Design Made Easy: Why Canva is the Ultimate Tool for Business Professionals

Back in May of 2023, I joined a business course to learn how to become a Virtual Assistant. Actually, it was more about learning how to start and run a business than it was about becoming a Virtual Assistant. This course included video modules of teaching, downloads of important lists and calculators, as well as live group coaching calls. When… Continue reading Design Made Easy: Why Canva is the Ultimate Tool for Business Professionals

Acts of Service: Bringing Hope to Hurricane Victims and Business Owners

This weekend, my husband, a team from our church, and I traveled to Bradenton/Palmetto, Florida, to help local churches and their members with Hurricane Milton cleanup. Our work mainly involved cutting broken branches from fallen trees and piling the debris for trash collectors to pick up. While it may not sound like much, it took… Continue reading Acts of Service: Bringing Hope to Hurricane Victims and Business Owners

Wave Goodbye to Accounting Hassles: October’s Feature of the Month!

A few days ago, I talked to a friend who would love to start her own business but was very concerned about how much it costs to start and run a business. Every tool necessary to get a business up and running costs something. Websites (Bluehost), newsletter platforms (Mailchimp), graphic design platforms (Canva), calendar platforms… Continue reading Wave Goodbye to Accounting Hassles: October’s Feature of the Month!

From Cookies to Confidence: What Two Young Entrepreneurs Taught Me About Business – Part 2

In April 2024, I shared the heartwarming story of two young boys who walked into my office with nothing but a box of cookies and a clipboard. They taught me a few invaluable lessons about entrepreneurship—lessons that I often think about as I build my own business, The Grateful VA. Fast-forward to a couple of days ago. Those… Continue reading From Cookies to Confidence: What Two Young Entrepreneurs Taught Me About Business – Part 2

A Little Help from Friends: Overcoming the Fear of Asking for Help!

The other day, I listened to a radio program while driving to work. The announcer told a story about a conversation Piglet and Winnie the Pooh were having. In this conversation, Piglet asks Pooh a question. “Pooh, what is the hardest “word” for you to say?” Pooh responds, “The word help. It’s hard for me… Continue reading A Little Help from Friends: Overcoming the Fear of Asking for Help!

Five (5) Reasons WordPress is a Great Tool for Your Business

Only some business owners can handle everything needed to run their business, so they either hire help or find the right tools to assist them. These tools are crucial because they automate tasks, increase efficiency, improve communication and make work more productive. They also help us create professional, consistent results, ensuring everything we deliver looks… Continue reading Five (5) Reasons WordPress is a Great Tool for Your Business

From Dream to Reality: Advice on Starting Your Own Business

Have you ever thought about starting your own business?   I’d never thought about it before 2020. In 2020, my husband and I had just purchased our first home. About two weeks later, a worldwide pandemic hit, and we were all sent home to work. It’s safe to say we were probably all a little… Continue reading From Dream to Reality: Advice on Starting Your Own Business

Stress-Free Moving: Tips to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly

This past weekend, my husband and I moved out of our home in South Florida and into an Airbnb while we await the sale of our home to go through. It was a hectic week filled with packing, moving, cleaning, and a lot of stress. I anticipated some of the stress but not all of… Continue reading Stress-Free Moving: Tips to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly

Meal Prep and Pallyy: What Do They Have in Common?

They are both time-saving systems!  About three weeks ago, I decided to start meal prepping for the week. I chose a few simple meals, purchased the ingredients, and started cooking. This effort provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner for two people for five days.  Despite not loving the cooking process, it was freeing not to worry… Continue reading Meal Prep and Pallyy: What Do They Have in Common?