Cairene MacDonald
business readiness coach & administrative guide

Third Hand Works

• http://www.thirdhandworks.com

I am an "administrative guide." I help independent creatives learn how to manage the administration of their businesses using right- instead of left-brain strategies through workshops and individual consultation.

unconventional workflow strategies for unconventional people: administrative guidance for creatives who want to succeed in business and still be themselves

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  From Emma McCreary

  Given on Thu Jan 29, 2009.

  I hired Cairene for some coaching/consulting around hiring a VA (virtual assistant). She helped me understand what to look for...[more]

  I hired Cairene for some coaching/consulting around hiring a VA (virtual assistant). She helped me understand what to look for, what to expect, with empathy and understanding around it being a big step. It helped relieve my fear/anxiety/uncertainty to have someone give me some context/perspective and let me know I wasn't alone in being nervous about it. We discussed the process of getting to know each other, communication issues that might come up and how to deal with them, etc. I also feel like I have an ally and a guide if I run into trouble and that's immensely helpful. Highly recommended if you are interested in doing this but need some context, structure, and/or hand-holding to get started.   [less]

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