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Most people, when they think about hiring a virtual assistant, picture a skills checklist: inbox management, calendar coordination, maybe some content scheduling. But what often determines whether delegation truly works isn’t just skill. It’s character. At VAUSA®, we’ve seen firsthand that the best virtual assistants don’t just complete tasks. They bring ownership, consistency, adaptability, and […]

Have you ever felt like you were just performing a role rather than thriving in it?  If that sounds familiar, we want you to know something: you’re not failing. You might just be in the wrong seat. In this post, we’re walking you through each component of GWC and why it’s important to get the […]

Nobody builds a disconnected team on purpose. That’s what makes it so easy to miss. You hire great people. You set up the tools. You keep communication moving. And still, something feels off. The work gets done, but the relationships never quite form. Remote work didn’t cause this problem, but it removed the conditions that […]

You thought you found the perfect hire. Great resume, strong references, impressive experience. Ninety days later, you’re dealing with missed deadlines, confused clients, and a team that’s walking on eggshells. The cost of that “perfect on paper” hire? More than you ever imagined. Every business owner faces the pressure to hire quickly, especially when you’re […]

With St. Patrick’s Day approaching entrepreneurs might be tempted to wish for the luck of the Irish to help build their business. The reality is that success is far more likely when preparation meets opportunity – an insightful definition of luck attributed to the philosopher Seneca.  Preparation takes many forms, but in our experience working […]

Determined to make the most of 2022? VAUSA® recommends to our clients and assistants three common-sense strategies for accomplishing goals in the new year—or whenever you choose to create them. Let’s go! 1. Plan With Intention. The old adage “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” remains a useful guide. Experts suggest writing […]

The 21st century has really become the age of social media. Along with that comes social media marketing; from building your network, growing your client base, and advertising or selling a product – there are many considerations to fine-tuning the practice.  Keep reading for 3 tips for making your social media marketing efforts the most […]

In this episode I bring back Mary Elaine and her husband Brett to talk about what it looks like to be a team in marriage, building your marriage tool belt, and so much more. Mary Elaine mentions the app Love Nudge as a tool to help build intimacy – Check it out! Call to Marriage […]

Not everyone is content to live off of service member’s pay alone. Military spouses want to make money and many service members want to make additional income. People want a better quality of life and are willing to do the work to make more money but how do you do it? A growing path to […]

My Fourth of July memories are steeped in patriot celebration.  Growing up in Georgia’s Coastal Empire, we lived near several military installations, including Parris Island, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot.  My father, a full-time Georgia Air Guardsman at the time, would join with our mother to pack up us three children in the family vehicle […]