You’ve made a packing list for your beach bag: Sunscreen Swimsuit Flip flops Towel Hat Hand sanitizer Snacks You’re all set for your summer vacation with one foot out the door and a goal to unwind and ‘unplug,’ but have you created a checklist to ensure your business runs smoothly in your absence. Before you […]
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Beeline for Business…What’s in Your Operations Manual?
Cambridge Dictionaries Online defines an Operations Manual as a document that describes in detail the processes and systems that a company uses to produce its goods and provide its services. Are all of your standard operating procedures contained in one easy to find place? I believe after your company’s business plan, an Operations Manual is […]
National Small Business Week – May 4 – 8, 2015 Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and […]
Don’t be fooled by the myths about working with a Virtual Assistant (VA)! I’m setting the record straight – you don’t need to ‘get ready’ to be ready to work with a Virtual Assistant (VA). MYTH #1: I have to be organized to work with a Virtual Assistant. TRUTH: Working with a VA will help […]
The 5th Annual Spring Fling and Resources Fair being held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 is a family-friend event for families of wounded, ill and injured Marines and designated Sailors attached to or in support of Marine units in support of Marine units at WWBn-E. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about services and […]
Beeline for Business … Turn Your Home Office Green!
I shifted my first thoughts from writing about making more green as small business owner to “going green.” Even a business operating from a SO/HO (small office/home office) can have an impact on keeping the environment clean and “green.” While a lot of our work is virtual, there is still an occasional use of paper […]
Paper Chaser’s comments were included under the Technology section of this article written by John Kinskey, President/CEO of AccessDirect, Inc.: What Makes Your Virtual Business Hum? In a world where communication and commerce are fueled by technology, it’s no longer necessary—or sometimes even advisable—to operate in a brick-and-mortar environment. Virtual businesses are on the rise, […]
Beeline for Business…Love/Hate Relationship
As a small business owner do you have a love/hate relationship with your tasks? Are there some tasks you hate to tackle but love to have completed? Even though your tax status reads “solopreneur,” you don’t have to work alone. Make a commitment to work smarter, not harder; to not work harder, work happier. Don’t […]
Beeline for Business…New Year Reboot for Your Computer
As a Virtual Assistant, being without my computer is a critical circumstance, but it does happen. An S-O-S call to Shaun at North Carolina IT Professionals Inc. is always met with calm demeanor and superior customer service. I’m thrilled to share a guest post by Shaun who shares a best practice for the New Year. New Year […]