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Back to Business School: How to Choose the Best Tool for Your Business

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:06 +0000

Have you taken a bunch of time to research business tools, narrowed down the choices to finally choose a tool, only to discover it is not quite a good fit for your needs?

During the month of August, we're taking it back to Business School and focusing on all the business basics. We will be focusing on topics like the most common fundamental business practices to things like goal setting and review.

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes discusses not letting the hype and popularity of a business tool cloud your selection process.

Ready to discover the best tool to implement in your business? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole helps you discover an easy-to-follow, systematic approach to choosing the best tools for your personality and business needs.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Get practical, actionable steps to evaluate programs.
How to rank your preferences for a more effective comparison.
The tip that will save you tons of time on this entire process.

About Our Pilot:

Nicole Bandes, founder, and CEO of Virtual A Team, is intensely committed to guiding entrepreneurs and small business owners to find and OWN THE ZONE so they can overcome overwhelm and have more time for what matters most.

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In-Flight Snacks:

How to Choose the Best Tool for Your Business Spreadsheet
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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Back to Business School: What You May be Leaving Out When Measuring the Success of Your Business

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:54 +0000

Are your results not entirely aligned with your business goals?

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes discusses with you the importance of removing tunnel vision when measuring the success of your business goals.

Do you know how to fully unleash and reveal what your business results are telling you? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole shares some encouraging words on looking at the big picture when evaluating your business metrics.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Placing your focus beyond one goal and micro measurements.
Balancing performance results with personal and/or business objectives.
What's your big hairy audacious goal (BHAG)?

About Our Pilot:

Connect with Nicole

Website

Facebook

Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

Still have questions about this topic?

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Back to Business School: The Importance of Knowing the Stages of Business When Setting Goals

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:30 +0000

Your business goal is to grow, but do you know to where?

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes discusses identifying the 4 stages of your business.

Ready to learn which phase of business you are in? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole discusses delegation and how it plays an essential role in getting you through the 4 phases of business.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

When is the right time to delegate?
Common challenges faced in each stage and how to handle them.
Taking Virtual A Team’s quiz to determine your business phase.

About Our Pilot:

Connect with Nicole

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Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Quiz: How Ready are You for Your Virtual A Team?
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

Still have questions about this topic?

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Embracing Business Freedom: How Virtual A Team Founder and CEO Created Her Version of Business Freedom with Virtual A Team’s Nicole Bandes and Jocelyn Compton

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:55 +0000

Can you confidently say you can take a 2-4 week vacation without having to bring your business to a grinding halt?

July is not just a month of scorching temperatures, we also get to celebrate freedom and independence and is the perfect opportunity to explore the concept of business freedom. Just as individuals cherish their personal liberties, entrepreneurs and business owners also seek the freedom to innovate, create, and succeed in their ventures. We will be using this month to have candid conversations with entrepreneurs who have chosen business freedom.

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, we're shaking things up a bit - Virtual A Team’s Team Lead, Jocelyn Compton, will have the opportunity to sit down with the CEO and Founder of Virtual A Team, Nicole Bandes. These ladies will be discussing how they've been able to enjoy business freedom in their different roles and how Nicole has been able to take up to 9 week RV vacations (so far! Maybe next year she will get up to 10 weeks).

Are you ready to gain some insight into how to build the business freedom you desire? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Jocelyn and Nichole discuss how Nicole has set the foundation for her business freedom.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Why did Nicole even start Virtual A Team?
What freedom means to Nicole.
Some challenges Nicole has faced during her business freedom journey.
What has helped her turn the dream of freedom into reality?
How the Run Like Clockwork program has assisted Nicole in gaining business freedom?

About Our Pilot and Flight Crew:

Nicole Bandes, founder and CEO of Virtual A Team, is intensely committed to guiding entrepreneurs and small business owners to find and OWN THE ZONE so they can overcome overwhelm and have more time for what matters most.

Jocelyn Compton, Team Lead of Virtual A Team, is a military spouse and stay-at-home mother to two spunky boys. With a passion for driving productivity and fostering a collaborative work environment, Jocelyn makes sure that the team at Virtual A Team is ready and able to deliver for it's existing and future clients.

Connect with Nicole and Jocelyn

In-Flight Snacks:

Run Like Clockwork
Clockwork Accelerator
Flight 077: How to Trust Your Team
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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Embracing Business Freedom: How Virtual A Team Can Assist You in Taking Charge of Your Business Freedom with Virtual A Team’s Ruth Kimani

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:36 +0000

Does your business integrate seamlessly into your life, or is your life fitting in the cracks of your business?

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, we will be giving you an inside sneak peek into Virtual A Team; as our host, Nicole Bandes is joined in flight, all the way from Kenya, by one of the team's own team members - Ruth Kimani. Nicole and Ruth discuss the different ways that Ruth has been able to offer the clients of Virtual A Team business freedom to be able to create a business that works into their life rather than a life that fits in the cracks of their business.

Are you ready to be inspired to start your own journey to freedom? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole and Ruth shares insights on life as a virtual assistant and how she strikes a harmonious balance between personal pursuits and helping others achieve their goals.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Who is Ruth Kimani?
Ruth’s role at Virtual A Team.
The benefits of being a freelancer.

About Our Flight Crew:

Ruth Kimani is a dynamic virtual assistant who enjoys traveling, reading, and cooking. As a VA, She embraces the freedom to indulge in her passions while empowering clients by taking on delegated tasks. Her organizational skills, attention to detail, and dedication ensure that every task is completed precisely.

