productivity and organization

Podcast: Time Management Hacks – Boosting Productivity as a Virtual Assistant

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I want to talk about boosting productivity and working efficiently. Today’s Quote: Focus on being productive instead of being busy. – Tim Ferriss Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer         Episode Notes: I tell you all the time that time is money for Virtual Assistants. Literally time is money. Your time. Your client’s money. So everything you do – and how you do it – is costing the client a certain amount of money. And, you are also doing a… Read More »Podcast: Time Management Hacks – Boosting Productivity as a Virtual Assistant

Podcast: Dealing with Last Minute and Rush Work Requests

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are talking about clients who constantly look for last minute, same day and rush work! Today’s Quote: When you’re proactive about setting boundaries, you avoid things like burnout and unhappy clients. – Tonia Kendrick Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer         Episode Notes: You know the type. That client that is always asking you to do something now, urgently, last minute, whatever. What do you do? How do you handle that? If you are like most Virtual Assistants, you… Read More »Podcast: Dealing with Last Minute and Rush Work Requests

Podcast: Time Saving Solutions For All Virtual Assistants

Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today we are going to talk about something that will help you manage your time better in your VA business. Today’s Quote: Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. – William Penn Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer         Episode Notes: I am going to talk today about some time saving solutions for Virtual Assistants. Now, I am not talking about speed. I never tell you to work faster. Well that’s not entirely true. I do talk… Read More »Podcast: Time Saving Solutions For All Virtual Assistants

Podcast: Get More Done By Doing Less – Time Management for VAs

Today’s Quote: Break the unreasonable down into little reasonable chunks. A big goal is only achieved when every little thing that you do everyday gets you closer to that goal. – Maren Kate Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I am going to talk about how to get more done by doing less. Yep, you heard me right! Time management is an unruly animal to tame for a lot of VAs, and I want to teach you a better way to do it! Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer… Read More »Podcast: Get More Done By Doing Less – Time Management for VAs

Podcast: 5 Daily Actions That Will Skyrocket Your VA Revenue

Today’s Quote: You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. John Maxwell Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Today I am going to talk about daily actions you should take every day to grow your VA business. Actually when you focus on them every day, you can skyrocket your business. Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer         Episode Notes: It’s a very well known fact that good daily actions create success. Why?… Read More »Podcast: 5 Daily Actions That Will Skyrocket Your VA Revenue

Smart Time Tracking Tips for Virtual Assistants

Whether you are just getting started in your VA business, or if 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. ‘Losing time’ can not only set your schedule behind, lead to disorganization and late night catch-up, but it can also impact your revenue if you forget to bill for work done. Many VAs I talk to think that time tracking is a chore that they can’t wait to get away from – but I say not so fast! Here are a few reasons why: Why… Read More »Smart Time Tracking Tips for Virtual Assistants

Podcast: The Secret to Time Management and a Profitable VA Business

Today’s Quote: You don’t get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour. – Jim Rohn Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. As a Virtual Assistant, time is always money, and yet a lot of us don’t manage our own time well. Click the play button above to tune in, or choose your favourite podcast player below:   Connect with Tracey D’Aviero, VA Coach and Trainer         Episode Notes: I’ll say it again. Time is money when you operate a service business like we VAs do. So that means a few things: First, it means that you need… Read More »Podcast: The Secret to Time Management and a Profitable VA Business

Folding Laundry and Other Organizational Tips for VAs

Have you ever heard the expression, how you do one thing is how you do everything? Many years ago a business coach I knew used to say that. She probably still says it. And it’s true! Everyone has a style in which they organize things. No one’s system or style is right or wrong – the only thing that matters is that your system or style works for you. I often get asked for tips to manage time better, to increase productivity, to be more efficient. I don’t think I’m an expert on time management, but I do certain things and I talk about it a lot so I guess that makes others ask me for tips. “For every minute… Read More »Folding Laundry and Other Organizational Tips for VAs