One cursory internet search for help with multitasking will turn up pages and pages of the very helpful advice: don’t. Yeah, people say multitasking reduces efficiency, that it isn’t an effective way of getting things done… and I’m not saying that’s wrong, in the long term. Here in the real world, however, we know that sometimes multitasking is unavoidable, at least in short bursts. Even as I write this blog I’m switching back and forth between my emails, IMs, to do lists, and keeping an eye on the time to make sure I eat lunch at a normal, civilised lunch-eating hour. Read More

Is the New Year buzz fading? Feeling a bit de-motivated? No dramas! Here are six of our fave motivational quotes to keep you pumped-up and ready to take on the world.  Read More

So everything's going to change this year? In your business AND your personal life? Read More

It’s Christmas time and everyone everywhere seems to have some kind of special offer on. Only the other week we posted a blog on Christmas marketing, and, yes, one of our recommendations WAS rewarding loyal clients with a special offer…But how can you make your offer the most appealing one out there? And how can you save money?Here are three top tips to making your deal cheaper and more effective! Read More

Customer Service isn’t just a skill - it’s an art. People are complex creatures and the key is to unlock what makes them tick. This can take years of practice to get right, and hundreds of weird and wonderful experiences to truly understand. Read More

 When you are running a small business, sometimes attracting new clients can become your main priority and it can be easy to forget to show your existing customers just how much you appreciate them. Read More

Blogging is a great way to advertise your business. It’s a great way for people to see the personality of your business, and because Google looks for things like how often your site is updated, and how many sites link to yours, blogs also help get your website higher on Google’s list of results!There is literally no downside…apart from the fact you actually have to write the thing!Here at Team Appointedd we have grown to love writing our daily updates, so we have put together some top tips to help get you started. Read More

Networking is an integral part of the business world, but despite that it doesn't always come easy. A survey by the British Library in 2014 found that almost 50% of us feel nervous or embarrassed before having to attend a networking event. So, we've put together a list of things that might help the schmoozing go more smoothly so that you can really maximize your networking potential. Read More

If you’re more hands-on than jazz hands, marketing can seem like a huge chore. All you really want to do is get on with your work, the thing you love to do, but suddenly it’s all Facebook giveaways and hashtag campaigns. What happened to the good old days of an A-board outside the shop and a business card in a phone box?Well, sorry to break it to you but times they are a-changing, and digital marketing is indispensable for any small business or solo venture. But that doesn’t mean it has to take up all your time - in fact, just by taking some simple steps to getting your business out there online you can reap the benefits with minimal effort. Read More