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Think a VA Isn't in Your Budget?
As a small business owner or solopreneur, you might think that hiring a virtual assistant (VA) is a luxury you can’t afford. Take heart! I’m here to tell you that with the right approach, hiring a VA can actually save you time and money in the long run.
For the Dads
I'm sharing some great ideas for Father's Day. If you're interested in ideas for fun things to do with the dads in your life, as well as a few choice dad jokes, this post is for you!
3 Ways You Can Support Small Businesses
Small businesses are essential for the health and growth of the national economy, local economies and communities, job creation and industrial innovation. Today I'm sharing some statistics about small businesses in the U.S. and 3 ways you can support them.
Don't Miss These Tax Write-offs Next Year!
In this post, I'm giving you some tips on claiming professional services - including those of a virtual assistant!
Yes, I can do that!
If you're a business owner, small tasks can become big challenges when you don't have time for them. Being a virtual assistant means applying my own experience and abilities to manage those tasks for my clients so they can focus on growing their businesses...
New Year's Resolutions for Your Business
Do you make personal resolutions for each new year? I admit that I never have, because I tend to make changes when I recognize that changes are needed. Some changes, however, can be hard to carry out - losing 15 pounds, for example - and those are the ones that tend to become resolutions.
Pluralizing Last Names
Whether you prefer to send Christmas blessings, holiday wishes or season's greetings, you are probably sending them on behalf of your family, and that means pluralizing your last name. This happens to be one of my favorite grammatical rules to teach. Enjoy!
Effective Networking for Introverts
As a small business owner and solopreneur, I'm well aware of the importance of networking. After all, it's pretty much impossible to make new contacts and win new clients without meeting new people. But if you're an introvert, networking can be an especially daunting task.
Does Your Website Need Attention?
As a business owner, you know that first impressions are important. What kind of first impression is your website making right now?
End Procrastination! (Today, Not Tomorrow!)
Have you ever had a GREAT idea for your business, and then you started thinking about all the steps and work it would take to make it happen and decided to shelve it until you had more time? Did you ever get more time and pick up that project, or did you completely psych yourself out and miss the opportunity altogether?
The Reason You Can't Spot Your Own Typos
Have you ever written something - a business letter or email, an article, a client contract, whatever - and only after you hit send, submit or save, discovered a glaring typo? There's a psychological explanation.
The Power of Delegating
Delegating can seem like a task in itself, but with some thought and intention, you can get good at it and reap the benefits both in your business and in your personal life.
What is a Virtual Assistant?
A virtual assistant (VA) is a remote professional who provides administrative, creative, or technical assistance to businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals.