BELAY Blog: How To's & Tips on Leadership & Remote Working

Virtual Assistants

The Power of Story and How to Leverage It

Learn how to craft a compelling business narrative with insights from StoryBrand guide Wes Gay. Use storytelling to engage customers and turn...

Virtual Assistants

Lauren Carroll

Learn how Lauren Carroll partnered with BELAY to optimize her business operations and focus on strategic growth.

Church

Christina Hayes

See how Christina Hayes of Journey Church saved on payroll, improved team expertise, and gained time for vision and people-focused leadership with...

Small Business

How to Be More Than Your Achievements

Sheri Riley tells us it’s by defining success for ourselves, and then making decisions with our time allocation that align with that definition.

Client Success Story

Stu Halsall

Learn how BELAY’s support helped university increase efficiency and focus on key mission goals, transforming his approach to leadership and growth.

Client Success Story

Andy Hill

Discover how Andy Hill leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and focus on strategic growth for his...

Client Success Story

Sheena Parker

See how Sheena Parker enhanced her business efficiency and focused on strategic growth with BELAY's virtual support, achieving streamlined success.

Client Success Story

Terrance & Torsha Johnson

Terrance and Torsha Johnson are passionate about serving others both through their church Higher Dimension Church and their small business Shower...

Small Business

Building a Community to Build Your Business

Building a strong community isn't just about growing your customer base; it's about creating a dedicated group of brand ambassadors who are...

Client Success Story

Zac Cerrato

Discover how Zac Cerrato leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and focus on impactful growth initiatives.

Client Success Story

Dannie Erb

Learn how Dannie Erb transformed business efficiency and maximized growth potential with BELAY’s virtual support, enabling a sharper focus on key...

Client Success Story

Jerod Beck

See how Jerod Beck enhanced productivity and streamlined operations with BELAY's virtual support, allowing more time to focus on business growth and...

Client Success Story

Jeanne Huddleston

Dr. Jeanne Huddleston is the CEO and President of HB Healthcare Safety, SBC, a consulting and software company passionate about ending suffering...

Small Business

Leading Beyond Your Circumstances

To succeed in today's fast-paced business environment, it's essential to be a centered leader, focusing on your core values and motivations rather...

Small Business

Fractional CFO Services 101

Discover how a fractional CFO can transform your business by providing strategic financial guidance, optimizing operations and driving growth.

Client Success Story

Kanning Dental

Learn how Kanning Dental improved patient care and operational efficiency with BELAY’s virtual support, allowing their team to focus on growth and...

Small Business

The Secret Society of Success

Tim Schurrer is the former COO of Donald Miller’s company StoryBrand, and the author of a new book, The Secret Society of Success. He is dedicated to...

Client Success Story

John Gwaltney

See how John Gwaltney streamlined operations and improved productivity with BELAY’s virtual support, freeing up time to focus on strategic growth...

Virtual Assistants

Red Flags That Can Trigger an IRS Audit

Uncover the common red flags that can trigger an IRS audit and learn how to protect yourself with expert advice and meticulous recordkeeping.

Small Business

What We Can Learn from 20,000 Small Businesses

Small business owners should embrace lifelong learning, build a support community and explore available resources to thrive in today's dynamic...

Client Success Story

Ali Schwanke

Discover how Ali Schwanke leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to boost efficiency, streamline tasks, and focus on scaling her business strategically.

Small Business

How to Prioritize People and Profit

Successful leaders want to make a profit while being good to their people. Former CEO, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment director, and author of the...

Client Success Story

Ross Albers

Learn how Ross Albers utilized BELAY’s virtual support to enhance productivity, optimize operations, and concentrate on driving business growth.

Client Success Story

Krista Kirk

See how Krista Kirk used BELAY’s virtual support to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and focus on achieving strategic business goals.

Small Business

Delegate to Elevate with Lisa Zeeveld

Can you shut your laptop for the whole weekend? Or even a night? What about just setting your phone down to enjoy a full family dinner?

