When it comes to making decisions common faults that can make life difficult for a business are being too hasty initially, not planning or communicating later on or of changing direction without thought.

Any major decision, particularly one involving significant investment or change of direction, needs careful analysis.  So book some quiet time, make sure the virtual office do not put any calls through, and start to consider the options.

For each, draw up a summary action plan to help think around the subject.  List the pitfalls, advantages and the financial implications.

You can then make an informed choice between the various options, knowing the risks and potential benefits.   At this stage, if have not already done so, consult a friend or colleague.  With less emotional attachment they can point out matters you may have missed.

With the decision made, you now have more hard work to make it all happen.

As before, careful and quiet preparation is the key so the virtual office should again take your calls so you can plan.

Treat this as a project and make sure that all concerned know their roles and the timescales.  Your job is to monitor the overall picture progressing.

Keep to the plan.  After all the analysis and preparation only change course if things are heading for disaster.  If an opportunity to improve on the plan appears midway then give it the same careful thought as at the beginning.  Latching on to an apparently good idea may not give the best long term result.

Keeping a level head throughout is the answer.