Rescue Desk Blog

Celebrating love … business-owner style

Rachel Rasmussen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:14:07 +0000

I've always said that small-business owners are a scrappy bunch, and I think we all share the love we have for our businesses

From handshakes to hugs

Rachel Rasmussen — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:50:01 +0000

It doesn't take long for folks you run into at business functions to morph from introductions, to passing acquaintances, to referral partners, to full-blown friends. I've seen it happen in three events, tops.

Book Tour: The Commonsense Virtual Assistance

Rachel Rasmussen — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:31:19 +0000

Sue L Canfield recently released her book, The Commonsense Virtual Assistant – Becoming an Entrepreneur, Not an Employee. Today, she’s stopped by our blog. We’re especially excited to see this book published because tips and quotes from Rescue Desk are featured on a few of the pages throughout the book Why did you write this book? My husband, Joel D [...]

When the Winds of Change Blow

Rachel Rasmussen — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:39:56 +0000

When an opportunity for the new and different rears its head, pay attention to what you do with it. You can ignore it, go with it, fight it or embrace it.

Exploring A Career As A Virtual Assistant – Virtual Book Tour Stop #6

Rachel Rasmussen — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:14:01 +0000

My VA colleague, Jessica Maes, has just launched her book Exploring A Career As A Virtual Assistant and she is currently on virtual tour to promote it! Jessica operates a busy Virtual Assistance practice from her home office in Madison, WI. Additionally, Jessica has taught a class at the University of Wisconsin through the Minicourse department [...]

What would the dog do?

Rachel Rasmussen — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:31:57 +0000

My pup, Sophie, is the first and only dog I’ve ever had, and she’s everything I’d ever want in a dog. I rescued her from the local shelter a few years ago and, surprisingly, she came fully loaded — she’s fully trained, fully mannered and fully loveable. She is easily the best dog ever. She gives [...]

Can you afford NOT to have a virtual assistant?

Rachel Rasmussen — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:17:12 +0000

I have a handy little chart I've started sharing with potential clients. It's pretty elementary, but does a good job of easily outlining where they're leaving money on the table by not getting the support they need for their growing businesses.

Where’s MY book??

Rachel Rasmussen — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:05:54 +0000

Until I find that way that works for me, I'll just keep piecemealing the tidbits that make sense to me into my own little self-help/build-your-business/daily-meditation/get-thin/kick-ass/retire-early/make-new-friends pile of educational goo.

Thinking of becoming a VA? Then meet Vanessa Andruz!

Rachel Rasmussen — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:14:27 +0000

Vanessa Andruz is the owner of Andruz Business Solutions LLC. She was an Executive Assistant for many years, but after turning 50, she became tired of corporate politics and decided it was time for a change. After researching different career moves, she found her calling and became a Virtual Assistant. She had some challenges while setting [...]

Virtual book tour stops by this week – prepare your questions for VA Vanessa Andruz!

Rachel Rasmussen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:42:48 +0000

On July 3rd I’ll be hosting Vanessa Andruz as she travels through cyberspace on her Virtual E-book Tour. Vanessa Andruz is the owner of Andruz Business Solutions LLC. She was an Executive Assistant for many years, but after turning 50, she became tired of corporate politics and decided it was time for a change. After researching [...]