We are in the process of installing a manufactured home on the 5-acre lot we purchased in April 2023. It feels like it’s taking forever! We bought the land about a year and a half ago, but it was covered in dense trees and brush. It’s taken all this time for my husband, Rudy, to clear… Continue reading Three (3) Steps to Building a Business and Knowing When to Ask for Help!
Category: Business Process
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!
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
Six Strategies to Prevent Burnout
When starting a new business, there is so much to do that it’s often challenging to stop and rest. At least, it was for me. I was so excited about all I was learning and doing that I was reluctant to hit the brakes, thinking I could keep going indefinitely. I quickly realized I couldn’t… Continue reading Six Strategies to Prevent Burnout
3 Reasons Why Transcription is Crucial for Your Business
Years ago, I was the only in-house transcriptionist for a busy worker’s compensation clinic. My daily task was to transcribe every patient visit between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It translated to about 80,000 keystrokes per day. The routine was simple: after the doctors met with the patient, they would dictate their… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Transcription is Crucial for Your Business
3 Ways of Inexpensively Creating a Business Logo
Did you know that you DON’T need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a business logo, especially when you’re just starting your business? When I first started my business journey, my brother-in-law advised me to design an icon and then have a graphic designer convert it into a digital format. Since he happens to be an… Continue reading 3 Ways of Inexpensively Creating a Business Logo
Which Software Application Should I Use When There Are So Many?
Which One Should I Use? Here are Four of My Favorites Software Applications. When I first decided to start a Virtual Assistant (VA) business, I didn’t know where to begin. To gain the necessary knowledge and tools, I enrolled in VA school. This was the best decision I ever made. Through VA school, I received… Continue reading Which Software Application Should I Use When There Are So Many?
It’s OK To Ask For Help!
I never thought that I would start my own business. I’m just not entrepreneurial minded. At least I didn’t think I was, until my life’s circumstances dictated that I needed the freedom to be my own boss so that I could work from anywhere. Since I launched my business, I’ve been able to do things… Continue reading It’s OK To Ask For Help!
Choosing a Business Name Can Be Tricky
The other night I watched one of those “Christmas in July” (Hallmark) type of movies. The main character had just moved back to her hometown after her bakery business failed in the city and after she and her fiancé broke up. She was trying to figure out what she should do to get back on… Continue reading Choosing a Business Name Can Be Tricky