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# Don't Panic Management

Proactive, neighborly virtual assistants to help you turn chaos into contentment, frustration into focus, and panic into productivity.

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## Posts

- [AI Can Do a Lot. Your VA Knows How to Manage It All.](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-virtual-assisant-can-use-ai/) - AI can do a lot for your business but it still requires a smart human to oversee it. Learn how a virtual assistant can use AI to level up your business.
- [What Opening (and Closing) a Coworking Space Taught Me About Community, Compassion, and Work Today](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/what-opening-and-closing-a-coworking-space-taught-me/) - Don't Panic Management founder, Jess Tyson, shares four lessons that opening a coworking space taught her about work and humanity.
- [A Business Owner’s Guide to Creating an AI Policy ](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ai-policy/) - If your team is using AI but nobody’s quite sure what the “rules” are, you’re not alone. Learn how to create an AI policy that gives you confidence in AI use.
- [How to Find (and Be) a Standout Virtual Assistant in The World of AI](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-find-and-be-a-standout-virtual-assistant/) - Our new reality of AI is *a lot* for both business owners and virtual assistants. We explore how to navigate the changes to find and be a stand out VA!
- [7 ADHD-Friendly Tips for Working With a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/7-adhd-friendly-tips-for-working-with-a-virtual-assistant/) - If you have ADHD, you don't need to become a different person to work with a VA. Here are 7 tips for kicking off a successful working relationship!
- [How Intentions Can Replace Hustle This New Year](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-intentions-can-replace-hustle-this-new-year/) - As we kick off 2026, it's tempting to focus on what we want to accomplish. But we're proposing something different: replacing goal-setting with intentions.
- [A Year in the Life of Don’t Panic Management [2025]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/a-year-in-the-life-of-dont-panic-management-2025/) - Sweet family moments, success in passion projects, memorable trips - the Don't Panic Management Team has a lot to be grateful for in 2025!
- [6 Ways to Find Balance as a Virtual Assistant or Entrepreneur](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/6-ways-to-find-balance-as-a-virtual-assistant-or-entrepreneur/) - It can be hard to find balance as a virtual assistant or an entrepreneur. Here are 6 tips to stay focused and move toward your goals.
- [The Small Business Owner’s 5-Step Guide to Project Management ](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/the-small-business-owners-5-step-guide-to-project-management/) - If you need some structure to bring your big ideas to life, look no further! We boil it all down in this project management guide for small business owners.
- [The Small Business Owner’s 5-Step Marketing Guide](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/the-small-business-owners-5-step-marketing-guide/) - Your marketing doesn't have to consume hours of your week. We boil it down to a five-step marketing strategy that works for any small business!
- [BONUS: Facing Uncertainty with Confidence and Control ](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/facing-uncertainty-with-confidence-and-control/) - In this bonus episode, we invite Amy Landino to discuss how to pivot with purpose and regain control even in the face of uncertainty.
- [Google Workspace Hacks Every Small Business Owner Should Know](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/google-workspace-hacks/) - We're sharing our best hacks to take control of Google Workspace! Discover how to best use Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Tasks, and more!
- [3 Key Strategies for Taking Care of Yourself in Stressful Times](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/taking-care-of-yourself-in-stressful-times/) - If you're feeling stressed out by the current political climate, you're not alone. We have some strategies for taking care of yourself during stressful times.
- [How Virtual Assistants Can Use AI to Their Advantage (+ 6 Tools)](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ai-tools-virtual-assistants/) - Artificial intelligence is making big waves! We're sharing how VAs can use AI tools to their advantage, including six tools to try out.
- [How Photographers Can Successfully Utilize a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-photographers-can-utilize-virtual-assistants/) - A virtual assistant + a photographer = a match made in heaven. We're diving into how photographers can successfully utilize a VA in their business.
- [9 Soft Skills Every Leader Should Develop Now](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/9-soft-skills-every-leader-should-develop-now/) - Soft skills used to be "nice to have" but are becoming essential for successful leadership! These are 9 soft skills every leader should add to their toolbelt.
- [5 Lessons to Borrow from the Barbie Marketing Team](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/lessons-to-borrow-from-barbie-marketing/) - The Barbie movie rocked our world AND gave us a masterclass in marketing. We're sharing 5 lessons we're borrowing from the Barbie marketing team.
- [How to Become a Recession-Proof Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-become-a-recession-proof-virtual-assistant/) - If all of the talk about economic instability has you freaked out, don't stress! Here are things you can do to become a recession-proof virtual assistant.
- [Why Finding Your Purpose Matters](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/why-finding-your-purpose-matters/) - Having a sense of purpose is really - from improving your health to helping your decision-making skills, we're diving into why it's important!
- [Bridging Purpose and Profit](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/bridging-purpose-and-profit/) - We're looking at how entrepreneurs can bridge purpose and profit this season and beyond. Check out our ideas!
- [The Business Owner’s Guide to Taking a Real Vacation](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/the-business-owners-guide-to-taking-a-real-vacation/) - Many business owners struggle to take a vacation but it's extremely valuable both for them and their team. We're sharing our tips for an unplugged vacation!
- [The DPM Guide to Planning for a New Year](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/the-dpm-guide-to-planning-for-a-new-year/) - We're jumping into the new year eager to crush our goals! Here is our five-step process for planning for the year ahead.
- [Winter Wellness: The Work From Home Edition](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/winter-wellness-the-work-from-home-edition/) - Say goodbye to the winter blues. We're sharing our winter wellness guide to help remote employees stay happy, healthy, and productive during cold-weather months
- [6 Qualities That Make a Successful Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/6-qualities-that-make-a-successful-virtual-assistant/) - Becoming a successful virtual assistant starts with these 6 qualities that can be applied to any industry or role!
- [How a Virtual Assistant Can Take Control of Your Inbox Management](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/inbox-management-tips/) - The average professional spends 28% of their workweek in their inbox. We're sharing how to delegate inbox management to a virtual assistant to free up your time!
- [9 Steps to Spring Clean Your Business](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/9-steps-to-spring-clean-your-business/) - The weather is warming up and we've got the spring cleaning bug! Here's how to spring clean your business in 9 steps to keep things organized and productive.
- [How To Repurpose Your Content (Work Smarter, Not Harder!)](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-repurpose-your-content/) - We all know content is king but who has the time to create content for every platform? We show you how to repurpose content to do this in record time.
- [How to Set up a VA Relationship for Success](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-set-up-a-va-relationship-for-success/) - Developing a strong working relationship with your virtual assistant doesn't have to be a shot in the dark. Here is our recipe for success!
- [5 Time Management Tips for Busy Virtual Assistants](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-time-management-tips-for-busy-virtual-assistants/) - VA life can be a little bit of a juggling act. We've got 5 time management tips for virtual assistants to help!
- [A Guide to Work From Home Ergonomics](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/a-guide-to-work-from-home-ergonomics/) - Here's what you need to know to maintain work-from-home ergonomics to boost your productivity, enhance focus, and keep those pesky aches at bay.
- [8 Game-Changing Ways Virtual Assistants & AI Can Transform Your Business Ops ](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/8-game-changing-ways-virtual-assistants-ai-can-transform-your-business-ops/) - Get your precious time back by letting a virtual assistant + AI tools take the heavy lift of your admin and operations tasks. Here's how!
- [How A Virtual Assistant Can Supercharge Your Content Creation with AI](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/content-creation-with-ai/) - In this guide, we show six ways a virtual assistant can level up your content creation with AI tools.
- [A Year in the Life of Don’t Panic Management [2024]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/a-year-in-the-life-of-dont-panic-management-2024/) - Travel around the world, an engagement, the launch of passion projects - the Don't Panic Management Team has a lot to celebrate in 2024!
- [A Year in the Life of Don’t Panic Management [2023]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/2023-year-in-the-life/) - Team retreats, weddings, vacations around the world, new dogs - the Don't Panic Management Team has a lot to celebrate in 2023!
- [6 Ways Virtual Assistants Can Help Leaders Implement AI Tools](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/6-ways-virtual-assistants-can-help-leaders-implement-ai-tools/) - Why scramble to try to stay ahead of the growing world of AI when a VA can take the reins and help integrate AI tools into your business for you? Here's how!
- [S2 EP 10: Fostering a Strong Work Community with Help from a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/s2-ep-10-fostering-a-strong-work-community-with-help-from-a-virtual-assistant/) - Linda Abraham is no stranger to the virtual world and has run her company virtually for 30+ years. She shares how VAs have contributed to her success.
- [S2 EP 09: How to Create a Powerful Virtual Team](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/s2-ep-09-how-to-create-a-powerful-virtual-team/) - Tony Holbrook's secret to more productive and focused work? Working with a virtual team. He shares how he manages his team of VAs.
- [S2 EP 08: How to Build a Career as a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/s2-ep-08-how-to-build-a-career-as-a-virtual-assistant/) - Hear how Hannah Kahn developed her VA role into a career and the lessons she's learned along the way to her current role as Chief People Officer.
- [S2 EP 07: How a Virtual Assistant Can Help Unlock the Next Level of Your Business](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/s2-ep-07-how-a-virtual-assistant-can-help-unlock-the-next-level-of-your-business/) - When Katie Mleziva was ready to grow her business, she enlisted the help of VAs to help her make the leap. She shares the crucial role this decision played.
- [S2 EP 04: How a Virtual Assistant Helps You Stay Proactive with Your Business](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/s2-ep-04-how-a-virtual-assistant-helps-you-stay-proactive-with-your-business/) - Nick Puleo shares how structuring his PR agency to include a virtual assistant has kept things calm and organized from day one
- [S2 EP 05: How PR Leaders Can Stay Cool in the Face of Crisis](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/s2-ep-05-how-pr-leaders-can-stay-cool-in-the-face-of-crisis/) - Gini Dietrich is no stranger to a storm. As a leader in the PR world, she shares how she relies on her team to stay calm and prepared for any challenge.
- [S2 EP 06: How to Successfully Juggle Full-Time and Virtual Assistant Work ](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/s2-ep-06-how-to-successfully-juggle-full-time-and-virtual-assistant-work/) - Emilee Joseph has her hands full with a busy full-time job and virtual assistant work too. She shares why she pursues both roles and how she juggles it all.
- [S2 EP 03: How to Balance a VA Career and Motherhood](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/s2-ep-03-how-to-balance-a-va-career-and-motherhood/) - Hear from long-time DPM-er, Erin Guidry about how she balances motherhood and career and how her role as a virtual assistant has allowed her to do both!
- [S2 EP 02: How to Build Long-Lasting Relationships With Your VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/s2-ep-02-how-to-build-long-lasting-relationships-with-your-va/) - Dr. Sarah Soonling Blackburn shares how working with a virtual assistant has allowed her to deepen her impact on Asian American communities.
- [S2 EP 01: How a Virtual Assistant Can Help Scale Your Company Workflows](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ep-11-how-a-virtual-assistant-can-help-scale-your-company-workflows/) - In this episode of Panic Proof Radio, Andy Crestodina shares how outsourcing tasks to a VA has allowed him to free up mental space and time for growth.
