Archive for the 'A Balanced Alternative' Category



I Love Hearing About the Success of my Colleagues!

Published on July 13, 2010

I really love hearing about the success of my colleagues.
As most of you know, I am a mentor and a virtual assistant. I have to say that I am so blessed to be part of the VA industry. It’s been amazing to be able to do what I love to do – and make money [...]


Using Self-Publishing to Get Your Book Out There!

Published on May 16, 2010

As you know by now, my book was finally published (”What’s Love Got To Do With It: How to Have the Perfect VA-Client Relationship” – check it out at www.createspace.com/3448474). I started this process about a year ago – and finally am seeing the results. And I have realized something – starting the book isn’t [...]


Don’t Ever Stop Dreaming!

Published on May 12, 2010

I am reminded over and over – dreams DO come true. No matter your age, it’s never too late to make your dreams become reality.
My first book, What’s Love Got To Do With It – How to Have the Perfect VA-Client Relationship, has just been published. To read more about it and order your copy [...]


Who is Your Saboteur?

Published on March 20, 2010

What is a saboteur? The dictionary defines it as “one that practices sabotage.” Sabotage is defined as, a) “an act or process tending to hamper or hurt” b) “deliberate subversion.” So what the heck does this have to do with being a small business owner? Everything!
Many times in our continuing education, we are taught [...]


The Consultation Process – Free Teleconference TONIGHT

Published on March 3, 2010

Are you a virtual assistant who is having trouble filling your business? Do you wonder why you can get prospective clients to the consultation process, but not beyond?
Let’s face it – we have so much to do and spending a lot of time with the consultation process doesn’t seem that important. But that’s where most [...]


Don’t Forget the Small Things

Published on October 5, 2009

I’ve tried to start walking again. I say it that way because I do good for awhile, then it falls off, then it picks back up again, and so on. But today I walked and it was amazing!
We all know the benefits of walking, but something new happened to me today and I had [...]


Things they are a’changin’

Published on September 11, 2009

September seems to bring about change. As the seasons begin to change, it makes us think about our personal and business lives, and how this is a time for change in those areas also.
For me, there is a lot of change coming. The next three months hold a lot of excitement and promise for [...]


Are you ready for a Partay??

Published on August 14, 2009

I want to let you all know about my next VA mentoring teleseminar. It’s going to be a bit different as we will play a game or two, then listen to some amazing VA success stories. I look forward to having all of you on the call. Details below.

It’s a VA Hump Day [...]


Happy Mother’s Day

Published on May 10, 2009

It’s Mother’s Day! What a wonderful day – to take time out and be thankful for your mother. Even if your mother is no longer around, you can spend time being thankful for the person who brought you into this world. They cared enough about you to bring you into this world.
This is a special [...]


Learning Never Ends

Published on April 16, 2009

My most recent mentoring ezine (Mentoring Matters) discusses learning and how we should never get too old to learn. Check it out -
http://tinyurl.com/c8chhj
Let me know what you think. And tell me what you think of Toot, my baby.  He is a cutie – although my grandbaby now has him beat in the cutest category. I [...]