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The List is the Thing

by Tracey D'Aviero
July 13, 2011June 21, 2013

I’m a list person. I’m proud of it. People have actually laughed at my lists from time to time, but I stand behind them in support of myself and in support of being organized, productive and successful! From a personal perspective, I need to have a list when I go out shopping (especially if I’m going to more than one store!). I don’t particularly like to shop, so I just tend to go out to get specifically what I need and then get back home. If I forget to get something, it’s a big production to get back out to get it, so I always make sure to make a list of what I need to get so I make… Read More »The List is the Thing

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How to Manage Multiple Virtual Assistant Clients

by Tracey D'Aviero
July 6, 2011February 20, 2018

It’s great to be your own boss, isn’t it? … or are you actually your own boss at all? Virtual Assistants often work with many clients at the same. It’s a more common model to have many clients than it is to just work with one or two clients (once your business is established of course!). So what do you do when everyone needs something at once? As much as you are your own boss in your business, the clients are really in charge of your time on a daily basis. So how do you handle more than one ‘boss’ at a time? Simple … scheduling, clarity and good communication. I have often warned VAs of being ‘at the ready’… Read More »How to Manage Multiple Virtual Assistant Clients

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Email Management Tips

by Tracey D'Aviero
February 17, 2011February 21, 2018

As a Virtual Assistant, there are few things that are more important than email to help run your business. But if you don’t have a good email management system in place, you can get overloaded very quickly, and sometimes that can cause problems like lost time while looking for emails, and can even contribute to distraction and overwhelm.

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6 Ways to Find More Time In Your Day

by Tracey D'Aviero
January 27, 2011June 21, 2013

One of the things that ‘busy’ people often lament is the lack of time. Well there is only so much time available. If you find yourself wishing you had more time, it would be a good exercise to look at exactly where you are spending yours.

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Nurture Your Most Important Asset

by Tracey D'Aviero
December 30, 2010June 21, 2013

When you work from home, sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in the ‘liberty’ of it all – setting your own work hours, not having to commute, and working when you want to work. And while all of those things are in fact true and very possible … in order to grow a really successful business, you also need to realize that your business growth depends on you, and only you.

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Smart Tips About Tracking Your VA Task Time

by Tracey D'Aviero
November 11, 2010February 21, 2018

Whether you are just getting started in your VA business, or whether you are looking to grow, you will need to have a solid time tracking system in place. Effectively and accurately tracking your time is something that seems easy to do, but can just as easily get out of control if you let it.

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Five Things To Consider To Keep Your Focus

by Tracey D'Aviero
November 5, 2010June 21, 2013

As the seasons change, it’s a good time to step back and check out your business to see if things are going the way you want them to go. It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day tasks you need to do. Don’t forget to stop and have a look around to be sure you are staying on track.

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What To Do When Something Goes Wrong In Your VA Business

by Tracey D'Aviero
August 17, 2010February 21, 2018

Have you ever had one of those weeks when you just feel like the wheels fell off your cart? No matter what stage of your business you are in, everyone has those now and again, and it’s important to put a plan in place to help you deal with it quickly and easily, so you can get back on track.

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