It’s one thing to simply connect entrepreneurs with freelancers. That's the basics of what we do here at Trusty Oak, and have been doing now for seven years. But our team takes it much further, developing a values-based culture, a strong network of interconnected, collaborative virtual assistants, and a commitment to transparency and accountability ..read more

If you are new to the virtual assistant world, you are not alone! Whether you’re looking into a career as a VA or wanting to hire a VA, it’s definitely a new terrain for those accustomed to corporate environments, in-house executive assistance, and the structured 9-to-5 ..read more

Congratulations! You’ve done it. You’ve launched your own business and, though you’re a hard worker with a proclivity for facing new challenges head-on, you’re also ready to begin enjoying the autonomy and flexibility that comes with being your own boss. That was me a few years ago as an entrepreneur starting on my own business journey and I quickly realized that, being the one in charge, I was also the only employee wearing all the hats all of the time. Drowned in a never-ending list of duties and also putting out every imminent fire, everything was my responsibility and the buck only stoppe ..read more

At Trusty Oak, marketing services are one of the most requested areas where clients ask for support. Therefore, we have virtual assistants versed in content creation, social media marketing, email marketing, website content strategy, and target market analysis. So you may be wondering, “where do I start ..read more

Kristin Burke's mission is to help others maximize their potential and achieve their definitions of success. As a goal achievement coach, Kristin collaborates with women, entrepreneurs and leaders to accomplish breakout performances.  How do you feel when you set a goal? Most people feel energy and enthusiasm. They tend to be overly optimistic about what it takes to achieve a goal and hopeful that the journey to goal achievement will be smooth. With so many positive emotions and thoughts at the start of the goal achievement journey, why do so many people fail to achieve their goals ..read more

The flexible, work-from-anywhere revolution has been underway now for several years, and recent events like the pandemic and the Great Resignation have only accelerated it. Maybe you’re among the millions of professionals across the globe re-evaluating your career and widening your horizons.  ..read more

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” - John Lennon  ..read more

One of the most common responses I hear when someone looks at my calendar is “whoa.” I get it - my calendar looks a little crazy.  I’ve got more colors on it than a kid’s unicorn cake and almost every hour of my day is scheduled.  But for me, the concept of time blocking has revolutionized the way I plan my day.  Time blocking helps ensure I am intentional about how I spend my time, especially as the owner of a rapidly growing business ..read more

Being an entrepreneur and small business owner is hard. In the past several years, millions of people have joined the small business ownership world and realized what you know already: it’s challenging being an entrepreneur, especially in a volatile global environment.  ..read more

Many of our clients at Trusty Oak delegate professional and business-related tasks to their virtual assistants - from invoicing and payroll assistance to marketing support. But our virtual assistants also perform many personal tasks for clients, particularly busy managers, executives, and entrepreneurs.  ..read more