Bits N Pieces Newsletter

Bi-weekly newsletter insights into the virtual assistant world and how we can help you with tips, tricks, and platform overviews.

  • I Must Really Like The Wavebox.io Browser – Follow-up I love Wavebox browser I absolutely love the Wavebox.io browser, it has been a game changer for me as a virtual assistant.Read more
  • You Have Permission To Quit A Social Platform. Drowning In Social Some social marketing platforms may not be right for your businessRead more
  • Your Ingredient List Might Be in the Wrong Order Human or pet food, labeling compliance rules apply to both.Read more
  • The Pet-care Pros Vaccine Record That Saves You During a Check-In Rush The Pet-care Pros Vaccine Record That Saves You During a Check-In Rush Julie Mathews Virtual Assistant June 30, 2026Issue No: 7 Picture a Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend. Five families are checking in their dogs at once to be groomed, boarded or pet-sat, and one of them cannot find proof their dog's vaccines are current. You can't count on the pet wearing tags, and if they are, they could be outdated or unreadable. Now the line is being held up. You've got anxious and excited dogs,…Read more
  • From AI Skeptic to AI Savvy: My Journey From AI Skeptic to AI Savvy: My Journey Julie Mathews Virtual Assistant June 30, 2026Issue No: 7 My AI Confession: From Fear to Fascination Quick confession: Just a few years ago, I was an AI nay-sayer. I really was. Life threw a curveball, and I found myself working part-time online as a safety checker for chatbots. And honestly? It scared me. I saw the dangers, the glitches, and the potential for misuse. My internal mantra was, "I will never trust AI. It's dangerous." But here's the thing…Read more
  • Taming The Tab Monster Crazy tabs pic Messy and overwhelming browser tabs that are hard to read and how to keep them organizedRead more
  • The Administrative Trifecta: Your Business Heartbeat The Administrative Trifecta: Your Business Heartbeat May 26, 2026 Julie MathewsVirtual AssistantMay 27, 2026Issue No. 5 Quick confession: I once had 14,000 unread emails with a previous business. Not a typo. So when I say I get it, I really, truly get it. If your inbox, calendar, and files feel like they’re running you instead of the other way around, stick with me. This week we’re talking about the three things that keep a business ticking, and what happens when they don’t. All the best, The…Read more
  • The “App for That” Trap: Managing Platform Fatigue The “App for That” Trap: Managing Platform Fatigue Julie Mathews Virtual Assistant May 13, 2026Issue No: 4 I’ve been deep in the books lately, taking classes and expanding my skillset to better serve you. But I have a confession: I’m currently battling a case of Platform Fatigue. My eyes are puffy, and I’m experiencing brain voids more than usual. In my quest to find the best solutions, I’ve familiarizing myself with a dozen different “free plans” for everything from project management to…Read more
  • Better Google Workspace Drive Organization Starts Here Postit Notes Better Google Workspace Drive Organization Starts Here Julie Mathews Virtual Assistant Apr 29, 2026Issue No: 3 We all have that digital “junk drawer”, for me it was my Drive.. A Drive full of “stuff” that feels safe until you actually need to find something. The stress of hunting through scattered drafts and old versions is real. Let’s take a dive into Google Workspace drive labels and why you may want to start using them. All the best, Think of them as digital sticky notes with…Read more
  • Food Truck and Cottage Food Producers: Is A Virtual Assistant Your Secret Ingredient? Virtual Assistant with food background, mobile and cottage food, private chefs, caterers, pop up, boutique cafeRead more