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!

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

Five Things for Business Owners to Know About Running a Business

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

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