Virtual Moxie
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
An extra smackeral from me this week--about something I felt so strongly about that I didn't want to wait to share it till next week. I admit, I love Pinterest. I love how it’s been a place of pure attraction. And I have been a super-avid Pinner. But when the Boston Business Journal decided to stop using Pinterest out of fear it could be sued for infringing Copyright, I decided to take my own deeper look.
Step It Up VA Coaching
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
by Donna Toothaker. For those who work virtually, and even some who don’t, we can easily get stuck in a comfort zone of learning and networking solely by email, phone, teleclasses, and internet and don’t always find a way to get out to a live marketing, networking, or educational event or workshop. And there’s SO much more that one can get out of a live event that you can’t get from online networking and learning.
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Office Organization Success
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
As some of you may be aware, I permanently switched from Outlook (having used it for many years) to Gmail at the end of last year. My main reason was because, as I seem to be doing a lot of traveling lately, I wanted to be able to access my email on the go, especially from my laptop as I take it with me when I travel. Making the switch was a big learning curve for me and, initially I got frustrated that I couldn’t do some of the things in Gmail that I used to easily be able to do in Outlook.
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Today, I'll share the story of the HOURS we lost in productivity that could have been saved by a simple 5-10 minute task. You see that graphic to the right? That was from the first set of graphics my designer made for my recently released program. We were all set and had even began promoting the program when we were contacted and told we could not use our program name. As a matter of fact, we should stop using it immediately. and this could happen to you if you are not c
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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Allow customers to purchase from you in the way they want to, rather than just limiting them to one method.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
I’m a big believer in setting goals. After all, how can you expect to “get” anywhere without first having a clear idea of where you want to go? Only, the problem with goals is that achieving them isn’t always all its cracked up to be. How so, you ask? Well, here are three common experiences (I know them well) and what you can learn from them. 1. “Wait.
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Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Over the last few months a hot topic in the media has been business storytelling. Entrepreneur's How to Become Your Company's Storyteller is a good example. It explains the reason business stories are becoming so important: "These days, corporate-weary consumers care more and more about buying locally, supporting independent businesses and owning products that are made sustainably and responsibly.
Job Advice Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2012
As a career coach, I talk mostly with two kinds of people: employed or in transition to another job. Sadly, people in both groups have one thing in common: most of them are unhappy. For those in transition, the unhappiness is self-explanatory, but why such a high level of unhappiness for those who are lucky [.].
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
I love hearing what is on your mind and I often ask questions on my Facebook page and then share tips and strategies right there. Sometimes, I'll share thoughts here that come from those conversations. So I asked: I would love to know what is YOUR biggest challenge to GETTING IT ALL DONE? They shared: That awful P word-Procrastination. What I have come to learn is that being more specific about what I want to accomplish aids in tackling this everytime.
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. When preparing for a video call, check your background. Try to broadcast without any distractions or movement in the background as this may affect the quality of the call. 2.
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Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 12, 2012
Do you ever find yourself stumbling around your workplace wondering, “Where is the love?”. I’ve been in professional environments where the tension was so thick you could practically taste it. People literally hated one another. They actively worked against their teammates. The gossip and backstabbing and flat-out sabotage was almost comical. Like something out of a movie.
Virtual Moxie
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
It's been an interesting week. I've heard from three different Virtual Assistants that they've been contacted by potential clients who were told that working with VAs was the "cheap" way to get their work done. I really don't know who's spreading that bunk around--maybe it comes through things they're seeing from people who use offshored companies, which are a horse of an entirely different color from what's going on in our profession.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
U.S. manufacturing is on a roll. The New York Times recently called manufacturing a " Surprising Bright Spot in the U.S. Economy ", the sector has added 330,00 jobs over the last two years, manufacturing economic indicators continue to rise and the President has made manufacturing the center of his economic policy. The times are even more exciting for small (less than 100 employees) and micro (less than 5 employees) manufacturers. Most people don't realize how many sma
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
One only has to pay attention to the news to know there are still a lot of people looking for employment. Unfortunately, the factors which lead to their unemployment have reduced the number of jobs available. If you’re out there looking for work, you know how much competition there is for each job. You’ve landed an interview. You’re nervous and inventing “what if” scenarios.
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Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
I love music. My parents tell me that I was singing almost since birth. I've played in bands and I've sung in all kinds of groups. My taste in music is pretty eclectic. I've also found that music influences my day and my productivity. Music has a way of lifting the soul and driving different emotional responses. There are many different genres and preferences. Music can also inspire action!
