It can be rewarding to work as a virtual assistant who specializes in working with real estate and mortgage financing professionals. But it can also be tough, especially when there’s an economic downturn; the recession that came near the end of the last decade taught us that. Realtors–even successful ones–have to drastically cut their budgets, and the first thing to go are service providers who bill at an hourly rate. When there is work it can be tough to get paid; Realtors have to prioritize the people who can turn out the lights first. 

That being said, you can be the type of real estate virtual assistant who weathers the storms. Here are a few tips from the voice of experience.

Establish Yourself as an Expert

Maybe we should back up and take it one step further: First, become an expert. Then, establish yourself as an expert. Here’s the deal: There are many, many places online where your clients can go to find someone to do one-off tasks for them. Why should they hire you?  [Read more…]

Did you know that approximately 70% of moms with kids younger than 18 are in the labor force? That’s a 47% jump from 1975! If you’re a stay-at-home mom returning to work, know it is possible to handle both.

Now that you’re about to start applying, it’s time to dust off the only resume! Here are five resume tips for moms returning to work. with these tips, you can improve your resume and find a job you love.

Start your job hunt with these five resume tips! [Read more…]

How many of you have been able to keep your New Year’s resolution for improving your finances? Although most of us have good intentions when it comes to things like mastering our saving skills, we often struggle to achieve our goals. In fact, only around one in three American households manage to stick to their spending rules every month. 

The trouble is that most of us are approaching saving with the wrong mindset.

You can use all the envelopes and cash-saving apps in the world, but you don’t approach spending with the right frame of mind, you’re never going to achieve your goals.  [Read more…]

Trying to find the right career when you also have the full-time job of being a mom can be very difficult. Finding a job that will be flexible around your family commitments while also paying the salary that you need to support your children can start to feel impossible. But there are many different career paths out there that are very popular among moms who want to maintain their employment after they have entered motherhood. 

Nursing is an old-age profession that has been around for as long as civilization, so it is safe to say that it is one of the most stable jobs out there today and is well-known for being a job that offers a good work-life balance. Therefore, it is no surprise that the field of nursing is a very popular and sought-after career choice for moms. So, if you are a mom who is considering what career choices are available to you, then this guide explains six reasons why nursing is a great option!  [Read more…]