Category Archives: Productivity

3 Secret Things Stealing Money from Your Business

Time is what we want most, but… what we use worst. —William Penn Small business owners are a busy bunch. We have hustle, we have heart, we have an abundance of ideas. What we don’t have enough of–ever–is time. That’s why 84% of business owners spend more than 40 hours working each week, and why, […]

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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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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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Climb Higher: A Virtual Assistant Agency that Eliminates Risk

In June of 2017, rock climber Alex Honnold became the first person to scale El Capitan without using ropes or other safety gear. His accomplishment has been lauded by climbing enthusiasts as possibly the greatest feat in the history of a sport that is loaded with danger. You see, the iconic wall known as El […]

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Can Gratitude Grow Business?

The twinkle lights have appeared, Bing Crosby is getting a ton of airplay, and UPS trucks are all over the place delivering package after package. There is no doubt about it: December is here and the winter holidays are upon us. Now is the time where it dawns us, as busy small business owners, that […]

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Is Now the Right Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant?

“People who need help sometimes look a lot like people who don’t need help.” –Glennon Melton To the outside world, and maybe even to your friends and family, you may look like a put-together business owner who’s on the rise. But internally, too many small business owners struggle with very real concerns about their business: […]

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