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
Category: Tech and Tools
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
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
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.
How to make sure your newsletters get seen from start to finish
Have you ever been reading a newsletter when, right in the middle of a sentence, it just stops?You scroll down, expecting more, but that’s it. The rest of the message is gone. If you’ve ever wondered where the rest went, or if your own newsletters might be getting cut off for your readers, the culprit… Continue reading How to make sure your newsletters get seen from start to finish
Who Knew ‘.new’ Could Do So Much?
Speed Up Your Workflow with These Google Shortcuts If you’ve ever found yourself clicking through tabs just to create a new Google Doc or schedule a quick meeting, you’re going to love this tech tip. Google has a lesser-known time-saving trick: .new shortcuts. These tiny URLs let you create new files in seconds—no menus, no… Continue reading Who Knew ‘.new’ Could Do So Much?
Spa Day for My Mac: The 15-Minute Weekly Ritual That Saves Hours
Every Friday, before I shut down for the weekend, I give my Mac a little TLC with CleanMyMac. The whole process takes maybe 15 minutes—just enough time for a quick scan, a cleanup, and a couple of minor updates. That tiny investment pays me back in hours of saved frustration during the week. No slow… Continue reading Spa Day for My Mac: The 15-Minute Weekly Ritual That Saves Hours
Frustrated by messy email formatting? You’re not alone.
A client recently emailed, puzzled by weird formatting when pasting updates from Google Docs into Gmail. Bold fonts, odd spacing… chaos. ✅ Here’s the fix:Use “Paste Without Formatting”!On Mac: Cmd + Shift + VOn Windows: Ctrl + Shift + V This keeps your email clean, professional, and free of those Google Doc formatting ghosts. 🙌… Continue reading Frustrated by messy email formatting? You’re not alone.
Declutter Your Chrome Bookmark Bar in Seconds
Running out of space on your Google Chrome bookmark bar? Here’s a quick trick to declutter and make room for more of your favorite tools and websites — using only icons! 4 Simple Steps to Save Space on Your Bookmark Bar: It’s a small change that adds major convenience, especially when you’re juggling multiple tabs… Continue reading Declutter Your Chrome Bookmark Bar in Seconds