Inspired by Marie Kondo’s acclaimed method of decluttering and organizing your living space, I’ll show you how these principles can be applied to your business for increased productivity and efficiency. The KonMari Method revolves around one fundamental question: Does it spark joy? Applying this principle means that you should surround yourself with things that bring… Continue reading Tidy Up Your Business
Embracing a Simpler Life and Sharing My Journey to Becoming a Virtual Assistant: How I Ditched the 9-5
In a world that often glorifies busyness and growth, let’s pause for a moment to appreciate the art of living simply. My recent guest blog dives deep into the concept of simplifying our lives, shedding the unnecessary, and finding true freedom and flexibility as solopreneurs and business owners. It’s about slowing down to savor life’s… Continue reading Embracing a Simpler Life and Sharing My Journey to Becoming a Virtual Assistant: How I Ditched the 9-5
How to Make Your Business More Sustainable
This month we’re diving into a topic that’s not only crucial for the health of our planet but also for the long-term success of our businesses: sustainability. As solopreneurs and business owners, we have the power to make an impact by adopting sustainable practices. So, let’s explore some actionable steps to make YOUR business more… Continue reading How to Make Your Business More Sustainable
The Power of Partnership
In the fast-paced world of business, where time is money and efficiency is paramount, the role of a personal assistant (PA) has always been crucial. However, with the increase in remote work and online businesses, the paradigm of assistance has shifted. Virtual Assistants (VAs) bring a host of benefits to business owners and solopreneurs, enabling… Continue reading The Power of Partnership
Filling the Gaps When Things Get Slow
As someone who’s used to – and enjoys – feeling at capacity most of the time, I wasn’t sure what to do with myself when things slowed down for the summer. I began by decluttering my home, a task which turned out to be quite rewarding. After a while, though, it occurred to me that… Continue reading Filling the Gaps When Things Get Slow
Taking Great Notes
I recently took a short course on LinkedIn Learning on note taking. It’s a discipline I enjoy – being the handwriting, color coding, beautiful notebooks buying type of person that I am. What I had not considered before this course was that note-taking is essentially an exercise in “capturing information and turning it into action.” I… Continue reading Taking Great Notes
Stop Procrastination! (Now, Not Tomorrow)
Procrastination is something we’ve all been guilty of now and then. (My particular form of procrastination includes chips, coke (the drink), and excessive organizing). Whatever the specifics, I think it stems from a perception that the project will be difficult, expensive, or confusing. The key word is perception. How then, can we get moving when stalled on… Continue reading Stop Procrastination! (Now, Not Tomorrow)
How to Work from Home Successfully
Do a quick image search for working from home, and you’ll find many images of people working from their couches or at coffee tables. Although this is fine for quickly checking your emails, it is not sustainable for those of us who run our businesses from our homes. Below you will find a few short and… Continue reading How to Work from Home Successfully
Save Time With These Three Filing Tips
I was talking with my client last week about her newsletter. While we were on the phone, she struggled to find a document I sent her a few months ago. She looked in her email, she searched her hard drive, and she even looked through a pile of papers she had stacked on her desk.… Continue reading Save Time With These Three Filing Tips
Be Your Own Detective
As a small business owner or solo professional, you’ve got many processes and procedures in place, not to mention many outwardly facing marketing things, like your LinkedIn profile and website. Over time, it’s easy to look at them, without really seeing them. That can be a problem, particularly as your business evolves. With that in mind, here are three… Continue reading Be Your Own Detective