- [5 Ways to ELEVATE the VA in 2021](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/elevate-the-va/) - I like to start every year by choosing a word to guide the next 12 months. In 2020, that word was "elevate." To me, this meant honing our processes, developing the team that we had carefully cultivated, and really taking our business to the next level. In March 2020, though, everything changed. Like most businesses,
- [How to Promote Emotional Wellbeing on Your Team](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/emotional-wellbeing-at-work/) - Work/life balance has been an HR buzzword for years, but the pandemic made it abundantly clear that we always bring our lives to work. So if we’re struggling in “real life,” that struggle will persist for our work selves. One positive to come from the pain of the past year and a half is that
- [Think Before You Search: SEO or SEM?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/seo-vs-sem/) - If you are involved in the business side of the internet, chances are you've heard these two terms before. SEO and SEM are the keys to effective marketing online, right? Without at least one of these, nobody can find your business! But wait. Which one is which? Don't worry; you're not alone. During my time in
- [A Year in the Life of Don't Panic Management [2021]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/2021-year-in-the-life/) - What is there to say about 2021? It was a full year of #PandemicLife, and that came with definite challenges. But as we all grew more accustomed to the uncertainty inherent in living through a pandemic, we found space for joy and growth as well. This came in both our personal and professional lives. Don't
- [How to Build a Social Media Editorial Calendar](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-build-a-social-media-editorial-calendar/) - When considering your social media planning process, I like to keep the "measure twice, cut once" metaphor in mind. While this might not completely hold up when constructing a Social Media Editorial Calendar, it’s pretty darn close. Here’s why: Planning your social media activity in advance will allow you to present your brand consistently across multiple
- [5 Must-Have Elements for Every Speaking Engagement Pitch](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/speaking-pitch/) - "What do you mean I only have one sheet to convince you to listen?" That’s what happens when you pitch speaking engagements. You have one sheet to convince your target you have something of value to say, that you can say it with authority, and that their audience will benefit. With digital enhancements, you can
- [Why Storytelling Matters For Your Business](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/why-storytelling-matters/) - There’s a photo of me trapped somewhere in an album in parents’ basement that was taken on my first day of school ever. I had just turned 4 about a month earlier. I’ve got a bowl haircut (classy), and I’m wearing a hilarious jumper. I hold a completely empty book bag, and I’m standing in
- [The 5 Simplest Ways to Repurpose Your Content Marketing](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/repurpose-content-marketing/) - Once, when I was stuck in a rut during a creative writing class, I said, "I feel like I'm a broken record, just saying the same thing over and over." Fortunately, I eventually learned that yes, I had a common theme that ran through my work, but it was presented in creative and unique ways
- [May Playlist – Sunny Days and BBQs](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/may-playlist-sunny-days-and-bbqs/) - With Memorial Day just around the corner, we find ourselves on the cusp of one of the most exciting times of the year: barbecue season. That's right, folks. It's finally warm enough to fire up the grill. This month we've put together a set of jams that will last you all spring and summer long
- [The Great Proposal: Gaining Email Subscribers the Right Way](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/gain-email-subscribers/) - Imagine this: A 30-year-old single woman sits down to drinks with an eligible suitor for a first date. They hit it off immediately—lots of laughs and coy smiles, the small talk is flowing well. He seems to love all her stories. She thinks he tells great jokes. It’s a match! So the woman, not one
- [June Playlist – Don't Panic. Live for Today!](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/june-playlist-dont-panic-live-for-today/) - We've all been there. You're listening to a new song, bobbing your head along to the music, and the person sitting next to you says, "You think the album's good? You should see them live!" I've found that concerts can only go one of two ways. You buy tickets (probably expensive ones) to see a band
- [July Playlist – Freedom!](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/july-playlist-freedom/) - It's the most wonderful time of the year, y'all. Time to celebrate our independence! Whatever your plans for the holiday weekend are, this playlist will leave you with visions of bald eagles soaring in your head. It's our selection of our favorite jams about the good ol' red, white, and blue (or about freedom in
- [5 Steps to Successfully Hiring and Utilizing a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-steps-to-hiring-a-virtual-assistant/) - Whether you’re a CEO of a multi-billion dollar corporation or a stay-at-home parent, we can all relate to the difficulties involved with relinquishing control of even the most mundane daily tasks. But oh, how freeing it can be when we actually have time to do those things that need to get done! Maybe you are
- [Extroverts Survival Guide to Working Virtually](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/survival-guide-to-working-virtually/) - Working virtually did not come naturally to me. There I said it. I'm a social person. I love brainstorming. I love collaborating. I love chatting by the water cooler. So when I made the leap to working virtually from my home it wasn't the smoothest of transitions. The productivity thing was great. Being a mom
- [August Playlist – Vintage Blues](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/august-playlist-vintage-blues/) - Forgive me if I'm feeling slightly sentimental and nostalgic this week, Don't Panic readers. As you probably have heard, there have been a string of celebrity passings this week, including the lovely Lauren Bacall. Lauren Bacall was the sort of stunning, smart, confident women that I personally have come to identify with the 40s and
- [You Were Right: How These 3 Words Can Rock Your Professional World](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/when-to-admit-you-were-wrong/) - If there’s one thing that has always been a struggle for me in my professional life, it’s been admitting when I’ve made a mistake or simply when I was wrong about something. It’s a trait I’ve always admired in others, that admitting they had made an error somehow made them look just about a million
- [4 Ways to Help Your Social Posts Win 'Best Personality'](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/find-your-brand-voice-on-social/) - I am not a shy person. Never really have been. But for some reason when I took my career from direct marketing to the social marketing arena, it was like I immediately lost all confidence in what I was saying. Maybe it was the immediacy of the reactions I could get. With direct mail, I
- [September Playlist – The Times, They Are a-Changin'](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/september-playlist-the-times-they-are-a-changin/) - Newsflash: summer ends this weekend (whaaaaaat). Some of you have probably been buying PSLs for weeks now, but for most of us, it's a bit of a shock that the seasons are shifting and the air is finally changing. The end of summer signals many different transitions – the end of summer love affairs (we see
- [October Playlist – This is Halloween!](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/october-playlist/) - What's your favorite part of celebrating Halloween? Maybe it's watching Hocus Pocus while carving a pumpkin (respect) or maybe it's having an excuse to eat nothing but candy corn. (Who are these madmen keeping the candy corn industry afloat?) Whatever it is, be it candy and costumes or monster masks and movies, 'tis the season for SpOoKy
- [Overcoming a Mistake at Work](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/overcoming-a-mistake-at-work/) - A while back, I made a mistake. (Let’s be honest, I’ve probably made several mistakes since this incident happened—I’m rather accident prone—but this is the one that comes to mind.) You see, we made a decision at DPM to switch all of our social media clients over to a new scheduling and analytics tool. It
- [Holiday Playlist – Spread the Holiday Cheer!](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/holiday-playlist-2014/) - Just last week we all gathered around our dining room tables to eat turkey and an excess of mashed potatoes, and this week we're hanging twinkling lights and singing carols by the fire (Who am I kidding? I live in Queens. I don't have a fire place!). You know what that means – the holidays have
- [Unless I Hear Differently](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/unless-i-hear-differently/) - A few weeks ago, Jess introduced our team to a productivity tool that has quickly become my new favorite cool thing of 2014. I've spent most of this year singing the praises of Sococo and Dragon Dictation for virtual workplace productivity (especially when that virtual workplace includes a baby), and I really didn't think either
- [Why Do I Need SEM?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/why-do-i-need-sem/) - In my last blog post, I explained the differences between SEO and SEM. To recap. SEO is the free-to-play version that takes constant optimization and watchfulness. You'll certainly be able to have fun, but there will come a point when the pay-to-play folks begin to outstrip your volume. SEM is the pay-to-play upgrade. To be
- [January Playlist – Start Something New](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/january-playlist-2015/) - Anyone who has ever made (and tried to keep) a New Year's resolution knows that the beginning of the year is the perfect time to hit the refresh button on our lives. Which I think is pretty awesome. But I do have to admit, while I'm all for setting goals, I find the phrase new year,
- [Four Gmail Hacks to Keep Your Inbox Tidy and Your Brain Sane](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/four-gmail-hacks/) - Gmail does a lot of things for us. After all, it’s the largest email service in the world. So it’s gotta be doing something right, right? We use Gmail at Don’t Panic, and I have many personal accounts with Gmail as well (yay for inbox forwarding!). I have a personal email address, an address for
- [What Work-at-Home Moms Need to Succeed](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/what-work-at-home-moms-need/) - In my first interview with Jess Ostroff last April, I announced that I was five months pregnant. Jess didn’t even blink. "That's great! Congratulations!" she said. Of course, she couldn't have judged my candidacy to work at Don’t Panic strictly because I was carrying a child. That would be illegal. But what about when I said
- [Customer Service CliffsNotes](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/customer-service-cliffsnotes/) - My husband was on day four of a business trip. I sent our two boys to school with nutritious lunches in hand and dropped off our preschooler on time. Sure, a pat on the back might have sufficed at this point, but I decided it was time to treat myself to a cup of coffee.
- [4 Brand Strategies to Steal from the Super Bowl](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/4-brand-strategies-to-steal-from-the-super-bowl/) - Between the Super Bowl XLIX’s shocking final minutes and Katy Perry’s shark companions, you might have a hard time remembering the commercial breaks at all. Rest assured, this year’s commercials featured the usual array of puppies and wacky A-list celebrity appearances. Some brands nailed their audience, and some seemed to miss their mark by miles. Each
- [February Playlist – Listen to Your Heart](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/february-playlist-listen-to-your-heart/) - Valentine's Day is this weekend, and I've got matters of the heart on the brain – and not in a romantic way (although I've got that, too). I've been thinking about literal hearts. They are pretty mesmerizing when you think about it. Your heart generates life, and – if you were to ask Plato –
- [5 Steps to a Powerful Facebook Ad Campaign](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-steps-to-a-powerful-facebook-ad-campaign/) - One of the biggest, juiciest bits of news in online marketing 2014 was the realization that organic reach of posts in Facebook was declining. You’ve paid good money to build a fan base so that your free posts can reach more people… and now Facebook is slowly taking that away. Whether you believe Facebook’s justifications
- [The 5 Most Important Traits of Successful Leaders](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/the-5-most-important-traits-of-successful-leaders/) - When we think about a traditional office boss, the first thing that comes to mind is often some sort of hulk-like creature stomping around slamming doors and barking orders. I once had a boss who was so loud and inappropriate on the phone that they had to actually build a sound-proof corner office for him so
- [The Foolproof Guide to Performing a Social Media Audit for Your Brand](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/perform-a-social-media-audit/) - The social media audit. Just hearing this ambiguous, seemingly gigantic title can be enough to send many marketers and communicators running for the hills. In my experience, this feeling often comes when there are no clear parameters defined at the outset of the project and no goals outlined for success. Well, you’re in luck! The big
- [How To Work With a Ghostwriter](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-work-with-a-ghostwriter/) - You already know that blogging is essential to your inbound marketing strategy. It helps your website with search engine optimization, informs your customers, and establishes your expertise in your field. In fact, a collaborative study from HubSpot and MIT found that nearly 84% of companies using inbound marketing increased leads within the first 7 months.
- [A Practical Guide to Brand Voice and Tone](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/guide-to-brand-voice-and-tone/) - I saw this movie whose plot revolved around a team of space explorers going on a rescue mission (my husband picked it out). The plot was decent, but its downfall was that every character aboard the ship had the same personality (Voice) and same delivery of each line no matter what the situation (Tone). Clearly, this was
- [3 Reasons Your Content Is Getting Ignored](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/3-reasons-your-content-is-getting-ignored/) - It's a sad fact of content writing: Before you've written your first word, potential readers already have the only reason they need to ignore your content—they're busy people, just like you. It stings, doesn't it? You worked hard! Your writing is packed with value! It solves problems and answers questions! If only readers would notice. So why aren't they?
