracing change can fuel growth and success. It's all about staying ahead of the curve and exploring fresh approaches that elevate our business.

By upgrading our skills, embracing innovative technologies, and venturing into uncharted territories, we unleash our full potential.

What bold steps have you taken to stay ahead? Inspire us in the comments below 🔰🔰🔰

20/11/2023

THIS or THAT: self-employed edition!

✔️Let us know your preferences in the comments below! ⬇️⬇️

17/11/2023

If you know you need help with your business admin, but don't know where to start - this one is for you!

Getting the admin support you need, frees you up to focus on income generation or reclaiming your personal time.

I can help with:

✔️ADMIN
-Email management
-Invoicing: creating & expediting
-Document creation: Microsoft Word | Excel

✔️ SOCIAL MEDIA
-Graphics | images | short-form video
-Scheduling content
-Comment management
-Inbox management
-Hashtag generation

✔️ WEBSITE UPDATES
-Page | blog content upload
-Layout tweaks
-WordPress | Wix | Weebly

I’m self-employed and by outsourcing your admin to me:

⭐️ you can flex the number of hours required, in line with your business needs, up or down
⭐️ there is no long-term financial commitment
⭐️ I’ll invoice you for the hours worked, which means you don’t need to bother with PAYE/NI/Employer Pension Contributions
⭐️ there’s no equipment you need to provide as I work from my own fully equipped office

Let's work together to bring about some balance to your life and take your business to the next level.

Contact me to discuss how I could help you: [email protected]

16/11/2023

If you already work with a Virtual Assistant, you can move down to the next post. 😊

➡️ What is a virtual assistant (VA)?

A professional who provides admin, technical, or creative support to individuals or businesses. They utilise technology and communication tools to work remotely. VAs offer a wide range of services, including social media management, content creation/scheduling, managing emails, scheduling appointments, invoicing/expense recording, and more. VAs are often highly skilled in specific areas, allowing them to bring expertise and efficiency to their tasks.

➡️ 5 Facts about VAs

✔️ VAs are the most cost-effective option to get the support you need - by working on an as-needed basis, means you don't have to find work when things are slow NOR pay overtime when things are busy.

✔️ VAs are self-employed, so take care of their own tax, national insurance, pension, holiday pay and equipment. This eliminates the hassle of those expenses for you - all you have to worry about is paying an invoice.

✔️ VAs bring a diverse range of skills and expertise, allowing you to access specialised talent without the need for extensive training.

✔️ The scalability and flexibility of a VA enable businesses to adjust support levels based on demand, avoiding the limitations of fixed employment.

✔️ VAs enhance productivity by freeing up your valuable time for core tasks.

Ultimately, a virtual assistant provides cost-efficiency, versatility, and access to a broader talent pool, making them an attractive option for many businesses.

15/11/2023

Just sayin'!

When you're putting yourself out there on social media, there's lots of scope to doubt yourself. That doubt WILL hold your social accounts back though.

Tell me, does self doubt hold you back?

14/11/2023

Here's a famous quote for the day, courtesy of Winston Churchill.

Now the obvious take-away from this, is that the journey matters more than the destination.

Personally, I know success makes me feel accomplished, but it can also make me rest on my laurels. I do have a tendency to bask, I know that about me.

On the other hand, failure really spurs me on to do better. (After I've wallowed in 30 mins of self-pity obvs.)

What really counts though is having the guts to persevere. So today, I will be mainly focusing on success and if all else fails I'll be perservering! 😊

13/11/2023

☀️ Bring it on Monday! ☀️

Who's ready for it❓

11/11/2023

10/11/2023

Do you need help managing social media❓

You know it’s key to driving business but you just don’t have the time to dedicate to it or you don’t think it’s the best use of your time.

Helping businesses build their online presence, engage with their audience, and increase their reach is what I do.

Here are just a few ways I can help with your social media:

🎯CONTENT CREATION: I can help brainstorm ideas for social media posts, create high-quality graphics, carousels, short-form video slides, and write engaging captions that will catch your audience's attention.

🎯SCHEDULING: I can use social media scheduling tools to plan out your content in advance, so you don't have to worry about posting every day. This allows you to focus on other areas of your business, while still maintaining a consistent social media presence.

🎯COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT: I can monitor your social media accounts, respond to comments and messages, and engage with your followers to build relationships and foster a sense of community.

🎯ANALYTICS: I can track your social media metrics to see what's working and what's not helping you make data-driven decisions about your social media marketing.

