Category Archives: I have this friend...

Throughout my life, I’ve met people who have offered both equally and brilliant and ridiculous advice. I’ve also paid close attention to the people I admire, who have unknowingly taught me a lesson or two along the way.

Thinking of becoming a VA? Then meet Vanessa Andruz!

Vanessa Andruz is the owner of Andruz Business Solutions LLC. She was an Executive Assistant for many years, but after turning 50, she became tired of corporate politics and decided it was time for a change. After researching different career moves, she found her calling and became a Virtual Assistant. She had some challenges while ...

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Virtual book tour stops by this week – prepare your questions for VA Vanessa Andruz!

On July 3rd I’ll be hosting Vanessa Andruz as she travels through cyberspace on her Virtual E-book Tour. Vanessa Andruz is the owner of Andruz Business Solutions LLC. She was an Executive Assistant for many years, but after turning 50, she became tired of corporate politics and decided it was time for a change. After researching ...

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What my mom has taught me about business

In the spirit of Mother's Day this weekend, I want to take this opportunity to share a little bit about my mom. If it weren't for her, not only would I not be where I am today, but my business wouldn't be the success that it is. My mom is a newspaper editor, appreciates a quick ...

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7 Things You Probably Don't Know About Me

A few weeks ago, I was “tagged” by my good friend and fellow Virtual Assistant colleague Melodee Patterson (Short-Term Solutions) to introduce the world to seven things it may not know about me. It’s a bit out of my realm of usual blog topics about virtual ...

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Free-spirited leadership

A friend of mine is editor-in-chief of a popular local arts-and-entertainment magazine in the Milwaukee area. She is an extremely gifted writer, and the first thing I always flip to when I get my copy is “The Editor’s Desk” letter, where she draws on her sharp wit and quick intelligence ...

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