Think about projects anyone could do for your business with just a little guidance from you. On my end, it kickstarts my creativity and joy to work. On your end it kickstarts your creativity and joy to plan trips, start a new pastime or just hang out and catch up on some reading. Think about the joy these projects give to someone like me.
Can Your Graphic Designer Identify These?
Color Theory – Identify Color Harmonies – Hues, Saturation and Value – Identify the two main groups: Warm Colors and Cool Colors Brand Identity and where things can be stretched Nature guided. Notice the many shades of a hydrangea in the summer, spring and fall. A hydrangea can change many colors. Nature is a great…
Micro Conversations that Matter
I am a virtual assistant and work on projects to help people run their business. Learning early on, I found out some of my clients live busy lives. I have to act quickly. If a client calls, I am at my laptop and Microsoft Word is open. (I can type as fast as most people…
Know Your Numbers…The easy way
I’ve been an independent contractor for over two years. I pay my own taxes, keep track of my deductions and know what’s in the bank. Although I’ve met up with several clients who do the same, I do occasionally come across people who don’t. Here are some tips for changing all that. Every time you…
Top Ten Things YOUR office manager is getting wrong
#1 Buying cheap, I mean cheap paper products used in the bathroom and breakrooms. Those barely there toilet paper rolls saving you maybe $100 per year aren’t worth the rolls they are housed on. Walmart.com can drop ship better products right to your office for $12 a month. #2 Skimping out on hiring a cleaning…
Establishing a Rock-Solid Relationships Virtually
Enthusiasm goes a long way! Recently I was on the phone with a vendor in Rhode Island. He answered the phone pretty passively and his “Hello” was more of a question than a greeting and very dramatically drawn out. It made me laugh so I asked him, you sir sound like a Monday morning person….
Tips on Organizing Projects
Tip Number 1: As your client is having a conversation with you, type out the things they are asking from you in Word or Google Docs. Save the document until you are ready for Tip Number 2. Tip Number 2: Schedule out the projects and estimate how many hours it will take you to finish…
Take your husband to work day
Just for fun, journal a few days of your life. Write down when you’ve showered, started your computer, settled into your work day. Factor in when you had time for a hot breakfast, physical activity, non-screen time like taking a walk or enjoying a hobby. The first step in changing a pattern, is to clearly track the pattern. Then start envisioning where the adjustments could be made. I promise it will be fun. Let me know how it turns out. Leave a comment below.
THE DETAILS ARE IN THE DETAILS
Researching for a client, I found myself looking up at least 20 different fine artist websites. The purpose: to create a base of questions for him to answer and create paragraphs for his artist bio. Website after website proved to be so boring. I was uninspired and getting nowhere. How would I prepare him for…
Keep Track of Your Successes
After dumping out the staples, paperclips and picture frame nails, I repurposed four small jars and labeled them: Wise Words, Success Jar, Dreams and Inspire. I love what I do. But there are days when my creativity needs a kickstart and I do need to think about the future of my business. Wise Words: Any…