Total Manager

Coping with covid-19

Like many small businesses the sudden onset of this pandemic hit us fast and hard. As a sufferer of depression for many years (for which I had it well and truly under control - or so I thought) the isolation was a huge problem for me. As I was self isolation from early Feb the first few weeks were ok and then out of nowhere I went right to the bottom of the hole! None of the warning signs I know to look out for were there for me to act before it got to bad.

So all of a sudden I stopped thinking logically and went into 100% emotional mode. Not helpful to anyone especially those close to you or clients expecting things to happen and they don't...

It has taken me 7 weeks with the support from family and friends to dig myself out of the hole and start functioning again. For those I have let down in any way please accept my apologies and I will be working hard to get back in front of things as soon as I can.

One of the things that helped get me on the road to recovery was the phone calls and emails from friends and clients alike who asked if I was OK. Knowing your not alone is a HUGE positive in stopping the pity party, so a massive thank you to those who help in my recovery.

If you want to see how secure your data is go to firefox monitor and see if your details have been hacked and are up for sale.... I had 4 breaches from different companies who's client lists were hacked and my details made available to anyone who wanted to buy them! It pays to NOT have a common password so if this happens to you only the password used for this company needs to be changed! You have been warned.....

Have you used WhatsApp recently or have it on your phone or computer??? If so you need to update it NOW as there has been a hack that allows commercial grade spyware to be embedded on your system(s). Please let your friends and work mates know about this as well! You can get the full story here:-

WhatsApp users' phones hacked by sophisticated spyware attack WhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, is racing to close a security flaw that may have given hackers access to everything on your phone.

the three steps in making your website work for you...

1. Create a website that is designed for your clients needs so they can find what they need easily and without having to click through multiple pages to get there. Create the framework to be both google and user and mobile friendly and ensure the content is keyword specific for your target audience.
2. After making your site live refine the search Engine Optimization to ensure you are reaching the right people.
3. to speed things up consider using Google Ad-words or Facebook marketplace to promote your site.
Sounds simple but I guarantee the majority of business owners do not do most of this, which is why most websites do not work at there full potential!