Sometimes the thought of training a new virtual assistant is overwhelming. Here’s a tip for getting started in building a long-term, effective relationship. (If you can’t see the video, click here.)
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The start of a new school year, even if you don’t have immediate family going to school, creates an atmosphere of new beginnings and a desire to return to routines. This infographic gives you several ideas about self-discipline, which is likely on your mind these days. Enjoy! Courtesy of: CashNetUSA
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] I am not sure of the source of this quote. But it’s a very wise one regardless. (If anyone knows, please let me know.) “Forget what you give. Remember what you receive.” There’s a lot of wisdom there. I confess that I don’t always forget what I give. There have been plenty of
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] How often do you send the same email response repeatedly? Perhaps it’s to answer to a question about your products or services. Or there are people who want to guest post on your blog. You regularly set up appointments and meetings, Or you initiate a process (such as an intake form for clients.)
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Sometimes the wrong thing comes out of your mouth. Some time ago in a business office setting, I was asked a question to which I responded: “I was never told how to do that.” The then-coworker replied: “Remember those instructions from about three weeks ago?” Me (sheepishly) “Oh, yes. I’m sorry. I totally
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] It jumped out at me in my daily Scripture reading. “…say to the owner, “the Teacher asks: Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?’ He will take you upstairs to a large room that is already set up. That is where you should prepare our
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] “This guy often neglects to answer his email. Once, he told me he deletes anything older than two weeks old.” These were the words of friend lamenting the communication he has to have with a colleague. Deleting anything more than two weeks old may sound efficient (after all, who wants an overflowing in-box?)
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] “Would you register my wife and me for this event?” That’s one of the tasks I’ve done for one our our client families. The Virtual Assistant industry is growing (despite the annoying fact of people referring to Alexa, Google Home and Echo as “virtual assistants.”) Major outlets like Entrepreneur and the New York
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] It was about 2 in the morning when I realized the power had gone off. It was early Monday morning…the day that usually the busiest for HOPE Unlimited. The steady, sometimes heavy, rain continued, and by 5:00, when my day would normally start, the power was still off. The power came on at
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] “I barely have time to get my work done. Who has time to watch a webinar?” Do you ever feel that way? If so, your point is valid. Many of us tend to put off our professional development, but there is high value in learning new skills, refreshing our perspective, and as Stephen
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