The Virtual Chapter Nivek Harrison

If you're anything like me, you've probably signed up for a BUNCH of technology that maybe you're not using, or isn't serving your business anymore. Well, it's time to clean it all out and become really intentional about your tech stack.

Join me as I talk through a simple audit process for your technology:
Understanding your current business needs and goalsAssessing your current tech platforms and budgetCreating efficiencies and leveraging integrationsYour action plan for change and improvementsMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Asana: https://asana.com/
Episode 18: Could Your Business Survive Being Hacked? with Caitriona Forde. Listen here

LINKS
Shop the templates: https://vault.thevirtualchapter.co/
Hiring a VA or OBM? Let's chat: https://thevirtualchapter.co/book
Need podcast support? Find out more: https://thevirtualchapter.co/podcasts

Have you found yourself feeling like there's always something that needs to be done? Like you can't switch off, or many just not feeling very efficient in your work?

If so, this episode is for you!

Join me as I share about my own recent challenges with presence and productivity, and the practices I'm re-committing to in 2024.

In this episode I share:
The energy and overwhelm of the never-ending to-do listThe pitfalls of multi-tasking and why task bundling is so importantHow to organise and batch your tasks to create efficiencyHow to create a personalised weekly scheduleThe tools I'm using right now to support productivity
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/
Asana: https://asana.com/
Reclaim: https://reclaim.ai/
My coach, Ellie Swift: https://ellieswift.com/

LINKS
Shop the templates: https://vault.thevirtualchapter.co/
Hiring a VA or OBM? Let's chat: https://thevirtualchapter.co/book
Need podcast support? Find out more: https://thevirtualchapter.co/podcasts

Big changes are on the horizon for email marketing, and you don't want to be caught off guard. 
We're diving into the upcoming updates from Google and Yahoo that will shake up the email marketing world from February 1st, 2023. It's not just about staying out of spam folders; it's about making sure your emails land where they belong - in your subscribers' inboxes!


In this episode, we'll talk about:
Who is impact by the changes and why NOW is the time to tidy your digital house.SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records - the essential ingredients for email authentication.Find out why regularly cleaning your email list is the key to engaged subscribers who convert.If email marketing is part of your business strategy, you won't want to miss this episode!

If this all feels way over your head and you're like, it is a foreign language. We've got you covered. We've set up a done for you service through The Virtual Chapter to get you authenticated. If that is something of interest to you, head over to https://thevirtualchapter.co/email, and we can help you with the setup. 

Are you ready to hire a team member in 2024?  Book a discovery call and let's discuss how we can support your business growth. 

Resources Mentioned:
Give Good Email by Peta Serras:  https://www.professionalbabe.com/give-good-email/Google Blog: https://blog.google/products/gmail/gmail-security-authentication-spam-protection/ Test your spam score: https://www.mail-tester.com/ Set up Google Postmaster: https://postmaster.google.com/ 

It's that time of year again where you are no doubt setting goals for what is going to happen in the year ahead. For many of us who are running businesses, often those goals include making your first or next hire.

But here's the thing - you can't delegate a disorganised business.

In this episode, we'll talk about:
Signs of a disorganised business The impact and challenges of disorganisation on hiring decisions, team effectiveness and team cultureHow to use your project management and comms tools effectivelyThe role of leadership when transitioning from solopreneur to team leader.Need help getting started in Asana? Check out our templates now: https://vault.thevirtualchapter.co/

Are you ready to hire a team member in 2024?  Book a discovery call and let's discuss how we can support your business growth. 

As we approach the end of the year, it's natural to start thinking about new beginnings and how we can take our businesses to new heights in the coming year. If your vision board for 2024 includes expanding your team, then our latest podcast episode, hiring with Intention: How to Hire with Purpose and Strategy, is a must-listen.
In this episode, we cover key steps to get you prepared for hiring in 2024. From setting clear business goals for the year to tracking your time and energy across tasks, to creating a job spec and preparing for the onboarding process - this episode provides valuable guidance to ensure a successful and effective hiring process for your business.

As we wrap up the year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our podcasting journey and start setting the stage for an incredible 2024. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, there are valuable insights and strategies to ensure your podcast thrives in the new year.

In this chapter I share behind-the-scenes processes in preparing the podcast for 2024. From diving into data and refining her content creation approach, to the tools and tech that support The Virtual Chapter Podcast. 
I delve into our approach of batching content, the impact of repurposing, and the importance of setting clear goals for audience growth and engagement. We also discuss the tools and processes that have proven to be instrumental, and the adjustments we're making to optimise The Virtual Chapter podcast for the upcoming year.


Whether you're looking to optimise your current podcast management or considering outsourcing your post-production elements, The Virtual Chapter can assist you in taking your podcast to the next level in 2024 find out more at https://form.jotform.com/222208440887054 


This episode is a goldmine of insights for any podcaster looking to level up their game and make an impact in the ever-growing audio content space.