below the waterline: where the real work happens
Toni Bourne Toni Bourne

below the waterline: where the real work happens

People see the wins, the launches, the happy clients… but underneath? There’s a mountain of unseen work holding it all up. Commitment. Tenacity. Plan B (and C, D, E, and yep, even F some weeks). That’s the part nobody sees — and it’s the part that shapes us as business owners.”

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THE DELICATE JUGGLE: CAN WE REALLY DO IT ALL?
Toni Bourne Toni Bourne

THE DELICATE JUGGLE: CAN WE REALLY DO IT ALL?

We’re told we can have it all — the thriving business, the happy family, the balanced life. But the truth? Not all at once. The juggle is real, the cost is quiet, and the pressure is heavy. This month, I’m reflecting on the hidden toll of trying to do it all — and why reclaiming your time might just start with letting something go.

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"What Do Snoopy, Chiang Mai, and a Rainforest Desk Have in Common?"
Toni Bourne Toni Bourne

"What Do Snoopy, Chiang Mai, and a Rainforest Desk Have in Common?"

Ever wondered what it’s really like to build a business that lets you work from anywhere, in your PJs, with coffee in hand (and maybe a glass of wine after 4 pm)? Here’s the real story behind why I started Virtually Done Admin Support, the bumps, the laughs, and the freedom I will never trade for a traditional nine to five.

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