What separates a virtual assistant from his/her corporately-employed counterpart?
While anyone who launches their own business is an acknowledged entrepreneur, are virtual assistants also more adventurous than some other workers?
While the jump from employee to self-employment is often explained as a wish to be in charge of your own schedule / be more available to family [...]

When I left the classroom to start a virtual assistance business, I was so psyched to be my own boss that an old (40’s) typing table scrounged at an auction and a vintage chair tucked into a corner of my bedroom brought me immense pleasure.
When you’re getting started and your focus is marketing and [...]

Many self-employed people struggle with taking time off. My annual “winter holiday” allows me to rejuvenate my outlook while refreshing the various cobwebby parts of my mind. Even though I am on leave from the office, I find that a number of office tasks get moved into the forefront:

Review my backup process
Get up to speed [...]

We’re one month into this new year. How are you feeling about your New Year’s Resolutions?
If you’re on track, good for you!
OTOH, if you have slipped up a tad, how about making a commitment to a new volunteer project?
Easy to find, every community has numerous options, AND you will instantly feel good about yourself again! [...]