How A Virtual Receptionist Will Increase Company Revenue

Virtual receptionists have become the cost-effective way to answer your phones. It is a service that has significantly grown in popularity because of its all-encompassing approach to office support services.  A virtual receptionist will answer the phones and take messages, but that is far from all. We can also maintain your calendar, answer customer inquiries, and even…

Finish the Year Strong! Last Quarter Dates to Consider

By, Lauren Sheridan Have you looked at the calendar lately? How many days are remaining in 2019? Time to plan for all the end of year events—coordinating company parties, gathering gift ideas, and booking that holiday photoshoot. We just had our last quarter meeting here at On Point Executive Center and thought we’d share some…

First Impressions Leave Lasting Impressions

First Impressions Leave Lasting ImpressionsFirst impressions count. It’s a fact! Studies show that you only have 26 seconds to make a first impression, and the first seven seconds have the most impact. In a business setting, a good first impression can be the difference between a satisfied client and a lost sale. Which is why…

Networking Tips for People Who Hate Networking

Did you know that most people despise networking? That is, untilthey learn the art! Check out these tips and apply a few of the concepts the next time you venture out to your next networking meeting.  You might find the task a bit less daunting and actually enjoy the investment. Stop Networking, Build Rapport  Start by talking…

Budget Travel Tips From Someone Who Knows From Experience

 By, Fallon Rakestraw Have you ever wanted to travel the world but never thought you could afford it? Well don’t give up that dream just yet. I’m going to give you a few tips on exploring our planet on a budget! Over the last 5 years, I have backpacked my way around 35+ countries and…

Technology and Shared Office Space

By, Jessica Santiago – On Point Executive Center In addition to saving money with shared office space, technology can help small business owners leverage limited capital in smarter, more effective ways. In some cases, using technology provides greater efficiency and versatility, making it a natural progression for processes you may already have in place in…

Easy Ways to Practice Self-Care at Work

At our Tampa office, it’s easy to get busy and neglect self-care. Have you heard the term self-care a lot recently and wondered what it meant? The concept is quite simple: a person deciding that they need to take care of themselves and taking the initiative to do so. Whether on the road or working…

10 Tools For Any Virtual Assistant

Let’s admit it!  As a Virtual Assistant, you have to be a master multi-tasker and a jack of many trades. Thankfully technology has made our jobs manageable with the everyday tasks that pop up, such as setting up appointments, sending emails, and updating business social media pages. Here are some tools that we use (and…

Remote Team for the Win!

Going Virtual With Our Office Was a Big Part of Our Success! A few years ago, with a team of seven intrepid engineers, artists, and designers and some seed funding from a small business grant, I took the leap and started my own business. Funds were tight and time was precious, so we all knew…

FREE STEAM Posters for school English and Spanish Translation

I made these S.T.E.A.M. posters for my kids classroom bulletin board.  You are welcome to download them and use them as you like! STEAM POSTERS  Set 1 STEAM POSTERS 2  Set 2 and another set of posters with the words translated in Spanish STEAM POSTERS

Reevaluate Your Workplace Culture

By, Emma Adamson You’re probably wondering: What is workplace culture, and why does it matter to me? Workplace culture, also known as organizational culture, is the character and personality of your business. So whether you’re an employee, or you’re the CEO, workplace culture matters to you and everyone else involved. And now you’re thinking: Okay,…

Why We Should Fix Our Credit!

By Jessica Santiago Bad credit can leave you homeless, carless, and jobless. That’s because more and more businesses are using your credit to make decisions about you. Still not convinced it’s time to get your credit act together? Here are reasons why you need to fix your credit. Save Money on Interest       …