One of the most common issues I see with my clients is how they organize their digital files. It’s not uncommon for me to hear stories of them frantically searching for important documents and files, wasting valuable time and energy. The problem usually lies in how their files are organized – or, in many cases,… Continue reading Save Time With These Three Filing Tips
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You and Your Work Schedule… Who’s Controlling Who?
I was speaking with one of my friends the other day. Among other things, we talked about how we run full-time businesses, have families, and still manage to keep our sanity. We also talked about how we manage our client interactions so that it all works. Here are a few tricks I’d like to share:… Continue reading You and Your Work Schedule… Who’s Controlling Who?
Are You Wasting More Time Than Necessary?
One of the things I love about my clients is that they are entrepreneurs. They’re excited about their work and passionate about their ideas. They love their businesses (sometimes) as if they were one of their children. And they spend a lot of time working. That’s the good news. The bad news is that many entrepreneurs… Continue reading Are You Wasting More Time Than Necessary?
Things I Can’t Live Without-Canva Pro
As a virtual assistant, Canva Pro is an essential tool that I rely on to assist my clients with their design needs. The app offers me the capability to quickly and easily create professional-looking designs for various platforms, including social media, websites, and marketing materials. One of the ways I use Canva Pro is to… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without-Canva Pro
Want a Better Business? Start With What’s Broken!
When meeting new clients, there’s one question I hear over and over: “How can I take my business to the next level?” Some even ask if there is some checklist or template they can use to make this happen. Unfortunately, there is no universal set of tactics suited for every business. However, there are a few… Continue reading Want a Better Business? Start With What’s Broken!
Things I Can’t Live Without- My iPad
I have a 9th-generation iPad, and I love it! I use it for meeting with clients, researching, and reading articles and books. It serves as my extra monitor and my on-the-go mini computer. It helps me to stay connected with clients and gives me the freedom to be mobile and not tied to my desk. In addition to… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without- My iPad
Untangling Your Messy Calendar
If time is money, then a disorganized calendar will cost you both. It’s been my experience that the most common problem I see with clients involves setting up their digital calendars. A well-managed calendar ensures a strategic, efficient, and effective allocation of time. This sets the stage for many other business benefits, including achievement, efficiency,… Continue reading Untangling Your Messy Calendar
You Can’t Do It All! How To Delegate Effectively
At least once each week, I hear the same five words from clients and friends: “I need to delegate more.” And then, immediately afterward, they say, “But I don’t think there’s anybody who will understand my work, take it as seriously as I do, and do a really great job.” As a result, nothing gets… Continue reading You Can’t Do It All! How To Delegate Effectively