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!
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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
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
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?
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
Toggl: My Go-To Time-Tracking Software
Six Steps to Follow When Using Toggl As a Virtual Assistant, keeping track of different projects for various clients and the actual Time spent on each project was becoming extremely difficult using only pen and paper. The busier my schedule got, the harder it became to track my Time accurately, making billing challenging. Then, my… Continue reading Toggl: My Go-To Time-Tracking Software
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
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.… Continue reading Inspiring Lessons from Two Young Entrepreneurs
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… Continue reading Feature of the Month: Udemy