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Virtual Assistant by day Volleyball Coach by night!
When joining Buying Time as a level 2 virtual assistant and project manager, I was also a high-level club volleyball coach! I wasn’t sure how I was going to manage my time with both jobs, but I knew it was going to be a balance that I needed. My days at Buying Time...
Tips on How to Be a Successful V.A. while in School
Time management is key. Balancing a new job and college can be challenging, but it's important to prioritize your time and create a schedule that works for you. What helped me was to set aside dedicated study time and communicate my availability with my employer....
Boosting Employee Engagement
Good leaders proactively promote employee engagement. They invest their time and resources to get to know their employees personally, recognize their strengths, and find ways to support and motivate them. Considering employees’ needs with each business decision. Use...
Graphic Design: What you are looking for and why
Do you think you could probably use some help in making your business look more put together, but don’t really know where to even start? Here at Buying Time, we have created a Graphic Design Request form to help you evaluate and articulate your needs. Let’s hone in on...
Staying Organized with Project Management Software
As a Project Manager, I’d have to say the most important part of my job is staying organized. Not only am I responsible for keeping track of my own tasks, but also everyone else’s while simultaneously maintaining client communication for any updates, questions,...
Which website platform is right for you?
Is your business idea finally coming to fruition? Are you excited and passionate to get your brand-new company rolling, but you aren’t sure how to bring it to life online? Maybe your business has been around for 10 years, but it’s time for a face-lift and you aren’t...
Taking A New Path
I’ve been a massage therapist for 8 years. I never thought I would’ve been doing anything else… During my college career, I will always choose a new major every semester, it got so bad I decided to take a break from school and “go into the world”, hoping life...
Wrapping Up 2022 with Buying Time
Wow, another year in the books!! 2022 brought new clients, new team members, and our yearly in-person Team Retreat. The team was asked to write a few thoughts on how their 2022 with Buying Time went. Topics included reflecting on highlights, accomplishments, and...
The Importance of taking breaks in your work day
Do you ever get to the end of your day and think “why am I so tired”? Or you can feel like you’ve been in one spot for too long? I just recently got a puppy which has given me a newfound responsibility. I am ensuring my needs are met not only throughout the workday...
Staying Focused When Working From Home
Do you ever sit down to get to work and end up just staring at your task list not knowing where to start? Find yourself thinking about all the work you have to do, but can’t seem to focus on one thing at a time. Besides having a lot of self-discipline and time...