Productive Coworking if You’re Virtual?
Co-Working is great, but how do you plan a space to co-work that encourages collaboration but doesn’t punish those who need/want to quietly work on projects? At Zirtual, we’ve got three offices (Las...
View Article30 Days to Radical Productivity
About a month ago I started to feel burnout settling in. It’d been over 3 years since I started working on “Virtual Zeta,” the first iteration of what Zirtual would eventually become, and each day I...
View ArticleServing the Customer: How a Zirtual Assistant Can Serve You and Your Business.
Not too long ago, I had a service provider beg me to post a positive review for her company online so she could increase her company’s business. I happily did this as their service had been great, and...
View ArticleNurturing Lasting Relationships in a Virtual World.
Here at Zirtual we’re all about relationships. This is no secret. Naturally being personable and having a Masters in Clinical Psychology, the importance of developing strong relationships has been...
View ArticleIn the Life of a ZA: Being a New Mom
Being a new mom can be pretty intense. There are a lot of challenges, learning curves, and not to mention, a person whose life literally depends on you. Add in starting a new job, and you’ve got a...
View ArticleIn the Life of a ZA: Being a Zirtual Artist
I am a Zirtual Assistant. I am also a professional classical musician. I play the oboe and English horn, currently freelancing and teaching in the Chicago metropolitan area. At first glance, it seems...
View ArticleNeed to get away? Day Trips Around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Who doesn’t love a good road trip? Every year when the weather starts to warm up, I picture myself exploring for weeks at a time—windows down, nostalgic music, cheerful movie montages running through...
View ArticleNecessary Distractions For Working At Home
While the opportunities and freedoms that come with working from home are numerous, it can sometimes feel daunting to be solely responsible for creating structure in your own life. It is these dilemmas...
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