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10 Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant for Your Business

Did you know that businesses employing virtual assistants can save up to 78% in office costs and increase productivity by 20%? In today’s fast-paced business landscape, entrepreneurs and companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to optimize operations and enhance efficiency. One solution is hiring a virtual assistant, a versatile team member who can take on

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From Chaos to Clarity: Real Examples of Process Optimization in Action

In every business, there comes a point when things start to feel… messy. Deadlines are missed, team communication is fractured, customer follow-ups fall through the cracks, and scaling feels impossible. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and the good news is, there’s a solution: process optimization. By streamlining how your business operates, process optimization replaces

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8 Time Management Tips for Entrepreneurs Using Virtual Assistants

Time is the most valuable resource for entrepreneurs. With endless tasks and limited hours in a day, optimizing time management is crucial for business growth. One powerful way to improve efficiency is by leveraging the skills of your virtual assistant! Virtual assistants can help streamline operations, reduce workload, and allow entrepreneurs to focus on income-producing

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6 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help You Scale Your Business

In today’s fast-paced business environment, scalability is the key to staying competitive and achieving sustained growth. However, scaling your business is not without its challenges. It requires strategic planning, efficient resource management, and the ability to adapt to changing demands quickly. This is where a virtual assistant (VA) can become a game-changer for your business.

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CEO Evonne Barrier Speaks As A Guest on Queens Lead Podcast

Our Founder and CEO, Evonne Barrier, was a guest on the Queens Lead podcast!  The Queens Lead podcast, hosted by Amy Singleton (a fellow Oklahoma Queen) is a platform that invites women entrepreneurs to talk about their inspiring stories, and show how they are making an impact in their industries and communities! Evonne is so honored and

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5 Essential Skills Your Virtual Assistant Needs to Elevate Your Business

Bringing on a virtual assistant is the key to unlocking your business’s growth. Why? Because a virtual assistant steps in and takes over the back-end of your business, allowing you to focus more time and energy on the front-end. Generating leads, improving customer experience, and networking? Those are the tasks that should have your attention!

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VA Tips For Success in 2025

The holidays are fast approaching and it’s time to act now to set yourself up for success. I don’t know about you, but it’s so easy for the holidays to sneak up on me! Once Halloween is past it’s just a few short weeks to Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then New Years! It felt like October

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Evonne Barrier Featured on Canvas Rebel

Our Founder and CEO, Evonne Barrier was recently interviewed for Canvas Rebel! In the article, Evonne talks about building, nurturing, and scaling her virtual assistant agency, Barrier Consulting!  To read the full article, visit Canvas Rebel here! “Barrier Consulting has changed my business and my life. Evonne and her team keep my business goal-focused; moving

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Optimize Business Processes: How a Deep Dive Can Drive Efficiency and Scalability

In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency and scalability are not just buzzwords—they are essential pillars that can significantly determine a company’s long-term success. While there are various strategies to enhance these aspects, one of the most effective is conducting a Process Deep Dive. This methodical approach helps businesses critically assess and optimize their core operations.

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You Don't Have to Grow Your Business Alone

For small business owners and entrepreneurs, hiring a Virtual Assistant can help free up valuable hours to focus on growing the business and generating revenue. With this download you will see a large variety of ways a virtual assistant can support your business growth.

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