In order to be a great leader, you must build up the people who help build your business. Not only is it important to ensure that your team feels happy, inspired, and fulfilled in their work, but the more you get to know them and build them up, the more they’ll be able to grow in their roles and bring more success into the business. Read on for 5 tips for getting to know your team better so you can create a business run by people who are thriving.  

Whether you’re a brand new entrepreneur just getting started or you’ve been in business for some time, there’s one thing you absolutely must build out in your business in order to scale with ease and joy, and that is, your SYSTEMS. Read on to learn why systems are the secret to scaling your business, empowering your team, making a greater impact, and increasing your profits!

Every year, I like to spend some time reflecting on the successes, wins (both big and small), challenges, and lessons learned throughout the previous year and create a "What's In / Out List" for the new year! This not only helps me learn from, grow, and process the experiences from the past year, but it helps me stay focused and intentional heading into the new year. So without further ado, my 2023 IN / OUT list is here, and I'm not holding a damn thing back!

If you are a creative business owner or you work with creative entrepreneurs, then you probably know just how many ideas and dreams are flying around at once. It might feel overwhelming to keep track of it all, but with this simple business hack, you’ll be able to keep the creative juices flowing while organizing all of the ideas into actionable steps and a roadmap for success. 

In order to have a business and team that truly flourishes and gets consistent results, you have to be a great leader. However, making a lot of money or signing a certain number of clients is not what defines a great leader. A great leader is defined by their willingness to ASK for feedback, their receptiveness to the feedback, the steps they take to make the changes necessary for everyone to flourish, and the actions they take to ensure their team and business is set up for success and support. 

Running a business is an amazing way to create time and schedule freedom, break through income ceilings, and achieve your financial goals. In fact, all of those things make being an entrepreneur so damn exhilarating. However, running a business is so much more than just making money. 

Although the holidays are meant for joy and excitement, as a business owner, this season can also bring a lot of stress and overwhelm. Just thinking about everything you need to get done before you take time off can raise your heartbeat.

What if this year, you set yourself up for success (and less stress) without sacrificing your business growth OR your mental health THE holiday season?

Being an entrepreneur and running your own business is amazing and empowering, but that doesn’t mean it comes without its share of struggles and challenges. ⁠If you are feeling stuck in your business (or your personal life), here are 4 ways to get unstuck and find your way back.

No matter where you’re at in your business, what degrees or certifications you have, or how much money you make, you will always face changes and challenges. Business is ever-evolving and there will always be bumps in the road. The best way to face changes and challenges is to embrace them as redirection. ⁠

Whether you’re a brand new virtual assistant just starting out or you’ve been in business for a while, setting your prices can be tricky. When it comes to pricing your services and knowing your value as a service provider, the online space can feel like uncharted waters. There isn’t a lot of transparency around money and many providers don’t even include their prices on their website or in their portfolio. It’s become a game of showing and not telling. Here at AK/VA, we believe in full transparency, which is why we don’t gate-keep our secrets to financial success (or hide our prices!) Read on for our top 3 tips for setting your prices as a virtual assistant.

This blog post is a message for all of my fellow badass, smart female entrepreneurs who are changing the world. I know it’s tempting to go-go-go and constantly feel like you should be doing more as you focus on your one end goal. I know it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others and working yourself into a state of burnout to achieve what you set out to do. I blame social media and hustle culture for this. The reality is, the most pivotal, expansive moments of growth happen along the way.

Your success on social media is not about the number of followers you have ⁠or the number of likes on your posts. It’s about putting yourself out there, sharing your expertise, establishing yourself as an authority figure and expert in your industry, and gaining visibility so that your dream clients can find you. ⁠

You are not the security blanket for your team and you cannot foster a culture of codependency. I reminded my team that they were more than capable of supporting our clients and excelling in their roles. This reminder empowered them to own their roles and kick ass at them, with or without me.

If you’re a business owner with trust issues, this one’s for you. Consider this a mini-intervention that will save you a whole lot of time, stress, and anxiety as your business grows and expands. Are you ready to hear it? You MUST put the trust in your team!

As a business owner, there are a ton of characteristics you must embody. Drive, ambition, passion, heart, and resiliency are just a few, and the list goes on. In order to truly run a successful business and make an impact, the one characteristic you must embody is integrity.

Selling always seems to get a bad reputation. So often, entrepreneurs struggle to sell without feeling guilty, slimy, or pushy. But what if selling wasn’t really the problem at all? What if it was your mindset around selling? If you want to drastically improve your mindset and process around selling and actually feel fulfilled in your business, this is the advice you need to take in…

Focus on selling whatever you are most excited about!

Have you ever had one of those days where the alarm goes off and your body just shouts, “No!”? One of those days where your body and mind are telling you to slow down and rest? I know how guilty that can make you feel, like you’re not being productive or wasting the day away. Your body knows best and when it is telling you to rest, you need to take a step back and step into your needs.

The number one thing that you have to do for your business to succeed is simply to give a shit about the people you serve.

That’s it. That’s the golden ticket to success. Give a shit about your current clients.⁠ Give a shit about your potential clients.⁠ And give a shit about your past clients.⁠