- [(Ad)vanced SEM: The Ad](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/advanced-sem-the-ad/) - Welcome to the first installment of (Ad)vanced SEM! In this series of blog posts, I will begin an in-depth look into specific factors that can make your SEM campaign shine. Try my previous posts if you are wondering what SEM is or why you need SEM for your small business. In this post we will
- [March Playlist – Sing It Loud!](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/march-playlist-sing-it-loud/) - I have never been a big fan of karaoke bars. I don't have the sort of voice that is going to earn me a record deal any time soon, and I have always felt it safest to stand on the sidelines with the other chorus girls and let the Beyonces of the world do what
- [Think Outside the Box When Choosing Social Media Platforms](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/think-outside-the-box-when-choosing-social-media-platforms/) - For those of us who spend our days working in the social media industry, the influx of information about new offerings for our clients can be overwhelming at best. And for those who don’t live it day in and day out, it can be paralyzing. There are so many social media platforms to choose from
- [Choosing Topics For Your Ghostwritten Blog Content](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/choosing-topics-for-your-ghostwritten-blog-content/) - Last week, Becca and I brainstormed for almost an hour about the topic of this blog post. We stumbled around in circles, totally stumped, until I realized—if coming up with topics is sometimes difficult for us (and we do it all the time), maybe it’s a challenge for you, too! Even if you’ve hired a ghostwriter,
- [Tips, Tricks & Tools for Collaborating in a Virtual Environment](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tips-tricks-tools-for-collaborating-in-a-virtual-environment/) - Working in a virtual environment definitely has its perks, but it also has challenges. I'm happy to be sitting at home in my PJs with my baby boy (sometimes literally on my knee) while I work, but when I need a brainstorm session I can't just walk into someone's office for a chat. Except, that's
- [Wellness in the Workplace: A Cautionary Tale](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/wellness-in-the-workplace/) - It was the summer of 2014, and I was haggard. Haggard may even be an understatement. I had developed a pretty severe case of sciatica in the spring, to the point where I couldn’t sit and could barely walk. Being vertical or horizontal – nothing in between – was the only way I could function without writhing in pain. I began
- [5 Free Image Resources With Photos You'll Actually Use](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-free-image-resources-with-photos-youll-actually-use/) - I've been married to a professional photographer for over 13 years, exposing me to what a great photo can be. Even the "snapshots" of our children are documented beautifully. They're well-composed and well-lit. As a result, I have become a bit of a photo snob. But, I'll be honest: Sometimes I finish a blog post
- [How to Spot a Top-Notch Image](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-spot-a-top-notch-image/) - You’ve bookmarked your favorite stock image resources. You’ve got a sprawling array of free images spread out before you. But where to start? It's dangerously easy to waste time scrolling through uncategorized images, looking for the perfect one for your blog post or social share. Beware—all that scrolling can become a serious knock to your productivity! Instead, start
- [April Playlist – Rainy Days and Mondays](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/april-playlist-april-showers/) - Winter weather in New York isn't more brutal than, say, in Minnesota – but there is something uniquely tormenting about those four months of severe winds and snow in the Big Apple. Walking is a major part of commuting in the city, and horrible weather certainly doesn't make things more enjoyable. Combine that with the pint-sized
- [How to Improve Client Relationships Through Training](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-improve-client-relationships-through-training/) - Clients hire your organization to fill a need they are unable to fill themselves, due to constraints of time, skill, or resources. When it happens, it can be tempting to hit the ground running without taking the time to fully understand who you’re working with and why they need your services – but this is
- [Trust the Process: How to Transition Clients Internally](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/transition-clients-internally/) - At Don’t Panic Management, we pride ourselves on offering account managers with a wide variety of skills. We’ve each come up with our own funky title to represent what we do best, but essentially we are all account managers in one form or another. Some of us are really excellent at dissecting minute details, while
- [5 Quick Tips to Improve Your Copywriting Today](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/improve-your-copywriting/) - All aboard—the content marketing train is leaving the station. By now every CEO, Marketing Director, or entrepreneur worth their salt is on board with the idea that content marketing (also often referred to as inbound marketing) is the cornerstone of the modern marketing strategy. But it’s one thing to strategize about blogging and other content creation
- [4 Perks of Podcasting Your Other Content Can't Provide](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/4-perks-of-podcasting-your-other-content-cant-provide/) - At Don't Panic, we love us some podcasts. We've watched our clients rake in fans and make waves in their field with some seriously amazing podcasts. One thing is clear: Podcasting provides some unique benefits other content doesn't. If you've been itching for a way to spice up your content calendar or reach some new ears, grabbing a mic might be just
- [Is It Time for You to Hire a Virtual Assistant?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/is-it-time-for-you-to-hire-a-virtual-assistant/) - One of my favorite mantras is, "It takes a village." I started saying it daily when I blinked and found I was a working mother with three children. These timeless words made it okay to need other people. Truth be told, everyone needs help. No one can grow as an island (or a rock... sorry Simon and Garfunkel). And as you
- [May Playlist – Secret Garden](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/may-playlist-secret-garden/) - I don't know about you, but warm spring weather does funny things to my workflow. On the one hand, all that Vitamin D and time spent outdoors seriously skyrockets my creativity straight through the roof (leaving a nice sunny hole in its place!). On the other hand, who can sit at a desk and focus when there are May flowers
- [Work From Home; or, What You Will](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/work-from-home/) - If you have ever found yourself racing toward a work deadline dressed in nothing but your underwear, you are likely either 1) on a government list somewhere, 2) a lucid dreamer, or 3) allowed the luxury of working from home. Whether you simply work from home periodically, are part of a remote team, or are
- [Trust The Process: How to Transition Accounts Externally](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/transition-accounts-externally/) - Last month, I shared our process for seamlessly transitioning a client internally. That plan works great when you’re moving clients between managers within the same organization because there are fewer hoops to jump through. But, you know, sometimes the situation calls for transitioning an account to someone outside your company, and the process for that looks
- [How to Write Great Content About Boring Topics](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/great-content-about-boring-topics/) - For our clients at Don’t Panic, I write about a wide variety of pretty bland topics. From small business loans to accounts receivables management to high speed internet, it can be difficult to write compelling material when the topic at hand makes even my eyes glaze over. But then I think about the reader. Somewhere, a
- [June Playlist – Surf's Up!](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/june-playlist-surfs-up/) - If you take a look at the calendar, it will tell you that summer is rapidly approaching – but anyone without an a/c will tell you that summer showed up weeks ago (if you want to know who those people are, look for the ones with sweat pooling through their shirts and looks of deranged desperation
- [5 Online Businesses With Top-Notch Visual Branding](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-online-businesses-with-top-notch-visual-branding/) - There's no mistaking it: An excellent online visual presence is good for business. Take a mental trip through the online tools you use every day, and you'll no doubt discover a few you love using simply because they look so darn good. But what makes them great? What design magic is at work behind the
- [How to Use a Virtual Assistant to Manage Your Life](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-use-a-virtual-assistant-to-manage-your-life/) - Have you ever wondered if there might be some unknown way to finish all the things in a day/week/month that you need to finish? Do you find yourself exclaiming “There aren’t enough hours in the day!” with mild frequency? Have you ever wished for a magic wand? I know the answer to at least one
- [Remote Employee or VA: Which Hire is Right For You?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/remote-employee-or-virtual-assistant/) - If you end each day with a longer to-do list than you began it with, that’s a clear sign it’s time to bring on a helping hand in your business. But many solopreneurs or small business owners struggle with this question: Do I need a remote employee or a virtual assistant? Alas, there are no
- [How to Train Your New Social Media Manager](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-train-your-new-social-media-manager/) - For modern organizations, participating in social media is no longer an option. Today’s consumers expect brands to not only have a presence on social media, but to actively engage with their audience in real time. Consider these stats about consumer expectations and behavior as proof that social media matters: Consumers report they expect brands to be
- [6 Ways to Become a Boss at Delegation](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/6-ways-to-become-a-boss-at-delegation/) - For those of us with Type A personalities, the idea of handing off even just one of the all-important tasks that keep our worlds spinning every day may sound about as comfortable as giving away a kidney. But if you’re a solopreneur with a growing business venture, refusing to delegate may be holding you back
- [Free, Gated, or Paid: Which Is Right for Your Content?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/free-gated-or-paid-content/) - So, you’ve been working hard at developing stellar content. You’ve been consistently putting out content across your various channels: a blog, a podcast, an ebook, a webinar, infographics. You’ve cultivated a unique voice and personality. But how much thought have you put into the way you’re delivering that content to your audience? Content marketers are
- [July Playlist – Dance Like No One's Watching](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/july-playlist-dance-like-no-ones-watching/) - Recently—this morning in fact—I made a mistake at work. It was a small error, but it had a major impact on a project. And even though we all make mistakes (and often!), in that moment I proceeded to kick myself for not being more careful. Poor Rebekah, who I was coworking with, had the serious misfortune of
- [Avoid These 7 Mistakes When Working With a VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/avoid-these-mistakes-when-working-with-a-va/) - Virtual assistance is still a relatively new concept, and one that many people don’t entirely understand. It's possible you might have stumbled upon our website and thought to yourself, “This is perfect for me!” You look through the site and start ticking off the perks: we probably cost less than a full-time employee, we bring a
- [Brand Styling 101: The Do’s and Don’ts of Visualizing Your Business](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/brand-styling-101-the-dos-and-donts-of-visualizing-your-business/) - Ah, the exhilaration of starting a new project. What is it about that blank sheet of paper that creates such excitement—and terror? If you're launching a new product, starting a new business, or revamping an existing project, you're likely overwhelmed with decisions to make. Who will you target? How will you fund it? And how do you want your creation to
- [Home Office Essentials for Remote Workers](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/home-office-essentials/) - Here at Don’t Panic Management, we talk a lot about virtual assistants, remote offices, and working from home. Fitting—because that’s the world many of us live in here! However, something discussed less frequently is the physical environment of a remote worker, and the various elements that environment can include. So we thought we’d highlight some of
- [How to Nurture Business Relationships Through Social Media](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-nurture-business-relationships-through-social-media/) - If you’re an introvert like me, meeting new people can sometimes be a little intimidating. It’s always exciting to make new friends or meet new clients, but I tend to get a little nervous, too! What if they don’t like me? What if I say the wrong thing? What if I’m wearing a dumb shirt?
- [6 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help Launch Your Speaking Career](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/6-ways-a-virtual-assistant-can-help-launch-your-speaking-career/) - As a virtual assistant I am often paired with clients who desire to grow their speaking career. They have specific expertise or a story to tell, they feel that sharing their knowledge will benefit others, and they know they like to speak. Diving in to the world of speaking head first can be extremely intimidating,
- [August Playlist – I LOVE THE 80s](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/august-playlist-i-love-the-80s/) - What does nostalgia look like to you? According to my mother, child of the late 50s, nostalgia is all about watching a double feature at an Indiana drive-in theater in your pajamas. For me, it's about playing kickball in my driveway with other neighborhood kids until 10 o'clock at night. Meanwhile, if you ask any
- [How to Prep For (and Actually Take) a Vacation](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/take-a-vacation/) - Working in the virtual arena, there’s no topic that gets mentioned more than work/life balance. That’s why we do what we do, right? We have created careers for ourselves that revolve around the idea that we can be in the office anywhere. But that doesn’t mean that it’s any easier to shut the laptop, turn
- [So What’s a Queen of Content, Anyway?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/so-whats-a-queen-of-content-anyway/) - For many people, summer is a breath of fresh air, a walk on the beach, a barbecue pit filled with delicious meats. Here at Don’t Panic Management, summer is unexpected road trips, best friends’ weddings, baby’s first birthday, European vacations, and a slew of new business that has opened the doors to new opportunities. To
- [How to Use an Assistant in Your Content Marketing](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-use-an-assistant-in-your-content-marketing/) - You’ve been a one-person marketing machine, but you finally made the leap: you hired an assistant. You've got an eager, new face ready to help you with all the blog writing, editorial planning, and podcast producing you do as a content marketer. Now what? How should you use your assistant? How can you seamlessly offload
- [Bon Voyage! Practical Tips for Booking a Client's Travel](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/practical-tips-for-booking-a-clients-travel/) - A virtual assistant is likely to find him or herself one day charged with the hefty task of booking travel for a client. The art of booking travel, whether for business or pleasure, can be stressful — even if you do it relatively often. Since virtual assistants usually have access to clients’ calendars, personal information,
- [Need Some Social Media Stress Relief? 4 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/need-some-social-media-stress-relief-4-ways-a-virtual-assistant-can-help/) - We hear a lot these days about the glorification of BUSY. Everyone is too busy to cook dinner (guilty!), too busy to work out (getting better at this one!), too busy to take care of ourselves (working on it!), and too busy to get all of our work done in the 24 hours we’re given
- [September Playlist – Workin' for the Weekend](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/september-playlist-workin-for-the-weekend/) - Monday was Labor Day, and if your office is anything like ours, you spent the holiday celebrating a brief respite from your overcrowded email inbox. And while that's all well and good, I've found that short work weeks are particularly taxing on productivity levels. I'll set the scene. You show up (or log in) for
- [What It Really Means To Be a Full Time Work at Home Mom](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/work-at-home-mom/) - Something unique about our business model at Don’t Panic Management is that the majority of our team members are not full-time employees. We’re made up of a team of part-time contractors—actors, adventurers, activists, and working parents who have skills to contribute and are eager to earn a living, but who can't or don’t want to work 40 hours
- [(Ad)vanced SEM Part Two: How to Identify Targets](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/advanced-sem-part-two-how-to-identify-targets/) - Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I launched an advanced series on search engine marketing to cover everything you need to know about using SEM for your business. In our first installment of (Ad)vanced SEM, we walked through the key elements of your SEM ad—the text and visual piece that appears in the
- [Balancing Freelance Work with a Full-Time Job](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/balancing-freelance-work-with-a-full-time-job-2/) - I started working for Don’t Panic Management as a freelance content writer back in May. I work full-time as reviewer, editor, and web administrator for a children’s book review journal, and I was comfortable both with freelance writing (several years’ worth of book reviews before I joined the company full-time) and with blogging. How hard
- [6 Qualities of a Happy Virtual Client](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/6-qualities-of-a-happy-virtual-client/) - As Don't Panic Mgmt's resident Client Happiness Manager, I'm in the business of joy. It's my job to make sure the DPM team and their clients all leave work at the end of the day feeling satisfied with their collaborative efforts. And while I wouldn't consider myself a happiness expert, I would say I have
- [How To Thrive As An Actor By Working Virtually](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-thrive-as-an-actor-by-working-virtually/) - After graduating with an MFA in Acting and moving from San Francisco to New York City, three things were immediately clear to me: I was embarking on a professional journey I’d been preparing for my whole life. I’d chosen to move from the most expensive city in the country to the other most expensive city
- [6 Tips for a Winning Content Marketing Webinar](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/6-tips-for-a-winning-content-marketing-webinar/) - With the constant quick-fire evolution of content marketing, everyone is looking for new and different ways to showcase their content. Blog posts alone just aren’t cutting it any longer. So, what other types of content are there? One option gaining popularity is the webinar: a live interaction between your team or a team of experts
- [A Day in the Life of a Work at Home Mom](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-work-at-home-mom/) - If I have learned one thing about being a successful virtual assistant and an intentional mom at the same time, it's that I can’t help others organize their lives and business unless I first learn to manage mine. The fact is my family needs to be fed, my kids need to be dressed, laundry needs
- [How Live Tweeting Can Amplify Your Next Event](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-live-tweeting-can-amplify-your-next-event/) - Think back to the last business or networking event you attended. If it was in the last year or two, it’s very likely there was a social media element to the event. As a social media manager, my job often involves managing the spontaneous and fun social media components of live events. These events can range from
- [The Nomad's Guide to Working Virtually](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/the-nomads-guide-to-working-virtually/) - This summer, I slept in 12 beds. Between June 21 (the first day of summer) and September 22 (the last day of summer) of 2015, I called a dozen places "home"—an average of one new bed every week. No, this isn't a story about my Tinder experience. And no, I don't moonlight with the circus—not exactly. Like
- [October Playlist – Sweater Weather](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/october-playlist-sweater-weather/) - Earlier this week, Brooklyn's version of Fall brought an overly crisp 35 degree morning to my apartment. I crawled from my bed to my desk, where I huddled in my office chair in a heap of blankets that made me look like Jabba the Hutt. Eventually, after some time spent typing with gloves on (as difficult
- [How to Write a Great Intro](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-write-a-great-intro/) - It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Call me Ishmael... Okay, really. How do I start this thing? I have an idea. I have something to say that I really believe is worth reading, at least for a certain subset of
- [Why Finding Your Purpose Trumps Chasing Your Passion](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/why-finding-your-purpose-trumps-chasing-your-passion/) - It was 2009 and I was bored. Bored and frustrated. As the new bright-eyed and busy-tailed Social Media Program Coordinator for a non-profit, I found myself staring out the window most days, wishing I was at the beach. My manager resented me for taking her "smart young lady" role in the office—and despite my title, my CEO
- [Don't Let These 6 Grammar Mistakes Troll Your Content](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/dont-let-these-6-grammar-mistakes-troll-your-content/) - The web is a frustrating place for a grammar nerd. Irritating mistakes—such as “should of,” shudder—seem to be everywhere I look. There are days I’d like to take a proofreading pen to the internet. Don't be one of the writers that makes me want to reach for my red pen! Make sure you’re not falling
- [The Dog Lover’s Guide to Virtual Work](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/the-dog-lovers-guide-to-virtual-work/) - We talk a lot on this blog about the pros and cons, ups and downs, benefits and drawbacks of working remotely. There is a seemingly endless well of inspiration to pull from when you work from home, as each day brings new adventures and your next challenge is likely just around the corner. Last month,
- [5 Ways to Train Yourself for Virtual Work](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-ways-to-train-yourself-for-virtual-work/) - Within seven days of college graduation, I moved to Chicago and was sitting at my desk in an advertising agency on the first day of my new career. As the work began, I learned two things quickly; my curiosity and interest in new subjects was an asset to the team, but constant question asking was
- [November Playlist – With Grateful Hearts](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/november-playlist-with-grateful-hearts/) - As we steadily approach the holiday season, the Don't Panic Mgmt team would like to take this time to express our gratitude for all the ways we've been blessed over the past year. We're thankful for: Our Friends and Families "I'm SUPER thankful for my husband this year. He has been amazingly supportive with my
- [How to Outsource Your New Hire Screening Process](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-outsource-your-new-hire-screening-process-2/) - Your business is growing. You have a ton of work to do, and not enough people to get the jobs done. You know it’s time to add more people to your team, but that in itself involves a lot of steps and takes a good deal of time. Time to: Create a job description for
- [Balancing Work and Family at the Busiest Time of the Year](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/balancing-work-and-family-at-the-busiest-time-of-the-year/) - Welcome to the most stressful chaotic wonderful time of the year! Don't get me wrong, friends. I love this time of the year. I love the decorations, the traditions, the spirit of giving and community... but as a mom and a virtual worker, it's also a lot of work. Family Traditions On the family side, our holiday of choice
- [How to Plan Ahead for the Holidays With Your Virtual Team](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-plan-ahead-for-the-holidays-with-your-virtual-team/) - If you’re anything like us, you’re busy decking those halls, checking your list twice, and picking out just the right tree for Santa to drop a few goodies under weeks before Rudolph is hitched to the sleigh. Last week, Jaime shared several ways that we're all trying to take the stress out of the holidays at
- [How to Communicate Effectively With Your Freelance Team](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-communicate-effectively-with-your-freelance-team/) - My first few weeks as a remote worker were a revelation. Suddenly, there was no rush-hour commute, and no trudging through the snow to the train before sunrise. I could spend extra time over the holidays with my parents in Texas and work from the couch, instead of rushing back to New York to report back to an office.
