Is Remote Work the Way of the Future?
The year 2020 has turned out to be far different than anyone could have ever expected. Outside of essential services, the survival of many businesses now rely on their ability to run remotely. Remote work is now one of the best and only ways a business can survive through these trying times. But even before […]
How to Use This Time to GROW Your Business
How is your business doing at this time? Are you thriving, barely surviving or somewhere in the middle? I know for many, business has slowed. So I want to propose that we make lemonade from lemons. 🍋 What are some areas of your business that you could improve upon? What are the weak links? Or […]
6 Statistics Proving the Benefits of Working at Home
Did you know the number of people who work from home has increased by 140% since 2005? Over the past decade, technology has really transformed the business world. Now, more and more businesses and individuals are discovering the benefits of working remotely from home. With small businesses driving 44% of the total US economy, it’s easy […]
7 Essentials To An Independent Contractor Agreement
As a business owner, you often take on the roles of many people. You can find yourself working long hours and doing all of the work by yourself to keep your company afloat. When it gets so much that you can no longer keep up, it’s time to hire! You’ll want to determine if the […]
5 Questions Every Small Business Entrepreneur Should Ask Before Hiring A Virtual Assistant
As an entrepreneur, you may have reached that point in your small business where you are thinking you need some help. There just aren’t enough hours in the day for you to check and respond to emails, field phone calls, create social media posts, create email blasts, manage your calendar, research topics, manage day to […]
7 Reasons Why Moms Make The Best Remote Workers For Small Businesses
Running your own business can be very rewarding but it can lead to you doing absolutely everything in order to run it effectively. This is where bringing on part-time employees or contractors can be very beneficial. Knowing what you do well and then outsourcing or hiring team members to do other things gives you the opportunity […]
3 Important Reasons Small Business Entrepreneurs Should Avoid Mega Job Sites
As a small business entrepreneur, you no doubt have been faced with the demands running a business requires. There is always a to-do list a mile long from tracking expenses, updating your website, email marketing and creating social media content with just not enough hours in the day to tackle it all. Maybe you have […]
How Smart Entrepreneurs and Mompreneurs Use LinkedIn to Attract New Clients
With over 562 million members in 200 countries and across all industries, there is no denying LinkedIn is the top professional networking site. Facebook is where you have a strong circle of friends, Pinterest allows you to tap into evergreen marketing and boost your blog content but LinkedIn is where you can take your business […]
3 Ways A Virtual Assistant Can Help Grow and Scale Your Small Business
When it comes to starting your own business there’s a lot to think about. Although being your own boss can be very rewarding, it also comes with a lot of responsibility which often translates to you wearing ALL of the hats. In the beginning, this can be manageable however, as your business starts to grow, […]
Do Your Rates Reflect Your Value?
Guest Post by Loren Fogelman Ready to Raise Your Rates? You chose to ditch the 9 to 5. As a business owner, you have options that aren’t available to you as an employee. You can flex your hours, do things your way and set your rates. Over time you realize you’re undercharging. Your […]