Donovan & Associates - The Entrepreneur's Virtual Assistant

02/15/2023

"Barbara Corcoran's 7 Top Tips for Succeeding Against All OddsShe's been an icon of entrepreneurship for decades--first as a New York City real estate maven and then as a Shark. But even at 73, she still leans on some early lessons learned."


https://www.inc.com/magazine/202212/christine-lagorio-chafkin/barbara-corcoran-7-tips-succeeding-against-all-odds.html?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=freeform&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1b0RSn8IYsRHm2zNL75dQRUVJEYaWDEspW_Z5dQEnO0wWjA6CZcMi2BGU

She's been an icon of entrepreneurship for decades--first as a New York City real estate maven and then as a Shark. But even at 73, she still leans on some early lessons learned.

02/09/2023

01/18/2023

"Leaders have long championed productivity and team collaboration. Yet the measures to track efficiency and, more important, the tools used to encourage collaborative behavior have vastly changed. To truly reap the rewards of remote work, leaders must ensure the right tools are in place to empower teams to reach their full potential."


https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/4-innovative-solutions-to-keep-your-business-productive-flexible.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=freeform&fbclid=IwAR2wuwoAGAH8TLma3mU04qpyMD5OcbpfhskrcJeGBDU3ZLv-WrLq0S8Fpiw

12/16/2022

"You may be internally motivated and risk-tolerant. But the analysts, specialists and talent you need to advance into a new market may have trouble tracking with you. Trust is the currency you need to get your team to leap."

As I talk to up-and-comers and seasoned pros alike, two crucial conversations come up: How do I quickly decide whether an opportunity is worth it? How do I get other people to leap with me?

10/19/2022

"Swag and other treats are fun, but your employees really need a road map of how they're going to thrive within your organization."


https://www.inc.com/howard-tullman/retain-employees-career-path-vision-training

10/06/2022

"The reality of entrepreneurship is that it takes about 10 times the perceived effort to actually be successful. But if you’re committed to figuring out what works, doing what it takes, being positive, building relationships with as many people as possible, being a student of business, being a student of your craft and being 100% committed, your rates of success will match.

You, more than any penny stock, are worth that investment."

The greatest gift an entrepreneur gives themselves is the continuous opportunity to learn.

08/31/2022

08/15/2022

These rules can make your meetings more efficient, productive, and even enjoyable. 🤝

https://www.inc.com/nicholas-sonnenberg/4-calendar-rules-to-avoid-useless-meetings.html?cid=sf01002&fbclid=IwAR26O5yK3zTgQYeVw044xWzJlUpQjMimUVl6NyoR7OmXxL_h2OZa2Fi3-xQ

04/13/2022

"At the end of the day, being in the flow is where we do our best work, and where we are happiest. It might not always look like productivity, but in a world where everyone else is obsessively measuring and counting, maybe losing track of time is just the right kind of different."

We live in a world of time management apps, hacks and tips. We are so busy, our devices tell us. Best not to let a single step or typed word go uncounted

03/10/2022

Thank you for this incredible testimonial, Marge!

02/07/2022

Many people have transitioned from an office job to a work from home environment. It's important to create and maintain a healthy routine when working from home!

I can tell you from experience, it helps to have a plan.

11/04/2021

"Getting ahead in business and life is rarely a lucky accident. Rather, it typically involves hard work, perseverance, tenacity, and the right kind of helpful habits. When it comes to succeeding as a woman, a few more things can help."


https://www.inc.com/christina-desmarais/5-traits-of-the-most-successful-women-in-business.html?cid=sf01002&sr_share=&fbclid=IwAR0IkfufqSSYtJO5XlZmLKHmKPYON0lxUDsu6QZiNds4TieszbHQeP7ZeuI

09/30/2021

"It’s important to ask ourselves what we’re actually trying to achieve by burning ourselves to the ground"

One summer, I jumped on an opportunity to move to a specific area where I'd live and work for three to four months. Nobody knew me, which meant I could