Business & Systems
A collection of ideas, experiences, and reflections on business, systems, freelancing, and navigating entrepreneurship.
Behind the Screen: The Struggles and Truths of Being a Virtual Assistant
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of posts online about how “amazing” it is to be a Virtual Assistant, like how you can just work from anywhere, earn dollars, and live the dream life. And honestly? It’s painful to see how glamorized this industry has become. Because behind the shiny...
Read MoreSwitching 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read More5 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreBlogging 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...
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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.