With a love for exploring new cultures and immersing herself in books, Ruth brings knowledge and creativity to her work. In the kitchen, She delights in crafting culinary creations infused with flavors from around the globe.

In-Flight Snacks:

Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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12 Key Strategies to Help Improve Your Productivity When it Comes to Your Business

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:41 +0000

Have you been waking up feeling like you don’t feel like adulting?

June is focused all around productivity - We will be bringing you interesting and actionable topics related to productivity that you can start implementing in your business today.

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes shares with you 12 strategies, that are key to remaining productive in your business.

Are you ready to start feeling rejuvenated? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nichole shares 12 awesome strategies to help you jumpstart your way back to being productive.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

An array of strategies to maintain momentum and boost energy levels for improved productivity.
How to be intentional when selecting a strategy for you.
The importance of embracing the why and the what in what you do when selecting a strategy.

About Our Pilot:

Connect with Nicole

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Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

Still have questions about this topic?

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9 Practicable Strategies to Help You Heighten the Focus in Your Business

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:34 +0000

Do you find yourself with a number of unfinished tasks at the end of each day?

June is focused all around productivity - We will be bringing you interesting and actionable topics related to productivity that you can start implementing in your business today.

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes shares 9 strategies to help you keep your mind on the tasks at hand.

Are you ready to shift your focus in the right direction? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole shares some unique ways to keep your mind on track when working in your business.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

The practice of removing thought clutter.
Have you heard of the Zeigarnik effect and how it affects your focus?
Learning how to identify your triggers.
Recognizing your ideal and how to fit it into your schedule.
Discovering healthy distractions to get you back in the groove.
Defining practically perfect and how it plays a role in your level of focus.
The benefits of having a business buddy.
Do you have a clear understanding of your business WHY?
What to do when faced with negative thoughts.

About Our Pilot:

Connect with Nicole

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Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

Still have questions about this topic?

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How to Make Your Business Efficient so It Works Even When You Aren’t with Run Like Clockwork Founder Adrienne Dorison

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:45 +0000

Is your business set up to run without a hitch when you are not around?

June is focused all around productivity - We will be bringing you interesting and actionable topics related to productivity that you can start implementing in your business today.

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes is joined in flight by Adrienne Dorison, Co-Founder of Run Like Clockwork. Adrienne, an operational efficiency expert, has helped thousands of entrepreneurs run their businesses more efficiently so they can do less and achieve even more.

Are you ready to up the efficiency in your business so it functions like a well-oiled machine? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole and Adrienne discuss the value of efficiency and the key to being productive in your business.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

What exactly is it to be efficient?
The misconception of productivity.
Why you should be integrating time tracking into your business processes.
A breakdown of the 3 T's of time tracking.
Have you heard about the Run Like Clockwork program?

About Our Flight Crew:

Adrienne Dorison is the Co-Founder of Run Like Clockwork alongside her business partner, Mike Michalowicz, where she equips CEO's to design a business + team that can run like clockwork. Adrienne has spent the past 10+ years in the field of operational efficiency, and has since created the most simplistic approach to making your business ultra-efficient.

She's personally passionate about baking generosity into business models, + believes when we earn more money, we can give more away. Adrienne lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with her husband + their baby girls, Kit and Cora, and 2 cute pups.

Connect with Adrienne Dorison

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Instagram

TikTok

In-Flight Snacks:

Run Like Clockwork
Clockwork Accelerator
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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5 Actionable Tips to Enhance and Uplevel Your Business Performance Today

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:00:13 +0000

Are you struggling with a lack of productivity?

June is focused all around productivity - We will be bringing you interesting and actionable topics related to productivity that you can start implementing in your business today.

In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes shares 5 tips that will help you shake those productivity blues.

Have you found yourself suffering from the productivity blues and are ready to shake it? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole shares with you some unconventional ways to deal with those bouts of time when you are feeling unproductive.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

The importance of integrating a Hammock Day
Multi-purposing, what is it, and how is it different from multi-tasking?
Walking the walk and talking the talk - why you should have a When Life Works list.
What does it mean to procrastinate on purpose?
Why you should be scheduling Flex Time.

About Our Pilot:

Connect with Nicole

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Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Flight 008: How to Design Your Ideal Day
Flight 092: Why You Should be Incorporating a When Life Works List in Your Success
Flight 105: Productivity 101: Getting More Ideal Days on the Calendar
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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Small Business Month: Small Tips for Small Businesses that Make a BIG Impact

Nicole Bandes — Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:51 +0000

Are you looking for best business practice tips? The month of May is Small Business Month! We will be covering some small tips that will make a BIG impact in your small business over the entire month. In today's episode of Coach's Copilot, our host Nicole Bandes shares with 5 small business tips that will have a meaningful impact on your business. Ready to make some small changes in your small business to get some BIG positive impact back? Get your ticket, fasten those seatbelts, sit back, and relax as Nicole kicks off Small Business Month with some small but mighty business tips that are sure to pack a powerful punch for your business.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Learning to be flexible in your planning.
Creating meaningful and organic business relationships.
Setting healthy boundaries within your business.
Building the proper framework for goals and tasks.
Creating a system to keep tabs on areas of your business.

About Our Pilot:

Connect with Nicole

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Instagram

In-Flight Snacks:

Run Like Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz
Schedule a Consultation with Virtual A Team

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