December 2024 Newsletter
Wow! What a year it has been!
As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on what we’ve achieved and where we’re heading. For many, 2024 has been a whirlwind of challenges, opportunities, and growth—whether it’s finding ways to streamline your work, embracing new tools, or simply keeping everything running smoothly. If you’ve felt overwhelmed at times, you’re not alone. But with the right systems and support, tackling the chaos becomes much easier.
In this newsletter, I’m sharing tools, insights, and ideas to help you step into 2025 feeling organised, inspired, and ready for what’s next.
Custom GPTs
This year, I’ve been engrossed in developing custom GPT models to simplify operations and boost productivity both for myself, and my clients. Here is a simple one you can explore to help get you started with streamlining your business.
How to Engineer a GPT to Respond to Incoming Queries
Simplifying Research with Perplexity
Research can often feel like a time sink, but it doesn’t have to be. Perplexity has transformed how I approach research. Unlike traditional search engines, it delivers clear, concise answers to your questions, backed by curated sources. Whether you’re preparing a presentation, crafting a strategy, or simply satisfying your curiosity, Perplexity helps you find what you need faster—so you can spend more time doing what matters.
Notion: Your Digital Command Centre
If you’ve been searching for a tool to organise your business (and your brain), Notion might just be the answer. I’ve used it for everything from managing projects to creating landing pages for sharing information with clients and webinar attendees. Its flexibility means you can shape it around your needs, whether you’re tracking goals, centralising communication, or presenting ideas in a professional way.
I’ve put together a simple Notion template to help you get started with organising your business and building a company intranet. If you’d like a copy, just drop me a message and it’s yours!
Why Human Connection Still Matters in a Digital World
With all the technological tools available today, it’s easy to feel like everything can be automated—but not everything should be.
Virtual assistance continues to evolve, but recent industry discussions highlight how essential human connection remains. While tools like AI can handle repetitive tasks, the value of personalised support and genuine human interaction is irreplaceable. If you’ve been looking for ways to free up your time without losing that personal touch, know that it’s entirely possible to strike a balance.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As 2025 approaches, consider how you might set yourself up for success in the new year. Could refining your systems, embracing new tools, or outsourcing some of your workload give you more time for the work (and life) you love? Whether you’re tackling ambitious goals or aiming for more balance, there’s no better time to start planning than now.
Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday Season
Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether we’ve worked together this year or connected through this newsletter, your trust and engagement mean the world.
Feel free to get in touch to discuss your streamlining needs.
Sarah Stacey
Lead Virtual Assistant and Director