BELAY’s Top 10 Favorite Things
Baroness Maria Augusta von Trapp has them. So does Oprah. And now, BELAY has them, too. We’re talking about our favorite things – but there aren’t any ‘whiskers on kittens’ or ‘276 free Pontiac G6s’ to be found on our list. Because with remote work now (finally) becoming so popular, our BELAY team wants to help you set up your…
One Reason Your Summer Break Could Be Better This Year
WARNING: The following may make you uncomfortable. Anxious, even. It’s not often when executives or business owners share messages like the one below, and I apologize in advance for any discomfort or temporary paralysis it may cause. But in an effort to maintain complete transparency, I thought it would be best to share the message, in its entirety and unedited.…
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Just Be You: Our Stance On Diversity & Inclusion
This is how we encourage our employees to bring their best, most authentic whole selves to work every day – and how you can, too.
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On Friday night, you were answering emails and posting to social media during your daughter's dance recital. On Saturday morning, you were conversing with a client on chat about a new project during your son's soccer game. Do you even remember what you ate at your anniversary dinner or was your mind on work? How long has it been since…
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So, you’ve weighed all the considerations for hiring your first virtual employee. But now, it’s time to weigh the costs. The key is finding a virtual employee with just the right blend of experience and skills in order to seamlessly integrate them into your business and be as helpful as possible. The million-dollar question: How much does it cost to…
Read More How to Become a Virtual Assistant with BELAY
Are you looking for a career change and considering becoming a virtual assistant? Awesome - you found an incredible place to apply. At BELAY, we love making connections with super talented people and introducing them to busy business leaders who need their administrative expertise. We have over 700 Virtual Assistants among BELAY’s ranks. Some work part-time hours while others carry…
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Look. We’re done coddling. Yes, many of you were forced to go remote last year. And, admittedly, you did your best. We commend you for that. For so many of you and your industries, there was no blueprint for how to go remote. So you researched, looked at industries to your right and left, and on a hope and prayer,…
Ebony ClarkJune 17, 2021
You’ll hear from Daymond John from Shark Tank, Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller, Colleen Stanley, and the founders of BELAY, Bryan and Shannon Miles, as they talk about topics like the biggest barrier to work-life balance, the most important part of your strategic plan, why salespeople underperform, and how delegation empowers team members and drives performance. So settle in and…
One Next Step PodcastJune 15, 2021
We all know churches have to have a social media presence. That’s a non-negotiable in today’s world. And, at least initially, it was easy enough to manage it on our own. A Tweet here, a follow there, and some icons in the footer of our websites and emails. Set-it-and-forget-it, right? Well, maybe once upon a time. Because now? Social media…
Ebony ClarkJune 10, 2021
Courageous conversations are the essence of healthy conflict management – and are the most effective way to avoid conflict escalation. No workplace will be conflict-free, but it is possible to create a non-judgmental, emotionally intelligent environment that allows for hard conversations in a respectful way. So when initiating courageous conversations – especially remotely – visual contact proves even more important. …
Ebony ClarkJune 8, 2021
In this episode, Lisa and Tricia will address the new myths of remote work, especially for those leading organizations, so leaders can lead well remotely without burning out personally.
One Next Step PodcastJune 4, 2021
This is the third and final installment in a three-part blog series based around the pervasive lie women tell themselves: 'I'm fine.' You know – the thing we often say when we're drowning and refusing to ask for help? Yeah, that one. For context, consider this. A group of women was asked, “What gets in the way of you asking…
Ebony ClarkJune 3, 2021
Joining us will be Katie Lantukh and her virtual assistant, Ari Adler, to share their insights from working together for the last year. Katie is the CEO of Murphy Marketing, a messaging agency that helps its clients find the right ways to communicate their message. She and Ari will walk us through some best practices on how leaders and their…
One Next Step PodcastJune 1, 2021
Missed any of our podcasts last month? Or just can’t get enough of them? Say no more – we got you! Here, we’ve rounded up every podcast from last month for at-your-fingertips easy access and your listening pleasure. How To Infuse Fun Into Any Company Culture In this episode, we discuss the importance of a positive company culture because,…
Ebony ClarkMay 27, 2021
In this masterclass episode, Tricia and LZ acknowledge that working from home isn’t for everyone. They’ll diagnose why someone may not like it and help customize a personal work environment that enables that person to thrive even if their organization is remote.
One Next Step PodcastMay 25, 2021
In her LinkedIn article, BELAY’s CEO, board member, co-host of the One Next Step podcast, and author Tricia Sciortino addresses a relatively new need and demand for businesses everywhere: social media. Relatively. Sure, social media is nothing new, per se, but for businesses who want to remain competitive, communicative and connected to their audience, prospects and targets, it’s become much…
Ebony ClarkMay 25, 2021
Baroness Maria Augusta von Trapp has them. So does Oprah. And now, BELAY has them, too. We’re talking about our favorite things – but there aren’t any ‘whiskers on kittens’ or ‘276 free Pontiac G6s’ to be found on our list. Because with remote work now (finally) becoming so popular, our BELAY team wants to help you set up your…
Ebony ClarkMay 21, 2021
WARNING: The following may make you uncomfortable. Anxious, even. It’s not often when executives or business owners share messages like the one below, and I apologize in advance for any discomfort or temporary paralysis it may cause. But in an effort to maintain complete transparency, I thought it would be best to share the message, in its entirety and unedited.…
Bryan MilesMay 20, 2021
Can you afford an executive assistant? The real question is: Can you afford not to have one? As a leader, most of us are moving a hundred miles a minute, going through the day at a blistering pace, with phone calls, meetings and important decisions every hour.
One Next Step PodcastMay 18, 2021
65% of virtual employees have never had a team-building session. Here are 7 team building activities for remote employees. Try one out today!
Ebony ClarkMay 14, 2021
Sure you got it all done, but could you use a lunch break here and there? Here are 5 signs superwomen may need a Virtual Assistant.
Ebony ClarkMay 14, 2021
You know you need a vacation but instead, you trudge on. But what if we told you there’s a way to fully, truly and completely check out – maybe even for the summer? Learn how here.
Ebony ClarkMay 14, 2021
Learn how churches can create a sense of community, shared culture and fun without shared spaces, water coolers, and break rooms here.
Ebony ClarkMay 14, 2021
