A few years back, while working with my husband on his hotel reconstruction job, I stumbled into a virtual assistant role. One day, noticing our boss was overwhelmed with all the details, I jokingly suggested he could use an assistant. To my surprise, a week later, I was filling that very role for him, virtually. The… Continue reading What I Love About Being a Virtual Assistant
Things I Can’t Live Without: Family Visits
While my husband and I were excited to move to South Florida in 2009, it was difficult to leave our people in Pennsylvania. We’ve been blessed to have visits now and then. It’s my joy when our loved ones have the opportunity to join us here in paradise. This week my cousins, Jen and Jana, were… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: Family Visits
Making the Most of Email in Your Small Business
We all check our emails daily. Despite social media’s buzz, email quietly does the heavy lifting, keeping our work flowing smoothly. For small business owners, tapping into the full potential of email is a must. The trick? Ensuring your emails make a great first impression. Here are two common areas where even seasoned pros can stumble: The… Continue reading Making the Most of Email in Your Small Business
Things I Can’t Live Without: My Daughter
My daughter, Asia, has been my hero from a young age. She’s generous, has integrity, is hardworking, and loves deeply. We’ve built a special relationship few mothers and daughters share. One of the things that grew our relationship was a pet-sitting business we shared for about 6 years. I started it and it grew so quickly, she came on… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: My Daughter
10 Reasons to Embrace a Social Media Calendar as a Piece of Your Marketing Plan
We’re all aware a strong social media presence is an important piece of staying connected with your audience and achieving your business goals. When I started my business, most of my focus was on my newsletter, which is like the foundation of a house. My energy was put into building my email list and creating valuable content… Continue reading 10 Reasons to Embrace a Social Media Calendar as a Piece of Your Marketing Plan
Things I Can’t Live Without: My Best Friend
My best friend, Holly, has been in my life since 2010. We became fast friends after meeting and she became my safe space to share anything that was going on with me. She consistently listens without judgment and encourages me whenever I’m stepping out into something new. The best part about being her friend is getting to… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: My Best Friend
The Art of Being Easy to Work With as a Small Business Owner
A cult classic from the 90s was Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead. The main character, Sue Ellen, a teenager played by Christina Applegate landed a job as a high-ranking employee at an apparel company. (ok, totally unrealistic) Nevertheless, there are lessons about how to succeed throughout the movie. Sue Ellen finds herself in over her head… Continue reading The Art of Being Easy to Work With as a Small Business Owner
Things I Can’t Live Without: My Purse
My purse is one thing I rarely leave home without. I used to buy my purses at a discount or thrift store and didn’t pay much attention to them. Last year a dear friend gave me this purse as a gift. The butterfly on it reminds me to keep pressing on in my business even on… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: My Purse
Revitalize Your Business Operations: Identify and Fix What’s Broken In Your Business
A few months back, I found myself in a situation we can all relate to—spraining my ankle at the least convenient time possible (because, let’s be honest, when is there ever a convenient time for that?). In my rush to keep things moving in my business, I neglected the rest my ankle needed to heal.… Continue reading Revitalize Your Business Operations: Identify and Fix What’s Broken In Your Business
Things I Can’t Live Without: My Samgsung Tablet
My Samsung Tablet is one of the first things I pack when I’m hitting the road. It has the Kindle App with my favorite books at my fingertips without the extra baggage. My magnetic keyboard rounds out the features to make my tablet the perfect accessory to keep me connected and working on the go! What… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without: My Samgsung Tablet