Working In Tandem

The official Blog library of Tandem Resource Solutions

The Power of Partnership: Choosing Virtual Assistance with Tandem Resource Solutions (TRS)

This blog from our CEO recognizes the state of the US economy and the state of the job market and inability of companies to continue to hire employees. It opens your eyes to the possibility of sustaining your professional service business by use of Virtual Assistants. It's an eye-opener for some, but if you know, you know. IYKYK, they say.

Another Blog is Coming Soon!

Stay tuned for our next upcoming blog post.  If you are interested in writing a Guest Blog, relevant to our industry and who we service in the professional services industry, reach out for info on how to submit an article.

Guest Blog: Break Free from the Cult of Busyness
by: Guadalupe Hirt, Pro-Aging Advocate

This guest blog from friend of TRS, Guadalupe Hirt, who in her own "middlescence" (women who are 40-50+) has launched a blog & newsletter to share personal insights gathered through her journey.  Specifically, this particular blog gives us the OK to step back from "busyness" and refocus on changing some pre-conceived notions and redefine the standard of success.

How AI Will Affect the Administrative Profession
by: TRS VA, Kristen Rattanamongkhoune

Wow! AI, am I right? It's burst on the scene like wildfire! We love our administrative profession. Should we be worried? How will AI affect our roles/jobs? Our very own VA on the TRS team, Kristen Rattanamongkhoune, wrote about it. Check it out.

Guest Blog: Unlocking Your Potential: How a VA or VEA Can Help You Grow Your Business by: TRS VEA/OBM, Erin Alli

Don't know where to start or truly understand the differences between our VAs and VEAs? Here's a blog crafted by our talented in-tandem VA, Erin, that helps explain and maybe give you a bit more insight into how we support professional services providers in so many ways. Be sure to give this article a read. You'll be happy you did.

Our CEO Was Featured on a Fellow Member of the AVA's Blog Regarding Their Use of Slack

David Rockey, of  Your Office S.O.S. , interviews our CEO, Bonnie Schutz, on her thoughts around the Slack community of the AVA (now defunct).

Guest Blog: Reposted with Permission from L-12 Services
The Gap Between You & Your Admin Team

 L-12 Services | Originally posted: June, 26, 2019.
Written by friend of TRS, Lizabeth Wesely-Casella.  

Changing Direction - Pivoting During a Global Pandemic

How have you and/or your business' mission changed or pivoted after the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic? Our CEO shares her thoughts and new direction. 

Here's Your Sign, Admins, That You're Getting Laid Off

This blog from our CEO touches on the sensitive subject of layoffs. In this tumultuous time of Covid_19, social injustices and political divisiveness, admins can show their resiliency. Here are some signs of an impending layoff within your company.

Feeling Comfortable with Delegation to an Assistant

Is the idea of delegating to someone something you cannot fathom? Feel like only YOU know how things can and should be done, or that only you have the passion for what you do? Feel like an assistant can't be trusted with your important information? Well take a read here and maybe we can change your mind or ease those fears.

Guest Blog: Today is Administrative Professional's Day

We are proud, to have featured this on this Administrative Professionals Day, in 2021. A guest blog from one of the biggest cheerleaders of admin professionals we've ever known, Sunny Nunan (pictured with her Mama, above). Read this tribute to the admins she advocates for and feel her inspiration and passion exude! Sunny is the Founder and CEO of The Admin Awards. Note: The Admin Awards are no longer in our home city of Denver, CO, but we hope they come back soon!

Being Ghosted in Business

"Ghosting" is a term more famiiarly referred to when talking about dating, family and friendships.  However, did you know that people" ghost" in the business community too? Hear our CEO's take on it and how she copes with the frustration. 

Shifting Your Mindset - Finding Your Inner Lioness

If you are searching for respect or struggling to gain confidence, be sure to read this article all about how to be an unapologetic woman, be a proud administrative professional, unleash your lioness and be heard!

The Importance of Connecting With "Your" People

How important in business is it to find people that are like yourself or compliment your personality? Our CEO believes it's super important for the success of your business and for your well-being.

Leading With Heart & By Example

How our CEO successfully leads with her heart and tries to set an example for others.

Hiring an Assistant - The Quickest Way to Boost Your Productivity

Do you know how much more productive you'd be if you had a little help. Read this article to find out! 

Guest Blog: Best Practices for Highly Effective Digital Marketing

Be in the know on the latest and greatest in setting up a digital marketing plan. By, Kristin Johnson, Sr. Marketing Manager, formerly at Spinnaker Management Group, a supply chain and logistics industry leader. Kristin and Bonnie, our CEO worked in-tandem at Spinnaker and their sister company, Spinnaker Support, before Bonnie started TRS. #funfact

How a Cup of Coffee Can Change Your Mind, Your Outlook, Your Plan

What a difference meeting someone for a cup of coffee can make for your minset and plans for the future!

The Ever Evolving Profession of Administrative Support (as published on the TipsforAssistants blog)

From old misconceptions to technology, how is the administrative profession changing and evolving?

What is Stopping You From Hiring an Assistant Today?

What is the value of adding an assistant to your business and addressed the fear of doing so.

My Administrative Journey... For the Love of Being an Administrative Professional

An article about our CEO's nearly three decades long journey as an administrative professional to becoming the CEO of TRS.

When and How to Successfully Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA)

Don't know when the right time in your business is to hire a VA? Don't know how to work with one. Take a peek at this blog post for the answers.

Believing The 7 Myths About Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) Keeps Your Business From Growing

There are so many myths about virtual assistants these days. Let us help dispell the myths.

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