Small Business

A New Small-Business Blueprint

Unlock the secrets of entrepreneurial success through the wisdom of experience, emphasizing calibration over balance, the power of belief, and the...

Client Success Story

Slade McClendon

Discover how Slade McClendon leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and focus on expanding his business...

Small Business

What Companies & Churches Can Learn From Target

Find out how churches can learn from Target's strategy by separating their model from their mission, enhancing digital and in-person engagement, and...

Client Success Story

Adam Lister

Learn how Adam Lister used BELAY’s virtual support to boost productivity, streamline daily tasks, and concentrate on achieving key business goals.

Client Success Story

John Rex

Discover how John Rex streamlined leadership tasks and improved efficiency with BELAY’s virtual support, allowing him to focus on strategic business...

Small Business

Surprising Ways Leadership Is Changing

Effective leadership in today's workplace requires shifting from control to trust, empowering teams to work autonomously, and fostering a culture of...

Church

Nick Newman

See how Nick Newman boosted productivity and streamlined operations with BELAY’s virtual support, freeing time to drive strategic business growth.

Client Success Story

Michael Lampe

Learn how Michael Lampe leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to enhance operational efficiency, focus on growth initiatives, and boost overall...

Small Business

How to Stay Hungry and Sustain Success

This story is a testament to the power of resilience, lifelong learning and a collaborative, inclusive approach to leadership.

Client Success Story

Doug Poll

Discover how Doug Poll utilized BELAY’s virtual support to streamline daily operations, improve efficiency, and dedicate more time to strategic...

Client Success Story

Danielle Alderson

See how Danielle Alderson improved productivity and streamlined her workflow with BELAY’s virtual support, freeing time for strategic business...

Small Business

Every Top Leader's Secret Weapon

Unlock the potential of your leadership with the strategic investment in an executive assistant, as Jason Pond from Grizzly Broadband elucidates the...

Leadership

Church Accounting: A Comprehensive Guide

This comprehensive guide equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to manage your ministry's finances with transparency, responsibility and...

Client Success Story

Sarah Moore

Learn how Sarah Moore leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to boost efficiency, streamline tasks, and focus on growing her business strategically.

Small Business

Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Bookkeeper

In this episode of Business Made Simple, Donald Miller and our CFO Lisa Zeeveld discuss the importance of hiring a good bookkeeper for small...

Small Business

How to Think Like a Fortune 500 Company

Learn how to be a river, not a flood, by finding the gaps and filling them with people instead of doing it all yourself.

Client Success Story

Steve Perkins

Discover how Steve Perkins used BELAY’s virtual support to streamline operations, increase productivity, and focus on driving impactful business...

Client Success Story

Bri McKoy

See how Bri McKoy enhanced productivity and simplified daily operations with BELAY’s virtual support, allowing more time for strategic growth...

Client Success Story

Clay Morgan

See how Clay Morgan transformed his workflow and enhanced efficiency with BELAY’s virtual support, freeing up time to pursue key growth initiatives.

Small Business

How Great Sales Teams Scale Organizations

Build a successful sales team by focusing on understanding customer needs, hiring the right people, creating a defined sales process and developing...

Church

Brett Coates

Learn how Brett Coates leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to optimize daily operations, boost efficiency, and focus on driving meaningful business...

Client Success Story

Jay Roundy

Discover how Jay Roundy utilized BELAY’s virtual support to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and concentrate on scaling his business...

Client Success Story

Jake Hammel

See how Jake Hammel enhanced productivity and streamlined business operations with BELAY’s virtual support, allowing more focus on growth and...

Client Success Story

Carrie Fabris

Learn how Carrie Fabris leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to streamline tasks, boost efficiency, and focus on impactful business growth and...

Church

Deborah Tepley

Discover how Deborah Tepley utilized BELAY’s virtual support to improve efficiency, streamline operations, and focus on her business's strategic...

Remote Work

How to Successfully Win at Work and Home

Discover actionable strategies to set boundaries, delegate tasks and reclaim your precious personal time — all without sabotaging your career.

