Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

As entrepreneurs/business owners, we take great care in setting rates, creating packages and tracking the hours we and our teams put in; but are our rates really paying for our expenses? Any money you spend to run or grow your business must be paid for somehow, and not necessarily out of your own salary.

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Allwork

MAY 7, 2024

This makes the prospect of undertaking new projects super expensive, though some are forging ahead nonetheless. Large-scale projects are largely on hold. Lots of small tweaking-projects, often furniture-based changes, are underway, but with relatively little (historically speaking) capital outlay. Thus the stalemate.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Reaching financial independence and early retirement is usually achieved by people who are willing to go to extreme lengths to cut their expenses. Many looking for an early retirement with FIRE often forgo driving newer cars, living in bigger houses or taking expensive trips. If your yearly expenses are $75,000, multiply that by 25.

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Allwork

AUGUST 8, 2022

The old adage that education doesn’t guarantee success seems nice in theory, but the reality is that those with a four-year degree typically have higher salaries than those without degrees. . As a result, workers who didn’t have the privilege of higher education experience discrepancies in salary, career level and skills access.?However,

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Entrepreneur.com

JUNE 13, 2025

You should pay yourself a regular salary or draw, regardless of how modest it is. Dont fund personal expenses from your business account. Build a business emergency fund Undoubtedly, unexpected expenses are not just a personal problem; they also affect businesses. Be diligent about tracking all business expenses and deductions.

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Success

MAY 4, 2023

“Before having multiple children, my agency took on a lot of work, such as fashion week shows, large festivals and other projects that did not fit into the traditional 9-5 mold,” she says. “As As we added more children to our family, I transitioned into taking on more corporate projects. Are more kids more difficult?

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 15, 2017

cities are more expensive than outsourcing overseas, rising salaries and costs overseas is making outsourcing there less of a bargain.  Next-generation chat, video calling, and project management software make it easier to coordinate work with and manage remote teams. cities, mostly in the Midwest. Although lower cost U.S.

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Allwork

AUGUST 29, 2024

Some laptops are better suited for power users like freelance graphic artists or computer programmers who need a lot of computing power when working on company projects. These can help with project management, collaboration, time management, finding accommodation, searching for cheap flights, or doing rapid translations.

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Success

DECEMBER 21, 2022

I want to evaluate my cost-of-living expenses and see where I can cut back. I just started my own business, and I want to evaluate my income versus my expenses to see where I am currently, with the ultimate goal of hitting the salary I want to make. Review your expenses as a couple. Reach my financial goals. Stop smoking.

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Success

JULY 31, 2023

Employers were struggling with retention and having to adapt with cutting-edge strategies, offerings and salaries to stay afloat. One reason Richardson points to is that job switchers aren’t being rewarded with significant salary increases as they might have in the past. Everyone was quitting. But the tides have changed.

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

I’m no stranger to setting lofty money goals : At 9 years old I became cognizant of the idea of college—a seemingly far-off milestone that my parents described as “important” and “expensive”—and decided I needed to proactively save money for my college education.

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Success

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This calls for two steps—inflation to decline, which could happen, or for salaries to increase, match or exceed it. Let’s be real, those expensive groceries aren’t going to buy themselves. All we want for 2024 is to make enough money to offset inflation, right?

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Allwork

OCTOBER 6, 2022

It has meant that workers can retain (or increase) their salaries whilst cutting costs in other areas. . As a consequence, one of the greatest benefits of being a digital nomad has to be the substantial cut in housing costs experienced by those moving out of some of the world’s most expensive cities.

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Entrepreneur.com

JULY 7, 2025

However, the most expensive opportunity is retained during the negotiations. With the right people on your side and strategic plans in place, pursuing domains like I have with a $1 million purchase a few years back can become easier without worrying about expensive bids right from the start. Apply now to join.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 27, 2019

Staff: You can claim back some of the cost of salaries, national insurance contributions, pension contributions and expenses for people who are employed to work directly on the research project. It can also include the proportion of supervisors’ and managers’ time spent overseeing work on the project.

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Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

merchant fees, shopping cart account, membership fees, advertising, website expenses etc. CashFlow Report: Now that you have Income Analysis and Expenditure Analysis all in place you are all set to create your CashFlow projection. Your Expenditure Analysis will contain things like your monthly list management service (e.g.

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Office Organization Success

MAY 4, 2016

merchant fees, shopping cart account, membership fees, advertising, website expenses etc. Cash Flow Report: Now that you have Income Analysis and Expenditure Analysis all in place you are all set to create your Cash Flow projection. Your Expenditure Analysis will contain things like your monthly list management service (e.g.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 19, 2023

One of the most essential and challenging aspects of planning a startup is projecting the financials. To make credible financial forecasts, it is crucial to have a solid understanding of the fundamental aspects of projecting financials. In this article, we delve into the art of projecting financials for a startup business.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2017

Baby boomers often struggle with mastering new technologies like CRM tools and online project management systems. Either scenario costs companies in productive hours lost and re-hiring and training expenses. Focus on assigning projects that match baby boomers’ unique skills, and offer ongoing performance reviews and raises.

