How to Grow Your Company and Still Have Freedom

Freedom or Growth as an entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs face a difficult decision:  Prioritize freedom?  Or prioritize growth? Most entrepreneurs start their businesses looking for increased freedom.  Owning a business allows you to set your schedule and decide how much you work.  At least in theory. In reality, the demands of growing a company often keep entrepreneurs in the office late.  Weekends go […]

What is a Virtual Executive Assistant?

virtual Executive Assistant

  What is a virtual Executive Assistant? General definition.   A virtual Executive Assistant provides support to an entrepreneur, business owner, or executive.  They are “virtual” because they work remotely, not in-office.  They handle administrative tasks including scheduling, inbox management, and correspondence with clients. Typically, they are fully dedicated to a specific executive or executive […]

How to Build Strong Client Relationships

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The secret to long-term success?  Customer confidence, satisfaction, and loyalty.  So how do we build strong client relationships? We’ve put together a list of 10 habits successful entrepreneurs are using to build strong relationships with their clients: 1.  Know Your Client   Every client is an individual.  For those providing individualized service, it’s essential to […]

Master Communication: Maintaining Client Relationships

Today’s key habit for maintaining client relationships: Master Communication.  Ensure you build strong communication habits with your clients. Is your communication, efficient, valuable, and thorough?   1.  Set Expectations Upfront   Expectations for yourself:  At the beginning of your relationship, in writing and in conversation, clearly lay out what you plan to do and your […]

A Personal Touch: Building Strong Client Relationships

Today’s key habit for building strong client relationships: A Personal Touch.   Not everything has to be about business.  We all appreciate genuineness, even in our professional relationships.   1.  Engage Common Interests   Strive to find common interests and connections with your clients.  Find opportunities to discuss, or do, a common interest together: Do you […]

Know Your Client: Building Strong Client Relationships

Today’s key habit for building strong client relationships: Know Your Client.   Customer confidence and loyalty are key indicators of future stability and growth.  So how do we build healthy client relationships? 1.  Study Your Client   Every client is an individual.  For those providing a non-commodifiable service, it’s essential to understand and address the unique […]