For a busy executive, managing a never-ending email inbox can be overwhelming. According to a study by McKinsey Global Institute, the average business professional spends about 28% of their workweek reading and responding to emails, which equals more than 100 emails per day. Additional research indicates that excessive email demands leave people feeling overly burdened, and, whether accurate or not, that they are falling behind in their goals.  

In today’s fast-paced business environment, virtual assistants have emerged as indispensable contributors for companies of all sizes. Virtual assistants offer a flexible, cost-effective solution to the increasing demands placed on business owners and managers. 

Unlike traditional in-office assistants, virtual assistants operate remotely, providing support across a range of tasks—from administrative duties to more specialized project management roles. The flexibility, efficiency, and scalability they bring have made them a cornerstone for businesses looking to thrive in a competitive market.

Take this with a pinch of salt, but I’d like to share my experience of women who ask me to work extra hard for them in the context of being women who like helping women. It’s a promise that is never kept. I won’t describe the time-consuming engagement, the calls, the emails, the handfuls of qualified assistants presented, the visits to their apartments…

I plan to see the Joan Rivers documentary this weekend and I’m thrilled; it’s long overdue information. I’ve always considered Joan to be the spiritual guide to my chosen home of Westchester County, even though she left neighboring Larchmont years ago for I guess some great part of LA. That’s fine. There’s where you’re born, where…

Those who spent money to save time reported greater overall life satisfaction than those who didn’t, regardless of income. The researchers also established a causal relationship between timesaving purchases and mood, and furthermore, found that this helped more than…

When I do this by myself it is overwhelming and I don’t know what to do with pieces I am on the fence about. Also, I have to keep getting up and getting down as I try on things and put them in piles. Also, once I make the piles I never have the energy to deal with them. With Tracy it was so easy and fun! We worked for 4 hours…

Published author and Lambent Service's assistant Josiah Howard was on the Today Show this morning. Today is Cher's 70th birthday. Josiah is the author of Cher-Strong Enough, a critically praised best seller. We are so fortunate to…

I live in a town (and there are many of these) where you can go to another woman’s house and she opens the door and apologizes for the mess. The house is perfect. When I apologize for the mess it’s really messy. I’ve had many workmen and other people, as the years have passed, ask “Did you just move in?”

Tina M. (last name withheld) is sending her two sons to the perfect overnight camp this summer. “It’s not pretentious but my kids will fit in there. The other boys come from Brooklyn Heights and neighborhoods and schools like ours

One of Jackie’s first jobs after graduate school necessitated that she be on call 24/7. That schedule tested her ability to leave work at the office and fully engage with the rest of her life. Similarly, John spent time in consulting where the sometimes hectic travel and work schedules forced him to think hard about…

Using a virtual assistant can shave hours from your workweek, but knowing which tasks to delegate can be tricky, whether you're starting or growing a business. Most virtual assistants are contract or freelance workers who do their jobs from home and focus on…

As an entrepreneur, you put a great deal of thought in surrounding yourself with talented and dynamic people who add to the success of your business endeavors. The abilities and contributions of your team often…

Yesterday, I was sitting on the deck of the house I’m renting for a week on Martha’s Vineyard and Edward, half of the couple that owns the main house and mine next door, came outside to the yard between us to move the sprinkler. I had just met his wife, Ellen, and liked her a lot. I said, “You picked a good wife.”