…thoughts and resources for entrepreneurs through a VA’s eyes.

Some time ago, I embraced things that are not mainstream a little more flamboyantly. So there’s not reason to stop now! Six years ago, last spring, I created this business.  Virtual Assistants weren’t very common in Southwestern Ontario at the time and I was invigorated by the challenge of creating my own work and most [...]

As with everything else, the face of administration is changing.  Just scan job postings for admin assistants and see for yourself. We’ve always been a supportive bunch.  We have traditionally covered (even if only superficially) many roles to ensure a team runs well.  No other example of this is more true than in a small [...]

A couple of weeks ago, I agreed to talk to a group of students at our local college, Fanshawe. Flattered, I said yes.  Once the professor shared the details and the class’ schedule two time slots were chosen now I was in there with both feet. As I looked over the questions and areas the [...]

I’ve been writing a lot lately.  Clearly not on this blog (on this one) however,the practice and truth I’m sharing there has given me the confidence to write for others.  This is a new experience for me since I’ve never considered myself a writer. Since integrating writing into my daily routine, I’m recognizing that writing [...]

“It’s business; it’s not personal.”  Every think of this polarity? How many times do we hear that in a day, week, month?  When events bubble up leaving us feel a little uncomfortable, we often console ourselves or justify actions with this way of thinking. As business owners, we often use this line as a moral [...]