Fractional Friday

November 15, 2024

TRIVIA QUESTION

Which of the following is true about virtual assistants (VAs)?

A) VAs only handle boring admin tasks.
B) Hiring a VA can save executives an average of 16 hours a week.
C) Most VAs work full-time in an office.
D) VAs are just tech support gurus.

Check your answer at the bottom of the newsletter.

’Tis the Season to Reflect on Your Professional Relationships

If you want to boost your career, grow your business, or build deeper connections for your mental and emotional well-being, strengthening your relationships can really help you reach those goals. Many times, it’s through our networks that we find unexpected job offers, partnerships, or collaborations. 

Read this HBR article to learn why it is crucial—and worthwhile—to invest in these relationships.

In this edition:
🚀 Meet The New C-Suite Class of 2024
🔐 Entrepreneurial Success Comes Down to Having the Right Mindset
🤝 Why Being In HR Is Getting Tougher—And How To Break Through

Meet The New C-Suite Class of 2024

Women of color often find themselves excluded from important discussions. In recent years, less than 1% of venture capital funding in the United States has been allocated to women of color entrepreneurs.

Despite this, these remarkable women are driving significant change in areas that desperately need it. Discover how they are making an impact.

Entrepreneurial Success Comes Down to Having the Right Mindset — Here's How to Make Sure You Do

Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business; it's a long-term journey filled with challenges, resilience, and often, setbacks. However, it’s these very challenges that help you grow — so it’s important to embrace them.

Discover actionable insights for cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset that can enhance your sales game and enable you to thrive in the long run.

Why Being In HR Is Getting Tougher—And How To Break Through

With all the recent disruptions, HR is dealing with a growing number of challenges related to strategy and organizational health—and it’s clear that the pressure is starting to show.

You’re not imagining things: the past five years have really taken a toll on human resources. Here’s how leaders can help out.

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TRIVIA ANSWER

The answer is B) Hiring a VA can save you about 16 hours a week!

Virtual assistants are like your productivity superheroes! 

By tackling everything from email management to social media to travel arrangements, they free up valuable time—about 16 hours a week on average—so you can focus on more strategic activities that drive business growth. Plus, they can do way more than just admin work; they can help with customer service, project management, and more.

That’s a wrap!

Best regards,
Sue Mysko
Founder, Hire A Fractional and Fractional In A Box

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