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Quick question: if you had to hand off a task tomorrow, could someone else do it exactly the way you do, without ten follow-up questions?

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As my virtual assistant business is now in it’s third year, I often get looks of confusion and many questions about what it is I actually do for work. It’s often that individuals are surprised because they have never act...

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You went to the networking event.\nYou had great conversations.\nYou came home with a handful of business cards, an agenda with contact information, or new LinkedIn connections.

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The last weekend in March, I went on a retreat with an amazing group of women I’ve met through networking. The retreat was centered around the book Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold, which takes the idea of a vision board a...

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When You’re the Business Owner… and the Caregiver

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1. Look Professional Without Extra Effort

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Here are three simple ways to set yourself up for a smoother, more sustainable year:

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Let me guess – you said \"yes\" to at least three things this week that made you immediately regret opening your mouth. Welcome to the club. We've all been there, nodding enthusiastically while internally screaming.

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/the-art-of-saying-no-protecting-your-boundaries","title":"The Art of Saying No: Protecting Your Boundaries","summary":"Let me guess – you said \"yes\" to at least three things this week that made you immediately regret opening your mouth. Welcome to the club. We've all been there, nodding enthusiastically while internally screaming.","date_modified":"2025-12-04T17:42:53Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/time-management-strategies-to-keep-your-days-running-smoothly","html_content":"

As a solopreneur (or lead cat herder in the household), you're the CEO, marketing director, customer service rep, and janitor all rolled into one. Sound familiar? This month, we're diving into time management strategies ...

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/time-management-strategies-to-keep-your-days-running-smoothly","title":"Time Management Strategies to Keep Your Days Running Smoothly","summary":"As a solopreneur (or lead cat herder in the household), you're the CEO, marketing director, customer service rep, and janitor all rolled into one. Sound familiar? This month, we're diving into time management strategies ...","date_modified":"2025-11-06T22:01:45Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/choosing-the-right-email-marketing-tool","html_content":"

Selecting the best email marketing tool is key to driving engagement and growth. Here are the top five factors to consider when making your choice:

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When people ask me about the teal in my branding, they expect to hear about color psychology or design trends. Instead, I tell them about my mother.

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/the-color-that-carries-my-heart-why-teal-means-everything-to-me","title":"The Color That Carries My Heart: Why Teal Means Everything to Me","summary":"When people ask me about the teal in my branding, they expect to hear about color psychology or design trends. Instead, I tell them about my mother.","date_modified":"2025-09-04T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/your-calendar-your-kitchen-the-hidden-connection","html_content":"

You wouldn't dream of wandering into the grocery store without a list, hoping to magically create five perfect dinners. So why are you treating your business communications the same way?

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In mid-May, I was in a car accident – something that in all my years of driving had never happened to me. By all accounts, it was minor due to my speed and the airbags that did their job! No one was seriously hurt and th...

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/whats-your-plan-b","title":"What's Your Plan B?","summary":"In mid-May, I was in a car accident – something that in all my years of driving had never happened to me. By all accounts, it was minor due to my speed and the airbags that did their job! No one was seriously hurt and th...","date_modified":"2025-07-08T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/time-waste-got-you-down","html_content":"

One of the things I love about my clients is that they are all entrepreneurs. They’re excited about their work and they’re passionate about their ideas. They love their businesses (sometimes) as if it were one of their c...

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When you work for someone else, your employer provides you with a computer, a phone, an email address, and business cards. The company has a logo, a website, and procedures established for how to get the work done.

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When I meet people at networking events and give them my \"elevator pitch,\" organization inevitably comes up in the conversation. I have always been a very organized person, stemming back to my teaching days. I cannot fun...

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/why-trello-should-be-you-next-productivity-tool","title":"Why Trello Should Be You Next Productivity Tool","summary":"When I meet people at networking events and give them my \"elevator pitch,\" organization inevitably comes up in the conversation. I have always been a very organized person, stemming back to my teaching days. I cannot fun...","date_modified":"2025-03-31T20:09:33Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/master-inbox-zero-now-top-5-pro-tips","html_content":"

As a small business owner, your inbox can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Emails pour in from clients, vendors, team members, and those pesky promotional emails you never signed up for (or maybe you did during that ...

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/master-inbox-zero-now-top-5-pro-tips","title":"Master Inbox Zero Now: Top 5 Pro Tips","summary":"As a small business owner, your inbox can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Emails pour in from clients, vendors, team members, and those pesky promotional emails you never signed up for (or maybe you did during that ...","date_modified":"2025-03-04T14:02:23Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/transform-your-business-by-tacking-weak-spots","html_content":"

When meeting new clients, there’s one question I hear over and over: “How can I take my business to the next level?” Some even ask if there is some kind of checklist or template they can use to make this happen.

