Stop Hiring One Person To Do Five Jobs
Hiring one VA to cover admin, socials, books and ops? That’s not one job – it’s five. Why the right support is an ecosystem, not a single hero hire.
Behind the Screens with Sarah Wooden
Real chats with the people keeping small businesses running.
From delegation wins to boundary lessons, this series lifts the lid on what it actually takes to run a sustainable service business.
Your VA Isn’t Your Employee (And Why That Matters)
Treating a contractor like an employee doesn’t just create confusion – it creates legal issues, damages working relationships, and isn’t fair to either of you. If you’ve only ever hired employees, the shift to working with VAs and virtual support professionals feels unfamiliar. This guide breaks down the three main ways to work with contractors (ad hoc, project-based, and retainer), what they actually mean, the money conversation nobody’s having, and why the mindset shift from employee to contractor is often the hardest part of outsourcing support.
CCing My VA – e-memo’s with tips on working sustainably and delegating effectively
Find all the previous editions of CCing My VA here: 1 – Blocking out school holidays 2 – Communicating with virtual support 3 – Pricing 4 – Burnout recovery isn’t quick 5 – Permission to add more whimsy into your business days This...
Myth: “It’s Just Admin — Anyone Can Do It.” #Busted
“It’s just admin” is one of the most harmful myths in business. Real support isn’t basic – it’s the glue that holds your business together. And it deserves to be valued that way.
Your VA Shouldn’t be Expected to Care About Your Business as Much as You Do.
Contractors aren’t meant to carry your business – they’re there to support it. Learn why expecting your VA to care more than you do leads to burnout, broken trust, and failed delegation.
Delegation Isn’t Just Handing off Your To-do List.
Delegation isn’t just about handing off tasks – it’s about building the clarity, structure, and self-awareness that make support sustainable. Before you outsource, make sure you’re truly ready to be supported.
