O Canada, let’s keep this going!

Hello đź‘‹ The past few months have been unsettling (to say the least!) in Canadian and world affairs. The upshot is that patriotism and the buy-local sentiment (not to mention anxiety) have reached extraordinary highs in Canada. Today, I’m sharing some resources and thoughts on this “Buy Canadian” boom. All the best, Kim Byrns, Virtual … Read more

Procrastinate much? You’re not alone!

Hey! Why do we procrastinate, and how can we minimize it? Read on for some useful nuggets and tons of resources I’ve found on this subject. 🤓 All the best, Kim Byrns, Virtual Assistant & Communication SpecialistSoaring Solutions What task makes you feel like this? #9 | 17 February 2025 Procrastinate much? You’re not alone! … Read more

Conquer email overload and keep your inbox clean

Happy New Year! How about making a fresh start in your email account? Today, I’m sharing my method for resetting your inbox and changing how you handle incoming messages. I’ve used this approach to clean and manage several email accounts recently. It works! All the best, Kim Byrns, Virtual Assistant & Communication SpecialistSoaring Solutions Your … Read more

Part 1 of 2: Does your website need a little attention (or an overhaul)?

The Owl's Edge: Insights and practical tips for small business owners

Hi there, I’ve been working on a few websites lately and loving it! While I’ve been creating new sites, I’ve also been poking around and noticed some sites that are not aging well or meeting today’s standards. In this newsletter, we’ll look at 3 aspects to evaluate. All the best, Kim Byrns, Virtual Assistant & … Read more

Step out of your comfort zone and boost your business health

The Owl's Edge: Insights and practical tips for small business owners

Hello! In business, as in life, there are parts we love (hopefully, most of it!) and parts we’re not crazy about. Today’s newsletter is about facing discomfort to improve your business (and mine). We can do hard things. All the best, Kim Byrns, Virtual Assistant & Communication SpecialistSoaring Solutions #5 | 10 September 2024 Step … Read more

Choose and use email addresses with the future in mind

The Owl's Edge: Insights and practical tips for small business owners

Hello! Have you ever had to change your email address or wanted to? Today’s newsletter is all about strategies for choosing and using email addresses to avoid confusion and complications down the road. Learn more below. All the best, Kim Byrns, Virtual Assistant & Communication SpecialistSoaring Solutions #3 | 2 July 2024 Choose and use … Read more

Introducing Soaring Solutions and The Owl’s Edge

The Owl's Edge: Insights and practical tips for small business owners

Hello and welcome! I’m a Virtual Assistant (VA). I can help small business owners and solo professionals with the admin, creative, and technical pieces of their business, such as updating their website, organizing files, formatting documents, and proofreading. I’ll handle the tasks they don’t like doing or don’t have time for. I may be new … Read more