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/transform-your-business-by-tacking-weak-spots","title":"Transform Your Business by Tacking Weak Spots","summary":"When meeting new clients, there’s one question I hear over and over: “How can I take my business to the next level?” Some even ask if there is some kind of checklist or template they can use to make this happen.","date_modified":"2025-02-04T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/tidy-up-digital-chaos-now","html_content":"

I was talking with my client about his newsletter. While we were on the phone, he began struggling to find a document I had sent a few months ago. He looked in his email, searched his hard drive, and even looked through ...

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As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you’ve got many processes and procedures in place, not to mention lots of outwardly facing marketing things, like your LinkedIn profile and your website.\n

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Running a small business is no easy feat, and finding ways to stay connected with your customers can sometimes feel overwhelming. While social media might grab most of the attention, there’s one tool that’s super effecti...

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I was chatting with a friend recently, and we got onto the topic of how I juggle running a business, managing a family, and still keeping everything on track.

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I was chatting with a client the other day. During the conversation a discussion began and it got me thinking about my business and how I can be a benefit to other small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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As someone who’s used to – and enjoys – being busy most of the time, I wasn’t sure what to do with myself when things slowed down a bit over the summer. I began by cleaning out closets, painted the last bedroom - that ne...

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/maximize-productivity-when-business-slows","title":"Maximize Productivity When Business Slows","summary":"As someone who’s used to – and enjoys – being busy most of the time, I wasn’t sure what to do with myself when things slowed down a bit over the summer. I began by cleaning out closets, painted the last bedroom - that ne...","date_modified":"2024-07-31T14:40:36Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/stop-procrastination-now-not-tomorrow","html_content":"

Nearly every day, clients and prospective clients come to me with a big idea or project they want to tackle. Some are brimming with excitement, others with concern. Either way, some jump right in while others just seem t...

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/stop-procrastination-now-not-tomorrow","title":"Stop Procrastination! (Now, Not Tomorrow)","summary":"Nearly every day, clients and prospective clients come to me with a big idea or project they want to tackle. Some are brimming with excitement, others with concern. Either way, some jump right in while others just seem t...","date_modified":"2024-07-02T20:20:02Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/leveraging-qr-codes-for-business-success","html_content":"

Before I became a virtual assistant, I was a teacher: a first-grade teacher. I would use QR codes in my classroom to create independence for my students. QR codes were placed around the room and students would scan them...

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/leveraging-qr-codes-for-business-success","title":"Leveraging QR Codes for Business Success","summary":" Before I became a virtual assistant, I was a teacher: a first-grade teacher. I would use QR codes in my classroom to create independence for my students. QR codes were placed around the room and students would scan them...","date_modified":"2024-06-04T13:07:27Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/work-from-home-tips-and-habits-for-success","html_content":"

Working from home offers flexibility and comfort, but it also requires discipline and structure to maintain productivity. In all of my years as an educator, I didn't work remotely BUT I did work from home and a lot. Now...

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/work-from-home-tips-and-habits-for-success","title":"Work From Home Tips and Habits for Success","summary":" Working from home offers flexibility and comfort, but it also requires discipline and structure to maintain productivity. In all of my years as an educator, I didn't work remotely BUT I did work from home and a lot. Now...","date_modified":"2024-05-01T13:14:55Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/does-your-website-need-a-refresh","html_content":"

Recently I worked on websites for a few clients.\n

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We all use e-mail every day. And while social media gets most of the buzz, it’s e-mail (social media’s less sexy roommate) that gets the work done, day in and day out.

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/is-your-e-mail-address-hurting-your-business","title":"Is Your E-Mail Address Hurting Your Business?","summary":"We all use e-mail every day. And while social media gets most of the buzz, it’s e-mail (social media’s less sexy roommate) that gets the work done, day in and day out.","date_modified":"2024-03-07T14:37:37Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/you-cant-do-it-all-how-to-delegate-effectively","html_content":"

It seems that at least once each week I hear the same five words from friends and clients: “I need to delegate more.” And then, immediately afterward, they say, “But I don’t think there’s anybody who will understand my ...

","url":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/you-cant-do-it-all-how-to-delegate-effectively","title":"You Can't Do It All! How to Delegate Effectively","summary":" It seems that at least once each week I hear the same five words from friends and clients: “I need to delegate more.” And then, immediately afterward, they say, “But I don’t think there’s anybody who will understand my ...","date_modified":"2024-02-15T21:44:26Z"},{"id":"https://savvyschmittva.com/blog/f/untangling-your-messy-calendar","html_content":"

Keeping appointments and deadlines in a calendar is essential. Without one, unless you’ve got a fabulous memory (I don’t), things go bad quickly!\n

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