Chastity Cortijo

Landscaping companies, snow removal crews, pressure washers, pool maintenance teams, when weather hits, everything becomes urgent. Phones blow up. Schedules shift. Clients want answers now.

Scope creep is a common challenge in the VA-client relationship. I see it happen a lot with new VAs because some clients just take advantage of the title of being a NEW VA. And many clients are just a hot mess and don't realize they're even doing it. Either way, it's not healthy for the relationship and will eventually build resentment. Here's a breakdown of what it looks like, who typically initiates it, how to spot it early and effective ways to address it:

Because “funding your why” means something different for every woman in our community. Maybe it’s paying off debt. Maybe it’s creating breathing room between paychecks. Maybe it's getting out of a bad relationship. Maybe it’s saving enough to walk away from that job that’s draining the life out of you. Whatever your version is, it starts with knowing your numbers.