self-improvement

Day in the Life of a VA — Cheri Johnson

Ever wonder what it really looks like to be a virtual assistant? We’re back with another installment of our “Day in the Life” series — and today, we’re spotlighting the amazing Cheri Johnson! Cheri went from wondering if she could even do this VA thing to now managing her own subcontractor, creating a business that…

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5 Best Books on Financial Freedom

Looking for the best books on financial freedom? Today, I’m excited to switch things up a bit and dive into a topic that’s close to my heart but doesn’t always take center stage on this channel: financial freedom. Sure, we chat about all things work-from-home and building your own business, but let’s get real about…

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Fear & Freelance: How to Be Confident In Your Business

Overcome the fear of starting your own business. “How do I get over the fear of starting my own business?” “What if I fail?” “What if no one hires me?” Are any of these hitting home for you? Listen…I. Get. You. There have been times in my own business where I was plain SCARED. I…

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How To Boost Productivity When Working From Home

Whether you started your business 5 years ago or 5 days ago, staying productive while working from home can have its challenges. With all the tools, tech, and other resources available though, there are plenty of resources to help you stay focused and accomplish more in less time! In my blog post today, I’m walking…

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Flip the Switch Goals for Virtual Assistants

Goals for virtual assistants … do you know where you’re going and how you’re going to get there? Don’t you wish high school taught you less about the periodic table and more about goal setting? I don’t remember anything about chemistry (it’s kinda sad… actually), but goal setting is a critical life skill, and one…

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4 Business Lessons I Learned From My 103 Year Old Grandma…

This past weekend we hauled the family up to Maryland to celebrate the 103rd birthday of my husband’s grandmother. This woman is a total inspiration. She owned and operated her own hotel in Ocean City into her mid-eighties. She stopped driving at 95. She just went to a nursing home two years ago – before…

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Perfect Your Pitch in Seven Steps

Selling your service or product is not always an easy task. It starts by beginning a casual conversation with someone and before you know it, you are asked, “So what is it that you do?” In order to be best prepared for such an event, perfecting your elevator pitch is vital. How do you tell…

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