Why Your Social Media Isn’t Benefitting Your Bottom Line
As social media platforms constantly change their algorithms, brands are forced to become social media experts. Creating exciting content takes time, so it’s understandable that companies want to see a return on these efforts. If your social media isn’t helping you reach your goals, there…
Virtual Human Resources: How to Take the Talent Factor to a Whole New Level
As businesses have increasingly migrated their operations from the office to remote working arrangements, while simultaneously coping with a challenging economic environment, many are shifting business functions outside of the organization. While many businesses have outsourced administrative functions, they often overlook human resources as an…
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…
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…
Business and Life Coaches: Keep Yourself and Your Business Healthy During the Pandemic
These are uncertain times, especially for the self-employed and small business owners. Routines have been disrupted, contact with others is limited, and lives have been impacted beyond what we could have thought possible just a couple of weeks ago. As part of our series on…
Transitioning to a Virtual Law Firm
In the face of the Coronavirus epidemic, many law firms have been forced to go virtual as attorneys and paralegals work from home, increasingly relying on the cloud to get work done. While many legal organizations have employees who work remotely from time to time, few firms…
Real Estate Businesses: Real Solutions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted every industry, including real estate agents and brokers. As part of our series on COVID-19, today we’re going to explore how real estate agents and brokers can face the challenge raised by the pandemic. Government regulations limiting movement and non-essential travel…