A very long time ago, when I was a young girl, my mother hung freshly washed sheets on the clothesline to dry. This contraption was, yes, outdoors – with the poles, and the ropes, and the clothespins, and the fresh summer breeze, and the sunshine… And oh my, that really is the most divine way to launder bed sheets. Our mother, whose name is Peg, washed several loads of laundry each day for our family of seven, which...
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It makes sense by definition… Small businesses are small, and most can’t hire a specific person to function in each role, especially when the organization is just starting out. The infographic below shows that 90% of small business owners regularly function in 3 or more roles within their company. It’s difficult to find someone who can wear all the hats of the business owner, and if that person can be found, they...
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It’s a feeling experienced in every job, from the ship yard to the stock market… I call it “The Breaking Point.” It’s when you’ve reached a level of stress or exhaustion that prevents you from effectively performing the task at hand, but you keep trying anyway. Unfortunately, even if we can convince ourselves to push on for another hour or two, the end results are usually disappointing. The reposted...
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One day, someone brought a set of juggling balls in to work – and they have remained here as an important piece of office equipment ever since. You might be thinking “Seriously, juggling at work? Are you guys running a virtual assistant company or a circus?” It might sound ridiculous at first, but there are some major benefits to a little clowning around on the job… Stress relief – Stress can have...
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