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Entrepreneurs…. Have you had a Business Coach or Accountability Partner that has asked you if you have set your business goals? Is your reply “why? I know what needs to be done, why go through the process of writing them down!?” The usual response from our Business Coaches/Accountability Partners would be – by not taking […]

The definition of an introvert is “a shy, reticent person” or someone who prefers to keep things private, this is the hardest quality to overcome as an introverted business owner. Knowing that you have to interact, advertise and promote yourself and your business or it will never take off. When it comes to Social Media, […]

Welcome to the world of Freelancing or Virtual Assisting. You have taken the plunge and opened up a business that services such a wide variety of clients, the doors opened are endless. The potential for success and cash flow is limitless. But, as a Freelancer or Virtual Assistant, have you set boundaries with your clients […]

If there would be a choice, I think almost everyone would want to work from home! You can stay in your PJ’s all day, no need to go anywhere, you can stay with your kids or your cat and just work in the comfort of your home! Right, so idealistic! However, many people don’t see […]

Everyone wants Instagram followers right? Let’s face it, Instagram is a great way to find new leads and potential customers for your small business. You created an Instagram business account in hopes of showing how awesome your business is while finding people who love your brand almost as much as you do. You’ve tried posting […]

Welcome to my 4th freelance and blogging income report for November 2019. Previous Income Reports: October 2019 – $9584.39 Revenue September 2019 – $6300.75 Revenue August 2019 – $5397.25 Revenue I thought a lot about whether or not I wanted to publish a monthly freelance and blogging income report but after thinking about the pros […]

Self-care is important, especially as an entrepreneur or small business owner. When you’re starting your own business, you feel you need to work extra hard to get your first clients or buyers. At the beginning of the business you need to set up so many different things, you are learning a lot and therefore it’s […]

As a CEO you know how important your time is. For entrepreneurs, time is literally money and making the most of the day means you need to have good systems in place, effective team players and a go-getter attitude. Hiring a virtual assistant means you can focus on your favorite business tasks and your zone […]

When it comes to running your business, you have all the tools you think you need. The product supplies to create your service/product, the administrative tools (accounting software, protocols on the sales method, payroll, computers, shelving, etc) and your location (whether it’s a physical or digital product i.e. Shopify) to sell your product or service. […]

Deciding to start a venture as a new blogger is an exciting one. There are so many WordPress plugins out there that it can be overwhelming when you are first setting up a blog to know which ones are the best and most helpful. I’m listing the best 14 WordPress plugins for new bloggers, and […]