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

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… Continue reading I Want My Two Dollars: Effective AI Communication