Rita Ballard

Hypnosis: Will it Work for You?

You've probably seen those movies on television about how the evil hypnotist makes the normally good, upstanding citizen go out and commit a crime. It makes for a good plot, perhaps, but it is definitely not portraying the truth about hypnosis. Would hy... Read >

How to Know When It's Time to Call a Virtual Assistant

Many practitioners of the healing arts are accustomed to leaving the office late, with a ton of paperwork left undone. There always seems to be more to do than there is time in which to do it. A practitioner considers it a fortunate occurrence if the tr... Read >

How Does Change Happen?

People come to me wanting to quit smoking or lose weight. They tell me things like, "I have a friend who quit in one session", and their expectation is that they can quit in one session, too. Although it is true that some people are able to make the c... Read >

Hospice Truths

I feel a little silly when I think about the preconceived notions I had about being a comfort therapist for hospice. This was my fantasy: I would be an 'angel of mercy', administering peace, comfort, and understanding to dying people. The people I vis... Read >

Staying Ahead of the Game

Running a business is challenging and time-consuming. It requires that you be aware of the competition at all times and understand how it impacts your business. One of the ways to keep abreast of the situation is to make sure that you have a competitive... Read >

Do You Need A Virtual Assistant?

Are you a sole proprietor, or part of a very small business? Is your business just starting out, or have you been taking care of everything yourself for a number of years? Has something recently come up that prevents you from getting everything done the... Read >