The age-old question for entrepreneurs: What is a good use of your time? Experts have analyzed it; millionaires have shared it; business owners live it. If you run your own show, are a business owner, or sell for a living, you know the answer to this question: the more time spent on selling, the better…
According to Jack Hawley, “good management is the act of getting the most out of people, more budget, more profit, more productivity. The management mindset is to get something for everything that you give. Leadership, on the other hand, is an act of giving.” This differentiation is important to remember when working with an administrative…
For many small business owners, an administrative assistant is often viewed as a luxury—an expense that cannot be justified. However, having an assistant has a measurable Return on Investment (ROI). When you have an administrative assistant, you will find that the cost is minimal or even zero. How? By delegating unwanted but necessary tasks and…
We tend to ignore the topic of failure and focus on success. However, by recognizing our innate weaknesses and daily struggles, we are better equipped to face and avoid those challenges. Robert W. Bly introduces content in this capacity in his book entitled Ready-Made E-Zines. 1. Lack of well-defined purpose in life. We all struggle…
When working with an administrative assistant, trust is an important factor for an efficient relationship—on both ends. Here are 5 steps to building this sense of trust, based on content written by Robert W. Bly: 1. Start from a position of trust. You hired this individual for a reason. 2. Be consistent. Do not say one thing…
Have you ever worked for a company with an undefined or confusing direction? Businesses often promote a mission statement, but they are not executing or following what they have stated as their mission. This is not because of disloyalty or indifference but rather disorganization and misplaced priorities. When a department does not have a clear…
If you have children, you know that being a parent is a full-time job—and one that tends to take from your wallet rather than fill it. This combined with running a business, whether as an executive or as the owner, can result in less time spent with the family and more complaints from the spouse….
“A productive life equals a happy life.” There is more to a happy life than just being productive, but Darius Foroux is right in the sense that being productive leads to a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment in one’s work. Foroux also makes a helpful distinction between productivity and effectiveness: And when I talk about…
I met with Michele over lunch a couple weeks ago. Michele owns a landscaping company and designs gorgeous backyards, front yards and everything in between. Her projects are works of art. She spends a lot of time on the design and on picking out just the right kind of plants, shrubs and flowers to create…
Q: What are some things an administrative assistant can help with? A: Our most requested service is help with bookkeeping tasks, such as entering receipts into a spreadsheet, entering expenses into Quickbooks and reconciling accounts. The next most often requested service is help with marketing, including posting on social media, answering questions on Facebook and…