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  • Call or Email? Knowing Which One to Use

    August 30, 2026, Issue #51 Which do you prefer: a telephone call or an email? There was a time when our choices were pretty simple. You picked up the phone, or you wrote a letter and put a stamp on it. Today, we can communicate in seconds without ever actually speaking to another person. And… Continue reading…

  • The Myth of “More is Better”

    August 9, 2026, Issue #50 When you own a business, getting more clients is usually the goal. More clients mean more opportunities. More revenue. More growth. Sounds ideal, right? But what happens when the demand becomes more than you can realistically handle? Having a full schedule can be a wonderful problem to have, but it… Continue reading…

  • How Long Should You Keep Your Business Files?

    July 24, 2026, Issue #49 I have a confession. I am not very good at deleting files. There. I said it. I am much better at organizing them, putting them into folders, and thinking, “I might need this someday.” And sometimes, I do. But eventually, “I might need this someday” can result in a computer… Continue reading…

  • Your Filing System Shouldn’t Be a Treasure Hunt

    July 9, 2026, Issue #48 Raise your hand if you’ve ever spent ten minutes looking for a document you know you saved somewhere. You check one folder. Then another. Then another. You type a few words into the search bar, hoping your computer magically knows what you are looking for. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it… Continue reading…

  • Work Smarter, Not Harder…Really?

    June 24, 2026, Issue #47 There are certain business phrases that make me cringe, and “Work Smarter, Not Harder” is near the top of the list. Maybe it’s because I’ve heard it used in situations where people were already working as hard as they possibly could. You know the scenario. Your workload is overflowing, deadlines… Continue reading…

  • The Emails We Dread Writing (But Shouldn’t Avoid)

    June 14, 2026, Issue #46 There are certain emails that make even the most organized, capable person pause. You open a blank message, type one sentence, delete it, retype it slightly differently, then wonder if you should just “think about it a bit more” and come back later (which we all know sometimes means never).… Continue reading…

  • Know Your Numbers (Even If It’s Scary)

    May 24, 2026, Issue #45 Let’s be honest. Most people don’t start a business because they dream of spreadsheets and tax deductions. They start because they love helping people, creating something meaningful, or escaping the traditional 9-to-5 world. Then somewhere along the way, receipts start piling up, expenses multiply mysteriously, and terms like “profit margin”… Continue reading…

  • From Owls to Emails – Managing Your Inbox Like a Room of Requirement

    May 10, 2026, Issue #44 If you have ever opened your inbox and immediately wanted to close it again, congratulations. You officially know what it feels like to walk into a Room of Requirement that has gone completely off the rails. In the world of Harry Potter, the Room of Requirement magically becomes whatever you… Continue reading…

  • Motivation? I’ve Heard of It.

    April 25, 2026, Issue #43 Ever stare at your To-Do List like it personally offended you? Same. Unfortunately, this isn’t one of those lists you can pass off to your virtual assistant (VA). It’s the stuff you have to do. But here I am, a VA still helping, just indirectly, with some motivational tips. Some… Continue reading…

  • Passwords, Protection, and Locking Things Down (Part 2)

    April 11, 2026, Issue #42 In the last issue, we talked about phishing and scams. This is part two of that conversation, where we move from spotting the problem to locking things down. Today’s topic: passwords. I know. Riveting stuff. Stick with me.  If you reuse passwords, you’re not alone Most people do. It’s easy,… Continue reading…