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Do you Know How to Pack?

October 19, 2019

It was time. Arrangements were made and papers were signed to move my parents into an assisted living. The rigors of keeping house and every day personal care ended up being too much as my father went into his thirteenth year with dementia, while my mom continued her own journey with increased memory loss. This […]

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A single cupcake with white frosting and a lit green candle sits on a wooden surface against a dark background, celebrating Virtual Cathy's 1 Year Anniversary.

Virtual Cathy Turns 1!

September 2, 2019

I am pleased to announce that Virtual Cathy will celebrate completing its 1st year on June 30th! A few highlights from this past year: -Partnered with three amazing contractors, Michelle W, Michelle L, and Matt! -Hired Shannon as Virtual Cathy’s first employee. -Worked remotely from Sisters OR, Las Vegas NV, Dallas TX and Seattle WA. […]

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The Gift of a Personal Note

September 2, 2019

I remember the time when us new internet pioneers got a little thrill when we heard the AOL voice chime, “You’ve got mail!” as we logged in. It didn’t take long for us to quickly label the postal service “snail mail” as we reveled in the convenient holiday e-card rather than an actual card we […]

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The Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant

September 16, 2018

Most business owners hope to get to a point in their business where they are either wishing for advanced cloning technology, or they start thinking about bringing on another person to assist them in their day-to-day activities. When a business owner is considering additional help, many times these questions start swirling around in their head: […]

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My Ideal Client Is…Not Frodo Baggins

August 20, 2018

It’s a wonderful night for Lord of the Rings references. As I walked around my study, scribbling barely-legible words and phrases on my big Office Depot easel pad stuck to the wall, I did what many coaches, business articles, and professional development books instruct entrepreneurs to do at the start of a new business. I […]

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