Category Archives: Services

Don’t Drop the Pickles

“Uh-oh.”   The exclamation followed a “thump.” And immediately afterward, the stench of vinegar filled the air. Pickles lay everywhere on the floor.   “I’m so sorry, Mommy,” my daughter said. She’d been trying to help get dinner on the table outside, but the tray she had was just too full.   “Why didn’t you […]

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Handcraft Your Perfect Employee

Artisanal. Handcrafted. Small batch.   You can’t throw a rock these days without hitting some product that touts its superiority because of how special it is–how thoughtfully designed it is. And these products are special–one of a kind, tailored just so, for discerning people who have specific needs.   It’s popular because it’s good to […]

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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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So… Just What Does a Virtual Assistant Do?

“Sooooo, just what can a Virtual Assistant do for my business?” Here at Cc: My Admin, we get asked a lot about what sorts of things a small business owner like you might use a virtual assistant for. It’s a good question, since a VA is still a new concept to so many of us! […]

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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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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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Does a Virtual Assistant Make Sense for a Law Firm?

You’re tired. You glance up from the Excel spreadsheet you’re working on and remember there’s a document comparison waiting, and three return phone calls you need to make. And oh yeah—court is looming, too. These never-ending tasks eat up your hours and, let’s be honest– they aren’t exactly what you signed up for when you […]

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