Total Office Support

I was talking to Allan Larbi at the Pie and Patty Pan in Marewa this morning, about my new venture and this FaceBook page. Allan made a very interesting comment - something I had completely overlooked. "I thought it was your page, Clare, but I wasn't sure, because your name wasn't on it anywhere!" So I do apologise, and now introduce myself, Clare Shirkey, formerly of Spectrum Print and Design, now Total Office Support.
My goal is to lighten the load for busy business owners and managers, and entrepreneurs, by taking care of administration and office work. This frees them up to do the work they love, and that only they can do, and to earn more money by doing it :). I offer full time, part time or on call, permanent or temporary, long term or short term. If I can help you with office work and administration, give me a call now, on 027 273 2897, or email me on [email protected] for a free consultation.

Did you know: most motor vehicle insurance does not cover your vehicle if you're driving on an unsealed road, unless you're going to visit a residential address? Check with your insurance company, or a good broker, to see if you're covered. It may cost a bit extra on your premium, but if, like us, you like going back country, the peace of mind is worth it! (Thanks to Kerry McIntyre, HBI Insurance, for this information)

Do you dread the 20th of the month? PAYE returns, GST returns, invoicing, paying bills . . . Now you can relax, knowing that everything will be done well and done on time. I can give you peace of mind, and free up hours of your time to put into the work that only you can do. Call me now for your free consultation, 027 273 2897.

Keep a phone log on your desk - a notebook, preferably wiro bound so it doesn't take up too much room, size doesn't matter. Every time you use the phone, either making or receiving a call, make notes. Who are you speaking to? What's the time, the subject? What was discussed, what agreed? What is the timeframe for any actions? By doing this, you have a permanent record of all conversations, which can be referred back to at any time and under any circumstances. It can also be used by other staff in your office, if you are unavailable, to follow up on or refer back to previous discussions and decisions. It also saves you from embarrassing calls back to a client to say - what did we agree on? and when do you need it? It has saved my blushes many a time!

Over the next few weeks, I'm posting a few things I've learnt (usually the hard way!) about office management, time management and business in general. Please share them with your friends and colleagues, and feel free to add your comments and learning! I will also be sending out a monthly email newsletter, with tips and helpful news from the business sector. If you would like to sign up, please text or call me on 027 273 2897, or email [email protected]. Have a great day!