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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Entrepreneurs, 9-to-5ers and Executives

Success

That person was Jim Rohn, an entrepreneur who mentored none other than Tony Robbins. Big enough for a 15” laptop, a change of clothes and a padfolio, yet small enough to carry on the plane for a work trip, this backpack won’t dress down a business-casual outfit. Personalized stationary Emily Laskowski, Managing Editor.

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Go Straight for the Joy and Follow Your Purpose

Success

You’ll outgrow it like your baby clothes, and then you have a choice to either try to contort yourself back into it or to leave.” If we’re to succeed in taking a risk and pursuing our purpose, we have to realize that fear is not a red light, but rather a consistent companion we must learn to manage. “If

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Climb the career tree, all the way to the top!

Practically Perfect PA

When we left off with Mad Men, Joan, played by Christina Hendricks had manoeuvred herself all the way from Office Manager to the brink of a fortune. I like colour in work clothes but go for powerful reds and jewel tones, no baby pinks. All the managers I’ve known recently have relied very heavily on their Pas.

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How Christiana Nicole went from VA to Website & Brand Stylist

Karen Vivarelli

Before that I was a retail sales manager and a social media coordinator/assistant to a celebrity wardrobe stylist. Being a Virtual Assistant takes really strong time management skills. I try to combat this by time blocking my days and using Asana to manage my projects and clients. 8 | What’s the hardest thing about being a VA?

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

Success

Find a mentor. Alan Dwelle , former SUCCESS production manager. Tony Alessandra , a communication and sales expert and co-author of the bestselling book The New Art of Managing People. Ask questions of mentors and peers. Clean out your closet and donate unwanted clothes to charity. Take stock and charge forward.

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What is a Virtual Assistant?

Karen Vivarelli

This can all be managed by a virtual assistant or a team of VAs. They are wearing all of the hats: email marketing, bookkeeping, admin, social media, advertising, website maintenance, blog writing, finding and managing clients, PR, setting up and maintaining tech tools, processes and so much more. Pretty amazing isn’t it?

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We are Fighting Against Cancer & Relaying For Life on Saturday - Check Out This Great Organizing Package

Stephanie LH Calahan

This book provides 101+ organizing and time management tips to help busy moms take control of their household clutter and live in a home that is always “guest-ready”.    Lisa offers insight into why paper is such a problem for so many people, and offers tips and advice on how to manage the daily paper flow.

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