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Planning blogs is an easy way to think ahead when it comes to your content. Whether you plan out your blogs on paper, a digital calendar, or your favorite app, I want to share some of my tips to create a blog schedule. Blog schedules help you plan ahead, organize your content, and will always […]

How to Create a Blog Schedule

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How to create a blog schedule shared by business educator and blog writer, Kristina Dowler of Dot the I's Outsourcing

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A little known fact about me: I have a degree in Psychology. And, I struggle with anxiety. Living with anxiety as a mom is hard and being a business owner with anxiety sometimes feels even harder. If I know anything, I know that I’m not alone. Today, I want to take a moment to remind […]

Being a Business Owner with Anxiety

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Tips for being a business owner with anxiety

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When I first started as a photographer, I listened to a lot of educational videos and read about many other women who ran successful businesses. One thing they shared often was how they outsourced parts of their work, so that they could focus on what was most important. As I began to work as a […]

3 Signs You Need to Outsource

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3 signs you need to outsource from virtual assistant blog writer

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When you start to write blogs often, it’s no surprise that occasionally it feels like you’re writing the same thing over and over again. I promise you – the only person that notices is you, but I totally get how it feels. If you’re looking to keep your blog content fresh, check out these three […]

3 Tips to Keep Your Blog Content Fresh

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3 Ways to keep your blog content fresh

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As someone who spends most of her time blogging, I’ve learned a few things over the years. Something that comes up a lot when working with my clients is what “alt text” even is, why its matters, and how to use it! Today, I’m breaking down exactly what it is and why you should pay […]

Why Adding Alt Text to Your Blogs Matters | Tips for Blogging

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When I first started as a photographer, blogging was definitely all the rage. Everyone was talking about how important it was. And then, all of a sudden, their marketing tactics changed and it seemed like no one was talking about it. Instead, everything became Facebook groups and Instagram Reels. So it doesn’t surprise me that […]

3 Reasons You Should Blog for Your Small Business

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Three reasons to blog for your small business from business educator and blog writer, Kristina Dowler of Dot the I's Outsourcing.

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Working from home means I’ve been able to design my office space, work hours, and work systems to my liking. It also means I work from a corner office in my bedroom instead of a full office (like I one day dream of having by the beach!). Since I don’t have a lot of space […]

My Must Have Office Supplies | Tips for Working From Home

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Anyone else out there feel like some days working from home are like riding the struggle bus hard? There’s a lot of days where I crush my list and can knock a lot of stuff off my list. And others, it feels like I can’t keep focused on any one thing. Working from home has […]

3 Tips for Staying Focused | Tips for Business Owners

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3 tips to stay focused while working in the office by Dot the I's Outsourcing

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I hear it all the time: “I can’t take time off from my business because I’ll lose money and it will suffer.” And while I can’t make any promises to you about finances or everything being perfect, I can tell you that not taking time off to be with your family, friends, and giving yourself […]

Planning for Vacation | Tips for Business Owners

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Happy birthday (a bit early!) to one of my all-time favorite people in the world, Rebecca! I feel so lucky that Rebecca asked me to be a part of her 30th birthday cake smash this year. It was so much fun to step out of my comfort zone and capture these fun, glamorous portraits for […]

Rebecca’s 30th Birthday Cake Smash | Fredericksburg VA

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5 TIPS TO FIND YOUR FIRST CLIENT AS A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

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tell me more!

I'm Kristina - a virtual assistant and blog writer for small business owners. My blog is a place to share business tips + tricks, a glimpse into my life, and share even more with you!

Hello!

BUSINESS

Portraits

PERSONAL

Business

Personal

SELF-CARE

Portraits

Portraits

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