Author Archives: Donna Harris

About Donna Harris

Donna Harris is the owner of Busy Bee Virtual Assistance. We help business owners become more effective in their businesses by assisting with all the paperwork and office support.

Staying Focused

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Donna Harris

“It’s amazing what you can do when you actually work.” ~ Dagny Taggart (Atlas Shrugged, Part 1, movie)   It’s also remarkably easy to get caught up reading blogs, cruising Facebook, Twittering, and not really getting anything done.  I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Taking Time to Plan

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Donna Harris

 `Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?’ `That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,’ said the Cat. `I don’t much care where–’ said Alice. `Then it doesn’t matter which … Continue reading →

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What does a Virtual Assistant Do? Marketing!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Donna Harris

Oh, marketing.  One of the most time-consuming parts of business ownership!  Are you ready to outsource it to a virtual assistant? Marketing tasks we can handle include designing and arranging for the printing of brochures, delivery to pre-arranged locations, and … Continue reading →

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What does a VA do? Handling the Mail

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Donna Harris

I get this question a lot.  A VA is, basically, your “office manager in a box.”  Or executive assistant in a box.  She will take care of all those things your office manager or executive assistant would handle, except — … Continue reading →

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The Nightmare of Commingled Funds

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Donna Harris

I just got done working with a client whose funds are hopelessly commingled.  Her personal bills are paid from a business account. She uses personal credit cards for business purchases.  Her business bills are sometimes paid from a personal account, … Continue reading →

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What Is A VA?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Donna Harris

I’m always surprised at the people who’ve never heard of a virtual assistant, and have no idea what they do or how to work with one.  A “virtual” assistant is a personal and/or office assistant who works remotely rather than … Continue reading →

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Blogging to Success (Do You Have Time?)

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Donna Harris

I am currently working with a challenge to write a blog post every day.  I’m often surprised at how time consuming it can be!  I have to come up with a subject, I usually just write my thoughts on it, … Continue reading →

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Do It Yourself is for Dummies

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Donna Harris

I love those “For Dummies” books.  They do such a great job of breaking things down into smaller, understandable chunks. However, I have to say this.  Doing it yourself is for dummies. Now, I live in the heart of DIY … Continue reading →

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How To Achieve Financial Peace – It’s Easier than You Think

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Donna Harris

Like most people I know, I struggle with money.  There’s never quite enough.  If there is, the surplus often slips through my fingers.  (Only my money.  Other people’s money is quite safe with me.  It’s the whole integrity thing.) However, … Continue reading →

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Persistence

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Donna Harris

One of the most important traits for a business owner is persistence.  I don’t mean keeping on when it’s clear things are done – it’s about not giving up too soon. In one of my business books (and I read … Continue reading →

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