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Why Hiring a Virtual Assistant Didn’t Work (And How to Make It Work This Time)

February 2, 2026

If you’ve ever said, “I tried hiring a virtual assistant once… and it didn’t work,” take a breath. You’re not broken. Your VA wasn’t incompetent. And no, you didn’t fail at delegation. Here’s the truth most people won’t say out loud. Support usually doesn’t fail because of the assistant. It fails because the leader hired […]

Why Calendly Can’t Replace a VA (and Why That’s Great News for You)

January 19, 2026

Calendly. Ah, Calendly. The scheduling superhero we never knew we needed. It’s sleek, automated, and makes you look like you’ve got your life together, even if you’re secretly surviving on coffee and sheer willpower. But here’s the plot twist: while Calendly can handle booking meetings with machine-like precision, it cannot, and will not, replace the […]

You Are Worth The Support You Need

November 20, 2025

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ll hire help when things calm down,” or “It doesn’t make sense to pay someone for something I can do myself,” please know that you’re not alone. These thoughts sound responsible. Strategic, even! But beneath them often lives a quieter belief: “I’m not worth the support I need.” Many […]

Out of Office, Not Out of Sync: Top 10 Tasks Your VA Can Do While You’re Away

May 19, 2025

Stepping away from your business—whether for vacation, medical leave, or focused time offline—doesn’t have to mean hitting pause on productivity. With the right virtual assistant in place, your operations can continue running smoothly even when you’re out of office. Whether you’re already working with a VA or just starting to consider it, here are ten […]

Top 5 Signs You’re Ready To Hire Next Quarter

April 4, 2025

As a small business owner or nonprofit executive director, you’re used to juggling a lot—leading your organization, managing operations, and handling the day-to-day tasks that keep everything running. But at some point, doing it all yourself starts to hold you back. If any of these signs sound familiar, it might be time to bring in […]

Leveraging Faceless Content Creation

April 17, 2024

Let’s explore the game-changing benefits of faceless content creation, amplified by the support of our virtual assistants. Why should I use faceless content creation for my brand? We believe in the efficiency and effectiveness of faceless content creation, where the focus is solely on delivering exceptional content to your audience, regardless of who created it. […]

Unlock the Power of Referrals: Earn Rewards and Make a Difference

September 29, 2023

Referral programs have long been a win-win strategy for many businesses and their clients. At Virtual Cathy, we take pride in our unique virtual assisting services tailored to small business owners and nonprofit organizations. We don’t just meet your needs; we exceed your expectations, ensuring you can focus on your mission while we handle the […]

Beyond Efficiency: Nurturing Resourcefulness in Your VA

August 28, 2023

Are you considering hiring a Virtual Assistant to enhance your business productivity and efficiency? Or maybe you already have a VA on your team and want to maximize their potential? In this blog post, we’ll explore the invaluable qualities of resourcefulness that exceptional VAs possess and how you, as a client, can foster and leverage […]

Resourceful VAs: The Key to Leveling Up Your Organization

July 21, 2023

Are you looking to hire a Virtual Assistant who can truly make a difference in your business operations? One of the key qualities to seek in a VA is resourcefulness. But what exactly is resourcefulness, and why is it so crucial in a VA’s role? Resourcefulness is the ability to find quick and clever ways […]

Unleash the Power of Repurposing!

May 23, 2023

Repurposing content is more than just recycling content—it’s a transformative strategy that breathes new life into your social media. At Virtual Cathy, we use it as an opportunity to fuel engagement and capture our clients’ audience in an all-new way! In this blog, we’ll give you a quick rundown on content repurposing and show you […]

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