It is time to hire a virtual assistant
Juan, a tech entrepreneur, was struggling to create a balance between coding, meeting investors and clients, troubleshooting, scaling up the company, and strategizing. He was grappling with the overwhelming burden of paperwork. He knew that it was time he sought a helping hand before his desk became an insurmountable mountain. Hiring a full-time PA was […]
From Frustration to Functionality: Fixing a Client’s Moribund Accounting System
The Background: I was pleasantly surprised two weeks ago when I received an email from a former client at my previous employer. This client operates in the non-profit sector meaning that at any one time, they could be implementing several projects funded by different donors. These donors have specific reporting requirements. As I labored reading […]
From Pavement to Boardroom: 5 Strategic Management Hacks from a Runner
Ask any random person on the street what strategic management entails, and they are likely to delve into spreadsheets, charts, gap analysis, VRIO, the McKinsey 7S Model, etc. Strangely for me, I have learned many valuable lessons about strategic management from my morning runs. 5 Strategic Management Hacks from a Runner Let me walk you […]
A Day in the Virtual Assistant’s Life
A couple of years ago, I left the comfort of a nine-to-five job and dived into the waters of remote working. My designation was a virtual assistant. I was never prepared for the labyrinth of software, tools, and deadlines. One minute I’m on a discovery call with a very promising client, and the next I’m […]
