Monthly Archives: September 2019

The essential guide to starting a business in Bristol

Originally written by Anna Jordan on Small Business
Bristol is proving itself to be a popular place for entrepreneurs who are starting up a business.
Out of the British core cities, Bristol has the fourth highest number of business start-ups at 93.7 per 10,000 of the working age population in 2017.
The city is well-known for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, being the biggest manufacturer of hot air balloons and, of course, being the birthplace of Ribena. Cary Grant and Banksy also hail from the city.
It has two universities, University of Bristol and University of West of England, so you’ve got the possibility of hiring fresh talent.
Is it right for you? Let’s take a look at some of the key lifestyle factors.
Population
Bristol is the 10th-largest city in Britain, with an estimated population of 459,300, according to the local council.
The age make-up is fairly young, with a median age of 32.7 years compared to 39.9 in England and Wales. Over half (54.2pc) of Bristol’s working age residents are qualified to degree level or above.
It has more children aged 0-15 than those aged over 65 – kids make up almost 19pc of the population. Older people make up a smaller 13pc.
Crime rate
Crime in Bristol is at

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How to get a virtual assistant in the UK

Originally written by Partner Content on Small Business
If you are a solo founder, you know how critical it is to manage your time. And if you are a busy one, you’re all too familiar with the inbox and calendar management that eats up that precious time.
We feel for you — there must be a solution to get all these tasks done easily.
While you’d usually hire a full-time personal assistant (PA) to carry out these tasks, there’s a far more flexible, efficient and quality solution to the problem.
We’re referring to virtual assistants, of course.
Virtual assistants are expert remote freelancers that carry out PA tasks – they’re becoming increasingly popular thanks to their flexibility of remote work, pricing and their expertise in a niche industry or specific task.
Lucky for you, we’re here to help. Freelance marketplaces like Fiverr are the leading platforms for finding virtual assistant services.
Now, let’s dive into the specifics of virtual assistants.
Why do you need a virtual assistant (VA)?
We previously touched upon a growing multitude of small tasks that consume your time as a business owner.
I’m talking activities such as:

Inbox and calendar management
Travel booking and arrangements
Research and presentation slides in preparation for your meetings
Leads, follow-up calls and client management,

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