Let's work together to take your business to the next level! 📈

📩Send me an email and let's see how I could help you: [email protected]

09/11/2023

Who thought one or more of these?

Let's dispel these common myths.

🔍 Misconception 1: While consistency is important, posting excessively may not guarantee traction or engagement. Posting too frequently can overwhelm your audience, dilute your message, and even lead to disengagement.

🔍 Misconception 2: Effective content marketing is about authenticity and connecting with your audience, regardless of your personality type. Focus on creating valuable and engaging content that speaks to your audience's needs, interests, and pain points. It's not about being the loudest voice in the room, but about delivering value, building relationships, and establishing yourself as a trusted authority in your niche.

🔍 Misconception 3: Building an audience is a gradual process that happens over time through consistent content creation and distribution. You don't necessarily need a large audience from the start to begin your content marketing efforts. Begin creating and sharing valuable content, and let it be the catalyst for attracting and growing your audience organically.

🔍 Misconception 4: It is not necessary to be on every platform to achieve growth. It's more important to focus on the platforms that align with your target audience and business goals. By focusing your energy on the right channels, you can maximise your growth potential.

🔍 Misconception 5: While paid advertising can certainly amplify your content's reach, it is not the only way to get your content seen. Organic methods can be equally effective. The key lays in creating compelling content, engaging with your audience authentically, and utilising organic distribution channels.

🔍 Misconception 6: Your expertise and the value you provide are far more important than conforming to a specific appearance or image. Be confident, be genuine, and let your content speak for itself.

🌟There are lots of misconceptions around using social media as a business. A professional though, can harness the true potential of content marketing, driving engagement, brand awareness, and measurable results.

➡️ ps I'm still personally working on misconception 6, at the moment I'm happy running with a static image from 10yrs ago!!

08/11/2023

My corporate background has been a hindrance to me. There I've said it!

I've been in denial for a LONG time. "Corporate" has given me lots of skills. I've learnt to speak corporate, write corporate, operate corporate. Corporate is my comfort zone, I know how to do it with my eyes shut.

Now that's GREAT if you work in a corporate environment.

For that last year though, I've been freelancing and I love it! Gaining business for the likes of me, often comes down to knowing me, liking me and trusting me. Corporate with its typical impersonal, personality-less style doesn't do too well with the knowing me and liking me.

So here's me, not being corporate. It feels liberating and scary in equal measure to be, well, me.

(Number of times the word "corporate" has been used in this post = 10. The irony is not lost on me ).

07/11/2023

Here's a quick dose of truth:

The decisions you make today will sculpt the life you'll be living tomorrow.

So, whether it's tackling a new project, learning a fresh skill, or taking a step towards your ambitions, the present will be shaping your future. Choose wisely.

This is totally one of those posts you should share by the way - you never know who may need to hear it.

06/11/2023

Just me today? And it's only Monday!!!

03/11/2023

Attention business owners!

Are you struggling to keep up with the day-to-day tasks of running your business? Do you find yourself spending hours on admin, leaving little time to focus on growing your business? If so, it's time to consider working with me.

I don't need to tell you that as a business owner, your time is valuable. That's why outsourcing tasks can be a game-changer for your business. Here are just a few ways that I can help:

☀️ Admin tasks: email management, invoicing, document creation, spreadsheets. This frees up your time to focus on revenue-generating activities.

☀️ Social media management: I can manage your social media accounts, creating content, scheduling posts, and engaging with your followers. This helps to build your online presence and grow your brand.

☀️ Website management: I can manage your website, including uploading content and design updates. This helps to ensure that your website is always up-to-date and functioning at its best.

By outsourcing to me, you can save time and money, increase productivity, and focus on growing your business.

Plus, you can flex the support, allowing you to scale up or down as your business needs change.

So, if you're a business owner looking to go to the next level let's talk! Send me an email to have a chat about how I can help you: [email protected]

02/11/2023

🔥Do these 9 things to boss your social media like a Pro! 🔥

Bossing your social media requires a combination of creativity, consistency, and strategy.

Here are nine key things you should be doing:

1. Understand your AUDIENCE: Research and understand your target audience's interests, preferences, and behaviours. Tailor your content to resonate with them.

2. Consistent BRANDING: Maintain a consistent brand image across all social media platforms. Use the same logo, colour scheme, and tone of voice to create a recognisable and cohesive brand identity.

3. Engaging CONTENT: Create compelling and valuable content that sparks interest, entertains, educates, or solves problems for your audience. Use a mix of text, images, videos, infographics, and interactive elements to keep your followers engaged.

