I’ve recently finished my first module towards my degree and one of the assigned tasks was to work out our own carbon footprint. I won’t lie, I was really excited about doing this because I was curious about the level of my carbon footprint compared to the national average. The calculator was user friendly, it…
What I’ve Learned So Far – Block 6 – Cities and Towns
I’ve completed my first year studying toward BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, this is what I’ve learned… In this block, our final one, we were introduced to Green Infrastructure; what it is and how it is beneficial. We need to be honest with ourselves and admit that summers are only going to get hotter, towns and…
What I’ve Learned So Far – Block 5 – China Rising
I’ve completed my first year studying toward BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, this is what I’ve learned… This block wasn’t one that I was looking forward to. I had pre-conceived ideas about China – they’re one of the world’s biggest polluters, they don’t care about the environment etc, however, I was surprised about what I learned….
What I’ve Learned So Far – Block 4 – Amazon Life
I’ve completed my first year studying toward BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, this is what I’ve learned… This was another block I was really excited about. I remember learning about Brazil in Geography in school and I recall focusing on the rainforest. The block focused on the size of the Amazon and the countries that share…
What I’ve Learned So Far – Block 3 – The Nile basin
I’ve completed my first year studying toward BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, this is what I’ve learned… This block was about the Nile and was also the first block where majority of the reading material was online. I had just gotten used to textbooks and then we went online. I’m not going to lie, that was…
What I’ve Learned So Far – Block 2 – The Arctic
I’ve completed my first year studying toward BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, this is what I’ve learned… In one of the first questions I was asked at the start of the textbook was write down what images came to mind when I thought about the word ‘Arctic’. For me it was; polar bear, igloo, and a…
What I’ve Learned So Far – Block 1 – Our Planet
I’ve completed my first year studying toward BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, this is what I’ve learned… The first book was about home (Earth); how we are all connected and the history of Earth. We looked at the loss of biodiversity through climate change and how native species are affected with the introduction of ‘alien’ species…
Repositioning Myself and My Business
We are all being affected by the Coronavirus and for me, business has really slowed down. So, apart from tackling my to do list, I’m taking this opportunity to look at myself and my business and decide whether I need to reposition myself and my services.
Tackle that ‘to do’ list
Let’s use the downtime productively and catch up on the things we keep meaning to do and start ticking tasks off our ‘things to do’ list.
How a Virtual Assistant can help your Recruitment Agency
I provided Virtual Assistant support to recruitment agency on and off for a year and a half and it was something I really enjoyed doing. It wasn’t until I started working with an agency that I realised what value I was able to bring to the business and to the team. Although I didn’t have…
Why I Enjoy Document Production
Before I started my own business as a Virtual Assistant, I was an Executive Assistant for a book publisher in London supporting two board-level directors. One of my many responsibilities was to collate quarterly board reports from various sources and compile them into one master report. As it was to be viewed and discussed by…
Formatting Your CV is Crucial: Here’s Why
As a jobseeker, your CV is the first impression you give to a company. In most cases, it can make or break your job search. It shows recruiters how you organise your ideas and collect your thoughts. An unformatted CV can make it difficult for a recruiter to read and for you to move forward…
6 Key Factors When Formatting a Document
The main reason individuals or companies create documents is for them to be read. If a company’s staff handbook, contracts, terms and conditions are poorly formatted, it can be difficult to find what you are looking for. It is essential important documents are clear and concise. When it comes to formatting, there isn’t a ‘one…
A business back-up plan, do you have one?
Most self-employed people work on their own, they don’t tend to have a team to call upon when the printer dies or the filing needs to be done. You are the IT, sales and accounts departments. But what happens if you couldn’t carry out your work, what would happen to your clients? A visit to…
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