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
Top 5 Tips posts are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Try to avoid any Twitter “gaffes” by making false assumptions about the service.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
This is a small segment pulled from a webinar I did at the beginning of the year where I provided tips for helping you keep your New Year’s resolutions. If you need a little assistance putting together SMART goals, this video breaks it down quickly and provides step-by-step instructions to turn an abstract “resolution” or “dream” into a concrete action-oriented goal.
Virtual Moxie
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
So many people I know hate this day, choosing to see it as a made up day that only exists to enforce mass consumerism and overspending. I’ve been told that it’s a sham to have a "Valentine's" day to celebrate love when love should be celebrated all year long. And I get it, I really do. Being TOLD to be loving isn’t appealing. And people who demonstrate love one day/year and no other time aren’t really doing that at all.
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Step It Up VA Coaching
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
by Donna Toothaker. As a Virtual Assistant, it’s likely you have team members that help you in supporting your clients. . And, for many of you, you may also have a team to support YOUR OWN business! What does your team mean to your business? If your business is running optimally, your team is likely RUNNING your business! Having a team has allowed your business to expand, offer a wide variety of services, take on more clients, and bring in more income.
Office Organization Success
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
One question that I get asked a lot is “what’s a good online product I can use for scheduling projects throughout the year?” or something similar. In fact just this week, on a group that I belong to, this very question came up, so I jumped in with my recommendations and thought I’d share them here with you too. But first … a little advice. Just because some of these project management tools have all these fancy bells and whistles don’t go assuming they’re the best.
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
To be a success you need to know how to motivate yourself. You have to keep your spirits high no matter how discouraging a situation is. It’s the best way to overcome difficulties. If you are discouraged in difficult times, you will lose the battle before it starts. How do you motivate yourself? Here are several tips I’ve found to be effective to build self motivation: Use visual motivators : An inspirational quote or poster can keep you focused on a change you’re trying to make in your life.
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Recently, I read 12 Most Simple Ideas To Build Trust With Me As Your Customer, a post by Andy Hanselman on 12most.com. To read this article in its entirety, do visit 12 Most.
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Eco-Office Gals
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
If you’re looking to start a service-based business and have a mind for both energy efficiency and eco-friendliness, then near the top of your list of priorities should be securing green office space. While we’re mostly familiar with the dead giveaways when it comes to evaluating the greenness of a particular space, there are subtle indicators of a property’s green status relative to other options.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Bell tolls for the U.S. Mail, as we know it is a wonderful story from USA Today on the end of a great American traditional the postal service calls "the mail moment" This moment occurs when we collect, sort and open our mail - and do so with a bit of excitement and anticipation. Younger readers will wonder what I'm talking about. They've never experienced the pre-email, pre-social media "mail moment" But folks who grew up prior to the Interne
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
When I interviewed Nicole Fende on my Fire Up Your Biz - Enrich Your Life program there were a number of questions from participants on the difference between revenue and income. So, I asked Nicole if she would write a guest post to share more. Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Revenue, income, and cash – they’re all the same thing, right?
Virtual Moxie
FEBRUARY 5, 2012
If fear drives you, you'll never have the business you want. Figure out what the fears are, root them out (with help if you need it!), so that they're out of your way once and for all!
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Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Whether it’s time to get away from the office on vacation or business takes us on the road, the influx of email or phones messages rarely stops. A little bit of preparation before you leave will ensure less to worry about on return. A good out-of-office message is a must. A well-prepared message can go a long way to decrease the backlog of messages waiting for you when you get back to work.
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2012
When I speak to business owners, whether to a group or one on one, about social media and, particularly, blogging, I often get a sense of unease in the room. A lot of that is to do with people’s fears about writing, being wrong, being creative, having enough time, criticism from others etc etc.
Job Advice Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
I am a practicing career coach and have noticed that in most cases, I guide my clients through 10 certain deeply held beliefs of mine that have evolved over my years of practice. I decided to call the concepts the Landing Expert Principles—naming them after my Web site, www.landingexpert.com Job seekers should have their résumés [.].
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
The strategy consulting firm BCG recently conducted a global study of small business Internet use. The goal of the study was to understand how use of the Internet related to small business performance. Based on survey results, BCG divided small businesses into 4 buckets - high, medium, low and non-users of the Internet and related technologies. They then compared sales growth, profitability and other business performance measures by these categories.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
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