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C-Suite Assistants

DECEMBER 16, 2024

You know you could use some help, but is the return on investment (ROI) worth the expense of hiring an assistant? An EA improves the follow-through and completion of projects and keeps all the balls in the air, speeding up project timelines and allowing the executive to focus on strategic initiatives.

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Success

MARCH 1, 2024

Donors asked if they can deduct the cost of the donated items on their tax return, and a few people suggested you make your project legal by filing for nonprofit status. Projects that help others are fantastic, but if you want your charity to be official, it’s important to cover your bases.

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Energage

DECEMBER 17, 2024

They can be difficult to navigate, expensive, and affect not only employees but also their partners and families in various ways. My healthcare is very costly, and I’m in a worse financial position because of it, even though my salary is higher than my previous position. Why did they choose to support this project over this one?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 26, 2015

It has been really interesting reading all of the different job descriptions, the skills that are required and the salaries attached to different levels of the role. The first thing I noticed is that most of the positions are fairly similar. I got pretty bored pretty quickly and left after just a year (it was a lloooonnnnggg year!).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 17, 2013

can let that expense go. The amount of time put into the project becomes less important compared to the results you produce.    In a typical employer/employee model, this is similar to someone that is on a salary.    The salaried employee gets paid X per month regardless of how many hours he/she works. 

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. Tasks and responsibilities involving heavy project management are becoming commonplace for the admin too.” I think many of us already know how our roles have diversified in our own firms.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 8, 2013

The most popular question on this column is about salary and this is the answer I wrote: How much can the best executive assistants earn in a year? The salary of an EA depends on what city you work in, how big your company is, and a zillion other factors that come into play just like any other job. To get you started.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The salary for a personal/executive assistant is generally in line or sometimes higher than that of either an executive or personal assistant. An EA/PA manages the executive’s entire life. Because of this, they can more strategically and efficiently manage your schedule. How Much Does a Hybrid Executive Assistant Earn?

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 1, 2023

Instead of being rewarded, employees feel they are being punished with expensive commutes and loss of time in already packed schedules. If employees feel stretched and developed at work, they are far more likely to feel satisfied as they are gaining skills and getting something additional out of work, rather than ‘just’ the salary.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The cost of the average meeting, including salaries, expenses, and opportunity costs is estimated at $5000. But for staff meetings, project update meetings, budget meetings, client review meetings, MOST MEETINGS… the primary purpose is communication. The biggest time waster in organizations today is an unproductive meeting….and

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The cost of the average meeting, including salaries, expenses, and opportunity costs is estimated at $5000. But for staff meetings, project update meetings, budget meetings, client review meetings, MOST MEETINGS… the primary purpose is communication. What about brainstorming meetings?

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Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Plus, life isn’t cheap, with planned and unplanned expenses, some days it may feel like your household finances are going downhill fast. Going back to school can be a great, yet expensive, option to get where you want to be. If you need help negotiating your new salary, read this article I wrote first. Bonus Resource!

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

You quickly find these attributes make the difference between a successful project and just pissing your money and credibility away. Back in time I build my factory in China at nearly zero cost – steal building, low salaries and no debt, in depressed market this is the way to survive and succeed.

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Bonnie Low-Kramen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Have you heard that some staff are outsourcing their own work, at their own expense ? The second reason is that their salaries probably could not afford it. They notice when you are the one to raise your hand to volunteer when the sudden departure of a colleague creates a big gap on an important project.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 25, 2024

Usually eager to gain experience, these individuals are willing to work for a lower salary to showcase their skills. These ideas range from project management powerhouses like Trello and Asana to coding and development tools like Git and Visual Studio Code. Your wallet will appreciate you; hence, will the future of your business.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Your business project may take time to get moving. You ideally need to make sure you have enough running costs of the business to run for 6 months as well as making sure you have enough to pay for living expenses. All you need to do is effectively pay yourself a wage from your self-employed bank to cover your living expenses.

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Recruit CRM

JULY 19, 2021

Your agency should usually charge about 25% of the starting salary of the position they are recruiting for and might later include more bonuses and commissions that need to be fulfilled by their client if they agree to it. It's an idea that the hired search firms will try to find the most expensive candidates for a bigger payout.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Surprisingly, an overwhelming 96 percent did not believe that employee salaries are a major stress factor for staff during the cost-of-living crisis. This inevitably takes a toll on their mental health: we’ve all gone to bed worrying about how we can help someone else, often at the expense of our own mental health.

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