As the world has been forced to adjust and to adapt to the times we are in, working from home has become one of the most widely adopted and practiced measures to continue working and conducting business. Most industries that aren’t considered essential have had their employees move to working from the confines of their…
Would the right time to host Thanksgiving (lunch, brunch, dinner) be 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm or 8 pm? shared by Jessica Santiago When hosting, plan ahead! You must have enough time to plan, prepare and refresh before your guests arrive. If you are an early riser, go for one of the earlier…
By, Jessica Santiago National Random Act of Kindness Day isn’t until February 2020, but Wednesday, November 13, 2019 is World Kindness Day. According to the site daysoftheyear.com “Kindness Day was born when a collection of humanitarian groups came together on November 13, 1997 and made a ‘Declaration of Kindness.’ Likewise, on Kindness Day, everyone is…
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…
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…
By, Jessica Santiago IT’S OFFICIAL: Florida summer is here and it’s going to be another HOT one! One way to keep your kiddos cool while having fun this summer is to visit the FREE splash parks around town. Most offer adequate shade, nearby seating as well as playgrounds when your kids need a break from…
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…
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…
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…
The holidays are upon us and as you begin to start your shopping you might feel overwhelmed with all the choices out there. Not to worry, as one of our in-office assistants has devised a list of some fun and creative gift ideas to give around the office this holiday season. Thank you Julissa for…
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…
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,…
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 …