A Google spreadsheet or Excel spreadsheet can be helpful when keeping track of your clients when you’re starting. Using a spreadsheet to manage your client list can be an economical option, especially if your client list is small. I created a Google spreadsheet with the client’s names, email addresses, and dates I contacted them. As… Continue reading Could A CRM Benefit Your Business?
How Do You Handle Stress As A Solo Professional?
Managing a business can be stressful, especially if you manage multiple responsibilities, a heavy workload, and several projects. A reliable support system, self-care, and delegation can improve stress management. Regular breaks from work can also reduce stress. Having realistic expectations and goals can also prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. The following tips will help you… Continue reading How Do You Handle Stress As A Solo Professional?
It’s Only Possible To Do Some Things! Delegation: How To Do It Effectively.
You can learn how to use your time to your advantage. I often hear the sentence from clients and friends: “I need to delegate more.” Then they say, “I don’t think anyone will understand my work, take it as seriously as I do, and do it well.” It is often mistakenly thought that delegation means… Continue reading It’s Only Possible To Do Some Things! Delegation: How To Do It Effectively.
How Focused Is Your Business Day?
At first, working alone was difficult, even though I wasn’t busy and had more time on my hands. Because of this, I wasted time on unnecessary tasks. Organizing my tasks by priority helped me maximize my time. I had to focus to finish my work, and I could use my time effectively to meet deadlines.… Continue reading How Focused Is Your Business Day?
How Outsourcing Your Tasks To A Virtual Assistant Benefit You?
As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you frequently manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Outsourcing work can reduce your workload and increase efficiency, improving your work-life balance. Outsourcing may handle some tasks best, while you should manage others. Here are a few tasks you can outsource: 1. Administrative tasks. A virtual assistant can help you manage… Continue reading How Outsourcing Your Tasks To A Virtual Assistant Benefit You?
Why Your Email List Is Vital To Your Business!
My email list as a virtual assistant is one of my most valuable assets. I use this list to reach potential clients and build relationships. I can launch services and offers with this list. Contrary to popular belief, many business owners need to pay more attention to the potential of their email lists. They often… Continue reading Why Your Email List Is Vital To Your Business!
Be Your Own Detective.
Adapt outdated processes as your business evolves. Being a small business owner or entrepreneur, you may have many procedures and processes in place. You may also have external marketing processes, like your website and LinkedIn profile. It is easy to look at them over time without really seeing them. It may become a problem as… Continue reading Be Your Own Detective.
Stop Procrastinating! It’s Time To Act Now (Not Tomorrow).
Imagine defeating your procrastination by implementing these personalized strategies that I have used and found effective. Clients approach me with big ideas or projects. Some are excited or concerned, while others hesitate. We all procrastinate from time to time. My procrastination involves networking. Big projects can often feel overwhelming due to their perceived complexity, cost,… Continue reading Stop Procrastinating! It’s Time To Act Now (Not Tomorrow).
Is It Time To Refresh Your Website?
Are you keeping your website up-to-date? In today’s digital era, your website represents your virtual front door to prospective clients and customers. It is easy for your website to become outdated, cluttered or malfunction in today’s fast-paced online environment. Please take a look at these things when maintaining your online presence. 1. Check your links… Continue reading Is It Time To Refresh Your Website?
Are You Wasting Unnecessary Time?
Do what is necessary for your business. Working with entrepreneurs is one of my favourite parts of my job. They are enthusiastic about their work and ideas. Their business is cared for as if it were their child. Working is part of their lives. That’s good news. Despite their hard work and long hours, many… Continue reading Are You Wasting Unnecessary Time?
Want to improve your business? Let’s take a look at what’s broken first.
Be sure to fix existing problems before you begin a new project. Most new clients ask, “What can I do to take my business to the next level?” There is often a request for a checklist or template. As a business owner, I understand there is no one-size-fits-all approach to running a successful business. Every… Continue reading Want to improve your business? Let’s take a look at what’s broken first.
How Is Your Email Address Affecting Your Business?
What are the benefits of a professional email domain? Email gets used every day. Social media creates a lot of buzz, but email gets the work done daily. Owning and running a small business makes this tool very useful. If you send an email, pay attention to how it comes across. Working with small business… Continue reading How Is Your Email Address Affecting Your Business?
