Once upon a time, in a virtual town far, far away, there lived a woman named Becky. A diligent CPA and the proprietor of a company known as AccountAbility, Inc. Becky found herself buried in a mountain of work and yearned for extra hands to lighten her load. In her quest for an “Admin Extraordinaire,” she… Continue reading A Not-So-Fairytale Tale: OnBoarding a New Client
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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… Continue reading Feature of the Month: The Debit Card System
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… Continue reading Your Email Signature Matters More Than You Think
Eventful Endeavors: Navigating the Seven Seas of Seamless Event Planning
Throughout my years of experience as an administrative professional, I’ve undertaken a diverse array of tasks – some that I loved and others – not so much. Event planning is one of those tasks. Recognizing that business owners often need time they don’t have for such endeavors, they frequently delegate event planning responsibilities to an… Continue reading Eventful Endeavors: Navigating the Seven Seas of Seamless Event Planning
Networking: Unicorn Hats and All
When I first learned that networking was a necessity, the idea nearly gave me a panic attack. It is challenging being in a room full of people I am familiar with, let alone approaching strangers and initiating a conversation. However, as I embarked on the journey of becoming a small business owner, I recognized that… Continue reading Networking: Unicorn Hats and All
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