Onshore Versus Offshore Virtual Assistants: Making the Right Choice for Your Business
With more people working remotely, either temporarily or for the long-term, more businesses are considering outsourcing operations and bringing on a virtual assistant. When exploring options, most businesses are immediately confronted with the question of whether to hire U.S.-based virtual assistants or whether to hire…
Booking It: Using a Self-Published Book to Promote Your Business
In an increasingly digital world, one way to distinguish yourself is refreshingly old-school: publishing your own book. A book is an instant reputation-builder: It conveys expertise in a subject matter, provides a platform for your ideas, and serves as a business card that can be shared with clients and colleagues. In a fresh twist of…
Must-Haves for the Work-From-Home Lawyer: Adequate Security
Even as we move toward the end of 2020, the physical offices of many law firms are still closed with no plans to reopen anytime soon. As remote legal practices remain the norm, the task of keeping client files and other proprietary information safe is…
Doubling Down on Digital: Real Estate Marketing Trends in 2020
When much of the country went on lockdown in March 2020 given fears of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the nation, many industries had to quickly pivot. The real estate industry is just one of the many that thrive on personal connection—from home showings to handshakes….
Light at the End of the Tunnel or Oncoming Train? Managing Your Business Through the Uncertainty of the COVID-19 Pandemic
From a business perspective, coronavirus has rendered the future almost impossible to predict. The plan was that shutdowns in March would be followed by a gradual relaxation of restrictions and the ramp up of businesses. It hasn’t turned out that way. Government authorities in the…
Google Core Update May 2020: Why Your Ranking and Website Traffic Might Suddenly Be Fluctuating
It all started on May 4, 2020, and according to Google, its new Core Update completed about two weeks later. Shortly thereafter businesses began raising concerns over this so-called “pandemic update” and how it impacted their customers’ ability to find them online. Indeed, the update…
Making QuickBooks’ New Features Work for You
Let’s face it – few business owners perk up when told that new features have been added to their bookkeeping software. However, while such announcements may not get your heart racing, they can offer opportunities to streamline your operations and save costs. Intuit has introduced some new features into QuickBooks Online. Our virtual assistants are…
Hiring Virtually Trumps Traditional Recruiting Methods in 2020
As many companies have transitioned to remote working, recruiting has typically not been a priority. But as social distancing measures remain in place, more organizations will need to bring on talent without ever meeting them face-to-face. One significant challenge in recruiting individuals remotely is being…
Small Business Loans in the Age of COVID-19
The lending process involved in getting a small business loan can often be frustrating and complicated for those who aren’t experienced in the realm of finances. The stress associated with finding a small business loan is particularly acute in light of the COVID-19 epidemic. Here…
Staying Productive When Working From Home
Coronavirus has turned many people into telecommuters. Adapting to working from home, however, isn’t easy, particularly if you have a spouse who is also working from home and children who are transitioning to a remote learning environment. Everybody works differently and, therefore, not every work-from-home…
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