Natasha- The life as a Solo Entrepreneur

Time Management and Planning

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Tularam) — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:34:00 +0000

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You may be asking, why I would pick a topic like this to talk on. Well, let me tell you all about it. I am learning about managing my time and my resources (my energy and my time). As always I learn and share.

I should also take this opportunity to let you know that I, yes me, did a small photo shoot yesterday with my niece. I hate taking pictures. You know how everybody has a good side, I have none and I am serious, I have no right side or wrong side. I just have a side. This is my idea of coming out of my comfort zone and me managing what I have - ME

Special Shout out to my niece Sarah who took the pictures they are all fabulous See this one:

Photo by: Sarah Solomon

Anyways back to my title "Time Management and Planning"

I have always wondered about the people who only align themselves with the people who can take them places and I used to call these people "spongers" yes I was young once. As I got older I realised that these so-called "Spongers" are way ahead of me in the game. So I got to thinking, what is it they do that I don't?

I then started to research the tips and tricks of Time Management and Planning of Influencers and Successful people in Business. The following is what I learnt:

According to The Enterprise Center Blog on Time Management, there is a reason why some people are better at handling their stuff than some of us and these are

1. They know and Understand the difference between what is Urgent and what is Important. The Urgent thing means that it must be dealt with now, however, there may be no consequence to not dealing with it immediately. While the Important thing has far-reaching consequences if not dealt with NOW.

2. They keep their surrounding Clear of the Clutter - Clean up the desk, get rid of all the junk and keep it simple. This way you can get to what has to be done quickly and easily.

3. They Learn what is their most productive time - do the hardest task during this time. For most people, it may be early in the morning, for me, it's about mid-morning.

I also especially like the Entrepreneur article by guest writer Jennifer Spencer, on this topic, the one quote that stuck with me was by Alex Charfen (the truth be told, I have never heard of him before this research) and so we Googled him for you and me😊. Check this link for his website and all about him and his business

The author spoke to him about his favourite Time Management and Planning tricks and he had this to say

"Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan"

He said it's important to create a plan to have something to monitor yourself with daily. A 30 days plan and a 90 days plan. He said, that this is important so that you can be intentional in your work. How brilliant is this right?

In summary, you must be much more intentional with your work. Know what you want your outcome to be and align all your resources to making this happen. And by resources I mean time and energy, especially for us just starting out with only time and energy at our disposal. Also, I think having a routine helps to keep you focused and grounded. Have a to-do list is one of the ways I try to maintain a routine. Using what you have wisely and resourcefully is essential in staying in the game.

How do you manage your time and planning? I would love to hear from you.

email:natashavabusiness@gmail.com
facebook:@natashavirtualassistantbusiness

Instagram Name Tag

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Tularam) — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:30:00 +0000

Have you seen the new trend on Instagram on Name Tags? Well unless you
have really not been checking your Instagram account...well that’s another story
(we have to talk)

Let me try to shed some light on this. I thought this topic would be interesting
because I myself was total in the dark on this so we will learn together.

What is an Instagram Name Tag

Name Tags are similar to WhatsApp web code, or facebook messenger code.
Name tags allow the user to scan your code and very quickly get the option to eitherview your profile or add you. It is a quick fix to an age-old problem.
Remember when you had to remember your exact Instagram name and
then there was an issue with spelling Sydney vs Sidney...OMG

Instagram Name Tags have completely eliminated this problem.

How do you Scan A Name Tag

1. Use Instagram Name Tag Camera

Go to your Instagram account and click on the top right-hand corner where the
three lines are. Then go to name tag, look down to scan a name tag and there you
have it. You can now point the phone to a name tag on the computer or other device and when it comes into focus it will automatically scan the name tag.
Then you can decide to look at the profile or to follow the person.

2. Screen Shot Option

There is another way to do this also. Because let's face it you are most often on
your phone, I know I am. While you are on one of those browsing sprees on your
phone, you come across a name tag of someone that you want to check out their
profile. Take a screenshot of the name tag. Then at the top right-hand corner,
you would notice that there is the photo option, click on it and select the screenshot
of the name tag you have taken. Follow or add

3. Using the Instagram Camera

Open your Instagram stories camera, tap and hold when you are ready to scan
a name tag.

Changing the looks of your Name Tag

There are three ways to change your background Colours, Emoji or Selfie.
Go to the three lines again at the top right-hand corner of your Instagram Account and go to name tag where you can select colour or emoji or selfie just by clicking
on the names. When you click on the names the option changes.

How Can You Use this Feature for Your Business

You can print a picture of your Instagram name tag on the back of your business card or flyer and any of your marketing material. How you use this tool is left to your imagination. I have shared it on my social media platforms - Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram

Point to note:
When changing your name tag background, keep in mind your brand, if you noticed that my final name tag background is an emoji with a woman at a computer- reference my work is done on a computer remotely😉

This is so cool. I am loving it and like I said at the beginning of this post,
I am learning with you right here and now. I have been going crazy with this one.
Now that you know how to use the name tag, come and join me over at Instagram.

email: natashavabusiness@gmail.com

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Virtual Assistant First Blog Post

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Tularam) — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 16:10:00 +0000

Hello Guys.

Welcome to my first blog post. Thank you for being here.

Here starts the dream of owning my own business. I know it will not be easy. I understand that it will be quite a challenge I am heading into. Now it is time for me to do the work for myself, for me to add value to others as a business owner.

There is so much fear and so many what ifs, it is times like these that I would draw upon a few verses of my favourite poem, Invictus by William Ernest Henley

...My head is bloody but unbowed
...
I am the Master of my fate
I am the Captain of my soul.

It's all a work in progress and a progress in work. It's about not being afraid to fail and not be fearful to reach out for help. It's about understanding what I am made of, my strengths and my weakness. It's about not being afraid to ask for my worth.

And yeah...it's about fear, lots and lots of fear...what if I am not good enough, what if I am a fraud who cannot deliver on promises....girl SHUT UP!....this is my internal dialogue most days. Then comes the strong ones- you have worked in Corporate Guyana successfully for over 20 years, you have lent support to small business owners and CEO alike. You have trained young Guyanese who have gone on to do great things with their careers. And I consciously make an effort to hold on to this voice.

Everything takes time and yes, there is fear, but there is also heart-swelling pride and joy and hope, hope for all the best things in life.

Here is to starting and to take one day at a time. The Story has just begun.

#firstblogentry
Natasha