Remote Work (21 articles)

At Trusty Oak, we know that the right virtual assistant does more than manage your to-do list—they transform the way you work. Our mission is to pair driven...

Meet Shauwana Glasgow—a talented remote VA, seasoned executive assistant, and communication specialist with a knack for Trello-driven productivity.

Meet Hasanna Garcia—a highly organized executive virtual assistant (ClickUp VA) whose remote work, efficiency, and VA skills help clients stay focused and inspired.

Discover the benefits of remote work—how tools, flexibility, and strong remote team collaboration turned early challenges into lasting advantages.

Meet Damaris Rodriguez Chalkley—a seasoned HR virtual assistant and operational support VA who excels in bookkeeping, process improvements, and streamlined workflows.

Have you ever wondered about the importance of boundaries? In sports, the boundaries define the areas within play and outside of it, as well as where certain...

What's it like to recruit for flexible, remote jobs during the great resignation?

This time last year, I was preparing for what I believed to be the opportunity of a lifetime. I had a signed contract, and I would be journeying across the...

Wondering what it's like to be a virtual assistant or are you simply curious about what VAs can do for your business? Find out in this recent...

As we near the end of 2020 during COVID-19, some companies have moved all of their positions to...

Ergonomics expert Joy Boese shares home office setup tips. Learn proper posture, workstation design, breathing exercises, and habits to prevent injury while working remotely.

If your office has gone virtual due to COVID-19, you're not alone. A major concern and time drain on businesses right now is converting office communication...

Essential tips for digital nomads on working while traveling. Covers WiFi solutions, time zone management, security best practices, and client expectations.

Essential digital security practices for remote workers. Learn about password managers, VPNs, protected messaging, and how to protect yourself from cyber threats.

Last month, I had the opportunity to spend a full month away from Trusty Oak's Austin, Texas-based headquarters, and wow, was it an adventure! Although part of...

Insights on leading remote teams from Trusty Oak's CEO. Learn about unique challenges, building culture across time zones, and investing in team development.

As a location independent freelancer/blog/so-you-want-to-be-a-virtual-assistant-now-what, I'm on the go a lot. This means I'm not always working from the...

Here at Trusty Oak, we provide U.S.-based virtual assistant services to busy entrepreneurs with our team of experienced virtual assistants all over the country.

Emails, phone calls, impromptu meetings at someone's desk — these are all tools used daily in the office, and it works reasonably well.

Technology has become the way of the future, and gone are the days of stuffy conference rooms.

Having the right people on board and engaged is every business owner's dream.