Tag: #entrepreneur
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The meaning of motivation and how to stay motivated
First of all we have to understand what motivation is. It’s a reason for acting in a particular way something that pushes us to do things that we believe we can’t do or goals that looks hard to achieve. Most times when we want to accomplish a goal we need a willingness to help us…
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Why clients need coaching on how to work remotely
Onboarding a new client is always a very exciting experience for any virtual assistant. However, sometimes, a few weeks down the line one or both parties may feel disillusioned and frustrated with the business relationship. I’ve especially found this to be true when either the VA or the client is still new to the virtual…
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What great blogging can do for your business
What great blogging can do for your business Since it made its first appearance in the 1990s, blogging has come a long way. Blogging was first used as an online journal or diary to share a person’s own individual thoughts, feelings, opinions and experiences and it usually attracted just a small following. These days, blogging…
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What to Expect When Working with a Virtual Assistant
What to Expect When Working with a Virtual Assistant A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a person who works remotely – she can sit in an office down the street or across the world. Working with a VA is very different from having an employee sitting in your office. Most Virtual Assistants work for more than…
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How to build strong relationships with your difficult clients
I’ve got a very useful talent – I know how to read people. It’s something I’ve discovered over the years whilst working with people in different industries and different places in the corporate hierarchy. How does this tie in with what I promised you in my headline? Well it’s the only thing you need to…
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Tips for clients on how to best work with your Virtual Assistant
As a Virtual Assistant (VA), we receive regular training and guidance on how to work remotely and how to work with clients that we don’t see day to day, if ever. There is quite a difference in how we work as opposed to a member of staff located in your office. The most important aspect…
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How a Virtual Assistant can help you prevent burnout in your business
How a Virtual Assistant can help you prevent burnout in your business We’ve heard countless times about business owners reaching burnout. Why do you think it happens so often? It’s because they’re trying to do everything themselves. You know the saying about if you want it done… Yeah that one. That’s why. Sadly in some…
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This is why you should regularly move the goal posts
This is why you should regularly move the goal posts Are you moving the goal posts? Mention the word Goalpost and immediately a sport comes to mind. A total play on words, because even though it is termed sport or a game, it is still taken seriously. No matter what game you think of, there…
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Why Heritage Day Is Important To The South African Nation
Why Heritage Day Is Important To The South African Nation Heritage Day or Braai Day as it has colloquially become known, is celebrated on the 24th of September. South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their cultural traditions and beliefs and the rich diversity that makes us proudly South African. The day was declared a…
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Mom guilt, we’ve all been there!
Mom guilt, we’ve all been there! Where is “there” you ask. “There” is the in between sweet spot where you have a flourishing career on the one side, you are the boss, the main tool in the shed, and the go to woman for everything, and then the other side where you are supermom,…
