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When to Hire a Virtual Assistant: The 7 Triggers You Can’t Ignore
When to Hire a Virtual Assistant: The 7 Triggers You Can’t Ignore Most small business owners don’t wake up one morning and say, “Today feels like the perfect day to hire a virtual assistant.” Instead, it usually looks more like this: →You’re answering emails at night. →You’re squeezing admin work in between client calls. →Your […]
Time-Saving Resolutions Every Small Business Owner Should Keep in 2026
January has a funny way of showing up with a lot of energy. Fresh calendars. Clean notebooks. New promises to finally “get organized,” “stay consistent,” and “do better with time.” And if you’re a small business owner, you’re probably starting the year with equal parts motivation and exhaustion – because even when business is good, […]
Planning Your 2026 Business Goals to Add Clarity, Space, and Strategy
Planning Your 2026 Business Goals to Add Clarity, Space, and Strategy There’s something special about the “In-Between”. These are the days between Christmas and the New Year. The decorations are still up… The calendar feels oddly empty… And for the first time in weeks, maybe months, you can hear yourself think. I think of the […]
Holiday Office Organization: Simple Systems for a Stress-Free 2026
Holiday Office Organization: Simple Systems for a Stress-Free 2026 There’s something about December that quietly whispers, “We’ll deal with it in January.” That inbox clutter? January. That messy file system? January. That feeling of being slightly behind, but not sure why? Definitely January. But here’s the truth that most small business owners don’t love to […]
Holiday Burnout? Try These 5 Balance-Boosting Tips
Holiday Burnout? Try These 5 Balance-Boosting Tips The holiday season shows up sparkling, festive, and full of magic – but it also shows up with invoices to send, clients needing last-minute updates, year-end bookkeeping, school events, travel plans, and somehow… a cookie exchange you definitely don’t remember agreeing to. And if you’re a small business […]
The Truth About Procrastination: Simple Ways to Break the Cycle
The Truth About Procrastination Part IV of our Time Management Series Originally published in 2021. Updated November 2025 for clarity, simplicity, and real-world application. Time Isn’t the Problem-Procrastination Is If you’ve ever caught yourself cleaning, scrolling, or reorganizing your desk instead of doing the one thing you actually need to finish… welcome to the club. […]
9 Simple Ways to Boost Productivity and Manage Time Better
9 Simple Ways to Boost Productivity and Manage Time Better Part III of the Time Management Series Originally published in 2021. Updated November 2025 with new strategies and resources to help you sharpen your focus and get more done with less stress. Time Isn’t the Problem-Focus Is Improving your focus and productivity isn’t about cramming […]
What Is Your Time Vampire?
What Is Your Time Vampire? Part I of our Time Management Series I first wrote this piece a while back when I was battling my own “time vampires.” I’ve given it a 2025 refresh – with updated tips and a downloadable workbook to help you reclaim your day. – TS Have you ever planned a […]
Stay Safe Online: Cybersecurity Tips for Older Adults
Stay Safe Online: Cybersecurity Tips for Older Adults More and more, we hear about older adults being targeted by cybercriminals. You’ve probably seen the headlines: “Scammers Target Seniors with Fake Social Security Calls” or “Charity Scam Tricks Older Adults Out of Thousands.” Sadly, it’s not just headlines-it’s happening every single day. Older adults are prime […]
How Small Businesses Can Outsmart Scammers
How Small Businesses Can Outsmart Scammers Hackers don’t just go after giant corporations with multimillion-dollar budgets. In fact, small businesses are often easier prey. Why? Because many assume, “We’re too small to matter,” and let their guard down. So, in the words of the late, great Joan Rivers, Can we talk? Criminals love that mindset. […]
Travel Smart: Cybersecurity Tips for Safe Trips
Travel Smart: Cybersecurity Tips for Safe Trips While planning your vacation, I’m sure you’re thinking about sunshine and sandy beaches, cozy mountain cabins, or bustling city streets-not a hacker sitting in the airport Wi-Fi lounge. But here’s the truth: travel season is prime time for cybercriminals. Why? Because when we travel, we’re distracted. We’re rushing […]
AI Scams & Smart Use: Staying Safe in an AI-Powered World
AI Scams & Smart Use: Staying Safe in an AI-Powered World We’ve all heard about how AI (artificial intelligence) can save us time and help schedule our week. However, there’s a darker side: the same technology that helps you write an email is also being used to trick you into clicking on dangerous links, handing […]
Declutter Your Email Accounts for Better Security
DECLUTTER YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNTS FOR BETTER SECURITY The Digital Clutter We Forget We’ve all done the spring cleaning thing-shoved old clothes into donation bags, wiped down baseboards, maybe even tackled that drawer full of random cables. We declutter our homes, tidy up our desks, and even go on digital detoxes for social media. But when’s […]
What’s the Difference Between a Virtual Assistant and an AI Assistant?
What’s the Difference Between a Virtual Assistant and an AI Assistant? The other day I told someone I’ve been helping Virtual Assistants grow their businesses since 2003. Their response? “Oh, like Siri?” I had to laugh out loud at that one – but it also made me realize something important. Apparently, to the younger crowd, “Virtual […]
