Business & Systems
A collection of ideas, experiences, and reflections on business, systems, freelancing, and navigating entrepreneurship.
Switching to Package Pricing as a Virtual Assistant: A Scary but Exciting Shift
Hi friends! It has been a while since I last wrote here. Life and work kept me busy, and honestly, I didn’t feel like writing for some time. But lately, I’ve felt the nudge to come back, share an update about my journey as a Virtual Assistant, and reflect on some important changes in the...
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How AI Is Changing the Role of Virtual Assistants (And Why It’s a Good Thing)
So, the information or digital age is over, and now we’re deep in the AI age. I’ve heard a lot of stories about it—how it might soon take over our jobs—and as someone who works virtually, I totally get the feeling. Technology moves faster than we can ever imagine, so who wouldn’t feel a little...
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5 Surprising Truths I Learned After Becoming a Virtual Assistant
My journey began a little over 3 years ago (as of this writing). “It was now or never”—that was my mantra when I first tried to look for virtual assistance jobs online. I didn’t know what to expect or what qualifications I needed to pass the interviews, but I jumped into every call I could...
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How This Time Tracker Makes Me Look Good to My Clients
Time tracking used to be one of the things I dreaded the most in my freelancing journey. As a virtual assistant handling different tasks for multiple clients—sometimes all in a single day—keeping tabs on how much time I spent on each project felt overwhelming. This post contains affiliate links. That means if you decide to...
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Blogging As A Virtual Assistant: Is It Really Worth It?
Every year, I see many people online saying that blogging is dead or out of style, or that it's a dying platform. But I always wonder if that's really true. Here in the Philippines, almost everyone seems to prefer watching videos over reading blog posts, and that can be an intimidating fact because you’re left...
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The Freelancer’s Blueprint: Key Factors for a Solid Start
People often ask me about getting into freelancing or becoming a virtual assistant, and I tend to give vague answers. Then, I get follow-up questions about how much is the salary and whether it's full-time or part-time only. For those curious, I'd like to answer those questions on this post because freelancing isn't a typical...
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5 Reasons Why Investing In Yourself Gives You The Edge For Success
Despite the vast resources we have today to improve ourselves and our skills, only a few people are willing to start investing in themselves seriously. A lot of people want to break free from corporate slavery and pursue their dreams, but they’re often hesitant to take even the smallest steps toward the path they want. ...
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Five Common Misconceptions About Hiring A Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants have become increasingly popular in recent years and have revolutionized today's modern-day working. However, despite their popularity and usefulness, there are still many misconceptions about what virtual assistants are and what they can do. So today, let's dive in to some of the most common misconceptions about hiring a virtual assistant: 1. Virtual...
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Ebooks vs. Physical Books: Which One Will Stay?
Physical books and ebooks have been in competition ever since the latter has been introduced. With the rise of digital devices, it looks like ebooks won the heart of many as it becomes even more accessible and convenient to read. With this fact laid out, it begs the question - are there still people that...
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