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Seven Levels of Listening – Administrative Professionals Conference

Seven Levels of Listening – Administrative Professionals Conference

Recently I attended the sold out Administrative Professionals Conference (APC) hosted by the American Society of Administrative Professionals in Orlando, Florida. Over 1600 administrative professionals of all levels, from all over the world, came together for 3 full days of seminars,...
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Do You Work From Home (WFH)? Is Every Day Casual Friday? Why You Should Get Dressed When Working from Home

Do You Work From Home (WFH)? Is Every Day Casual Friday? Why You Should Get Dressed When Working from Home

Working from home (WFH) has become the new normal, actually the normal for many of us. The idea of spending our days working from home on the couch in our pajamas is tempting.  But not getting dressed for work could...
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Five Reasons Why Every Virtual Office Needs a Virtual Assistant

Five Reasons Why Every Virtual Office Needs a Virtual Assistant

Before we get into the five reasons virtual offices need a virtual assistant, it is important to answer the question - what is a Virtual Assistant? A virtual assistant is an individual who provides services to businesses or entrepreneurs from...
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Considering Hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant?

Considering Hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant?

Common Objections Answered. Many business owners understand that today’s access to connectivity allows people from anywhere in the world. But they still are apprehensive about hiring a virtual executive assistant (VEA). Common Questions business owners ask themselves about hiring a VEA...
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Staying Healthy While Working From Home

Staying Healthy While Working From Home

And avoiding the Afternoon Slump! After 14 months of social distancing and remote working, you may be settling into a routine with your workday, but it’s always good to be reminded on ways to staying healthy, keeping your energy level...
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Culture is Key in a Remote Environment

Culture is Key in a Remote Environment

Fostering Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Virtual Workplace Although this year may look a little different, even a pandemic cannot change the fact that June is Pride month. The unprecedented move by organizations to transition to a virtual workplace...
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Hiring A Virtual Assistant? Must-Have Traits To Look For BEFORE You Hire

Hiring A Virtual Assistant? Must-Have Traits To Look For BEFORE You Hire

There is no question the industry of virtual assistants (VA) is booming. It has become a popular trend among businesses and startups for quite some time to hire VAs. Virtual assistants are being utilized by business owners for a variety...
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From Secretary to Administrative Assistant: How the Admin Role has Changed Over Time?

From Secretary to Administrative Assistant: How the Admin Role has Changed Over Time?

Thoughts from Ann - as Administrative Professionals Day approaches the end of this month on April 27th, 2022.   Gone are the “Mad Men” days when secretaries took dictation on steno pads and transcribed letters on manual typewriters. Today, administrative...
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9 TIPS TO INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK!

9 TIPS TO INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK!

Most of us aren’t as productive at work as we would like to be – so many distractions, and to make things worse it’s almost spring across most of the country. Most people want to be productive at work but...
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Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA) Trends to Watch for in 2022

Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA) Trends to Watch for in 2022

Despite the current economic downturn in many industries, the Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA) industry has seen huge growth. And trends suggest the rise in VEAs will continue through this year. Here are the latest VEA trends that will shape business...
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Working Smarter, Not harder in 2022 – Tips from AAC

Working Smarter, Not harder in 2022 – Tips from AAC

Let’s face it  – 2021 was quite a challenging year for all of us. All the stress and uncertainty of many things has taken a toll on our mental and physical health, and even our productivity. So in this year’s...
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Skills of a Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA)

Skills of a Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA)

Skills of a Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA) VEAs rarely have boring jobs. The duties extend far beyond answering phones or organizing files. In fact, VEAs cater to a wide range of needs and handle many different circumstances, many of them...
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Is your New Year’s Resolution to hire a Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA) – what now?

Is your New Year’s Resolution to hire a Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA) – what now?

The New Year is fast approaching and we can begin to put 2021 behind us… a time for reflection, a time for New Year’s Resolutions. Is your New Year’s Resolution to hire a Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA) - what now?...
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Step Back & Reflect

Step Back & Reflect

It’s November and the holidays are fast approaching. It’s a great time to take a step back and reflect on what we are grateful for. This year has us looking a little more optimistic than last, and maybe you’re thankful...
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Following My Own Advice

Following My Own Advice

Virtual Executive Assistants (EA) can play a critical role in assisting busy executives to maximize their time, moving their businesses forward and minimizing the important but non-core business tasks that become distractions. This is what I tell people all the...
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The Rise of Virtual Executive Assistants – AND How to Choose The Right One

The Rise of Virtual Executive Assistants – AND How to Choose The Right One

It was predicted back in 2018 in a Gartner study that by 2021, up to 25% of digital workers will use a virtual executive assistant on a daily basis. Add to this the current COVID-19 pandemic, that number is even...
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Five Reasons Why Every Virtual Office Needs a Virtual Assistant

Five Reasons Why Every Virtual Office Needs a Virtual Assistant

Before we get into the five reasons virtual offices need a virtual assistant, it is important to answer the question - what is a Virtual Assistant? A virtual assistant is an individual who provides services to businesses or entrepreneurs from...
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Tips to Manage Your Time

Tips to Manage Your Time

Use A Calendar App (and share it with your VA) Transfer that daily to-do list to your calendar to lock in your deadlines and the estimated time you’ll need for each task. This keeps your day on track and more...
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10 Quick Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump at Work

10 Quick Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump at Work

How often are you reaching for a cup of coffee or caffeinated soda around 2-3pm in the afternoon? Tiredness after a meal is a real thing for many people. Taking a look at what foods you are eating could help...
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Staying Healthy While Working From Home

Staying Healthy While Working From Home

Staying Healthy While Working From Home And avoiding the Afternoon Slump! After 14 months of social distancing and remote working, you may be settling into a routine with your workday, but it’s always good to be reminded on ways to...
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