Hiring a Virtual Assistant can free you up to work in your zone of genius, allowing you to get serious about building your brand. But choosing the wrong VA could actually create more work. To avoid this unintended consequence, here are 4 red flags to avoid when hiring a VA.

Finding a reliable Virtual Assistant is a crucial step in getting out of the weeds, carving out time to focus on your zone of genius work, and building your brand. But with so many options available, asking the right questions can ensure you choose a VA who aligns with your business needs. As is true with all hiring, it's always wise to speak with more than one prospect. Which means, you'll want to be consistent about the questions you ask.

As a business owner, it’s easy to feel like you have to do it ALL. But managing all the tasks required to build your brand and grow your business can become overwhelming. An Online Business Manager (OBM) can streamline your operations and free up your time for higher-level business strategy. Here are five signs it’s time to bring an OBM on board to elevate your brand

Technology can help an unhappy and unhealthy team work smarter leading to a more humane workplace culture. Similarly, the right tools can make it easier and more enjoyable for ideal customers to find you, give you their money, and access your products and services. Luckily, many of the tools that help with operations and customer service are two sides of the same coin and when set up correctly work together very well.