Three Tips To Make Filing Timelier
Make it easier to find what you need by organizing your digital files. A client and I talked about her newsletter the other week. On the phone, she had difficulty finding the document. Her emails, hard drive, and desk papers were all checked. After about three minutes, I asked her, “How do you organize your… Continue reading Three Tips To Make Filing Timelier
How To Make Your Business Look More Professional in Five Steps.
The following tips will help you get started. When you work for someone else, they provide you with a computer, an email address, etc. Companies have a website, a logo, and procedures in place for working. When you work for yourself, you are responsible for everything. Solo professionals often have corporate backgrounds but do not… Continue reading How To Make Your Business Look More Professional in Five Steps.
You Can’t Do Everything! How To Effectively Delegate.
Get the most of your time by learning how to leverage it. I often hear the sentence from clients and friends, “I need to delegate more.” Then they tell me, “I don’t think anyone will understand my work, take it seriously as I do, and do it well.” It is often mistakenly thought that delegation… Continue reading You Can’t Do Everything! How To Effectively Delegate.
Your Working Schedule and You. Who Is In Charge?
Control your work schedule instead of letting it manage you. I spoke with a friend the other day. Our conversation revolved around maintaining our sanity while running a business and caring for our families. During our discussion, we also discussed how we manage client interactions to ensure everything runs smoothly. Here are some tips that… Continue reading Your Working Schedule and You. Who Is In Charge?
Filling In The Gaps When Things Slow Down
Combat disorientation when work is slow. I enjoy being at maximum capacity often. When my business slowed down earlier this year, I wasn’t sure what to do.My first thought was to take this temporary time and improve my business by looking closely at my operations. If you are interested in doing this, here is what I recommend. 1. From the… Continue reading Filling In The Gaps When Things Slow Down
Getting Your Messy Calendar Under Control
A business calendar is an essential tool for keeping track of appointments and deadlines. When you don’t keep a calendar and have a poor memory, things can go from bad to worse quickly. Electronic calendars still pose a challenge to many people and businesses. Some reasons are listed below. People who want to keep “work” and… Continue reading Getting Your Messy Calendar Under Control
Be A Detective In Your Business
Adapt outdated processes as your business evolves. Being a small business owner or solo professional, you may have many procedures and processes in place. You may also have many externally facing marketing tools, like your website and LinkedIn profile. It becomes easy over time to look at them without really seeing them. It may become… Continue reading Be A Detective In Your Business
Things I Can’t Live Without My Skull Collection.
I enjoy collecting ornamental skulls and skull pictures. I have an extensive collection of skulls in various sizes and colours. I also collect skull-themed jewellery, home decor and other accessories. As a result, even my family and friends now buy me skull ornaments, pictures or clothing. I add them to my collection. I am amazed… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without My Skull Collection.
Things I Can’t Live Without Stripe.
I charge by the hour for my virtual assistant services. When I first started, I needed an easy way to accept payments without having to chase down clients. Then I heard about Stripe to take payments with. I checked them out, and setting up my account and creating payments was easy. Having Stripe makes taking… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without Stripe.
Things I Can’t Live Without Tidycal.
When I started my business, I needed a scheduling tool so my clients could access my calendar and book appointments if they needed to speak to me. I used Calendly, but someone told me about Tidycal, so I researched it. It was a no-brainer to see how effortlessly I could set up and create booking… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without Tidycal.
Things I Can’t Live Without Grammarly.
I use Grammarly Premium to help with my writing. I can’t imagine writing without it. It’s easy to use and makes my writing more professional and polished. It’s worth checking out if you need help with grammar and writing. You can use the free version before you decide to upgrade. I tried the free version… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without Grammarly.
Things I Can’t Live Without Music.
I love to listen to music. My tastes include a variety of genres, including house, pop, rock, rap, R&B and Mowtown. Whenever I feel down, anxious or need to relax, music lifts my spirits. Listening to an album or playlist makes me lose myself in the music. It is my way of escaping reality and… Continue reading Things I Can’t Live Without Music.