One of my favorite clients to work with is the one who’s just getting started. Not because they’re “new” (they’re usually incredibly capable), but because the small systems we put in place early have a ripple effect.. A 10-minute fix can protect revenue. A 30-minute workflow can save hours every week. And most importantly: it… Continue reading The Best Part About Working With New Businesses: Setting It Up Right From the Start
Author: Torrie Wrenn Eubanks
The Fastest Way to Write Is to Stop Trying to Sound Polished
Wispr Flow is now available on Android and Windows — and you can try Wispr Flow Pro free for a month. For a while, there was a split: Mac users had Wispr Flow. Android and Windows users didn’t. That’s changed. Wispr Flow is now available on Android and Windows, not just Mac. But availability isn’t… Continue reading The Fastest Way to Write Is to Stop Trying to Sound Polished
The Hidden Cost of Open Loops in Your Business
This month, the phrase open loops kept finding me. It showed up in client conversations. On my own to-do list. Even in a newsletter right in my inbox. When something shows up three times, I treat it as a signal. Open loops are not productivity issues. They are pressure points that quietly strain your revenue,… Continue reading The Hidden Cost of Open Loops in Your Business
Google Forms Just Fixed One of Its Most Annoying Gaps
If you use Google Forms for registrations, surveys, or lead capture, you’ve probably run into this: You set up a form.You share the link.Then you have to manually keep an eye on it. Is it past the deadline?Did you hit capacity?Did five extra people sneak in overnight? Until now, stopping responses required either: For something… Continue reading Google Forms Just Fixed One of Its Most Annoying Gaps
Same Lady. New Relationship with Technology.
I posted one of those ChatGPT caricatures on Facebook during a quick moment of silliness. It was a trend filling my feed, and I joined in just for fun. The prompt was simple: Create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me. A dear friend commented on my post… Continue reading Same Lady. New Relationship with Technology.
January Feels Long Because It’s Asking You to Lead, Not Sprint
“Why does January feel like it’s three months long every single year? Once February hits, we’ll be off to the races, and the 4th of July will be here before we know it.” ~ Angela Braniff If you run a business, you probably felt that in your body. That feeling is real. And it is… Continue reading January Feels Long Because It’s Asking You to Lead, Not Sprint
Time Zones Don’t Have to Be Trouble: How to Work Smoothly Across Borders
When I first started supporting clients across the country (and later, across the globe), I thought time zones were just a small detail. After all, it’s just math, right? Subtract three here, add six there. Easy. Until it wasn’t. One client booked a call for “11:00,” and I assumed Eastern Time. She assumed Pacific. Another… Continue reading Time Zones Don’t Have to Be Trouble: How to Work Smoothly Across Borders
Create Google Docs & Sheets Instantly With Chrome URL Shortcuts
Create Google Docs & Sheets Instantly With Chrome URL Shortcuts As a busy Executive Virtual Assistant, I’m always on the lookout for simple tools that can save me and my clients time, especially those that eliminate unnecessary clicks and clutter. If you’re constantly juggling tasks and documents, this quick trick will simplify your workflow: you… Continue reading Create Google Docs & Sheets Instantly With Chrome URL Shortcuts
How to Create a Daily Decluttering Routine in Your Business
Clutter doesn’t just live in your closet or kitchen junk drawer—it creeps into your business too. If you’ve ever opened your inbox to 1,200 unread emails or scrolled through a file drive that looks more like a garage sale than an organized system, you know exactly what I mean. And just like physical clutter at… Continue reading How to Create a Daily Decluttering Routine in Your Business
I’m Now CAIVA™ Certified. Here’s What That Actually Means For You.
I’m officially CAIVA™ certified and I’m honestly so excited I could cry. If I’m being honest, I already did. Not because I collected another badge for my website, but because this certification reflects four very intense weeks of building real, practical AI systems that small business owners can use right away. This was not a… Continue reading I’m Now CAIVA™ Certified. Here’s What That Actually Means For You.