How is September going for you so far? Every year, September feels like a lot, after a beautiful Canadian summer and some low expectations. We tend to see a flurry of activity this time of year, with so many more people back to work and trying to be engaged after turning their brains off for whatever amount of holidays they were able to take.
Despite all the weirdness that 2020 continues to bring us, it seems as though this September has been no different. The kids are going back to school, but of course it’s been stranger and more confusing this year than ever before. We’re all back at work, but it’s back to work at home for many of us… which is where we’ve been all summer… so it may be even harder to make that mental switch.
At Admin Slayer, we usually see an increase in inquiries from business owners who want to add to their team and this year is - kind of surprisingly - no different.
Bookkeeping has gotten a lot more confusing for everyone with TEWS and CEWS and delayed deadlines. Professionals are harder and harder to come by as the job gets more complex. Despite the fact that many futurists were predicting that AI would take over this area of expertise, the reality is that thoughtful experts are still very much needed - perhaps now more than ever - to ensure that your dollars and cents are lining up exactly how they should.
Social media, websites, and online support is now impossible to ignore. If a business didn't have an online storefront, community, and communication channels before the pandemic started, it was scrambling to create it. Content creation, curation, and online presence is no longer something that was excellent to have… it’s now a must.
With everyone working from home, and more people taken away from full-time work as they take on more family responsibilities, professional administrators who can expertly navigate the remote working world are vital.
Admin Slayer didn’t predict this year’s pandemic… but we are excited that we were ready.
If you’re curious just how we work with companies of all kinds, we’ve been writing about exactly that all year. Regardless of the business - whether real estate, financial planning, retail, law, or anything else - we know how to run business operations. This month, we are sharing a story about an insurance advisory firm who has been with us for years. Learn how we manage their timetables, deadlines, emails, client communications, underwriting, data management, and so much more in the latest installment of our year of case studies.
Once you’ve sifted through that, you’ll want to know just how our amazing team members actually get it done. Our Proactive Slayer, Brittany, an expert legal assistant, shares her incredibly early start and full day managing email, communicating with clients, organizing meetings, proofreading and formatting confidential documents, followed by a walk, a toddler bath, and a well-deserved glass of wine.
We hope you’ve made it this far into September with as much of your wherewithal intact. If you’re looking for more support, remember that we are here for you - managing your books, organizing your meetings, and connecting you with your community. Need some help? Get in touch here.
The Admin Slayer Team
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