Software and technology is all around us. Every day we are continuously surrounded by software, and more often than not don’t think about it too deeply. But behind every app or digital platform is an engineer who has meticulously crafted it.  Harry Guthrie, Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer at Autop, is one such engineer who

When doors began to shut, and restrictions started to rise, many employees were forced to work from their laptops within the comforts of their own homes. Prior to the pandemic, working-from-home was seen as a luxury that many could not afford, leaving managers concerned that motivation and productivity would rapidly decline. However, this sentiment changed

In life and business, we all have big goals and dreams that we strive towards. However, on the path to success, we’re often faced with an onslaught of novel obstacles. Creating and providing smaller, realistic goals allows us to take our journey one step at a time; every goal achieved is one step towards your

Every business owner has a message that they would like to share with the world; From expressing how much they care about their employees to the value they create, excellent marketing and brand awareness are crucial in conveying a company’s core values. If there’s anyone who knows how to painstakingly craft a desirable brand image,

When many step into business ownership, they believe there would be more business lunches and work getaway, however many are left to slave over their business to get it to the point which they are comfortable to let go and let the business blossom with the help of others.  No stranger to the business world,

Each relationship we created is important to us, whether that be the relationship between Hippo Business Services and our clients, Hippo and our virtual assistants, or even our clients and virtual assistants. It is important that all parties receive the best possible care when dealing with us.  Throughout our journey into outsourcing, we have established

Every business has that one person who puts a smile on their face each day as soon as they walk in the door. The kind voice that says “Good Morning” even before you are ready to conquer the day. The person who brightens your day by just being there. At Hippo Business Services, this person

Health and business go hand in hand. The way we treat our business, will likely represent the way we treat our body. If you are spreading yourself too thin, the cracks will likely show within your business processes. As health, both physical and mental, has taken a forefront approach to businesses in recent years, there

In the marketing sector, human connections and relationships are essential to success. Not maintaining strong, meaningful connections will lead to short term clients and a low rate of customer retention. This same philosophy that is applied to clients should be applied to a business’s in-house team. A human connection between co-workers, both internal and digital,

Business Coaching comes with its ups and downs. You are in the spotlight to showcase your expertise and pass your valuable knowledge onto the next generation of business owners and entrepreneurs. However many people only see the highlights of the business coach world. The followers miss the struggles and enduring hours that go into creating