- [December Playlist – Cozy Up to the Fire](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/december-playlist-cozy-up-to-the-fire/) - With the arrival of the Solstice on Tuesday, Winter — and the short days and long nights that come with it — has arrived. And what better way to celebrate than with a cup of hot chocolate, a cozy blanket, and a roaring fire? The Don't Panic team has come together to create the perfect
- [Conquering Mornings As a Work At Home Mom](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/conquering-mornings-as-a-work-at-home-mom/) - Mornings. I have a love/hate relationship with my mornings. My alarm always seems too loud. My dogs need to go outside. The kids' lunches need to be made. Laundry needs to be started. Coffee needs to be brewed (and consumed!). Tonight's dinner needs to be prepped. Oh, and then there's today's workload! Emails need to
- [3 Ways To Be Your Bookkeeper’s Favorite Client](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/3-ways-to-be-your-bookkeepers-favorite-client/) - Of all the different odds and ends you handle on a daily basis for your business, bookkeeping may be the most tedious, least sexy task on your list. It's boring. It's time consuming. And unless you happen to be a professional accountant, it's likely pretty confusing as well. Sure, you can handle sending your own invoices
- [3 Time Management Tips for Busy Freelance Copywriters](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/3-time-management-tips-for-busy-freelance-copywriters/) - I had to laugh when Jaime sent me her topic idea for this blog post. “I’ve noticed that you always seem to be on top of your deadlines, even though we know that as writers we tend to procrastinate,” she wrote. Who, me?! I thought. I procrastinate with the best of them. Maybe even the
- [Which VA Personality Is Right for You?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/which-va-personality-is-right-for-you/) - Hiring a virtual assistant may be just what you need to get the mundane everyday tasks off your plate so that you can get back to the the highest level work of running your business. At the same time, choosing to let someone into the intimate details of your schedule, your inbox, and your business can be
- [How Much Freelance Work Are You Ready to Take On?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-much-freelance-work-are-you-ready-to-take-on/) - Working as a freelancer is certainly a unique lifestyle. You’re technically self-employed, but some days it may feel like you have more bosses than anyone you know! You work from home and set your own schedule (but, no, School Principal, that does not mean you have all the time in the world to serve on
- [7 Scheduling Hacks Every VA Should Know](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/7-scheduling-hacks-every-va-should-know/) - “Thanks for your email. I’m looping in my assistant, Dillon, so he can schedule our call.” As a virtual assistant, I read these words many times in a day. A big part of any VA’s job is likely to be managing a client’s schedule. But when working for a busy and/or high-profile client, schedule management
- [February Playlist – I've Got a Crush On You](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/february-playlist-ive-got-a-crush-on-you/) - Valentine's Day is just a few days away, and love is in the air! While you might be making last-minute Edible Arrangements orders or prepping for a Galentine's event, Don't Panic Mgmt has been thinking about who we're crushing on as a team. Here's a look at some of our favorite tools for 2016. These
- [Executive Assistant vs. Virtual Assistant: Which is Right for You?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/executive-assistant-vs-virtual-assistant-which-is-right-for-you/) - It's taken years for the virtual assistant concept to reach the masses, and we're still not quite there yet. I find myself over-explaining what Don't Panic Management does when sometimes it seems like the easiest explanation is, "We're an assistant service that works remotely." The challenge, however, is that the word "assistant" conjures up ideas of
- [Winter Wellness When You Work from Home](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/winter-wellness-when-you-work-from-home/) - We all know working from home requires discipline. When I first joined Don’t Panic Mgmt, I thought that discipline pertained only to things like deadlines and time management. Boy, was I wrong. During my first winter as a freelancer, New York City was buried in snow. I thought I had hit the jackpot—I had no
- [Try These Quick Tips to Sound Like a Podcasting Pro](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/try-these-quick-tips-to-sound-like-a-podcasting-pro/) - If you've been paying any attention lately, you might have noticed that podcasts are ALL the rage. Ever since the first season of NPR's Serial hit the waves in 2015, it seems like podcasting as a trend has absolutely exploded. From storytellers to entertainers to marketers and more, everyone wants to take advantage of the
- [Awesome Customer Experiences Inspired By Ducks (Yes, Ducks!)](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/awesome-customer-experiences-inspired-by-ducks-yes-ducks/) - Have you ever watched a duck swim? You have, probably—but have you paid close attention to the mechanics of it? Even when ducks are moving along at top speed, paddling furiously under the water, they appear completely serene above the surface. When it comes to working in a virtual environment, I fancy myself a bit
- [How to Spread the Love When You're Balancing Multiple Freelance Clients](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-spread-the-love-when-youre-balancing-multiple-freelance-clients/) - When I still worked in the corporate world, I thought a lot about agency life. I figured working with a variety of different clients would be really exciting and challenging. Friends, I had no idea how true that would actually be. It is both more exciting, fun, and amazing than I thought, and also more challenging than I could
- [Do These Five Things Before You Hire a VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/do-these-five-things-before-you-hire-a-va/) - I love getting those frantic phone calls. The ones that go something like: "I'm panicking, Jess! I need your help RIGHT NOW!!!" Really, I live for these calls. They're the reason I started this business. I love helping people find creative calming solutions in these awful moments of panic. I'm like the VA version
- [Why Are Great Copywriters So Hard to Find?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/why-are-great-copywriters-so-hard-to-find/) - Do you remember writing your first-ever book report, maybe in about the second grade or so? It was probably a compilation of three to four word sentences about Clifford Goes to School, complete with some adorable misspellings and backwards letters. That is, unless you had a father like mine. You see, my sweet dad was
- [Business, Boats, and Big Announcements](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/business-boats-and-big-announcements/) - Several months ago, one of our team members shared a metaphor that seemed to perfectly fit how I was feeling about the business. Maybe you’ve heard it before–it’s about boats. And I've been thinking about it ever since. In this metaphor, every fledgling small business starts out as a rowboat. For DPM, that definitely describes where
- [Anatomy of a Marketing Strategy](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/anatomy-of-a-marketing-strategy/) - Starting new things tends to give me ALL THE FEELS all at once. Scared, excited, overwhelmed, invigorated, exhausted, ecstatic... Needless to say, it’s A LOT for one person to handle. So when I was given the official offer to become Don’t Panic Management’s first full-time employee dedicated to marketing our own brand, you can safely
- [Does Your Office Need an Organizational Overhaul?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/does-your-office-need-an-organizational-overhaul/) - When I started in my official capacity last Friday, I experienced that same paralyzing overwhelm that Shannon mentioned earlier this week. There are so many things to get done! As Jess described last week, we are in the midst of building a bigger boat when it comes to our internal operations. To accommodate the awesome
- [April Playlist - What We're Listening to This Month](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/april-playlist-what-were-listening-to-this-month/) - Spring is officially upon us (flowers, sunshine, and allergies anyone??) and at Don't Panic, we're really making the most of the season by hitting the refresh button in our lives and in our business. With all the changes that have been happening for us over the past few weeks, we thought it would be fun
- [Why You're Holding Your VA Back From Booking Your Speaking Gigs](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/why-youre-holding-your-va-back-from-booking-your-speaking-gigs/) - You have a story to tell, and now you want to find the audience to listen. Having a VA help you with the behind the scenes work of growing your speaking career will benefit you in many ways. In the past I have written about several of ways a virtual assistant can help you launch your speaking career.
- [How to Turn Your Next Big Project Into Actionable, Achievable Tasks](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/turn-next-big-project-actionable-achievable-tasks/) - Let's face it: it's hard to start a project at all when you're looking down range at a target that will take months or even years to achieve. Whether you’ve got a 3,000-word article to write or you’re ready to get started on your 5-year business plan, most goals feel like the biggest undertaking when
- [More Than Just a VA: One Family’s Journey Through the California Foster Care System](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/just-va-one-familys-journey-california-foster-care-system/) - Editor’s Note: For this episode of “More Than Just a VA,” our Chief People Officer Becca Vaclavik interviewed Kimberly Voorhis about her experiences as a foster parent. You can read more about Kimberly’s life as a virtual assistant and work-at-home mom here and here. If you had checked in with Kimberly Voorhis four years ago,
- [Should You Really Be Doing That? Balancing Podcast Priorities and Skills When It Comes to Production](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/really-balancing-podcast-priorities-skills-comes-production/) - So you want to start a podcast, eh? Great! But before you go charging off a well-intentioned cliff with your guests and a decent microphone, let’s discuss your options when it comes to actual production. It Ain’t That Easy, Son While podcasts may look and feel ~*effortless*~, there is a lot of work that goes
- [5 Content Tasks You Can Delegate to a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/content-marketing-tasks-can-delegate-virtual-assistant/) - Imagine this: You decide you want to become a fishing boat captain. You’ve bought the boat, you have all the navigational equipment, and you’re ready to go catch some fish. However, when you reach the fishing spot you find that throwing nets and navigating the boat are hard to do at the same time. You
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [December 2018]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tools-tips-treats-living-va-life-december-2018/) - The end of the year is almost here! If you're trying to finish strong, or planning out some New Year's resolutions, we're dropping some more helpful links in hopes of encouraging an even more fruitful 2019 for all the freelancers and VAs out there: Productivity Pick-Me-Ups Start the year off with a new frame of mind
- [How the Pomodoro Technique Helps You Be More Productive](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/pomodoro-technique-productivity/) - Happy 2019! This year, we’re taking a deeper dive into every VA and freelancer’s number one obsession: productivity hacks. First up is a favorite of many (and a recent discovery for Emily), The Pomodoro Technique. Ever heard of it? Get ready to get educated! I’ll be honest: Time management systems are something I’d stayed away
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [March 2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tools-tips-and-treats-march-2019/) - Buried under client work? Have spring fever and tired of staring at screens, but want to be in the know? No worries, we've got you covered. All the best tools and tips we've seen in March are gathered right here. Am I missing anything? Drop it in the comments and enlighten me. (I'm probably outside yelling
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [April 2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tools-tips-and-treats-april-2019/) - Spring has sprung ACHOO and my garden is ACHOO greening up and ACHOO allergies are a pain in ACHOO my neck! Whether you can relate to the Benadryl-Zyrtec-Robitussin-Allegra-Flonase haze or not, here's all the best for living the VA life in April! via GIPHY Productivity Pick-Me-Ups Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [May 2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tools-tips-treats-living-va-life-may-2019/) - Whew! A lot went down this month - let's get up to speed on all the latest tools, tips, and treats to keep you living your best VA life. Also, y'all, my garden! It's so garden-y. Hooray spring! (Summer heat, you can wait.) (And allergens? You can stay away.) via GIPHY Productivity Pick-Me-Ups Is the
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [June 2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tools-tips-treats-living-va-life-june-2019/) - Whew! Is it just me or did June completely fly by? No worries if you're as busy as I am (summer camps! kids home from school! tending the garden! planning an epic family road trip, complete with playlist, for college tours and family visiting! #heisstillababy #icantbelievehes17), we've got the low down of all the tools
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [July 2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tools-tips-treats-living-va-life-july-2019/) - Ahhhhh, we are in the highest heat of summer and I am refusing to go outside and my garden looks more like a post-apocalyptic jungle than a sweet, cool meadow and how soon can I start wearing a cardigan again? At least my home is air-conditioned and the lack-of-gardening has allowed me to find the
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [August 2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tools-tips-treats-august-2019/) - Smell that? Autumn is in the air, and I am here for it. Catch up on what's been happening this past humidity-filled, bug-encased month. via GIPHY Productivity Pick-Me-Ups Always Have Three Beverages (The Atlantic) The latest Rorschach test kicks it off with water, but I'll let you figure out what the other two are. Bottoms up!
