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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

Podcast: Make Meetings Work Better With Your Virtual Assistant Clients

Today’s Quote: You have a meeting to make a decision, not to decide on the question. – Bill Gates Welcome to another episode of the podcast that teaches you how to be a ridiculously good virtual assistant. Everyone hates meetings because they often end up being time wasters, but they do serve a purpose. Today I’m going to teach you how to make them super efficient. 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: Meetings are very useful, but so many people don’t use them properly. They take up too much time. They aren’t run properly. They don’t… Read More »Podcast: Make Meetings Work Better With Your Virtual Assistant Clients