In the beginning, when the doors of your business open, your love of your product or service may know no bounds. This thing you’re doing, it is so amazing and so universally necessary, that the whole idea of “niche marketing” is ludicrous. Your ideal customer or client is everyone.
Saving money as an entrepreneur is a whole different kettle of fish. I specialize in work with non-traditional income streams - that means I almost exclusively live in the world of entrepreneurs, artists, creatives, and digital nomads - and lots of us are struggling to save. How are you supposed to ‘automate your savings’ when some months you’re not sure there will be cash coming into your bank account?
Are you looking to start or expand your business? Most businesses need a little financing here and there, especially at the beginning. Lenders and investors really want to see a “sharp” business plan before they’re willing to take the risk.
This optional, one-day event, allows slayers to get together and spend some time getting to know each other. It’s also a great opportunity to strengthen our team bonds and get everyone focused on the long-term vision for Admin Slayer.
Bookkeeping matters, and no matter how great the software is, you need a real human to get in there and make sure it’s done right, on time, with minimal costs and headaches. If you’re still tracking your numbers using spreadsheets, focusing on data instead of your clients, please hand it off as soon as possible.
Meet Anna Marie Jorgensen, your Wingmam. This sassy matchmaker will help you troubleshoot your blind spots and find the right mate for you.
In the beginning, you could barely get anyone to talk to you. You sent proposals, you tried to make connections, you networked like a demon. Then suddenly....all the chickens came home to roost. How do you capitalize on all of this amazing growth, without going crazy, burning out, disappointing customers, or alienating your team?
Addressing conflict early can minimize the damage, and demonstrate that you’re invested in the relationship, and in doing the hard work of communicating with kindness. Oh, and you don’t need to apologize - especially for doing your job.
While we don’t ever advocate for burning yourself out, there is more than one way to run your life, and the solution to these scenarios may just be balance. Crazy notion, we know, but it is possible to balance responsibilities you can’t yet delegate, and still enjoy a vacation.
Michelle Shepherd is a Registered Dietician who works with her clients much like a business coach. She'll get you out of your rut, to help you develop a deep understanding of what works for your unique body, mind, and lifestyle.
Lauded by everyone she’s ever worked with for her organizational expertise, warmth, and dogmatic approach to task management, our Chief Slayer, Shannon, is a force to be reckoned with. We love to celebrate Shannon, who drives our core values, communications, and culture, each and every day.
If you are investing in online and social marketing and you’re not using a content calendar, you are likely spending more time than necessary (and probably more time than you have), reading, posting, replying and more. Yet, your results may be inconsistent and incohesive.
Art can speak volumes to your customers about your services, products, values, and much more. But if you don’t meet your customers in person, or they’re seeing you for the first time on social media, how can you send that visual message? And how can you keep design costs from breaking the bank?
In our first ebook, we covered occasional productivity tips as we worked through the first basic steps in working with a virtual team. We might have just have a few more up our sleeves
We asked our team what they’re reading right now, and created this handy-dandy list for you to pick through and find a few favourites to take to a sunny beach or cool darkened corner near you.
Are you working in philanthropy? Fundraising is a team sport, and Cathy Mann has been on that team since 1989, raising between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in benevolent revenue for charitable organizations throughout her career.
Hiring - especially the very first hire you make - can be a minefield. Hire the right person and you get explosive growth. Hire the wrong person and you risk wasting precious time and money.
When we meet business leaders who are looking for talent in arenas outside of Admin Slayer’s scope, we turn to Catherine Ducharme at Smart Savvy & Associates.
Social Bookmarking apps provide you with a means to store articles for reading later to minimize distractions during your busy day. Here are a few popular ones we’ve explored for you.
Bringing Kimberlee into Admin Slayer was a no-brainer for us. Already a virtual assistant when we found her, she came equipped with amazing administration skills and even bookkeeping experience.
