By now you may have noticed I like bees; worker bees in particular, bee-cause I am one! You may also know by now I like to shop local at farmer’s markets or patronize another small businesses because I am one (small business)! Just before Christmas my cousin, Michael, tagged me on a Facebook post raving over […]
Virtual Assistant
A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an Independent Contractor. As a small business owner you might think, “the VA is ‘employed’ by me.” You may think, “but I ‘hired’ my VA.” Terminology may be loosely used but following the letter of the law regarding Independent Contractors is key. What’s the difference? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) […]
Beeline for Business…Set a Goal: Delegate
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There’s not enough time in the day! I am missing deadlines! I would like to communicate more with customers online! I need to do more follow up! I crave more “me” time! Small Business Owner, are you setting goals for the New Year? Improve time-management Get organized Make stronger connections Get healthier Add a team […]
Holiday help? Does your business need a little extra help in the office around the holidays? A Virtual Assistant (VA) has the ability to support your event(s) without disruption to your already bustling back-office by handling communications such as electronic newsletters, creating online events or social media posts; tracking RSVP’s; keeping you, the small business […]
Before beginning, plan carefully. -Marcus T. Cicero You wouldn’t start out on a vacation or an important trip without first mapping out your course. Just as builders and construction projects require an architectural plan, the same careful preparation is paramount to laying out a foundation to build a small business. Continue reading my guest post […]
National Military Spouse Network (NMSN) will host a Panel to Discuss Portable Careers at Annual Military Spouse Career Summit on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2:30pm EST (1430h). Join Melissa St. Clair, Owner of Paper Chaser for this 2-day event designed for military spouse careerists and entrepreneurs. A PCS (permanent change of station) can be an […]
Sign up to receive free access to this information-rich 1 hour webinar based on Tawnya’s own experience as a Virtual Assistant (VA) for the past 15 years, you will receive the answers to common questions most Virtual Assistants are asking including: WHO is a Virtual Assistant? WHAT services can a VA offer? WHERE do Virtual Assistants […]
Good news, Virtual Assistants! Back by popular demand, the VA Virtuoso Seminars (VAVS) is happening once again. Make sure you reserve your online seat today as seats are over half filled now. Tawnya Sutherland, a leader in the Virtual Assistant world, has rounded up the brightest and the best in the VA industry. And they’ve […]
National Work from Home Week is October 5-11 Entrepreneurs, Stay-At-Home Moms and Teleworkers relish working from home every day. As a military spouse who experiences frequent moves, I was seeking a more flexible career in my area of expertise. I took my Office Manager/Executive Assistant skills out of the traditional office setting, established a business […]
