This past spring, life hit pause for me and not in the way I would’ve chosen. My husband suffered a back injury, and for most of the spring and summer my time was devoted to caring for him and keeping our home running. The business projects, the content calendar, the carefully planned goals had to… Continue reading The Scariest Part of Slowing Down
Category: Business Processes
Wrennovate Work Sessions Are the Ultimate Productivity Boost for Entrepreneurs
As a executive virtual assistant, I’ve designed my client work sessions to deliver maximum impact in minimal time. Whether you choose a 30-minute “Let’s Make Progress” session or a 60-minute “Focused Work Session,” the goal is the same: to move your business forward efficiently and effectively. Entrepreneurs often wear so many hats that it’s easy… Continue reading Wrennovate Work Sessions Are the Ultimate Productivity Boost for Entrepreneurs
Why One Extra Check Can Save Your Reputation
Have you ever sent an email, published a document, or completed a key client task … only to spot a glaring mistake after it went out? It’s the kind of moment that makes your stomach drop. In my line of work, I’ve learned that one extra check can make all the difference—especially when your reputation is… Continue reading Why One Extra Check Can Save Your Reputation
Spring Clean Your Workspace: From Your Office Desk to Your Digital Desktop
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start—not just for your home, but for your workspace too! As entrepreneurs, our workspaces, both physical and digital, play a huge role in our productivity and efficiency. A cluttered desk can lead to a cluttered mind, and an unorganized digital space can slow us down. Let’s embrace… Continue reading Spring Clean Your Workspace: From Your Office Desk to Your Digital Desktop
Are You Setting Yourself Up to Fail?
As an entrepreneur, you likely started your journey with big dreams and a desire for freedom. But let’s face it—running a business is a balancing act, and sometimes, that balance can teeter dangerously close to chaos. When we don’t set ourselves up for success, failure can sneak in disguised as overwhelm, missed opportunities, or burnout.… Continue reading Are You Setting Yourself Up to Fail?
How Your Inbox Can Inspire Your Marketing Strategy
Before we get overly eager to clean out our inbox, take a minute to pause before clicking that unsubscribe button. Yes, you read that right. I love all the advertising emails I get in my inbox. Why? Because these types of emails are marketing gold. My inbox is like a treasure chest filled with the… Continue reading How Your Inbox Can Inspire Your Marketing Strategy
A Weekend Spent with the Experts
As a virtual assistant, I’m often asked, How do you stay up to date? It’s a question I hear from potential clients, fellow entrepreneurs, and other VAs, and my answer is simple: I’m a lifelong learner. That passion for learning is what inspired me to homeschool my daughter for 13 years. Every day was a… Continue reading A Weekend Spent with the Experts
8 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Get Back to Work After the Holidays
The holidays are over, and for many entrepreneurs, returning to work feels like stepping into a whirlwind. Emails are piling up, deadlines loom, and the to-do list seems endless. After taking time to relax, it can be challenging to find your rhythm again. Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Transitioning from holiday mode to full-speed productivity… Continue reading 8 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Get Back to Work After the Holidays
How I Tracked 1,077 Hours and Boosted My Productivity
As a virtual assistant, I spend my days helping clients reclaim their time, streamline their processes, and focus on what truly matters. But in 2024, I made a point of tracking my own time more intentionally—and what a game-changer it has been! Thanks to Toggl, I logged 1,077 hours this year, giving me valuable insights into how… Continue reading How I Tracked 1,077 Hours and Boosted My Productivity
Scott Friesen: Transforming Businesses Through Simpletivity
In the vast world of productivity coaching and online education, few names resonate as strongly as Scott Friesen’s. As the founder of the Simpletivity YouTube Channel and Streamline Academy, Scott has made a significant impact on entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide. But beyond the numbers and accolades lies a more personal story – one of transformation… Continue reading Scott Friesen: Transforming Businesses Through Simpletivity