- [4 Types of Research a VA Can Help You Do](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/va-research/) - You're probably aware a virtual assistant can help you with things like calendar management and taking phone calls. But you may not have realized that a VA can also do all sorts of research for you. The meticulous nature of a VA is perfect for helping with research projects you don't have time for (or
- [(Not Just) Another Work From Home Roundup](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/another-work-from-home-roundup/) - It's amazing how much can change in just over a month, isn't it? The last work from home roundup covered the 5 Hs of late March (healthy, happy, hopeful, helpful, and honed-in). And, as semesters and school years end for many of us (what does that even mean), things are still changing and updating. So,
- [How Much Should You Pay for a Virtual Assistant? (Part 2 of 2)](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/pay-for-a-virtual-assistant-pt2/) - In case you missed it, here's part 1. Let's dive right into the next section: Many virtual assistants prefer to be paid on a monthly retainer. Freelance virtual assistants need a reliable way to pay their bills, just like the rest of us. Hourly work, while incredibly flexible, can also be incredibly unreliable. That’s why
- [The Simple Way to Set Up a Zoom Webinar](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/simple-zoom-webinar/) - Zoom webinars don't have to be (and shouldn't be!) difficult. Ah, 2020 … the year when it seems like every month something happens to turn the world upside down and learn how to pivot to get used to “new normal” after “new normal,” including the way we run our businesses and connect with customers. Enter:
- [Your Panic Proof Guide to a Perfect Virtual Assistant Relationship](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/virtual-assistant-relationship-tips/) - What constitutes a perfect relationship? Whether you're talking about a romantic partner or a business partner, trust, communication, and mutual understanding and respect all have a role to play. The relationship you build with your virtual assistant is underpinned by those same principles. But these healthy qualities don't just appear on their own. A strong
- [How to Determine What You’re Uniquely Qualified to Do](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/determine-youre-uniquely-qualified/) - I knew before I was 14 years old that I wanted to be in charge. Go my own way. Forget the boss or manager or anyone watching over me. It was middle school algebra class that pushed me toward this conclusion. My teacher had neither the tact nor the patience for helping students learn, and
- [Start Planning Your Holiday Gift Giving Now With Help From Your VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-virtual-assistants-help-with-holiday-gift-giving/) - It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And while you may be focused on end-of-year activities within your business—from bookkeeping to strategic planning—there’s another task we don’t want you to forget about: gift giving. There’s nothing worse than that last-minute scramble (and expense!) to overnight packages to colleagues, clients, and loved ones. That’s why
- [How to Artfully Manage Tough Clients and Hard Deadlines As a Freelancer](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-artfully-manage-tough-clients-and-hard-deadlines-as-a-freelancer/) - Freelancing with a fabulous team like Don't Panic Mgmt has plenty of perks: top-notch clients, the freedom to work wherever, and quality pup time, just to name a few. And then there are the less-than-glamorous aspects of freelance work—the challenges that make me nostalgic for the days when I punched in to an office every morning. For
- [How to Make the Leap from Full-Time to Freelance Work](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/fulltime-to-freelance/) - This past year I was fortunate enough to make the transition from being a full-time employee to freelance worker. I felt stuck in my nine-to-five (actually it was more like eight-to-six, but who’s counting?) and it seemed like everyone online was talking about having “financial freedom.” Blogs for work-at-home moms were covered with ads and slogans
- [May Playlist — We're Going on a Retreat!](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/may-playlist-were-going-on-a-retreat/) - It’s a big week for the Don’t Panic Mgmt team. After all of the major changes that have occurred over the past few months (and years, really), we are finally taking a major step toward our growth path—WE’RE GOING ON AN EMPLOYEE RETREAT!! via GIPHY While it’s true that we’ve done planning meetings before, they
- [How to Write Compelling Show Notes for Your Podcast](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-write-compelling-show-notes-for-your-podcast/) - “Listen to a podcast. Write a summary. Can’t be that hard, can it? Seems pretty straightforward to me.” –Person who has never written show notes in their life Writing well is HARD. It takes practice, refinement, and an iron core that can withstand the most brutal of edits. I have spent many moons working on
- [How Virtual Teams Can Make the Most of In-Person Meetings](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-virtual-teams-can-make-the-most-of-in-person-meetings/) - We are back from our Park City retreat, and wow, are we exhausted! As a team that's used to working from home, mostly alone, four days of strategizing and talking was a lot for us. Frankly, I'm not used to using that much emotional energy at one time, and am certainly feeling a "social hangover"
- [How to Scale Communications Within Your Growing Team](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-scale-communications-within-your-growing-team/) - From understanding and matching client expectations all the way to picking up the right groceries to make dinner all week, we all know that communication is key to progress in all our relationships and endeavors. Put simply, in a world where we’re constantly interacting with others, communication is how we get things done. In business,
- [Ask These 4 Questions Before Taking On a New Freelance Client](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ask-these-four-questions-before-taking-on-a-new-freelance-client/) - I started my journey as a freelance worker a little over a year ago. I said goodbye to my boss, packed my cardboard box and walked out of the only workforce that I had ever known. As I exited the building for the last time, the automatic sliding glass behind me closed the door on the cubicles
- [Want Your Team to Act With Integrity? Create a Social Contract.](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/the-dont-panic-social-contract/) - As you may have already read, the Don't Panic team has recently been sitting down for some hard-hitting conversations about who we are, how our mission has evolved since Jess founded the company several years ago, and where our band of misfits is headed next. Throughout these few months, we have come to better define
- [Solve 4 Common Blog Challenges With a Simple Editorial Calendar](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/solve-4-common-blog-challenges-with-a-simple-editorial-calendar/) - Growing up, my mother always recruited my sister and I to paint the rooms in our childhood home. From the beginning we were determined to start painting immediately and wanted to ignore filling in nail holes, taping the edge of the ceiling, and laying tarps on the hardwood floors—only to find out it would lead
- [5 Snapchat Fails That Are Hurting Your Personal Brand](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-snapchat-fails-that-are-hurting-your-personal-brand/) - I'll admit it: It took me a long time to jump on the Snapchat bandwagon. I couldn't figure out why I would snap anything and even more importantly, who would care? I had been told, "You can create a story and then download individual snaps or the whole thing!" But I was dissuaded by the change
- [Switch It Up! 3 Ways to Make Multitasking Work for You](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/switch-it-up-3-ways-to-make-multitasking-work-for-you/) - Between one-off projects, ongoing tasks, and long-term plans, we all often find ourselves working on several things at once. It’s hard enough to ensure that you don’t double-book your calendar, let alone find a way to keep moving forward with everything at once. However, with the right work strategies, you can harness the power of multitasking
- [Handling Customer Complaints on Social Media with Grace](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/handling-customer-complaints-social-media-grace/) - If a customer approached you in person and said, “I was disappointed in my [experience/ purchase]” would you look at them and then turn your back and walk away? Of course not! But it is not uncommon for businesses to ignore customer complaints on social media. Brands that ignore the significance of online social interaction miss
- [7 Illuminating Stats About the Future of Content Marketing](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/stats-future-content-marketing/) - Social Fresh is hands down one of the best marketing conferences out there. I started attending in 2010 and having been coming back every chance I get. Why? Because not only does this event bring together the best and brightest speakers across disciplines, but it also somehow continues to attract the most interesting and fun
- [Project Manager vs. Virtual Assistant: Which One Makes Sense for You?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/project-manager-vs-virtual-assistant-one-makes-sense/) - There’s never enough time in the day and you’re sick of swimming in tasks pulling you away from what you really want to be working on. You know what needs to get done, but you can't figure out how to make it happen. It’s time to agree that you need help. But what kind of
- [Successfully Hosting Your First In-Person Event](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/successfully-hosting-first-person-event/) - Even with the endless advances we see every day in online networking, there’s still no way to top an in-person event if your goal is connecting, engaging and strengthening relationships. If you’re ready (and brave enough) to host your own, there are plenty of moving parts to consider, none of which can be decided until
- [Promoting a Webinar? Remember These 5 Key Assets](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-assets-need-successfully-promote-webinar/) - There’s a lot of “stuff” that goes along with hosting a webinar: booking guests, session setup in your webinar platform, a sign-up page… the list goes on and on. But often what’s missing are the smaller details that really make the difference in your list growth and audience participation. I’m talking about the most
- [Launch Your Podcast With One of These 3 Easy Episode Formats](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/3-types-podcast-episodes-get-started/) - Like the rest of the marketing world, we're in full support of introducing a podcast to your content plan. The medium continues to offer great benefits to online professionals hoping to build trust and credibility with their target audience. But, just like any other form of content, content creators struggle over what topics and types
- [How to Avoid Hosting an Awkward Webinar](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/avoid-hosting-awkward-webinar/) - We've all been there. You sign on to attend a webinar that you hope will give you some awesome insights into your business. You grab a drink and a snack and prepare to have some knowledge dropped on you... Only the webinar starts late. And the host can't get his slides to work. And
- [Why VAs Have Always Been Virtual (And How It Works for Us)](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/vas-have-always-done-virtual-work/) - Virtual assistants have been around for as long as technology has allowed us to work remotely. Many of the early adopters of virtual assistant work have never looked back. There are so many things we love about remote life. But many experienced remote work for the first time in 2020. If you fall into that
- [5 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Supercharge Your Influencer Marketing Efforts](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-ways-virtual-assistant-can-supercharge-influencer-marketing-efforts/) - Influencer marketing is a way to get your ideas, message, and brand out to new audiences through a trusted, and yes, influential source. Working with influencers in your industry provides huge opportunities for growth and when done right, can help you create an authentic relationship with new followers through a trusted connection. The problem,
- [Share These 10+ Travel Preferences With Your New VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/travel-preferences-to-share-with-your-va/) - Work travel is unavoidable. As much as digital solutions are bringing the world together, there’s ultimately only so much that can get done effectively online and over the phone before it’s time to pack your bags and trek to a different city. For some of our clients, travel is a way of life. For others, it's
- [Protect Your Security When Working With a Bookkeeper](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/protect-your-security-with-a-bookkeeper/) - Proper financial management is critical to a business’s bottom line, but it’s rarely any business owner’s favorite chore. With so many tasks to keep up with each day, it’s easy to understand why so many entrepreneurs are eager to outsource basic financial tasks to a bookkeeper or virtual assistant. But before making the move
- [5 Event Planning Tasks You Can Delegate to a VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-event-planning-tasks-can-delegate-va/) - Once upon a time, in the beautiful world of virtual assisting, I was given the task of planning the most unforgettable company holiday party. My client wanted to create an experience for his team that they would never forget and I certainly did not want to disappoint. So I grabbed my laptop and my phone,
- [The Speedy Guide to Creating A Snapchat Geofilter for Your Upcoming Event](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/create-snapchat-geofilter-event-7-easy-steps/) - Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your client makes an offhanded comment like, “It sure would be nice to have a Snapchat Geofilter for this event!” about 24 hours before the event starts? Of course, you want to make all of your client’s dreams come true, even if that means bending over
- [How to Craft the Perfect Podcast Cover Art](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/perfect-podcast-cover-art/) - Three years ago, only 12 percent of Americans listened to podcasts. Since 2013, that number has nearly doubled, and the podcast world has become more and more saturated to meet this growing demand for new content. Even small and obscure niches are getting in on the action: You can know find a podcast that recaps
- [Delegate These 4 Podcasting Tasks to a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/podcasting-tasks-virtual-assistant/) - Weighing the potential of a branded podcast, entrepreneurs and content creators can become quickly overwhelmed with the more technical side of podcasting. It's true that in addition to booking guests and finding time to record, there is some leg work involved in terms of editing and posting the content. Even so, producing a podcast is
- [Create a Parental Leave Policy Moms and Dads Can Actually Use](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/create-parental-leave-policy-moms-dads-can-actually-use/) - Don't Panic Management launched in 2009, and compared to many of the companies we do business with, we're still in our fledgling years. It's been a period of growth and building for us, and sometimes that means developing policies on the fly as we realize we need them. "Oh, Felicia Freelancer wants to migrate her personal clients
- [When to Build and When to Grow: A Look Back at 2016](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/build-and-grow/) - Laying the groundwork. Developing the framework. Building the foundation. There are many terms for what Don't Panic Management focused on in 2016, but the bottom line is this: 2016 was a building year for this little company that could. Now, you may be thinking, "What do you mean, Jess? You're a virtual company. You don't
- [4 Ways to Get Organized For a Stress-Free Tax Season](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/get-organized-stress-free-tax-season/) - Tax season. These two words will send a shiver down the spine of even the most seasoned entrepreneur. For several weeks in the dead of winter, business owners will find themselves swimming in tax forms and accounting documents, trying to make sense of the tax code and what it means for their business. If
- [5 Ways to Take Fewer Meetings & Get More Done](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/take-fewer-meetings-gsd/) - Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Myah Shein. Did you know Americans spend up to 35% of their time in meetings? When you work with a large team or a lot of clients, it’s easy to get caught up in an endless cycle of meetings during the week. We've all experienced the
- [It's Time to Audit Your Brand (On Social Media)](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/perform-social-media-audit/) - It’s that time of year. New Year’s resolutions and goals are still intact and you’re more motivated than ever to mark your to-do items off the list. If you’re a marketer or business owner, one of the items on your list should be to conduct a social media audit of your brand's online presence. Social
- [Inbox 3,000? It's Easier Than You Think to Get to Inbox Zero](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/get-to-inbox-zero/) - 2016 was a year I will never forget. It was the year I finally conquered my mound laundry. And let me tell you, for a family of six that was a huge feat! If you aren’t sure what mound laundry is, consider yourself blessed. It’s the never ending mountain of dirty clothes that grows and
- [Looking to Boost Your Brand's Authority? Curate Better Content.](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/curate-better-content/) - For many marketers (or virtual assistants who execute a whole lotta marketing, as the case may be at Don't Panic), content curation has come to be a bit of a dirty word. Some people think of it as an impersonal way to share content or a tactic reserved for lazy marketers. Even worse, some consider
- [Where Your Next Podcast Guest Might Be Hiding](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/find-your-next-podcast-guest/) - What do your favorite podcasts have in common? Is it the chemistry between co-hosts? The content itself? Or perhaps the line-up of incredible guests and panelists? Depending on the format of your podcast, the need for exciting, informative guests can be constant—especially if you publish new episodes every week. And we get it! As podcast producers ourselves,
- [5 Questions to Ask Before You Book Your Next Speaking Gig](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/before-you-book-a-speaking-gig/) - I can't tell if the speaking industry has grown, or if I'm just more closely connected with speakers these days, but either way, it's an exciting time for those of us who have been working hard to gain experience and knowledge to share with the masses. One of the great things about booking a speaking
- [How to Build An Online Community That Empowers Your Brand](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/build-an-online-community/) - Every community needs a strong leader to rally the troops. You know, the person in the neighborhood who organizes the block party, inspiring everyone to show up with their side dish to share. The one who opens their home for the neighborhood block watch meeting, allowing everyone to address their concerns. The one who shows
- [How to Keep Your Head-in-the-Clouds Clients On Task](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/keep-clients-on-task/) - You’re a highly self-motivated contractor or assistant. You always finish your homework before playtime, and you finish your dinner before you have dessert. You know that deadlines are real, and playing hooky has consequences. Your clients almost certainly hold these values, too. But as their businesses grew from day-to-day grunt work to big picture planning,
- [How to Record a Podcast: Advice from Your Friendly (but Haggard) Podcast Producer](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-record-a-podcast/) - Ahhhh podcasts... one of the easiest and hottest marketing tactics for today’s savviest content pros. Want to expand your audience through a personable, informative, impactful, and entertaining medium that has very little start-up costs? Invest your time in podcasting! All you need is a computer with a working mic and you’re set! WAIT. Stop. No.
