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Videos from Brian always inspire me. And when you are your entire organization, you do need to find ways to motivate and inspire you. My key leanings ... The only question is HOW. Not whether. Key qualities of successful people: Action Oriented. Proactive. Leader. How much of these are you? Wrong question. HOW do you get to be the person you want to be from now on?

This is a helping tip for my fellow VA

Besides rapidly reshaping society at multiple levels, the COVID-19 outbreak has been accelerating fundamental changes in the way we do business. Yes? Add to the fact that business owners can have demanding work schedules. In addition to running their business and making high-level strategic decisions, they also have personal lives that need to be attended to. So when do you need to hire a virtual assistant? As business owners, if you've recognized you're struggling for time and need to delegate your to-do list. It's probably because you've worked so hard to get to where you are. To be your own boss. To have more time for the fun stuff in life. It makes sense for such individuals to hire a virtual assistant. Some freelancer sites have enormous work pools made up of individuals across the globe with a wide range of experience and expertise. But what really is a virtual assistant by definition and what can a virtual assistant do for your business? What is a Virtual Assistant? A virtual assistant is a self-employed worker who specializes in offering administrative services to clients from a remote location, usually a home office. But today's new breed of virtual assistant can perform a wider range of virtual assistance services and have unique areas of expertise. A Virtual Assistant who is proficient in social media management, website management support and search engine optimization (SEO) just to name a few specialties, are in high demand among clients with diverse needs. Why hire a Virtual Assistant? For small business owners, hiring a virtual assistant can help them free up valuable hours to focus on growing the business and generating revenue. It can be easier and more cost-effective to outsource tasks that are tedious and time-consuming to someone who is skilled at them. Virtual assistant need not be hired permanently. Instead, virtual assistant can be hired on a project-by-project basis, based on skills and talents. Virt

1 . What's the right career path for you? Telecommute the job you already have Become a consultant or freelancer Start your own business Find a new telecommuting job in your field of expertise Dive into something entirely different. 2. Prioritize your needs: Reasons to Work: Financial need/security Career advancement Save for retirement/college personal fulfillment Pay down debt Reasons to Work From Home: Spend more time with kidsEliminate commuteSave money on childcareLeave unpleasant work environmentReduce stress 3. Plan practical aspects: Here are a few things to take into consideration: Child Care - Figure out how much and what kind of childcare you'll need. Ground Rules - Adjusting to working from home can be a difficult transition for you and your family. Clear rules and expectations can ease the way. Home Office - You'll need to find a place of your own within your house where you can set up a home office and work with minimal distractions. Organization - You'll need to have systems in place for organizing your home life and your work life to make things go as smoothly as possible. Building a Nest Egg - Starting small can mean a reduction in income in the short term, so you must plan for this. 4. Find a work at home job: Be sure to determine if a work-at-home job is legit before applying. Many work-at-home job postings are scams. Luckily, there are a number of sites dedicated to helping moms look for remote jobs or other types of flexible work. Click here to find out the sites.

A little reminder for my fellow VA :)