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7 Great Gifts for Your Virtual Assistant (and Why To Give them)

  “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”–Winston Churchill   Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the small business life, it can be hard to slow down and remember all the little things it has taken to get there. But study after study shows that […]

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Which Virtual Assistant Roles Are Right for My Small Business?

Having a small business is a little like having a baby. It’s intensely hard work, you care about it more than words can express, and you don’t sleep a lot (you know it’s true!). You worry about what the future will hold, you hold big dreams close to your heart, and you struggle when what […]

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Why We Trashed the Blocks-of-Time Model for Virtual Assistants

Ah, the lure of the big-box discount store. Where else can you buy a year’s supply of baked beans, a supply of laundry detergent big enough to clean the football uniforms of an entire school district, and post-it notes for every desk in the city? Oversized carts, free samples, and crazy cheap per-ounce prices make […]

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We Blew Up the Virtual Assistant Pricing Model. Here’s Why.

It can be a lonely life. The small business life, that is. Sometimes it can feel like we are walking into a crowded restaurant where everyone has a group to sit with, and we are whispering to the hostess: “Um, New Business, Party of One.” Even with great support and mentors assuring you you are […]

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Signs of a Great Leader

There are people in leadership positions who quite frankly are not good in those positions. All leaders – no matter what kind of business or initiative they are helping to lead – have the responsibility of guiding other people. So what exactly makes someone a great leader? Here are some characteristics that all great leaders […]

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Listen to us on Business Enchanted Podcast

In this new podcast episode with Business Enchanted Podcast host Diane Higgins, we discussed female entrepreneurs’ struggles with entrusting tasks to others, and the advantages female entrepreneurs can experience by learning to delegate in their businesses! Take a listen below:  

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5 Practical Productivity Tips for Business Owners

No matter what kind of business you are running, the main goal for every business owner and their employees should be to get as much work done as possible and to do the work exceptionally well. Below are 5 tips that will provide practical things you and your workers can start doing to have more […]

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Tips to improve work life balance

What do weekends mean to you? A chance to relax and reconnect, or catch up on working before you start again Monday? Your body simply can’t handle being in work mode all the time. So what can you do to give your life some balance? Here are some practical tips: 1. Set Aside Time Off […]

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How Fast and How Far Will You Go?

“The speed of the leader is the speed of the team.” John Maxwell   Hand weights. Health food. Gym memberships. Take a look at the ads you see the first week in January and there can be no doubt about it. The New Year is here. And with it, lots and lots of commitments to […]

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A Gift of Encouragement

This part of December is often filled with gift-giving. There is excitement, there is anticipation, there is a twinkle in the eye as we wait to see the reaction of our loved ones opening what we have chosen. This year, we’d like to give you a gift, too. It is wrapped only in care and […]

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