The Barrier Consulting team wants to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for all of you; and we couldn’t do this without the endless support you’ve all given us over the years. In honor of the holiday, we wanted to talk a little bit about gratitude. It can be so easy to

The Barrier Consulting team wants to share a MAJOR client success story, just to prove to you that bringing on a virtual assistant is an investment – and can help you reach your biggest business goals! Crystal Oakes, CEO of Oakes Creative House, came to us overwhelmed and overworked. She was facing an extreme burnout,

Identify the Habits Holding You Back and Implement Strategies for Lasting Business Growth In the world of entrepreneurship, growth often requires more than just strategy—it demands clarity, focus, and the ability to delegate. Yet, many business owners unknowingly sabotage their success by getting caught up in a cycle of chaos. Instead of streamlining their operations,

As a business owner, sometimes it can be hard to let go.  Trust me, I totally get it! Your business is your baby, and you want to take care of it. The last thing you want to do is hand it off to someone else. BUT, there is so much power in delegation. Delegation is

Staying present throughout your work day is powerful, because it gives you the opportunity to really feel if you’re happy with what you’re doing.

Scaling your business can be both exciting and challenging.

Fall is right around the corner, and we are so excited to see what opportunities this new season brings. With that in mind, it’s time to set yourself up for success! If you’ve been thinking about making some changes within your business, we want to encourage you that NOW is the best time to do

When you become a virtual assistant, you realize the two most important aspects of creating long-term engagements with your clients:  Communication is KEY. If you can manage your time efficiently, you can have time for your clients AND yourself (without feeling completely and utterly drained.) Sometimes you get so caught up in making your clients

It’s back to school season! Woohoo! You’ve probably spent the majority of the last few weeks getting your kiddos prepared with a little back-to-school shopping for supplies, clothes, etc.  But have you been preparing for YOURSELF? Things are changing for you too, and it’s time to get organized within your business! What exactly is there

As a small business owner or solopreneur, you wear many hats. From managing daily operations to handling marketing and customer service, the to-do list never seems to end. This is where hiring a virtual assistant (VA) can make a world of difference. But how do you go about finding the right VA for your business?