Before I started my small business, I was terrified. I felt I needed more knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to take the leap and had no idea where to begin. An idea came to me during the pandemic, but the country’s instability made me too afraid to try anything then. It wasn’t until 2023, out of… Continue reading Five Things for Business Owners to Know About Running a Business
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Toggl: My Go-To Time-Tracking Software
Six Steps to Follow When Using Toggl As a Virtual Assistant, keeping track of different projects for various clients and the actual Time spent on each project was becoming extremely difficult using only pen and paper. The busier my schedule got, the harder it became to track my Time accurately, making billing challenging. Then, my… Continue reading Toggl: My Go-To Time-Tracking Software
The Art of Selling: A Realtors vs Email Marketing Comparison
11 Reasons Mailchimp Stand Out My husband and I recently started the process selling our home to relocate. Initially, we made a checklist of tasks: repainting dull areas, fixing a toilet, recaulking baseboards, trimming hedges, pressure washing sidewalks, and more. Then, we enlisted the help of a realtor to set up our home on selling platforms, arrange for professional… Continue reading The Art of Selling: A Realtors vs Email Marketing Comparison
Inspiring Lessons from Two Young Entrepreneurs
The other day, our office received an unexpected visit from two young entrepreneurs who were armed with nothing but a box of cookies and a clipboard. One appeared to be around 13, while the other looked about 10. They confidently announced they were selling homemade cookies and asked if I would like to purchase some.… Continue reading Inspiring Lessons from Two Young Entrepreneurs
Feature of the Month: Udemy
A Gateway to Continuous Learning Life is moving along so quickly, and technology is changing at such a fast rate that continuous learning isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. As business owners, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve as industries progress. Thankfully, platforms like Udemy are transforming how we approach education and skill… Continue reading Feature of the Month: Udemy
I Want My Two Dollars: Effective AI Communication
Effective AI Communication: 5 Expert Tips for Success Artificial Intelligence or “AI” is a hot topic these days, and it can be scary. Some folks worry about it taking away jobs, invading privacy, or causing ethical issues, like students using it to cheat on schoolwork. Another worry is loss of control. If you’ve watched The Matrix, Terminator, or… Continue reading I Want My Two Dollars: Effective AI Communication
Feature of the Month: LastPass
Discover the Best Features of LastPass – Feature of the Month In the early 90s, paying bills meant using a checkbook and filing your bills and paper receipts in a filing cabinet. Today, we pay our bills online, eliminating the need for physical documents, checkbooks and filing cabinets. Alongside bill payments, online platformsfacilitate activities like shopping, streaming… Continue reading Feature of the Month: LastPass
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
A lot of people who know me understand that I’m working on starting my Virtual Assistant business while still working full-time at the amazing company where I’ve been for 20 years. The other day, just before Valentine’s Day, I was at my day job, and a young woman walked into the office, handed me a… Continue reading How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Feature of the Month: Calendly
Discovering Calendly, the Feature of the Month. Last month, I began a series featuring a different tool each month. The goal is to introduce you to various virtual assistant tools that have proven helpful to me, providing detailed reviews and practical tips on how they can improve your small business operations. This month, I’m highlighting… Continue reading Feature of the Month: Calendly
You Don’t Have to Wear all the Hats: Business Systems
Running a business on your own requires wearing a lot of hats. You must create your website, schedule your social media content, market your business, keep up with the filing, do your bookkeeping, network to build relationships, and so on. Wearing all the hats is necessary until you can get your business off the ground, and… Continue reading You Don’t Have to Wear all the Hats: Business Systems