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Ambling Properties is a real estate development and property management company that has been in business for 25 years.
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Financial Specialists can help your business in numerous different ways. We’ve highlighted 7 surprising ways that your business could benefit.
There are plenty of remote staffing agencies out there, but they are far from equal. Learn what to look for in the ideal remote staffing agency here.
Diversity and Inclusion aren’t just good for people; they’re good for business. Learn how D&I can positively impact your workplace operations.
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Elizabeth Boelens is the executive assistant to the CEO, CFO, COO, and team lead at Service Express and oversees a team of virtual assistants.
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Veronica Meadows is the Chief Strategy Officer for the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB).
Learn how an e-commerce contractor can help transform your daily operations so that you and your brand can accomplish more every day.
As the owner of Vonetta Young Advisors, Vonetta Young advises women and people of color forming their first institutional-grade private equity fund.
We’ve highlighted the pros and cons of both U.S.-based and offshore contractors so you can choose the best support for your business.
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Forget about “to-do” lists. “Stop-doing” lists are the new self-management tool that can help entrepreneurs and managers focus and accomplish more.
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Michael Chatman is the CEO and president of The Community Foundation, a capacity-building organization for nonprofit, charitable organizations that...
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Jason Matta is the senior pastor of Hope Church Toronto West, founded in 2013.
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Suzanne Cerra is the co-founder and partner of Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, a women-owned law firm dedicated to developing meaningful and impactful...
Learn how you can avoid being the bottleneck in your team or small business and allow your team to perform at the best of their ability.
Springs Rescue Mission provides critically needed food, shelter, clothing and services to its neighbors in the Colorado Springs and Southern Colorado...
Learn about the value of email and social media marketing for growing your sales and customer base while increasing your brand recognition.
Bookkeeping is a challenge for many business owners. Learn how you can catch up on your company’s bookkeeping and make it stay that way.
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Brad Alexander runs Clarity Creative, a marketing agency that helps businesses connect with more customers by using story-based marketing.
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We’ve established the importance of content calendars, but what really goes into creating and executing them? We break down the ins and outs here.
Dr. Christy Frady is a dentist at Paramount Pediatric Dentistry, a multi-location pediatric dentist office proudly serving Southeastern Wisconsin.
BELAY’s remote contractors will help you knock out the tasks you hate so you can focus more time on doing the things you love.
Rohit Gupta founded Auditoria.AI in 2019, with the vision of ushering a new paradigm in artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation for...
Debra Boland is the office administrator at Advent Lutheran Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Outsourcing your bookkeeping to a trained financial professional from BELAY will give you the time and resources you need to help your company thrive.
BELAY is committed to helping small businesses find qualified candidates without having to go through the hassle of recruitment and job interviews.
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BELAY’s social media managers are trained to create the perfect content calendar that keeps followers engaged and maximizes your company’s exposure.
Barbara Burgess is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Vision Realization Officer at Wright Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides life and...
A Bookkeeper from BELAY can give your e-commerce store the scalability you need to effectively grow your business.
Justin Salters is the founder and president of Hey Salty, a boutique public relations and marketing communications agency.
Ready to market your business? Leveraging your existing resources to market and grow your organization is your first step.
Kate Hoffman is the CEO and founder of Earn to Learn, the largest and most successful matched-savings scholarship program in the country.
BELAY provides reliable staffing assistance in order to help your company save time and find qualified candidates to fill key positions.
Dr. Michael Jacobson, a former family physician and flight surgeon in the military, has been in medicine for 37 years and a business-operating system...
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Dr. Angie (Maria) Palafox, a tenured board-certified general surgeon at South Texas Breast Surgery, is trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic...
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If you’re reading this, take it as your sign to help your future self by doing one thing today to help you start to streamline your finances.
Joe Garcia, co-founder and CEO of NoFo Brew Co, is in charge of a team of 20 people and three BELAY contractors.
A social media manager can take a burden off of you as well as your business. Find out how your business could profit from their help.
Theresa Caden is the administrator at GracePointe Forsyth Church in Cumming, Georgia.
Remote staffing isn’t going away anytime soon, if ever. Let’s talk about some do’s and don’ts of hiring.
Jessie Boucher helps people buy and sell homes as a residential real estate broker in Seattle, Washington.
Missed any of our podcasts in February? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up every podcast for easy access and your listening pleasure.
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Creating clear processes and procedures for your business can seem a bit daunting or fluffy, but it is one of the key ways to scale your business.
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Vulnerability can be a great asset to team building, but you have to start at knowing and understanding your colleagues.
There are several myths surrounding remote work. We’ll explain why and debunk them for you.
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Considering hiring an accountant or bookkeeper? Learn the differences between both and how to choose the right financial help for your company.
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Finding a personal assistant can feel like an impossible task. We’ll break down how to find the right fit and what to do once they’ve started.
Ready to start on your taxes? Here are 15 things you may think are tax-deductible that actually aren't.
A bookkeeper manages and records all of your business's financial transactions. But what exactly does that mean? We’ll break it down for you.
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Stephan Abrams is the owner of The Liquor Store of Jackson Hole, a locally-owned, customer focused business that is nationally recognized as an...
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Churches have been working with us since the beginning, and we value getting to serve them in various aspects so that they can realign their focus...
Hiring a virtual assistant to help with each of your teams within your church can be a game-changer that saves time and opens up freedom to reach...
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“In a society that says ‘put yourself last,’ self-love and self-acceptance are almost revolutionary. Self-care is not a habit; it is a lifestyle.” –...
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Church leaders are buried in administrative tasks they shouldn’t have to do. So how can church leaders evolve from ‘how things have always been done?’
Jim Amundson is the president and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota (ICBM), a state trade association that represents community banks...
Thinking of hiring a social media professional? Keep reading. We cover how a social media manager can support your business.
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Beth Carr is a Certified StoryBrand Guide and the founder of Fortified Branding, which applies the power of design and storytelling to be able to...
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A social media manager plans and implements a company’s strategy across social media platforms. Learn about the skills you need to become an SMM.
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Missed any of our podcasts in June? Or just can’t get enough of them? Say no more – we got you! Here, we’ve rounded up every podcast for...
While your toes rest blissfully in the sand, here are my summer reading recommendations so you can sharpen your ax while you recharge your batteries.
We provide insight and analysis on the cost of social media management and discuss some of the factors that may impact hourly rates and overall price.
Rod Whitson is a managing partner at the Strategy Shop, which serves as a trusted advisor to CEOs, founders, owners, and other key executives and...
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Dr. Tony Ebel and his wife, Kristina, are the owners and founders of The Pediatric Experience, a community of pediatric, prenatal, and family...
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Learn how the cost of bookkeeping services varies depending on various factors, and all the options available depending on your business needs.
Sandra Funk is the CEO and Creative Director of House of Funk, an interiors, building, and renovation design firm.
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Learn what bookkeeping is and the services a bookkeeper offers - we also cover when you should consider hiring versus doing it all yourself!
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Anthony Armendariz is a Partner and Head of Design of Funsize, a digital service and product design agency.
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Leisle Chung is the CEO of Vanguard Skin Specialists, Southern Colorado's premier dermatology and plastic surgery practice.
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65% of virtual employees have never had a team-building session. Here are 7 team building activities for remote employees. Try one out today!