Client Success Story

Tom Gorczynski

See how Tom Gorczynski boosted productivity and streamlined business operations with BELAY’s virtual support, freeing up time for strategic growth.

Small Business

Career Changes: How To Navigate What's Next

Taking Jeff Henderson's insights from his book What to Do Next, uncover signs for change, optimal options and the power of your network.

Client Success Story

Ryan Miller

Learn how Ryan Miller leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and focus on achieving strategic business...

Small Business

The 7 Accelerants of Personal Growth

From taking strategic risks to embracing constraints and playing to your distinctive strengths, discover the keys to personal and team growth.

Client Success Story

Keith Cupp

Discover how Keith Cupp utilized BELAY’s virtual support to improve efficiency, streamline tasks, and focus on driving impactful growth in his...

Small Business

How to Achieve Goals that Feel Impossible

Discover how a mindset shift can lead to unprecedented success. Learn the impact of breaking free from limitations and aligning for future...

Small Business

5 Small Business Mistakes to Avoid

Looking for small business tips and tricks? Before making a growth plan, take these common small business mistakes into consideration.

Client Success Story

Denise Soler Cox

See how Denise Soler Cox leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to save time, increase productivity, and focus on impactful storytelling and business...

Small Business

When to Swipe Right On Your Forever Hire

Identifying the right cultural fit is crucial; soft skills and cultural alignment matter more than hard skills, ensuring a harmonious team dynamic...

Client Success Story

Drew Jones

Learn how Drew Jones streamlined operations, boosted efficiency, and focused on strategic growth with BELAY’s virtual support, driving business...

Client Success Story

James Alvich

Discover how James Alvich optimized productivity, reduced costs, and focused on business growth with BELAY’s virtual support, achieving impactful...

Client Success Story

Rodney Finglass

Discover how Rodney Finglass utilized BELAY’s virtual support to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and focus on achieving strategic growth.

Small Business

My Pleasure: How a BELAY VA Serves Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A operator Rob Herold and his BELAY Virtual Assistant, Mindy Brewer, share practical insight about onboarding and beginning to delegate to...

Nonprofit

Jan Jarrett

Learn how Jan Jarrett leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and focus on driving meaningful business growth.

Client Success Story

Ryan Treadwell

Learn how Ryan Treadwell utilized BELAY’s virtual support to streamline operations, boost productivity, and focus on achieving strategic business...

Delegation

Leaders, It's Time to Fire Yourselves

Unlocking your leadership potential by mastering the art of delegation to empower your team, gain fresh perspectives and promote growth.

Client Success Story

Wes Gay

Discover how Wes Gay streamlined operations and enhanced productivity with BELAY’s virtual support, allowing him to focus on strategic growth...

Small Business

Managing Your Marketing ROI

Learn how to manage and track your marketing efforts for any business size or stage.

Virtual Assistants

Joshua Rystedt

See how Joshua Rystedt leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to boost efficiency, streamline operations, and focus on growing his business strategically.

Client Success Story

Chris Darley

Chris Darley is the owner and operator of both the Chick-fil-A East Lake in Marietta, Georgia, and the Chick-fil-A Mercedes-Benz Stadium locations.

Client Success Story

Mike Mannina

Discover how Mike Mannina leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to streamline tasks, boost efficiency, and focus on achieving strategic business goals.

Church

5 Tips for Church Accounting

Looking for tips or a guide on accounting for your church? We’ve compiled the top five tips every pastor should know.

Virtual Assistants

Jon LoDuca

See how Jon LoDuca utilized BELAY’s virtual support to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and focus on growing his business strategically.

Remote Work

BELAY 201: Our Secret Sauce

We’re sharing all our secrets. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at how we’ve been so successful serving our clients by investing in our people.

Church

Theresa Fauser

Learn how Theresa Fauser leveraged BELAY’s virtual support to boost productivity, streamline operations, and focus on driving impactful business...

Virtual Assistants

DNA of a Great VA

When you have a great VA by your side, you are ready to tackle anything and everything. Learn the ins and outs of what makes a VA great here.