Remote Work (22 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 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 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...

Learn the essential strategies that successful entrepreneurs use to maintain peak productivity while working remotely with virtual teams.

What it's actually like to recruit virtual assistants during the Great Resignation—what candidates want, what's changed, and how Trusty Oak hires for fit.

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...

Working from home as an introvert isn't always the dream it sounds like. Four healthy habits to protect your energy, focus, and work-life balance.

Ergonomics expert Joy Boese shares home office tips — proper posture, workstation design, 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 — password managers, VPNs, protected messaging, and how to guard against 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.

Stuffy conference rooms are out and Zoom is in. Seven simple ways to look polished, sound clear, and run video calls that people actually want to join.

Hiring and onboarding remotely doesn't have to feel chaotic. The tools Trusty Oak uses to bring on, train, and engage virtual team members from day one.