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Conferences That Empower:

In the last couple months I’ve had the pleasure of attending two online business conferences. The first was for my outside-the-home job, as a school district business service coordinator. I belong to the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials, or … Continue reading

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Subcontracting is at a turning point – Be a part of it

In the past decade, small and bigger businesses have turned to subcontracting for a series of benefits. When deciding to subcontract, businesses save money. A subcontractor may seem more expensive than a regular employee, but in the long run it saves businesses money. Continue reading

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A Proven Side Hustle

When it comes to side hustles, we all want to find something that will last. It’s absolutely possible, and it’s exactly what I’ve been doing. I’m reflecting on my journey as I approach my tenth year of being a part-time … Continue reading

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Virtual “Coffee Chat” – an IVAA Benefit

As an online service provider, it’s important that we all share resources, tools, and networking tips with each other. So, that’s what I’m going to do today! In the past I’ve talked about a few conferences and organizations that I’ve … Continue reading

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A Subcontracting Team Member’s View: Virtual Team 360 – 016

Carol created Essential VA Solutions after a 20 year career assisting small business owners with their bookkeeping and administrative tasks in the manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and retail management sectors. During this time, I developed extensive experience in business planning for … Continue reading

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Brainy Girl VA: Virtual Team 360 – 014

Kim Garnett, a serial entrepreneur, started Brainy Girl Virtual Assistant in 2012 after fifteen years of assisting small business owners with technology and marketing. She hired her first subcontractor within 6 months and now has a team of five other … Continue reading

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Passion Gets You To Success

This morning I was watching the show “The Profit” and it got me thinking about why I enjoy it so much. “Shark Tank” is another one of my favorite shows, and what I discovered they have in common is that … Continue reading

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A Client From My Own Backyard

All businesses, including my own, face the challenge of actually finding clients and customers. In my virtual assistant business, I’ve had one particular client for 4 years now. The stability of that is great, but I’m always seeking out others … Continue reading

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