When meeting new clients, there’s one question I hear over and over: “How can I take my business to the next level?” Some even ask if there is some kind of checklist or template they can use in making this happen. Unfortunately, there is no universal set of tactics that are suited for every business. However, there… Continue reading Want a better business? Fix what’s broken
Author: dmerten
What is a VA?
Let’s start off by answering “What is a VA”? A “VA” is a Virtual Assistant. Basically, he or she is an assistant that works virtually from their home office or rented office space. There are some “VA”s that will work a hybrid position, meaning part at home and part in the office. Each may have their specialty field… Continue reading What is a VA?
Are You Wasting More Time Than Necessary?
One of the things I love about my clients is that they are all entrepreneurs. They are excited about their work and very passionate about their ideas. They love their businesses and many spend too much time working in them. That’s the good news. The bad news is that many entrepreneurs don’t always feel like they are getting anything… Continue reading Are You Wasting More Time Than Necessary?
Are You Procrastinating? Nearly every day, clients and prospective clients come to me with a big idea or project they want to tackle. Some are brimming with excitement, others with concern. Either way, some jump right in while others just seem to keep putting it off. Whatever the specifics, I think it stems from a… Continue reading
Be Your Own Detective
As a small business owner or solo professional, you have many processes and procedures in place, not to mention outwardly facing marketing such as a LinkedIn profile and/or website. Over time, it’s easy to look at them, without really seeing them. That can be a problem, particularly as your business evolves. With that in mind, here are three… Continue reading Be Your Own Detective
Untangling Your Messy Calendar
Keeping appointments and deadlines in a calendar is essential. Without one, unless you’ve got a fabulous memory (I don’t), things go bad quickly! Unfortunately, many people still struggle with electronic calendar set up, something I see with clients every day. This is how it usually happens:They have a job before they start their business, and they… Continue reading Untangling Your Messy Calendar
Delegation is a powerful way to leverage your time
It seems that at least once each week I hear the same five words from friends and clients: “I need to delegate more.” And then, immediately afterward, they say, “But I don’t think there’s anybody who will understand my work, take it as seriously as I do, and do a really great job.” As a… Continue reading Delegation is a powerful way to leverage your time