Business & Systems
A collection of ideas, experiences, and reflections on business, systems, freelancing, and navigating entrepreneurship.
Does Using AI Make Your Work Less Valuable?
People are so freaking annoying sometimes when it comes to AI. 😂 There seems to be this idea that if you use AI to help you with your work, somehow your work has less value. And some people even act like they're better than people who use AI simply because they refuse to use it themselves. I don't really understand that. Just because you use AI doesn't mean your work suddenly doesn't have value. Someone could spend hours writing something completely from scratch or building something manually, and even if the result isn't that great, they'll still say it's better...
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Dory Mescriola
Dory began her career as a virtual assistant supporting small business owners behind the scenes. Today, she is expanding into funnel building and strategic digital systems — blending execution with structure and long-term thinking. Through this blog, she shares her evolving freelance journey, lessons learned, and insights on building a business and life that feel aligned.
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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