Help, practical advice and tips on setting up, running and growing a virtual or online small business.

How to Process Physical Mail in a Virtual Business

Fujitsu Scansnap S300

Although snail mail is still an important part of business, you needn’t be tied down just because of the need to receive and send mail.

Use Gmail for a Paperless Administration Workflow

If you’re serious about starting a business that can run from anywhere, paper just won’t hack it. Replace your In Tray with free Gmail.

Improving Productivity with The Pomodoro Technique: First Impressions

The Pomodoro Technique: First Impressions

I seem to be living in a warp bubble where I get up, have breakfast, and the next minute I’m brushing my teeth before bed. Time is my enemy.

How to Get Maximum Value From Your Reading

Does Google Reader rule your life?

There’s no point reading great content if you don’t make it work for you. Remember: select, comment, share, organise, store and action.

Is Collecting Payment by Direct Debit Viable for Small Businesses?

Direct Debit

Sick of constantly chasing payment for trade customers? Perhaps Direct Debit is the answer to your problems?

Is it Possible to Avoid Credit Chasing in Small Businesses?

Avoiding in the Inevitable credit chasing

I dread credit-chasing day and most of time, just skip it – which is obviously not a sound way to run a business.

Web 2.0 Apps ‘Power User’ Concepts: Introduction

Say No! to the Office Workspace

Power users don’t just ‘use’ a tool – they wring it dry for every drop of utility possible.