January can be rather a bleak month to stagger through after the fun and excitement of Christmas. Some prefer to hunker down with a stack of books, a hot chocolate and hibernate for a good few weeks. Often the best way to kick the blues into touch is to get out and about and enjoy […]
Buy Time Journal
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The Road to France – tips to handle traffic jams
Christmas and New Year are always busy travelling times for those making the pilgrimage to the slopes or to visit family and friends in France and beyond. The heavy road traffic has not been helped by the stray drones creating havoc at Gatwick Airport. If you’re thinking of returning to Blighty but are concerned about […]
Happy Christmas
As we begin the final run up to the big day, the team at Buy Time would like to wish everyone a heartfelt Happy Christmas and peace, joy and prosperity in 2019. We appreciate working with you and hope that the holidays and the coming year will bring you continued happiness and success. You maybe […]
11 of the best smaller Christmas Markets in London
There’s more to Christmas than Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Check out our list of smaller Christmas Markets around London where you can nail your present buying away from the frenzy of the department stores. You’ll find unique high-quality gifts, artisan crafts and festive foods and wine that will replenish flagging energy levels. Pear Tree Christmas […]
Build a better business with a Virtual Assistant
Entrepreneurs and SMEs often get bogged down by mundane tasks when building a successful business. Outsourcing and recruiting a virtual assistant is one of the most important hires you will make. Is work building up and you just don’t seem to be able to keep on top of it? Do you find yourself struggling to focus […]
How to send the best Business Gifts this Christmas
We are still some way from the festive season but sending corporate gifts at Christmas time provides an ideal opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the positive relationships that strong customers and staff have on a business. Internal recognition can improve productivity and moral whilst extending it externally is a proven tool for successful client retention. […]
Must See Christmas Concerts and Shows for 2018
Is it still too early to mention *whispers* Christmas? I’m not sure many of us are fans of those that whip out the Christmas tree as soon as the fireworks have faded. However there are certain occasions when forward planning is essential and this festive season London will not disappoint with a host of stellar concerts and peformances […]
Doing Business in Norway & Scandinavia
Do you want to export your business overseas to Norway and other Scandinavian territories? Or are you from Norway and wish to bring your business to the UK? Buy Time are proud to sponsor this event on Thursday 8th February at City Business Library – a fantastic learning and networking opportunity in partnership with A City […]
Every Successful Startup Needs a Virtual Assistant
We’re all familiar with the mantra “delegation is the key to success” – to drive your business forward you must give up all of those ‘distractions’, tasks that prevent you from dedicating your unique strengths as a business leader to higher-level activities. The secret of highly productive people isn’t in any way radical, but it […]
Tap into Hidden Talent this Father’s Day
Obviously, we at Buy Time think the best gift for your Dad this Father’s Day is a Buy Time gift voucher – a dedicated on-demand personal assistant to help him either at work or in making the most of his free time. Gift vouchers come in any denomination of hours and a dedicated Buy Time […]
Buy Time this Summer
Whether you’re planning a getaway to far-flung lands this summer, holidaying at home in the UK or getting the house into shape for some home entertaining, our knowledgeable and on-demand Personal Assistants at Buy Time have limitless ideas for how to help you make the most of the good weather. Your dedicated assistant will be on hand to support […]
Destination Report – Tofino, BC
A small district on Vancouver Island, off Canada’s west coast, Tofino (or Tuff-City as it’s fondly known to locals) sprawls across the renowned beauty of Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. An area characterised by towering trees, stunning natural scenery and wildlife – this exhilarating destination, with a year-round population of just 2000, feels like it […]