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A local business owner’s Guide to Social Media Management: How to Choose the Right Partner for Your Business
This guide will walk you through everything to consider when seeking a social media management agency, freelance social media marketer, or a social media marketing manager, regardless of if you’re looking for a local social media management company or a remote support team.
When Should I Hire a Bookkeeper for my Small Business? 7 signs you’re ready (Copy)
This guide walks you through everything to consider when seeking a social media management manager, marketing agency, or fractional social media support for your business, regardless of if you’re looking for a local social media management company or a remote support team.
How Clean Financials Help Small Businesses Scale
Your bookkeeper is actually a very important part of your business strategy, paving the way for your future growth. Find out how clean financials help you scale your small business.
Employing 1099 Contractors: What to Do Before End of Year to Avoid Issues
If you’re a small business owner, you probably already know the headaches that come with hiring 1099 contractors, especially during tax season. Here’s what TBC’s financial strategists recommend you do before end of year to avoid issues.
When Should I Hire a Bookkeeper for my Small Business? 7 signs you’re ready
How do you know when it’s time to bring in a professional? Here are 7 signs you’re ready to hire a bookkeeper—and why doing it sooner rather than later can save you time, money, & sanity.
Top CRM Systems and Practices to Keep Clients from Falling Through the Cracks
The Boutique COO helps small business owners leverages software to manage leads so businesses avoid having anything slip through the cracks. Find out what CRM tools we recommend to our clients.
How to Choose the Right Virtual Assistant Agency for Your Business
The right virtual assistant agency can become an extension of your business, helping you reclaim your time and grow faster. Here’s 7 tips to hire the right VA agency for your business.
What is a Fractional COO?
Since it’s not clear what a “fractional COO” means, it can be a challenge for business owners to know whether they actually need to hire one. Find out more in our blog.
How to Build a Simple Lead Generation Funnel
A lead generation funnel doesn’t have to be over-engineered. Here’s how The Boutique COO builds lead generation funnels for our clients that work without turning it into a full-time job to maintain.
What Does a Real Estate Marketing Virtual Assistant Do?
Real estate agents constantly juggle client transactions, lead nurturing, marketing, & more. Learn how offloading tasks to a marketing virtual assistant helps agents manage it all without stress.
What is a Business Growth Adviser?
Unlike a business coach, who focuses primarily on mindset or motivation, a growth advisor brings hands-on experience, data-driven insight. Find out what a business growth adviser does for your business.
How to Prioritize When Everything Feels Important
Find out what Summer, The Boutique COO's Chief of Staff believes is the best way to prioritize your workday to maximize your effectiveness as a leader in an organization.
From Freelancer to CEO: What Needs to Change in Your Business Model
Making the leap from freelancer to CEO is one of the most exciting yet daunting shifts you can make in your career. Find out what Makena, CEO of The Boutique COO, believes is the right business model to succesfully transition like she did.
What to Delegate to an Email Management Virtual Assistant (And How to Get Started)
Most business owners feel like their inbox is a never-ending to-do list they didn’t sign up for. Find out how hiring a virtual assistant to manage your email can turn this stress-inducing mess into a streamlined, well-organized tool.
Top 5 CRMs for Small Service-Based Businesses in 2025
We’ve reviewed dozens of CRMs and determined which CRMs are working best for small service businesses, taking into account set up time & budget. Find out which 5 CRMs are best in 2025.
What Does a Good Bookkeeper Do (Beyond Just Data Entry)?
Jacqueline (she/her) is a professional bookkeeper who works closely with business owners. Find out what a good bookkeeper can do for your small business if you hire them.
How Will AI Impact HR for Business Owners?
Nadian Zak, Founder & CEO of Zak Human Solutions, shares her take on how AI will impact HR for business owners and what they should do to level the playing field.
Why Interior Designers Should Hire a Virtual Assistant
Many interior designers are overwhelmed with purchase orders, updating spreadsheets, inventory management, & more. Find out how a VA might be able to help.
Benefits of a Virtual Assistant for Entrepreneurs Over a Full-Time Hire
Hiring in-person support or a full-time employee is not the only option for growing entrepreneurs. Find out why hiring a virtual assistant can sometimes be the better option.
How to Hire a Reliable & Trustworthy Personal Assistant
Hiring a reliable, trustworthy personal assistant isn’t always easy. Here’s how The Boutique COO only hires organized, professional, & genuinely dependable personal assistants for business owners.

