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The Turning Point

By Brittany Love January 15, 2026

Scaling a business isn’t about effort; it’s about business growth capacity. If you’re a leader who wants to scale your business but nothing seems to be working in your favor, it may be time to make a change.

Operating a business can be overwhelming. There are countless things that need to happen every day to keep things moving smoothly. Because of this, it’s tempting to have your hand in everything, but doing so isn’t working to your benefit. In fact, it often limits your ability to grow. There are a few important shifts that can help you move toward scaling a successful company without burning out.

The Moment Doing More Stops Working: Why Leaders Need Capacity, Not More Effort

By Brittany Love December 4, 2025

There comes a time when effort isn’t enough, and at some point, we’re just spinning our wheels. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. As a business owner, your workload can sneak up on you. Before you know it, you’re working yourself into burnout.

However, the turning point comes when you stop long enough to recognize what’s happening. Keep in mind — this isn’t a bad thing. It’s actually a sign of growth in your business.

How to Identify Your Workstyle in 4 Simple Questions

By Tonya Thomas October 8, 2024

If you’re considering adding members to your team, being mindful of your workstyle is good. Knowing your work style is important so that you know the type of person who works well with it. I talk about assistants a lot because that’s my industry. For example, if you’re considering bringing on a virtual executive assistant, you should understand how you like to work before engaging with an assistant. Knowing your work style will enable you to find an assistant whose work style compliments your own.

If you don’t know or haven’t thought about your work style, there are ways for you to find out. You can take assessments, but the simplest way is to answer a few questions. Think about the following:

Virtual Assistant vs. An Agency

By Tonya Thomas January 27, 2024

If you’re considering working with a virtual executive assistant, you may have realized that there are many options, which can be overwhelming. You can work with an individual virtual assistant or an agency that provides virtual assistants. So, you may be wondering, should I work with a virtual assistant or with an agency? Below are some things to consider when making your decision.

How Do I Work with a Virtual Executive Assistant?

By Tonya Thomas November 18, 2023

Virtual assistance has been around since the early 2000s. However, the past three years have seen an explosive growth in the industry. No longer is it regulated to the small business owner using a VA; there are now larger companies utilizing the services of a virtual executive assistant. Along with this comes the question, “How do I work with a virtual assistant?” Below are some ways to help you determine how to best work with a virtual assistant.

Do You Have an Admin Day?

By Tonya Thomas February 23, 2022

There’s something floating out there in the business world that can sound like a good idea, but if you stop to think about it, it may not be such a great idea afterall.

How Much Is Unnecessary Email Costing You?

By Tonya Thomas August 20, 2021

Email is essential for most of us. It’s how we send and receive important communications to our team, colleagues, and clients. However, it can also be a huge hindrance to our productivity. Even so, we need it to operate in the business world. With that said, we have to spend time on the necessary emails, but we usually also receive a lot of unnecessary emails that we don’t need, and you can spend hours going through your inbox determining which is which.

Are You Planning to Fail?

By Tonya Thomas July 26, 2020

I talk with a lot of business owners who aren’t the greatest when it comes to delegating. They want to delegate more because they know that they need help. They’re drowning in administrative overwhelm and working 16 to 18-hour days. They’re feeling the pain and really need help, but they don’t know how someone can help them. Most business owners usually know of a few things that they can delegate to someone else, but they also overlook a lot of areas where they could use some assistance.

The Struggle Is Real

By Tonya Thomas June 24, 2020

Productivity is a hot topic. Everyone wants to become more productive. However, you can’t be more productive if you’re bogged down doing things that you’re not good at doing or don’t like to do.