{"id":117,"date":"2025-04-25T11:34:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T15:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balanceeva.com\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:37:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T20:37:10","slug":"about-balance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/balanceeva.com\/index.php\/about-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"About Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hi, I\u2019m Beth.<\/strong>
With over 25 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, and the last 6 years as a virtual assistant, I specialize in supporting busy executives and business owners by taking tasks off their plates so they can focus on what really matters: growing their business.<\/p>

Throughout my career, I\u2019ve had the privilege of working with CEOs, CFOs, Boards of Directors, and leaders across various industries, as well as entrepreneurs and nonprofit foundations. My goal has always been the same: to provide reliable, thoughtful support that reduces stress and drives productivity.<\/p>

I\u2019ve always had a strong interest in tech, thanks in part to years spent working closely with IT teams in the corporate world. That experience sparked a passion for learning new tools and systems quickly. I\u2019m certified in WordPress and Microsoft Office, and I have hands-on experience building and maintaining websites across multiple platforms.<\/p>

When I\u2019m not working, you\u2019ll find me in my studio throwing pottery or in the garden. I\u2019m a lifelong animal lover and someone who finds peace and inspiration in nature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Beth McGillivary
Founder & CEO
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As a business owner or leader, your time is valuable and often stretched thin between day-to-day operations and big-picture planning. That\u2019s where I come in. I provide the reliable support you need so you can focus on the strategic work that drives your business forward.<\/p>

I have a knack for quickly learning new tools and technologies, and I genuinely enjoy figuring out how things work. From troubleshooting issues to streamlining digital workflows, I bring practical, user-friendly solutions that save you time and reduce frustration. I\u2019m proficient in Microsoft 365, experienced in website building and maintenance, and always on the lookout for ways to work smarter.<\/p>

When you work with me, you get dedicated support without the overhead. Just the hours you need, when you need them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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My goal is to help you create more balance between work and life by taking tasks off your plate,
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExecutive Assistant \/ Administration<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard of Directors Support<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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