- [4 Quick Editing Hacks to Keep Your Writing 100](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/4-editing-hacks-become-a-better-writer/) - It’s no secret that most people suck—and I mean SUCK—at writing. But like any skill, you can improve with a little practice and the right tools in hand. Follow along to find out how proper editing is the key to helping you become a better writer. The Ugly First Draft I love first drafts. You
- [5 Ways to Repurpose Your Webinar Content](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/repurpose-webinar-content/) - A lot of businesses spend weeks securing panelists for a webinar, creating the assets, promoting the event, and then—finally—presenting it. But what happens afterward? The recording disappears into the shadows of the internet to wither away. The success of your webinar doesn't live and die by the 60 minutes you spend live online. Repurpose webinar
- [More Than Just a VA: How Working as a Virtual Assistant Helps Me Be a Stay at Home Mom](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/stay-at-home-mom-becomes-virtual-assistant/) - My story starts with a burrito. That’s right, a burrito. My all-time favorite burrito from a place down the street, in fact. You know, one of those unassuming little hole in the wall gems that turn out legit amazing Mexican food (and my personal go-to on nights I didn’t feel like cooking... and often the
- [How's Your Website Performing? 5 Metrics to Watch.](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/hows-website-performing-5-metrics-watch/) - Gone are the days when a website was simply designed with its good looks in mind. Today, your site serves as a useful tool for your business. And regardless of how well you think it’s performing, you’ll never truly know unless you review and analyze the metrics around it. Below are a few tips to
- [How to Set Guidelines for Your Online Community](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/set-guidelines-for-your-online-community/) - Congratulations! You’ve got a community clamoring to connect. As the community manager, you hold the keys to the Facebook group, the community Slack, the subreddit, the YouTube Channel, the Twitter chat—wherever your audience loves to hang. Before you allow your audience to let loose, however, it’s imperative you set the stage for positive and rewarding
- [How to Find Third-Party Content Diamonds in the Rough](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/find-third-party-content-online/) - My teammate Becca recently wrote about how to curate better content for your brand. (If you haven't read that post, you should totally check it out before you go any further.) One of the things she talked about is how important it is to find content "diamonds in the rough." As a social media manager for some
- [More Than Just a VA: How Working as a Virtual Assistant Supports My Creative Career](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-working-as-a-virtual-assistant-supports-my-creative-career/) - I moved to New York City the fall after I finished graduate school. I had a master’s degree in acting, an apartment, a box full of resumés, and a whole lot of hustling to do to find my next acting opportunity. I needed a “thrival” job that would support me while I searched. My dream
- [You’re the Boss of Your Freelance Career](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/youre-boss-freelance-career/) - At Don't Panic, most of our virtual assistants work as freelancers. And in my time here, the way I see it, there are two types of freelancers in the world: People who actively chose this career and know how to manage it well, and people who fell into virtual work as an alternative to a
- [11 Ways to Be Exceptionally Prepared for a Podcast Interview](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/prepare-for-podcast-interview/) - According to recent research from The Infinite Dial report, conducted by Edison Research, 67 million Americans listen to podcasts monthly (more than practice Catholicism) and 42 million listen weekly (more than a precious trip to the movies). I don't think anyone truly predicted the insane rise in popularity of podcasts, but I love podcasts, so I'm
- [More Than Just a VA: Do the Side Hustle](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/more-than-just-a-virtual-assistant-side-hustle/) - *cricket cricket* Hear that? It’s silence. Beautiful, beautiful silence. It’s 4:00 am and I am sitting on the couch downstairs. Nobody but me, my coffee, and the dog. Believe it or not, I chose to be here. I willingly get up hours before the sun rises to work. I would never, ever call myself a
- [So You Did a Social Media Audit. Now What?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/implement-social-media-audit/) - I wrote a post a couple of months ago about how to conduct a social media audit. While the information in there is great and all (I may have a biased opinion), it doesn’t mean anything if the findings and recommendations in the audit don’t get implemented moving forward. Audits are helpful, but that’s just
- [What Makes a Good Virtual Assistant?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/best-virtual-assistant-qualities/) - As the former leader of client relations and current leader of Don't Panic's recruitment team, I've spoken to a lot of entrepreneurs looking to hire a virtual assistant for the first time, and even more men and women considering whether or not to become a virtual assistant for the first time. I've often heard both groups
- [Work From Home Careers For Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/work-home-careers-stay-home-moms-dads/) - From the time we're very little, we're all told the same thing, "You can be anything you want to be when you grow up!" So, we go to school for over 12 years—or more—with the hope of being a well-educated citizen of course, but also, with the aspiration of pinpointing and stepping into our dream
- [Why Virtual Assistant Jobs Are the Perfect Gig for Millennials](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/virtual-assistant-jobs-perfect-gig-millennials/) - As a bonafide millennial, I can safely say that it’s a hard knock life out there for us in the workplace. It seems like people are either harping on how entitled we are (how dare you demand more pay and a work/life balance or save money by living with your parents because you’re too saddled
- [How to Stay Productive With Kids, Pets, and a Spouse in the House](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/productivity-tips-for-work-at-home-parents/) - Let's not mince our words: Work from home jobs are the bomb. You can ditch the commute, stay at home with your family, or travel the world if you want to. But you know what they say about great power. With great power... comes a house full of people to distract you from your to-do list. (That's
- [Why Hire a Virtual Assistant? Here are the Benefits.](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/why-hire-a-virtual-assistant/) - As the Chief Client Officer for Don’t Panic Management, I spend quite a few hours every week talking to potential clients who are trying to figure out if hiring a virtual assistant is right for them. I listen to their story, try to understand the pain points in their business, and, more often than not,
- [Can You Afford a VA? How Much a Virtual Assistant Costs](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/virtual-assistant-cost/) - Here's how a common conversation with friends, new business contacts, and colleagues goes: Them: "Jess, I'm panicking. I know I need help." Me: "Great! That's a good place to start." Them: "But I'm pretty sure I can't afford it." Me: "Well, my friend, that's where you're wrong." Them: "Do tell!" Instead of keeping these conversations
- [Become a Digital Nomad With the Help of a Virtual Assistant Job](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/become-a-digital-nomad/) - Back in 2014, my husband and I decided to do the unthinkable. We packed up all of our things and moved into a 300 sq ft. RV. Today, this story is not as anomalous as it was a few years ago. More and more jobs are becoming remote, especially for virtual assistants (ergo the term
- [Where to Find Virtual Assistant Jobs Online](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/find-virtual-assistant-jobs-online/) - In September of 2015, I became acquainted with a friend who happened to be a full-time virtual assistant contracted through Don’t Panic. Like her, I found myself tired of waiting out an 8-5 job, exceeding expected delivery times on tasks and tired of making myself look “busy” until 5:00 pm. Also like her, I found
- [Is the Gig Economy All It's Cracked Up to Be?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/the-gig-economy-pros-and-cons/) - 38% of U.S. workers currently work as freelancers, and perhaps even more striking, the freelance workforce is estimated to grow to as much as 50% by 2020 (depending on who you ask). We have officially entered the age of the gig economy. Many experts are calling the gig economy (sometimes referred to as an agile
- [Don't Quit Your Daydream: Work Breaks Are Good for You.](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/work-breaks-are-good-for-you/) - For many freelancers, the gig economy signifies the opportunity for endless earning potential. But even though more work means more money, there's an opportunity cost: long hours lead to stress and burnout. It's not just freelancers who experience the strain. Only half of U.S. adults employed full-time work 40 or fewer hours a week, according to a 2014
- [9 to 5? Try 9 to Noon: Tips to Cut Your Workday in Half](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/cut-your-workday-in-half/) - Ah, Mondays. The one day of the week we all dread. It signifies the beginning of the end—of your free time, that is. Saturday and Sunday you were blissfully relaxing to the sound of chirping birds and actually drinking coffee because you wanted to, not because you needed the fuel to survive your grueling 9
- [How to Find a Thrival Job](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/find-a-thrival-job/) - As the old adage goes, “Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.” And that’s the dream, right? To do something you’re passionate about on a daily basis. When you’re honest with yourself, though, do you live to work, or work to live? Are you thriving, or merely
- [What Can a Virtual Assistant Do?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/what-can-a-virtual-assistant-do/) - Having a hard time envisioning the work of a virtual assistant? When you picture someone’s personal or executive assistant, they’re usually standing right beside them, ready to, well, assist. How does that work virtually? So what does a virtual assistant do? Generally, they’re online assistants who do the typical executive assistant stuff that's easy to
- [What's the Difference Between Personal Assistants, Virtual Assistants, and Project Managers?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/pa-versus-va-versus-pm/) - So, you’re thinking about hiring some help for your business. You’ve done your Google searches, maybe you’ve consulted your business friends about their experiences, but ultimately, you’re just not sure what type of assistant you should hire for your business. Does that sound about right? Most work-from-anywhere solopreneurs wouldn’t dream of hiring an in-person assistant
- [How Can a VA Help With Social Media?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-can-a-va-help-with-social-media/) - Our personal social media accounts, at their best, are a fun way to keep up with news, friends and family, and shop, and, at worst, a time waster and distraction. Integrating them into our daily lives has quickly become second nature. It’s simple to open an app, check your feed, post something witty, and move
- [Should You Hire a Virtual Assistant to Be Your Bookkeeper?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/bookkeeping-virtual-assistant/) - Whether you’re the owner of a big or small operation, mom and pop or corporate, whether you run an office of five hundred or a home office for two, there is one common thread among all entrepreneurs: You absolutely need to manage your money well! I’m sure 90% of us may not have been trained
- [3 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Virtual Assistant for Your Small Business](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/hire-virtual-assistant-for-your-small-business/) - There comes a time in a small business owner’s life when they are faced with closing their doors, keeping everything as is, or scaling to grow the business. While not always the case, I have found the last of the three options to be the most common (which is, you know, a good thing!). For
- [A Year in the Life of Don't Panic Mgmt](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/a-year-in-the-life-of-dont-panic-mgmt-2017/) - As Don't Panic winds down 2017, it's always a treat to look back at what the company has accomplished and see all the beautiful milestones our team members have reached at home and work. What a year it has been! Our team, our families, and our hearts have grown (three sizes). If you like birthdays,
- [How to File Taxes as a Freelancer](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/file-taxes-freelancer/) - Ah, tax season. Really, there is nothing more amazing to me than how quickly tax season used to squash my freelancer excitement for life. There I was: all year, blissfully enjoying my freelance virtual assistant world, working from coffee shops and kitchen tables, eating donuts and showing up to client meetings wearing a messy bun.
