Category: Newsletter

Professional Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Zoom Experience December 9, 2024, Issue #10 When COVID sent a good portion of us home to work, I took to Zoom like a duck to water (never mind that I am deathly afraid of water). I love using Zoom, however there are still a few who need… Continue reading Who’s Zoomin’ Who

November 24, 2024, Issue #9 Networking can sometimes feel like a high school dance—everyone’s milling about, trying to make connections while avoiding the awkward “do I know you?” moments. But fear not! With a few simple strategies, you can transform your networking game from wallflower to social butterfly. Here are some tips to help you… Continue reading Let’s Get Connected: Networking Tips for Small Businesses!

November 9, 2024 – Issue #8 I am a self-professed grammar nerd. As I’ve gotten older, I find I don’t tolerate bad grammar anymore. Maybe it’s the years of professional experience, or just a growing appreciation for clear communication, but proper grammar (whether in writing or in speech) has become a big deal for me.… Continue reading Bad Grammar: Not for Professionals

October 24, 2024 – Issue #7 This is a pet peeve of mine. I go to print a document off the Internet, or from an email, something goes wonky as it is coming off the printer and it falls out of the output tray and onto the floor. No biggie, right?  Wrong! I pick it… Continue reading Page Numbers, Please!

October 13, 2024 – Issue #6 As this teacher learned, some of the most moving lessons are taught by students. When Mrs. Klein told her first graders to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful, she thought how little these children, who lived in a deteriorating neighborhood, actually had to be thankful… Continue reading A teacher told her students to draw what they were thankful for—this was one student’s moving response.

September 24, 2024 – Issue #5 Just like the crisp autumn air brings a flurry of fallen leaves; your inbox can become a swirling mess of emails if not kept in check. Managing a congested inbox can feel like raking up a never-ending pile of leaves. Here’s how they are similar and some tips to… Continue reading Taming the Digital Fall: How Your Inbox is Like Raking Leaves

(How a Virtual Assistant Can Lighten Your Load) September 8, 2024, Issue #4 Remember when painting a room was your idea of a good time? Okay, maybe  not. I used to love tackling DIY projects, but recently, as I painted our master bedroom, walk-in closet, and bathroom, I realized the fun had faded. What was… Continue reading From DIY Drama to Delegation Delight

August 24, 2024 – Issue #3 When AI was first starting to really hit the news, I heard people say they were frightened of it. It was going to take over the world. Humans would become obsolete. Well, some of you may not realize that AI has been around for quite some time now, dating… Continue reading Embracing AI

August 9, 2024 – Issue #2 (just a few examples of the plethora of things a VA can do) Administrative tasks Data Entry Basic Bookkeeping VAs reduce costs A VA can lower operating costs A VA can boost your efficiency A VA frees up your time to allow you to focus on growing your business… Continue reading Things a VA Can Do For Your Business