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?
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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
Why Working Harder Isn’t the Answer
When it comes to building a successful business, working harder isn’t the answer. The real magic happens when you work smarter. With the right strategies and support, transformation is not only possible—it’s inevitable. After tracking over 1,077 hours of intentional work in 2024, here’s what became crystal clear: entrepreneurs thrive when they escape administrative overwhelm… Continue reading Why Working Harder Isn’t the Answer
Hidden Gmail Gem: Schedule Emails for Better Work-Life Balance
As an executive virtual assistant, I often encounter clients struggling with work-life balance. Recently, I worked with a client who felt compelled to send emails at all hours – 8:00 PM after a long day, 4:45 AM during workouts, and weekends at his desk. His frustration was twofold: fear of forgetting important communications and disappointment… Continue reading Hidden Gmail Gem: Schedule Emails for Better Work-Life Balance
How I Help My Clients Achieve Year-End Success
As we approach the final stretch of the year, I can feel the energy buzzing among my clients. It’s that time when they’re laser-focused on wrapping up their year with a bang and setting themselves up for a powerful start come January. As their trusted executive virtual assistant, I’m right there with them, helping them… Continue reading How I Help My Clients Achieve Year-End Success
Finding Your Perfect Match
Now that you’re convinced a VA is the key to unlocking your productivity, how do you find the right one? Here are some key steps: Investing in Yourself: The ROI of a VA Hiring a VA might seem like an expense, but consider it an investment in your most valuable asset: your time. The time you reclaim can be used to generate… Continue reading Finding Your Perfect Match
Escape The To-Do List Trap
Do you ever feel like your to-do list is a bottomless pit, no matter how much you tackle it? A recent study found that business owners spend as much as 40% of their time on administrative tasks. That’s a significant chunk of time stolen from strategic thinking and business growth. Enter the virtual assistant (VA). The Delegation… Continue reading Escape The To-Do List Trap
The Power Hour: Your Secret Weapon for Business Growth
As a Virtual Assistant. I’ve been in the trenches with small business owners and entrepreneurs for years. One of the biggest challenges I see? Feeling overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list. There’s marketing to do, finances to manage, clients to serve… the list goes on! It’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of flitting… Continue reading The Power Hour: Your Secret Weapon for Business Growth