4. Use ANALYTICS: Monitor and analyse the performance of your social media efforts using analytics tools. Track metrics such as engagement, reach, clicks, and conversions to identify what works best and make data-driven decisions.

5. PLAN ahead with a content calendar: Outline your posting schedule and content themes in advance. This ensures a consistent flow of content and helps you plan campaigns around important events and holidays.

6. RESPOND promptly: Be responsive to comments, messages, and mentions. Engage with your audience by replying to their questions, addressing concerns, and acknowledging positive feedback.

7. Embrace VISUAL storytelling: Humans are visual creatures, so use captivating visuals to tell your brand's story. High-quality images and videos can significantly increase engagement and shareability.

8. Stay updated with TRENDS: Keep an eye on industry trends and popular topics on social media. Participate in relevant discussions and capitalise on trending hashtags to increase visibility and reach.

9. Monitor COMPETITORS: Regularly monitor your competitors' social media activities to gain insights into their strategies and identify potential opportunities for improvement.

Bossing your socials is an ongoing process, stay adaptable and open to experimenting with new ideas to stay ahead.

01/11/2023

Storytime......

When I left, after many years of "corporate", I started my own food business, and it became quite the little empire. I proudly ran that business very successfully for 13 years.

I'd studied business and finance at Uni, coupled with my subsequent years in corporate, and when I started the business I felt quite well-equipped. In many respects I was. In other respects, I wasn't. You learn a LOT and FAST when you start your own business, that's for sure.

During the early years, the business grew quite quickly and so did the admin! Email and social media inboxes, posting to social media, keeping my website up-to-date, along with invoicing and making sure I got paid - all of those things became relentless.

I found myself doing the day job, then working late into the evening and/or weekends to catch up on the admin. That gets pretty draining over an extended period of time, not to mention the impact on my young family.

So I came to the realisation that I needed help, however, I worried nobody else would be able to work to my standards. On top of that, as a self-employed person the fear of 'famine' is real. So I resisted employing someone, I didn't want that big financial commitment, just in case!

I continued working evenings and weekends playing catch-up, for a LONG time!

Jump forward, my personal life had changed and so I decided to move on.

About a year ago, I set up "Angela Bishop | Social Media & Admin Support", and decided to offer all the things that I had struggled to find time to do when I was running my prior business.

+ Social media management
+ Email management
+ Invoicing and expediting payment
+ Website updates

I knew there'd be others out there who were in the same boat I was, others that could benefit from my hard-earned experience.

By setting up as a freelancer, I was addressing the 'famine' fear too. My Clients don't employ me, they outsource to me. This means they don't have that big financial commitment of an employee, no national insurance, tax, pension contributions, or paid time off to worry about. They get to flex the support they need, up or down, based on the demands of their business.

For those of you out there that know they need help, I want you to know, I've felt your struggle, I've been through your challenges, I know how important your business is to you - I've been you.

31/10/2023

✔️ This week, I'm thinking. . .
. . let's embrace a growth mindset, challenge any limiting beliefs, and fuel our businesses with determination. 💥

Who's feeling positive?

27/10/2023

Being self-employed can be a lonely old road that's for sure.

You don't have to do everything yourself though - I'm here for you!

Let's take email management, it can be a time-consuming and overwhelming task, especially if you receive a high volume of emails on a daily basis.

One of the key services I offer is email management. Very often though, clients can't envisage how someone else can manage their email inbox. So if that's you, here are just a few ways that I can help:

✔️ Inbox organisation: I can help you organise your inbox so that it's easy to navigate and find the emails you need. This includes creating folders and labels, setting up filters, and prioritising emails based on their importance.

✔️ Email monitoring: I can monitor your inbox for important emails and respond to them promptly. This ensures that you never miss an important email, even when you're busy with other tasks.

✔️ Email filtering: I can filter out spam and unwanted emails so that your inbox only contains relevant and important messages.

✔️ Email scheduling: I can schedule emails to be sent at a specific time so that you don't have to remember to send them later. This is especially helpful for follow-up emails or reminders.

✔️ Email drafting: I can draft professional and effective emails on your behalf, saving you time and ensuring that your communication is clear and concise.

By outsourcing your email management to me, you can save time and reduce stress, allowing you to focus on other important tasks.

Whether you need help with inbox organisation, email monitoring, or email drafting, I can provide the support you need to stay on top of your emails and improve your productivity.

You don't have to go it alone, let's work together to take your business to the next level.

Send me an email and let's see how I could help you: [email protected]