[free download] Employee Appreciation Guide

Next week (Thursday, April 23rd) is National Administrative Professionals Day! Get a jump on your appreciation plans by downloading and distributing our employee appreciation guide! [FREE DOWNLOAD – NO EMAIL REQUIRED] Download, distribute and plan! Some like candy, some like coffee. You never know until you ask. Go the extra step and shower your administrative…

4 Musts for Exemplary Relationships with Coworkers

We spend 20 – 60+ hours A WEEK with our coworkers – weather they are remote workers or in-office.  Do you ever stop to assess how those work relationships are going?  Browse this list of tips and ponder how a few small tweaks could change the course of 2021. Why not invest in your office liaisons and…

Where are my User Guides when I need them?

I am one of ‘those’ people who love reading the users guide that comes with any new product. I have a thick folder in my drawer that contains all of the users guides for various products scattered around our home and office. Occasionally I buy a used product and wish I had its companion manual!…

How A Virtual Receptionist Will Increase Company Revenue

Virtual receptionists have become the cost-effective way to answer your phones. It is a service that has significantly grown in popularity because of its all-encompassing approach to office support services.  A virtual receptionist will answer the phones and take messages, but that is far from all. We can also maintain your calendar, answer customer inquiries, and even…

Holiday Decor and Gifts for the Home by Glitter Bomb

The holidays are typically a time for families and friends to gather for rejoicing, reminiscing, and reflecting. Sometimes these annual festivities can bring on added stress, such as when it comes time to “deck the halls.” If you’re a working mom like me, you don’t have much free time, willpower, or creative energy left after…

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Around the Office #weop

Celebrating holidays can help break up the monotony of a standard work schedule. This week, many companies will observe St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s national day that holds a special place in the heart of everyone who enjoys parades and the color green. This year St. Patty’s Day falls on a Sunday, so celebrate at the…

10 Tools For Any Virtual Assistant

Let’s admit it!  As a Virtual Assistant, you have to be a master multi-tasker and a jack of many trades. Thankfully technology has made our jobs manageable with the everyday tasks that pop up, such as setting up appointments, sending emails, and updating business social media pages. Here are some tools that we use (and…

Remote Team for the Win!

Going Virtual With Our Office Was a Big Part of Our Success! A few years ago, with a team of seven intrepid engineers, artists, and designers and some seed funding from a small business grant, I took the leap and started my own business. Funds were tight and time was precious, so we all knew…

Legal Issues for Home-Based Businesses

By Jessica Santiago Home-based business owners can face several legal challenges. Before you get in over your head, here are some critical issues to consider before investing your money, time and effort into a new home-based business. The first step is establishing a business entity for your new venture. Whether you decide to go with…