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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Feature of the Month: The Debit Card System

Starting this month, I would like to introduce you to various virtual assistant tools that have served me well, offering in-depth reviews and practical usage tips and illustrating how they can enhance your small business operations. In this feature, I’d like to spotlight the Debit Card System – Essentially a virtual debit card and an
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Your Email Signature Matters More Than You Think

Despite all the new ways to communicate today, email is still one of the most popular ways businesses interact. Every email you send is an opportunity to inspire, encourage, share, inform, and leave a lasting impression.   What is an email signature?  “An email signature is a section at the bottom of your email that gives
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