Thankful
November is traditionally the month we associate with being Thankful. For some of us (yes, that’s me) being thankful is easy and natural. I don’t know if I always was, but I do remember always being happy. Even if it’s not natural...
Thinking About Starting A Virtual Assistant Business?
I started my Virtual Assistant business in January of 2011, having no idea how to start or run a business. There was so much to learn and there weren’t as many resources then, so gathering information wasn’t as easy. Now I regularly talk to people who are...
Beach Trip 2022
We recently spent a week at the beach. It was relaxing, the weather was beautiful and there was so much to watch. Our condo was 4 floors up with a great view of the beach… and all the people! As I watched people day after day, I realized that there is so much from our everyday lives that can also apply to our business.
5 FREE Tools That Will Help Alleviate Your Social Media Stress
Social media creating and planning can be daunting and really frustrating especially if you don’t know where to start. There are a TON of platforms and programs out there that can help you create your content, keep you organized and schedule your posts but trying to...
5 Essential Virtual Assistant Traits That Also Helped Me Potty Train My Two-Year-Old Twins
I recently started potty training my two-year-old twin daughters and what an experience that has been! I will spare you most of the details, but it did remind me of several traits I use daily being a Virtual Assistant, that I was also able to use to help us all...
Discovery Calls
Have you been on Discovery Calls that feel like sales calls? You may feel pressured to decide right away, feel less sure about what you need at the end of the call than you did when you started or didn’t get your questions answered. This can be...
New Year’s Resolutions or Annual Goals Do You? Should You?
Are you motivated by New Year’s Resolutions? Have you set your resolutions year after year? Or, are you, like me, tired of them? Tired of not accomplishing or meeting them. I guess there are some people who are successful with them,...
The Why and What of My Virtual Assistant Pro
Why Did I Become a Virtual Assistant? In early 2010 I heard a phrase I had never heard before – Virtual Assistant. My job at that time was in Western NY, but my boss was in South Carolina and selling the commercial building that I was managing. It was...
4 Reasons it is Crucial That Your Business Has a Well-Designed Website
Whether you are just starting your business, have a well-established and successful business or you are somewhere in between trying to expand your business, having a professional and clear website is an essential part of your business that you don’t want to neglect....
Mistakes Happen – Then What?
We know we are going to make mistakes. So why does it bother some so much when we make them? What bothers me most is when I make a mistake more than once! Making mistakes and learning from them is beneficial. Making mistakes more...
The Similarities I Noticed in Pandemic Living and Owning a Business.
My husband and I recently flew for the first time since January of 2020. As we sat in the airport in Charlotte, waiting for our flight to Dallas, I spent some time observing the new normal at the airport. Most of these things aren’t any...
Time Management and Naturally Productive Times of Day
Have you ever read someone’s expert tips to get and stay organized, tried to follow them and it doesn’t work? Have you ever spent money on cool organizational supplies and tools and they still sit unused? Do you know when your most productive times of day...
4 Tips to Make Tax Time Less Stressful as a Small Business Owner
1. Save – Save – Save You know you need to save your receipts, and if you don’t already – START NOW. Put a large envelope in your car if you travel a lot for business and put your receipts in there. Have a folder for each...
Time Management Tip
Time Management Tip:
Limit your email updates. Checking your email every 5-10 minutes can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unproductive. Set specific times of the day to check your email, and stick to them!
Why We Choose QuickBooks For Bookkeeping
There are many things to consider when trying to decide on what program to use for your bookkeeping. Whether you plan to keep your own financials or use someone, you should understand a little about how these programs work. We use and love QuickBooks so...
Working With a Virtual Assistant Is Like Having a Business Partner
Our mission statement, one minute elevator speech, focus and reminder is that we partner with business professionals to help them better manage their business. We problem solve with you to find the right solutions – then help implement them. Feedback I’ve...
What COVID-19 Has Taught Me As a Business Owner
Here it is August of 2020 and we have no idea how long we’ll be dealing with COVID-19. Our business has taken a hit, but we are hoping late 3rd and 4th quarter will be strong. As I’ve reflected on the last 5 months, there are so many things I’ve...
Doing It All Doesn’t Work (But you already knew that)
I Googled small business frustrations and over 24M results popped up. You don’t need someone to tell you there is too much to do and not enough time to do it. You don’t even need someone to tell you it doesn’t work to do it all. But how do you change...
What Planning a Kitchen Remodel Taught Me About Business
We recently did a kitchen remodel - Cabinets repainted, new countertops and backsplash. We chose to do it in 3 stages and it worked out great for us. Having the contractor tell us what to expect was so valuable. Sometimes we do...
A Few Reasons to Consider Working with a Virtual Assistant
We enjoy helping business professionals navigate and understand what their options are for administrative help. Here are just a few reasons you might want to work with a virtual assistant. To simplify your life/increase your effectiveness.Take care of items that...
Doing What You Love
Most entrepreneurs start their business doing something they love, something they are good at. Students go to college to learn how to do something they love or at least really enjoy and will be paid for. Adults level up in the job market to...
The Benefits of Regular Bookkeeping
So many business owners start with good intentions on keeping on top of everything. Then one thing leads to another and something has to give. Bookkeeping, taxes, financials…. Quite often those are the things that go to the back burner. ...
Why Work With a Virtual Assistant?
To simplify your life/increase your effectiveness. Take care of items that don’t interest you – or items a virtual assistant is more qualified to do. Anything that frees you to make more money. Figure out how much money you make...