Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 29, 2011

by Donna Toothaker. A New Year is upon us, and with it come opportunities for change and growth in ourselves and our businesses. The past year has been challenging in many ways, with continued economic upheaval as a dominant theme in the national news, and many small business owners struggling to stay afloat. Whatever way we have come out of the past year, the arrival of the New Year asks that each of us take a look at our successes and failures, strive for improvement, and embrace opportunity o

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 22, 2011

by Donna Toothaker. Are you a creature of habit? Do you avoid doing new things, or taking new approaches, in favor of the same, old “same-old?” Perhaps your routine is comfortable and predictable, and you feel quite in control of your work and personal life. You may say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Sure, it ain’t broke, but is your Virtual Assisting business growing?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 15, 2011

by Donna Toothaker. As Virtual Assistants and entrepreneurs we are faced with options and choices on a daily basis. Some decisions are easy for us to make, while others are not. Sometimes we seem settled on one thing, and then question ourselves – and change our minds. No matter what, in business, there are decisions to be made, and there always will be.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 8, 2011

by Donna Toothaker. The week between Christmas and New Year’s is generally accepted as “down time” But, your business doesn’t have to lose momentum because folks are sipping eggnog and opening gifts. Here are a few last-minute tips so your business doesn’t stall while you and everyone else — are enjoying the holidays. 1.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 1, 2011

by Donna Toothaker. You are a successful Virtual Assistant with a thriving business. You have a highly-skilled, competent team in place. Then, why are you still holding on to a certain client, or administrative tasks, when you could be using your time to grow your business and claim your post as CEO? Maybe, you are harboring one of these limiting beliefs: “It’s just easier to do it myself.” Delegating a task requires a bit of preparation and effort up front to explain to your t

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