2020 was More Virtual than Ever!

Dec 30, 2020

Our team of Virtual Assistants is like a family, literally. We create and sustain a healthy and happy company culture through team-building and personal development. Sure, we all come from diverse backgrounds with unique skill sets and experiences, but we bring it all together to work as one unit to deliver results for businesses like yours! Our final Team Challenge (yes, we have these) this year was to come together to write this last blog of 2020. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team a little bit better!

Bibi

As the CEO here at Buying Time, LLC I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of everything from the concept in 2007 as a personal assistant service to its metamorphosis as a premier virtual support solution for small businesses around the world. My true love of what I do with clients is the strategy and planning around their business operations and marketing, during our sessions we get to dig deep and develop real plans that we can execute with our team to move their business forward. One of my core values is FREEDOM, and while the rest of the world was pushed into a virtual working environment this year I already understood the freedom it gave me to choose when I work, where I work, and how I work. The best part is that I can work from anywhere in the world and I can’t wait to do that again.

Stephanie 

I am the COO/Operations Manager of Buying time and have been a part of the team for going on 4 years. While my goal is always to ensure that both our clients and our team are supported, I’ve had the pleasure of continuing to assist clients, personally, in many different areas of their businesses. Being able to step in and take a strategy or a vision that a business owner has and put the puzzle pieces together to make it a reality is incredibly rewarding all from wherever I have an internet connection is why I continue to work in the Virtual Assistant world!

Astrid

I am a Virtual Assistant here at Buying Time, which means I am multi-talented. I specialize in video and audio editing, but I have also been learning about the hot new CRM systems that are trending, I am currently taking a class on Google Analytics, and so much more! I’ve always been that eager student in school with her hand raised asking a million questions just so I can learn more. I continue to work as a Virtual Assistant because I have the opportunity to continue to learn and help clients with my two big dogs at my feet!

Julie

I have been a Virtual Assistant here at Buying Time for around 8 years. I feel like I have had my hands on many different tasks throughout the years but my main focus is Customer Care for my clients. I also spend time being a coach concierge. Many of my tasks for my clients cover time management, data entry, bill processing, social media, email campaign blasts, and blog posts. I am working daily in Infusionsoft/KEAP, Customer Hub, Google, Asana, WordPress, Leadpages, Facebook, Payment Gateways, Merchant Services, and Evernote to list a few. I enjoy communicating with my clients to fulfill their business needs effectively and keeping them organized and on track. I am a people pleaser and love to be helpful. I began this job when I needed flexibility in my life. It was the best choice I have ever made. I am continually learning new things and adding to my Virtual Assistance capabilities. This year I have spent much time adapting my clients to the “new normal” and helping them keep their businesses thriving.

Carrie

I’ve been with Buying Time for 2 1/2 years as a Graphic Designer. I started out doing mostly brochures and PowerPoints for clients, but it has turned into so much more. Especially during this year of Covid, the print material has been on decline and clients have been focusing on promoting their brand through all things screen. Web page design, logo design, zoom backgrounds, Social Media templates – anything to get our clients looking good and streamlined to really reflect who they are and what their brands represent. I really take my work to heart and like to listen to my client’s podcast or SM videos while I work so that I can get into their mindset. I love collaborating with clients in that the work I do is not reflecting me, but them, so when I give a version and the client comes back with tweaks it turns out to be just right. Being Virtual is probably the only option I have right now. With 3 elementary-aged kids and schools closed, I have to be home! Even without covid, the work from home lifestyle is such a great fit with kids. No commute allows for extra time with the family. The flexibility to stop what I am doing to tend to the kids’ needs, makes it so that I can actually have the work/life balance.

David

I joined the Buying Time family in June of 2019. In the last year and a half, I’ve worked with Buying Time as both the Sr. Web Developer and as a Virtual Assistant. As a Virtual Assistant, I get to work with clients to discuss their needs and visions for their businesses and their clients, find out where they’re missing key elements, and help come up with ideas and plans to help them grow. As a developer, I get to use my technical experience to bring those needs, ideas, and visions to life. Working from home allows me to take care of my work and home responsibilities, have the freedom and flexibility to switch gears as needed, and avoid all of the traffic and traveling headaches that affect so many, especially in this past year. I truly enjoy the work I do and the team I choose to do it with.

Tami

I’m Tami and I work in the accounting dept. I’ve been with Buying Time for 1 year and 9 months. I do bookkeeping through QuickBooks Online for our clients. I also do some virtual assistant duties for a few clients. I became a virtual assistant, as the idea of working from home was appealing to me. I also get to use over 30 years of bookkeeping experience. 

Jeff

I’m a junior web developer and a virtual assistant and I’ve been with Buying Time LLC for the past three months. I specialize in customer service, proofreading, and creative writing, all with strong attention to the minor details. I’m fairly new to this line of work, but with the help of Bibi, Stephanie, and my co-workers I’ve been continually learning new programs and systems and trying to improve my productivity every day to better serve our clients. It hasn’t been easy starting a whole new kind of work in a year like this, but as I push myself I find I’m continually capable of rising to new challenges and accomplishing tasks to move myself and the Buying Time team forward.

Julz

Whoa… it’s been over 4 years with Bibi and the team here at Buying Time. When I started I had ZERO idea of how it would all work, I mean a Virtual Assistant… What does that even mean?! After learning all the processes and tools of the trade I mixed in my Social Media background to assist my clients with growing their presence. For me, the best part about being a Virtual Assistant is having a variety of clients in multiple fields of business. Not only am I helping them grow their brand, but I also get a first-hand look into the inner workings of their specific niche.

Being a Virtual Assistant is pretty amazing, the flexibility and freedom is the foundation for a truly balanced lifestyle. If you are interested in learning more, we have something exciting to share with you soon!