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8 Tips To Create A Positive Atmosphere
Let’s face it!!! When Monday comes, all we really think about is how quickly the week will pass by so we can start the weekend again. It doesn’t have to be this way and we have the choice to make a change in how we look at the way we start our week and find new ways...
How To Be A Delegating Machine
Typically when Lisa Crilley Mallis works with business owners on delegating effectively, one of the top problems is getting them to realize it’s ok to let go! They believe they are the only ones who can do the job . . . and it’s difficult for them to give up control....
Protect Your Finances With Checks & Balances
The recent Equifax security breach gets you thinking…is my information ever truly safe? Am I taking the precautions necessary to protect my credit and finances in case something happens? What policies or procedures do I currently have in place to protect myself and my...
Busting the Myth: Delegating Takes Too Long
Effectively delegating is a skill. As with any skill, the more you practice the better you become. One of the common frustrations that people have is that “by the time they explain it, they could have just done it themselves.” Depending on the task being delegated,...
Grow Your Law Firm With A Virtual Legal Assistant
There’s a common misconception among most lawyers…especially those just starting out or operating as a solo or small firm: you feel you have to do everything yourself. Getting over that hurdle early on by learning to delegate tasks is your first step to understanding...
Lisa Crilley Mallis: Impactive Strategies
I’m so excited to write EVA’s Spotlight this month featuring Lisa Crilley Mallis. Not only is Lisa a fellow NAWBO member and leader, her business…Impactive Strategies, works with focused, successful business owners who are overcommitted and still want to achieve more...
Don’t Let Your Business Slip Into The Lazy Days of Summer
Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes rest & relaxation. It’s important to take time away from the office and your business so you can recharge, yet nearly 42% of Americans do not take any vacation time, or they work while they’re on vacation....
The Art Of Delegating Part 4
This is the final post in our 4-part delegation series where we pull it all together: delegating effectively, creating processes, and using project management tools to help build a scalable business. For your business to be truly scalable you need to plan for...
The Art of Delegating (Part 3)
Clear Communication = Delegating Success You know delegating is essential to growing your business, and that setting up processes can help make delegating even easier. Project management tools are also an important piece for delegating success when combined with...
The Art of Delegating (Part 2)
Processes for Delegating Success You know delegating saves you time & money…and that sending the right work to the right person helps get things done. But are you prepared to delegate? Do you have processes in place for your daily work or projects?...
How To Master The Art of Delegating (Part I)
Delegating - is it art? Or a science? Okay, so delegating isn’t necessarily an “ART”, but it is a necessity to grow your business and your bottom line. The definition of the word delegate is: “Entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically...
7 Questions To Ask When Hiring Help
Whether you’re a start-up, entrepreneur, or small business owner, budgets are a big deal. Many times instead of hiring the “right” help, we take the offers of hiring friends and family to “help” us out. Although intentions are good on both ends, this situation often...
Thanksgiving 2016 at EVA
Although we should express our gratitude more often than we do, Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year to look at our life and think about what we’re thankful for. Some of us have experienced loss and some triumph; either way, there’s always something to...
Your Business Needs A Virtual Assistant!
I’ve found a few things to be true over the years; if I really want something, I find a way to get it. When I come up with an excuse on why I can’t do something, it’s just that…an excuse. Instead of saying, “I can’t afford a virtual assistant,” you need to change your...
Expectations and Your Virtual Assistant
Hiring a virtual assistant is a great asset to many professionals. Regardless of your industry, a VA is a cost-effective way to bring experience to the table and only pay for the services you need without having the overhead of an employee. But it’s not just enough to...
13 Habits to Break to Increase Productivity
Do you find yourself falling behind in your work even though you’re putting in long days and time on the weekends? Working smarter, not harder means making the most of the time you have and making that time as useful as possible to increase productivity. Hitting The...
Gift Giving Ideas For Your Business
The holidays can be great and at the same time stressful. It’s a time of year that we give that extra thank you to those who have helped us in our business and personal lives, that we may have been too busy to stop and thank throughout the year. It doesn’t matter how...
Are You Too Busy to be Stressed?
Are you trying so hard to be successful that you are totally and completely overwhelmed? Are you so busy you don't have time to register how stressed you've become? Believe me, I get it! It’s super hard to do everything on your own and successful business people will...
VAs: Valuable Asset for Digital Marketing!
I was recently reading a blog post by Chris Ducker where he notes that “in an online survey of more than 460 small business owners, proprietors, and CEOs, 63% said that they spend 1-5 hours on social media every week. The rest are spending much more, with some...
Find Your Passion
Are you envious of your friends and family who absolutely love their jobs? Do you often wonder why you can’t find something you are passionate about? Finding your passion isn’t always easy; sometimes it isn’t always evident. What if I told you that it’s possible you...
Body Language & Your Office
Body Language & Your Office by Megan Murphy Your connections to people are much deeper when you consider body language and facial expression. However, despite a previously estimated 93% of all conversations ending up non-verbal, body language ends up overlooked by...
DiSC Tests & Your Team
DiSC tests & your team by Megan Murphy A great way to know your team’s unique strengths and weaknesses is through DiSC testing! In our November blog, we discussed ways to build upon your team’s strengths and create a more inclusive and positive work environment....
Leadership: How Do You Measure Up?
Leadership: How do you fit in? by Megan Murphy This month we’re talking about team building and how to make the most of each person on staff. But what I truly think makes or breaks a team is its leader. A good leader can be the difference between a successful company...
Happy Halloween from EVA
Happy Halloween from EVA by Megan Murphy “Happy Halloween!” pops up on your screen. It’s unsettling to you. You’ve been so deeply focused on your to-do list that the plastic pumpkins and glow-in-the-dark skeletons dotting your neighborhood have become part of a...