- [How to Plan for a Productive Team Retreat](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/plan-efficient-strategic-meeting/) - I love rolling from my bed to my desk in sweatpants and glasses each morning. That's the main reason I decided I wanted a work-from-home job! Getting dressed felt like a waste of time. But there are some important benefits to getting out of my routine (or, more accurately, my NON-routine) and meeting with my
- [19 Tasks Photographers Can Outsource to a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/photography-tasks-for-virtual-assistants/) - So, you’re a photographer. Maybe you’re running a side hustle jamming to nearby wedding venues on the weekends while keeping up with your traditional 9-to-5 to pay the bills, or perhaps you’re out there really doing it and living your lifelong dream of taking beautiful photos for a living. Here’s the thing, photography is an
- [How a Virtual Assistant Can Level Up Your Podcast](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/podcasting-virtual-assistant/) - In the last couple of years, podcasting has become quite the game-changer for businesses and curious minds alike. After all, 42 million Americans listen to podcasts each week, but of course, listening to a podcast is much different than making a podcast come to life on the backend. When you’re a one-(wo)man team behind producing
- [Should You Work With a VA Agency or Go Solo?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/work-va-agency-go-solo/) - As the gig economy booms on and more and more people are finding themselves considering a remote work lifestyle, the virtual assistant industry is rapidly expanding. You may have decided for sure that you’re done with the 9-to-5, tied-to-a-desk office life, but now you’ve got another decision to make: is it a better move to
- [6 Ways to Bond With Remote Coworkers on Your Team](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ways-to-bond-with-remote-coworkers/) - Over the years, a lot of research and effort has gone into figuring out how to bond teams together and build camaraderie among coworkers. A bonded team is a trusting team, which leads to higher levels of productivity, better collaboration, and an improved feeling of job satisfaction and happiness. That's all well and good, but
- [This Delegation Exercise Will Help You Do More of What You Love](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-delegate/) - To a lot of people, delegation can feel like a four-letter word. This is particularly true if you run your own business. It is yours, after all—how is anyone ever going to be able to do things better (or even as well) as you can do them yourself? And even if they could, why would
- [Why Do Companies Outsource Work?](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/companies-outsource-work/) - While it’s difficult to pin down exactly how many people work as contractors, it’s estimated that 35% of the American workforce is now doing some amount of freelance work. With the ready availability of project management platforms and communication apps, a full in-house team is no longer necessary to build a successful company. Outsourcing work
- [6 Tips to Improve Your Communication With Your VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/improve-your-communication-with-your-va/) - If you’re new to the idea of remote workers, it can be a little bit tricky to adjust to working with a virtual assistant. For a lot of people, not being physically present in the office together can hamper communication. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Establishing good channels of communication with your
- [The 11 Best Collaboration Tools for Remote Teams](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/best-collaboration-tools-remote-teams/) - I’ve worked “from home” full-time for the last four years, and perhaps one of the most popular questions I get asked is, “How do you and your team keep tabs on each other? Isn’t it hard to know what everybody is doing and stay on task?” The answer is a simple “no.” In fact, with
- [7 Statistics That Reveal the State of Remote Work in 2018](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/2018-remote-work-statistics/) - While the figures vary from source to source, nearly 50% of American workers now do their jobs remotely at least some of the time, with employees who spend three to four days off-site reporting the highest workplace engagement. Remote work isn't some wave of the future – it's here and now. Here are seven statistics that
- [How to Launch a Successful Podcast](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-launch-a-podcast/) - Creating, launching, and consistently recording new episodes for a podcast is a relatively inexpensive marketing endeavor if you’ve got the time and skills to DIY. But just because you can, does that mean you should? Before we get to the how, it’s important to uncover the why. Is it worth it? There are plenty of
- [More Than Just a VA: Traveling the World as a Digital Nomad](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/traveling-the-world-as-a-digital-nomad/) - Before I graduated from college, I was offered a job at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington DC. I immediately accepted, not only because it was the only job offered to me, but because it checked so many boxes. Looks great on my resume. Check. Good pay. Check. Government benefits. Check. Makes me sound
- [How to Master Giving Feedback to Your Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/giving-feedback-to-your-virtual-assistant/) - Compliment sandwiches may have tasted tolerable the first few times you received them. Receiving a bit of criticism wrapped in praise isn’t the worst way to get bad news, but many of us can hear the sandwich being made a mile away. This method of delivering feedback also leaves out a few crucial components of
- [Protect Your Time by Embracing Your Ideal Work Week](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ideal-work-week/) - Are you running your schedule, or is your schedule running you? One of the most common comments we hear from harried entrepreneurs is that they struggle to protect their time. Oftentimes, this tussle to maintain control of their work week is what inspires an entrepreneur to explore hiring a virtual assistant in the first place.
- [4 Tried and True Time Management Best Practices](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/time-management-best-practices/) - Have you ever looked up from your computer, expecting to see the sun outside and instead been greeted by a pitch-black sky? via GIPHY Time is a funny thing. Sometimes it moves like molasses, like when you’re waiting for a prospect to sign a new contract. Other times it zips by, like when you have
- [4 Steps to Successfully Delegate More Tasks](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/delegate/) - There is one common refrain we hear on calls with prospective clients: “I know I need help, but I don’t know where to start.” When the ship is taking on water, you don’t think too deeply about developing a strategy to fix the hull. Instead, you grab a bucket and start bailing. via GIPHY The
- [How to Create and Format an eBook for Digital Publishing](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/create-format-an-ebook/) - Self-publishing is more accessible than ever. From blog posts to ebooks to print novels, it’s never been easier for writers and content creators to reach a vast audience with their words. Culturally, most of us agree on the definitions of a blog post and a print book. “Ebook,” however, has become something of a catch-all
- [Let’s Work Together: A Peek Into DPM’s Collaborative Blog Process](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/virtual-assistant-for-content-creation/) - We often get questions about how our content writers create blog copy for our clients. If you’re new to the idea of working with a virtual agency, or you’ve just never been able to pull off delegating content creation to someone else, it can be overwhelming to consider using a virtual assistant for content creation.
- [How to Find the Work/Life Balance as an Actor and a VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/working-as-a-virtual-assistant-and-an-actor/) - Tell anyone you’re an actor in New York, and you’re bound to hear the question, “Does that pay the bills?” For some of us, the answer is, “Yeah, so there!” But for most of us, the answer is, “Well, sometimes...” And that’s okay, too. Everyone has heard the glorified story of the starving artist: opening
- [How Virtual Teams Plan Successful Retreats](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/virtual-team-plans-successful-retreats/) - Don't Panic Management has grown and changed in ways I could have never predicted since I started the company in 2011. But one thing has remained constant: We have always been (and always will be) a virtual company. From the days when I started working in my PJs on a ratty old couch in Los
- [How to Choose the Right Coworking Space](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-choose-a-coworking-space/) - I’m willing to bet that if you use the Google machine to search “coworking space and ,” you’ll find plenty of options. Coworking spaces can be found all over, and the market is expected to continue its growth. As someone who traveled the world as a digital nomad for two years, I’ve seen coworking
- [6 Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring a VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/6-interview-questions-ask-hiring-va/) - Most people, as it turns out, have never had to hire or fire anyone. They’re not in that department. But if you’re looking to hire some virtual support, whether you're an entrepreneur, manager, CEO, or otherwise, you’re now in the position of making a big important hiring decision. The best thing you can do is
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [October 2018]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/october-tools-tips-treats/) - We wanted to try something new this week on the blog. Since people are always asking us for advice on various things, from tools to productivity tips to marketing best practices, we decided to put out a resource that would share a few articles we found interesting, thought-provoking, or just plain fun. VAs, marketers, and
- [6 Entrepreneurial Challenges & Takeaways From the Youpreneur Summit](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/6-entrepreneurial-challenges-takeaways-youpreneur-summit/) - I never need an excuse to travel to someplace new, but this year’s Youpreneur Summit was as good a reason as any to visit the fabulous city of London for the first time. Chris Ducker has a knack for getting great people together. He is particular about the kind of people who would best succeed
- [21+ Organizations to Support for This Year's #GivingTuesday](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/giving-tuesday-2/) - Giving Tuesday is here! Today we’re highlighting some of our favorite charities. These organizations are near and dear to our hearts for a variety of reasons and include both national and local organizations. We learned a lot about our team's values, personal experiences, and giving habits by talking about our favorite charities. We hope to
- [6 Favorite Writing and Editing Tools](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/favorite-writing-editing-tools/) - Writing can be a tricky exercise for a lot of people. Maybe you’re aces at face-to-face communication but struggle to find your voice when it comes to the written word. Or perhaps you enjoy writing but can’t seem to self-edit very well, so you regularly end up with work that is dense and difficult to
- [A Year in the Life of Don't Panic Management [2018]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/year-life-dont-panic-management-2018/) - As 2018 winds down, we're looking back at this year in the life of the Don't Panic Management family. It's been busy in these parts, as you'll see. We've traveled, performed, directed, and produced. We launched a book and a production company, and had babies, babies, babies (as usual!). We said hello to many new
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [January 2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tools-and-tips-for-virtual-assistants/) - Productivity Pick-Me-Ups A Simple Way to Better Remember Things: Draw A Picture (NY Times) This is fascinating! As someone with visual memory, I believe it. You Can't Be Productive Without Routines and Rituals. Here's Why (Fast Company) Routines allow us to get stuff done, while rituals help shake off the "emotional residue" of previous tasks. In work
- [How (& Why) to Conduct a Time Audit](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/conduct-time-audit/) - Around here, we’re big fans of productivity and working hard to make sure you’re doing only what you are best at and nothing else. If you’re an entrepreneur who’s stuck booking your own meetings and wasting hours of your day in email, you’re losing money. That’s why we encourage everyone we talk with to
- [Tools, Tips, and Tricks for Living the VA Life [February 2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/productivity-tips-and-tools-for-vas-february-2019/) - While January felt like an entire year, February has flown by. Whether you were loving on your partner or on your 2019 self-love resolution grind, it’s time to show a little extra love to your VA hustle! Productivity Pick-Me-Ups This Color-Coding Productivity Technique Will Help You Separate Time Killers From Legacy Makers (Forbes) Proving 91
- [5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Medical VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/5-things-to-consider-medical-va/) - Hiring a virtual assistant is a great decision for many businesses, but doctors and medical professionals often shy away from considering a VA. Why? Things like patient confidentiality requirements, physical paperwork from outdated systems, and a lack of medical knowledge are understandable roadblocks. However, one of the things we hear all the time from doctors
- [6 Things You Need in Your Toolkit to Start a Podcast](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/6-things-to-start-podcast/) - Podcasting is enjoying a heyday. If you’re a business owner or creator looking for a platform, podcasting’s low barrier to entry and potentially limitless audience offer a wealth of opportunities to those comfortable getting in front of a microphone. Hundreds of newcomers dive into podcasting without substantial audio production or radio experience, learning (and thriving)
- [10 Statistics That Reveal the State of Remote Work in 2019](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/the-state-of-remote-work-in-2019/) - This morning was the same as every other: rush, rush, rush out the door and fight the good fight with other commuters. I had already reached a maximum stress level as I ran into the coffee shop with full knowledge there would be a Disney World-length line. I told myself, as usual, “You’ve got five
- [What to Do First When You Start a Podcast](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/first-start-a-podcast/) - Once you’ve made the decision to start a podcast (welcome!) and assembled your toolkit, it’s time for the fun part: creating those first few episodes. In this crucial stage, you’ll execute those grand ideas you’ve had stewing for months and turn your podcasting daydreams into reality. What to Do First When You Start a Podcast
- [4 Ways to Balance Your Time as a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/balance-your-time/) - We’ve all heard the expression, “When it rains, it pours.” Occasionally as a full-time virtual assistant (as well as a professional actress, director, and producer), not only is it pouring, but the sprinklers are on, all faucets running, and somehow I wound up in the pool. Whether we’re juggling creative passions, several kids, or the
- [How to Maintain Your Podcasting Productivity](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/maintain-podcasting-productivity/) - As with any project, the early days of your podcast will feel the most exciting. You’ll have the most energy to work on new episodes, plenty of fresh ideas, and no trouble meeting your own deadlines. To weather potential slumps in your podcasting productivity, however, you’re going to need to nail the follow-through. No, you’re
- [The Right Way to Give Feedback](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/right-way-give-feedback/) - Healthy feedback is essential for any relationship to be successful, and relationships are the heart of organizations—big and small, colocated and remote—across the globe. It’s what happens in those individual relationships among leaders and staff members that promote productivity and positive culture throughout the larger unit. That’s why it’s mindblowing how often we hear people
- [How Virtual Assistants Manage a Work Crisis](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/work-crisis/) - Your kid just got sick at school, your flight got canceled, and next week's board meeting got moved up—to tomorrow. Sound familiar? We've all had those days (or weeks, or months) where you're putting out one fire after another. These are precisely the moments your virtual assistant can step in to help extinguish the flames!
