Category: Entrepreneurship

Have you heard of the term “Jack-of-all-trades”? This term is an old saying praising people who have many skills and knowledge. We consider these individuals impressive and versatile, capable of handling various tasks and responsibilities with ease. However, relying solely on Jack-of-all-trades for operational efficiency can hinder productivity and efficiency. Utilizing one person for multiple roles leads to burnout. Trying to catch a fish with a lasso is funny but not very effective. If you expect your team to be good at many things, they won’t be able to focus on one thing. As a result, they won’t become experts …

Are you tired of getting bogged down by time-consuming tasks? Fractional Project Managers are here to provide you with a focused solution. These executives bring a wealth of specialized knowledge to your company, without the cost of hiring a full-time professional. By honing in on key initiatives, Fractional Project Managers can provide the results you need in a timely and efficient manner.  Read on to explore this innovative approach and discover how it can transform your organization! With Fractional Project Management, the possibilities are endless – and we’ll show you the benefits!  What is Fractional Project Management?  Fractional Project Management …

Having an executive assistant as a sounding board can be incredibly beneficial for any business. They can assist with idea generation and brainstorming, provide insightful feedback and ideas, and help identify potential issues you may have overlooked. An executive assistant can also assist in unlocking creative thinking abilities that will push your business forward. So, if you want to elevate your business and take it to the next level, read on! It might just be that having an executive assistant as your sounding board is the key.  The Benefits of Having an Expertly Trained Executive Assistant in Business Operations  As …

Are you planning for your business in 2023? It may seem far away, but now is the time to start thinking about what you want your business to look like. By mapping out your goals and strategies now, you can ensure that your business is on track for success in the future.   Here are a few tips to help you get started.  1. Setting budgets for your 2023 goals  To ensure that you have the finances to pursue your 2023 goals, you’ll need to gather some information about your company books. A bookkeeper is the best person to do this!  …

Sharing login credentials with someone can leave you feeling incredibly vulnerable, but the new era of password managers and virtual vaults make those fears a thing of the past. From our bookkeepers to our marketing specialists, to our executive assistants, LastPass has emerged as our preferred means of keeping and sharing login credentials, as well as maintaining our clients’ privacy.  So, why use a password manager? LastPass stores, retrieves, and manages complex passwords, storing them in an encrypted format.  Our Favorite LastPass Features Data is auto-filled to each appropriate website Seamless sharing to anyone with an existing LastPass account, without ever letting your recipient view the password Accounts to meet your individual needs (free, paid premium for $36/annually, or …

As we longingly look at the sunshine from our office windows (if we’re lucky enough to have a window: sorry, Adam), we should remember that productivity only increases with adequate time spent unplugged from work and away from the office.

(yeah, we’re going there) The secret to a successful, productive work day is really no secret at all. For most of us a productive work day includes completed tasks, fresh goals, and a plan for tomorrow (no, Lisa, we discussed this, 18-holes is not part of that equation!). But let’s be honest with ourselves, this is much easier typed than done, and to attain these ideal, picturesque days we must stay focused and minimize distractions as much as possible—sometimes the fantasy doesn’t match the reality; the game plan does not match the execution; the construction doesn’t match the blueprint (we …

It’s no secret that with just a click of a button we can access limitless information. It’s also no secret that we spend a good majority of our time trawling this information, whether it’s for business or pleasure. As entrepreneurs, it’s vital that we are able to navigate the myriad sources of information that will help our businesses succeed, and to do so as efficiently and smoothly as possible. If you’re a techie you can now hit CTRL+W, but if you don’t know what that means, it’s a good idea to keep reading, as we’re going to introduce you to …