Greetings cherished community! It feels like just yesterday, but in September 1999, The Virtual Assistant & Company began its journey in the picturesque locales of Southern California. From the exclusive regions of Rancho Santa Fe to the beautiful beaches of La...

As we find ourselves on the cusp of bidding farewell to 2023, for me, it's a poignant moment for introspection and reflection. Amidst the hustle and bustle of our lives, I pause and look back at the journey I've traversed over the past year. In this contemplative...

I find that some entrepreneurs are afraid to hand off work and to delegate to their VA. They are overwhelmed with too many tasks and still doing it all! To them, I say, "Embrace your fears and LET GO!" Natasha, my daughter, had just graduated from middle school, and...

An independent contractor is distinct from an employee who regularly works for a single employer. Independent contractors are not employees of the business or entity they are providing services for. There are many financial benefits to engaging independent...

Until you have someone on your team that you can delegate specific tasks to, you will continue to waste valuable time and energy on activities that don't contribute to your business's growth. You have to be willing to let go and not micromanage. As an entrepreneur...