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [September 2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tools-tips-and-treats-september-2019/) - Ahhhhh, September—one of my favorite months, when the pumpkins are almost ready (I'm basic, no shame), and the weather is good enough to keep ::cough cough:: over a hundred ::cough:: houseplants outside but cool enough to visit them beyond 6 a.m. And where I can get away with singing this all the time: Now that we're
- [Is Your Virtual Assistant a Ninja or a Rockstar? (Hint: Probably Both!)](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/va-ninjas/) - You've probably heard about Virtual Assistants. Maybe you know another small business owner who's hired one. Maybe you've read a blog post or listened to a business podcast about VAs. From what you've learned thus far, they sound pretty good, but does anyone really need a VA? Can't a great entrepreneur handle it all on their
- [How to Commit to Working with a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/commit-working-with-a-virtual-assistant/) - So, you've decided it's time to get some help, and you've hired a virtual assistant. Congratulations! You've taken a very important step in helping your business and your life run more smoothly. Making the decision to delegate is big, and actually hiring someone is bigger, but the biggest thing you'll need to overcome is a
- [Tools, Tips, and Treats for Living the VA Life [October 2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/tools-tips-and-treats-oct-2019/) - Halloween is just around the corner (my favorite and my best!), and even though we've yet to have a hard frost in Kansas City, we're expecting "heavy snow" on Halloween. Say what? Sounds like the perfect time to stock up on tools (and tricks and treats!) for navigating the virtual assistant life. Productivity Pick-Me-Ups Hygge –
- [How to Maintain Your Business Momentum in the New Year](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/business-momentum-new-year/) - The hustle and bustle of the holidays has finally died down and 2020 is here. Don’t let the dreariness of winter get you down; it’s a brand-new year, which could mean a brand-new start for your business! Is there a task you’ve been putting off because you simply don’t have enough time to get to
- [A Year in the Life of Don't Panic Management [2019]](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/year-2019/) - 2019 wasn't just a big year for us professionally. It was also a year full of personal milestones: new homes, new babies, once-in-a-lifetime trips, finished novels, opera, theatre, graduations, new additions to our team, and more. A year in the life of Don't Panic is never dull, as you can see below! Join us in
- [5 Steps To Streamline Your Workflow with Video](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/streamline-your-workflow-with-video/) - Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of any kind can help to streamline your workflow and encourage you to delegate more effectively, but video SOPs can really take your instructions to the next level. Before diving into the world of video SOPs, it's important to brush up on how to create and use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- [The 4 Best Practices of Don’t Panic’s Virtual Assistants](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/virtual-assistant-best-practices/) - How do we make it look so easy? The best practices behind Don’t Panic’s virtual assistants. Our ninja-rockstar (not to mention helpful, gracious, and skilled) virtual assistants are brought on board with, among other important principles, one simple understanding: The work we do is behind the scenes. Be Humble It’s part of our “Be humble and
- [7 Podcast Interview Tricks for Leveling Up Your Technique](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/7-podcast-interview-tricks-leveling-technique/) - There are all kinds of ways to be a great podcast host. No, you don’t need to have the megawatt extroversion of a late-night TV personality. You don’t need years of experience as a hard-boiled investigative journalist. All you need is to be able to greet your guest and audience with the best, most authentic
- [Your "Don't Panic" Work From Home Roundup](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/work-from-home-roundup/) - tl;dr - Overwhelmed by this list and so many others like it? We recommend, first, a deep breath. Then, set aside 4 minutes to read this single article. Let's talk about flex(ibility)! Don't Panic is more than a virtual assistant company. Among the myriad other things clients praise us for being, one of them is
- ["Goldilocksing" Right Size SOPs](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/right-size-sop/) - Storytime! I recently went on (stay)vacation (shoutout to my clients and team members for creating an environment where vacation time is actually a thing). Now, besides the complete surreal nature of taking a vacation at this particular time in history, something else became very clear in my absence. During the day-to-day minutiae, I had forgotten
- [How Much Should You Pay for a Virtual Assistant? (Part 1 of 2)](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/pay-for-a-virtual-assistant-1/) - Hiring a virtual assistant is as much an investment in you as it is your business. Back in 2017, I wrote a blog post about the true cost of a VA. It’s now 2020. We’re at a time in history where my company’s name, “Don’t Panic,” makes more sense than I ever expected as folks
- [Why Small Business Giving Matters](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/why-small-business-giving-matters/) - Business giving is more than the "Donations" line item in your budget. I started my journey in service in high school when I joined the youth mission programs at my church. At the time, I didn't think much of giving my time to helping others. It seemed like the right thing to do. Plus, before
- [Work from Home Like a Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/work-from-home-va/) - As more and more traditional office workplaces start to understand some of the benefits of working from home, those of us who are work from home veterans can approach this news in one of two ways: We told you so. Welcome! We're so excited you're here. Let us know if you need anything! It would
- [The Panic-Proof Blueprint: Task Delegation Made Personal](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/task-delegation-made-personal/) - What is a Panic-Proof Blueprint? The Panic-Proof Blueprint is our secret weapon when it comes to developing successful virtual assistant relationships. It's one part course and one part workshop and it was designed to drill down on what you’re doing, what you're not doing, and what you wish you were doing. Through a minimum of
- [5 Ways to Recover Quickly If You've Lost Your Virtual Assistant](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-to-recover-quickly-if-you-lost-your-virtual-assistant/) - We're living through a strange time in the world of business and just...the world. The pandemic has upended many longstanding work relationships, and one of those may be your partnership with your virtual assistant. Now is not the time a business owner wants to lose their right-hand person. Although is there ever a good
- [How to Build a Crisis-Proof Social Media Calendar](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/build-crisis-proof-social-media-calendar/) - Social media is a critical part of your marketing strategy. It's the way you define your brand's tone, personality, and point of view. It allows you to stay in contact with your fans and connect with new faces. And since great marketing content is born from a solid strategy and a step-by-step plan to enact
- [The Work From Home Toolkit From Our Team of Virtual Pros](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/work-from-home-toolkit/) - The transition from office life to virtual work is huge. It's not just about the change in your physical work location. Shifting from a reality where you leave your home and see colleagues in-person every day to one where your entire life happens under one roof takes some getting used to. We know because we've
- [5 Ways Hiring a VA Can Save You Money](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/va-can-save-you-money/) - One of the questions we hear most often is, "How much does it cost to hire a VA?" Many entrepreneurs are hesitant to spend on VA services, and we get it. Running a successful business is about striking the right balance between revenues and expenditures, and smart business owners are cost-conscious. But just because it costs
- [EP 007: Unlock New Strengths Through VA Work](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ep-007-unlock-new-strengths-through-va-work/) - Louisa Mfum-Mensah is a busy woman. One day at her job as Special Aide to the Mayor of Philadelphia, she mentioned to a colleague her interest in finding more things that bring joy. Louisa was looking for something outside of her nine to five that would tap into different parts of her brain and help
- [How Your Virtual Assistant Can Help You Reach Inbox Zero](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/email-inbox-management/) - According to a 2019 survey from Adobe, US workers spent an average of 352 minutes per day checking email. For all my math whizzes out there, that’s nearly six hours of email every single day. That’s a whole lot of time. What would you do with six additional hours each day? Write a book? Create
- [How to Create and Use SOPs](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/create-and-use-sops/) - The most significant hurdle for many entrepreneurs and business owners in hiring an assistant is the onboarding process. You need an assistant because you’re feeling overwhelmed. But to hire a new person means investing the time in training them. Seems like a bit of a catch-22, non? We’re not going to lie, it does take
- [EP 010: How Virtual Assistant Work Enables a Creative Life](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ep-010-how-virtual-assistant-work-enables-a-creative-life/) - Lee LeBreton is a multi-talented creator. As a playwright, actor, and producer in the New York theater scene, finding a flexible job that allows him to pay the bills is paramount. After moving to the city following grad school, he considered the prototypical day-job gig waiting tables, but fortunately, a number of Lee’s friends were
- [EP 009: Freelancers Can Delegate More Than They Realize](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ep-009-freelancers-can-delegate-more-than-they-realize/) - Freelance science journalist Catherine Price has worked for herself almost her entire career. Since she’s always been a team of one, she never considered the possibility of hiring help. She was vaguely familiar with the concept of virtual assistants, but she thought they were people who could help with calendar management or booking flights. The
- [EP 008: Why This Entrepreneur Still Flies Solo, Without a VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ep-008-why-this-entrepreneur-still-flies-solo-without-a-va/) - Digital futurist, keynote speaker, and multi-hyphenate Brian Fanzo has done a lot of soul-searching over the years. He knows that being brutally honest with yourself is one of the keys to successful entrepreneurship (and successful human-hood, honestly). So Brian has done the introspection and knows who he is. He was diagnosed with ADHD in his
- [EP 006: When Valuing Yourself as a Solopreneur Means Hiring Help](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ep-006-when-valuing-yourself-as-a-solopreneur-means-hiring-help/) - Author, speaker, entrepreneur, and thought leader Nilofer Merchant is passionate about the benefits that hiring a virtual assistant can provide to solopreneurs. For Nilofer, it’s about more than knowing your flight itinerary is correct and a car will be waiting for you at the airport. It’s bigger than waking up to a tidy inbox with
- [EP 005: How Agencies Can Build the Right Support Team](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/ep-005-build-the-right-support-team-to-realize-your-goals/) - Heather Whaling is an entrepreneur on a mission. She wants to build a great business, foster a happy team environment, and give back to her community in the process. That kind of big vision takes a lot of work! And that’s why, early on in Heather’s experience of founding and growing Geben Communication, she knew
- [EP 004: Take a Human-First Approach to Virtual Assistant Work](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/human-first-virtual-assistant-work/) - When asked to reflect on her life and career before joining Don’t Panic Management as a virtual assistant, Kimberly Voorhis conjures up a very specific scene in her mind’s eye. She’s sitting in her office at the engineering office for a local city, gazing longingly out the third-floor window at 3 p.m. Her work is
- [EP 003: Get Into the Right Mindset to Ask for Help](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/learning-to-delegate/) - Ambitious entrepreneurs everywhere know this feeling: “I want to build the best business possible, which means I’ve got to take ownership of all aspects.” Amy Landino, creator, entrepreneur, influencer, and host of the popular YouTube channel AmyTV, said that when she started out, that can-do-everything mentality was hugely helpful. She was creating and launching constantly,
- [EP 002: Hire a VA to Work in Your Business So You Can Work on It](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/hiring-virtual-assistants-to-work-in-your-business/) - Jay Baer is a world-renowned speaker and marketing expert known for his panache and gregariousness, so it should come as no surprise that he went about finding his VA in a unique way: He tweeted about it. It was still the early days of Twitter, and Jay tossed his request into the wind to see
- [EP 001: Let Go of Control to Gain Freedom in Your Business](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/relinquish-control-to-gain-freedom/) - Ann Handley—author, marketer, sought-after public speaker, and founder of MarketingProfs—still remembers the first time she emailed Don’t Panic Management’s Jess Tyson. It was Sunday morning and she was weeding through her crowded inbox on a weekend (again). Dedicating those precious weekend hours to catch-up work had become a regular routine, and Ann finally hit her
- [Introducing Panic-Proof Radio](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/introducing-panic-proof-radio/) - Have you ever tried to run your business, keep up with your clients' ever-changing needs, follow the latest trends, and thought, "Can't I get some help around here?!" But perhaps you've shied away from asking for help because you're scared of the unknown or you're not sure how you can trust somebody to help?
- [Supercharge Your Lead Generation Efforts with Help From a VA](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/how-vas-help-with-lead-generation/) - Business owners are always thinking about how to attract new customers. Some folks will come to you by way of referral or through your marketing efforts, but it’s important to be proactive about lead generation. For many small business owners, though, lead generation is a time-consuming process. And it pulls you away from the strategic
- [How Professional Services Firms Create Positive Client Relationships](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/professional-services-client-relationships/) - Many in the B2B space are in a professional services industry. Bookkeepers, lawyers, marketing consultants, and, yes, virtual assistants provide their professional expertise to organizations. While they may operate in different fields, what all professional service providers share is a need to manage relationships with clients. This can be tricky. If you’re a professional services
- [Flexible Work Improves Your Business. Here's How.](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/flexible-work-benefits/) - Traditional employers are discovering what virtual teams have known for a while: Both employees and employers benefit from a flexible, virtual life. From eliminating the daily commute to allowing each individual to structure work and personal time in a way that's most convenient for them, there are logistical, psychological, and emotional wins to be found in
- [These 3 Questions Keep Virtual Communications On-Track](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/positive-virtual-communications/) - Sometimes we're afraid to ask questions. As a boss, you don't want to seem unsure. As an assistant, you don't want to seem less capable. Questions can seem like a vulnerability or weakness, but in reality, asking the right questions can cultivate a much stronger working relationship. This is especially true when you're communicating virtually. You
- [Remote Project Management Done Right](https://dontpanicmgmt.com/remote-project-management/) - Project management is all about ensuring your team crosses the finish line on a specific initiative together, on schedule, and on (or under) budget. And while the general goal is the same regardless of whether your team is colocated or distributed, the mechanics of managing said team vary greatly depending on your physical location. Remote

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