A Blog about Business, Personal and the Occasional Mommy Rant.

I cannot believe how fast January has flown by.  Here we are in February, and already I'm envisioning Summer on the horizon.   I, like so many others, set those New Year's resolutions that we all try to stick with.  I've broken a few, but I'm still maintaining my main resolutions. One of the biggest goals I set for myself was to re-launch my business. I started my business in 2008 when my daughter was nine months … read on »

Ladies and gentlemen, I was so naive when I first started my business.  So naive!  I had the mindset of: if I create my business, potential clients would automatically find me and I'd be off to a great start.  I was so wrong.  I figured if I... 1.  Get my business license2.  Set up my business checking account3.  Get a business phone and fax4.  Create a website5.  Send an email to friends and family announcing my launch, … read on »

There are so many business owners out there trying to do it all.  You know who you are.  You're trying to do your bookkeeping, call your clients, mange your calendar, market your business, create and mail all your business correspondence and countless other tasks all by yourself.  The guiltiest parties are usually independent professionals and small business owners.  Your business is your baby, and it is hard for you to let someone else come close … read on »

Jill Scott was in the building people!  Well, it wasn't actually a building; per se...it was an outdoor event.  So, I'll revise that by saying, Jill Scott was in Brooklyn, people!  She was here.  It seemed that just about all of New York City came through to hear her lovely voice at this free concert.  I was too hype.  I got there ahead of show time, had my portable chair on my the hubby's back, … read on »

Most of the news reports say it, “Experts say the economy is showing signs of a recession.”  With the sub-prime mortgage crisis, the inflated price of gas, the ridiculously high prices of staple food items, and not to mention the stock market.  It seems logical to make that assertion right?  However, for every expert that says it's shaping up to be a recession, there is an expert to refute that other expert’s claim.  So which is … read on »

What would you say if, that task you've been meaning to do; had good intention of doing...but here you are two months later and its still not done...could be accomplished within 48 hours?  You'd probably say, "Where do I sign up."  Well, I'm here to tell you that a virtual assistant can make the above possible.  Its amazing how busy and caught up we can become taking care of ourselves, our businesses, our family and loved … read on »

So I am all smiles today!  My birthday just passed, and I must say that it was one for the record books.  I had a great weekend.  I have been blessed with a birth date that always falls on a holiday weekend.  So while most people have just one day of birthaday indulging...I have three.  LOL.  And, believe me, I take full advantage of having a three-day weekend to have my fun.  I live in the great … read on »

Beyonce sang the above words in her mega hit, Upgrade U, and it's befitting how those words apply to utilizing virtual assistance for the growth of your business.  Below I'll list 10 reasons why hiring a virtual assistant is an upgrade for your business.  But first, let me state that running your own business is no small task.  It requires a lot of work, full dedication and a huge commitment.  That being said, every entrepreneur … read on »

So I recently returned from my trip home to Trinidad, and I’m still on cloud nine.  It was a great trip, people!  It was a celebration of sorts.  Here it was that 18 years after I left, I was just returning for a visit.  Yeah…so, it was an overwhelming experience, from the time the plane touched down till my ride back to the airport.  My aunts, uncles, grandmother, cousins, brothers, sister, niece, dad, and nenny (my step mom) … read on »