Job Advice Blog
JULY 5, 2016
Interview preparation, which requires practice, is often overlooked by job seekers when it comes to finding a job. The root cause for lack of interview preparation is the feeling that since you do the job every day, you feel as if you are comfortable to discuss it in an official interview. The reality, however, is the. Read more. The post Interview Preparation Requires Practice!
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 4, 2016
Matthew is the PA to Lucy Brazier, the CEO of Marcham Publishing which produces the amazing Executive Secretary Magazine. For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry. Matthew also has a key role in organising the Exec Sec Live events which take place in London, Dubai, South Africa and New Zealand.
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Small Business Labs
JULY 5, 2016
We were very surprised by the results from a recent survey on contingent work done by a group consisting of the Aspen Institute’s Future of Work Initiative, the Markle Foundation, Burson-Marsteller and TIME Magazine. They surveyed employers and found that only 58% think their employees are more loyal than their contingent workers.
Office Dynamics
JULY 8, 2016
Does it seem that everything coming across your news feed lately is negative? Causing stress and worry? How do you cope with all the trauma and craziness of life right now? Joan took a few minutes to share her thoughts on Facebook Live with ten tips to stay positive in a negative world. We think you’ll enjoy her tips and hope that you can use some of them to keep a good attitude during difficult times.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 28, 2016
A quick shout out to my awesome Biz Buddy Vicki Voisin for inspiring this post. She’s always stopping me during one of our weekly chats to say “That’s a blog post!” and many of my best posts have been because of it. The Tips from T.Marie Blog has been around awhile. Almost 9 years to be exact. In all of those years I can count the number of guest posts I’ve had here on one hand.
Productivity Bits
JULY 26, 2016
C lear the clutter and add some extra functionality to your workspace with these office hacks. Whether you work from home full-time, or simply enjoy having a workspace in the house when you need it, maintaining an organized space is crucial to your productivity. But when you’re working with limited space and resources, it can be tricky to reach the full organizational potential of a room.
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Practically Perfect PA
JULY 21, 2016
Picture the scene. You’ve planned your Executive’s business trip to a tee. It is perfect. The itinerary is flawless, the hotels are top notch, the ground transport has been planned to whizz your Exec around the city. You are confident your Executive will be able to cope with all of the business trip details while you are sitting at your desk in your office.
Small Business Labs
JULY 25, 2016
Defining and Achieving Small Business Success is a new study we recently conducted in partnership with the sales and marketing automation company Infusionsof t. The study consisted of a survey of over 400 small business owners coupled with a set of 26 in-depth interviews with "successful" business owners. These are small business owners who told us they were meeting or exceeding their business goals and objectives and self-described their business as "successful&
Office Dynamics
JULY 6, 2016
It’s time to talk about webinar etiquette. We’ve been hosting a free monthly webinar since January of 2015 and as the events grow each month the chatter during the event increases. We love this feature but we’ve heard from a few attendees that some of the comments aren’t appropriate for the webinar and we wanted to take this opportunity to address webinar etiquette and protocol.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 6, 2016
It’s been awhile since I talked about technophobes. You know, those business people who hate the Internet and refuse to adopt anything for their businesses more advanced than the Yellow Pages? Ok, so maybe they’ll get really wild and crazy and start a Facebook Page. I bet you know at least one business owner like this, am I right? I don’t know if it’s because I’m back in southern Maine where small towns make up a large majority of business, but instead of finding fewer of these folks I’m findi
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Clutter Coach
JULY 29, 2016
by. In this episode, I’ll talk about how you can make it much easier to find your stuff, like your keys, when you pick the right spot to store them. Here are some highlights: Do you lose your keys regularly? You don’t really have ADHD. What are the essential factors for selecting a spot? Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube.
Job Advice Blog
JULY 5, 2016
Interview preparation, which requires practice, is often overlooked by job seekers when it comes to finding a job. The root cause for lack of interview preparation is the feeling that since […] The post Interview Preparation Requires Practice! appeared first on JTL Services Inc.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 26, 2016
I’m very excited to launch the first Practically Perfect PA eBook! With the support of Career Moves we have been able to put together a guide to help you prepare for the perfect PA job. Each chapter is dedicated to helping you through the process of applying for and securing the dream assistant role. What can you expect to find in our eBook: I think we have covered everything that you will need to think about when it comes to planning your next career move including the following: Looking
Small Business Labs
JULY 19, 2016
In 1973 Stanford professor Mark Granovetter described the powerful role that "weak ties" – links among people who are not closely associated - play in spreading ideas, finding jobs and helping people join together for action. Fast Company's What LinkedIn Data Reveals About Who Will Help You Get Your Next Job covers research by LinkedIn showing the power of weak ties continues to be unabated.
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Office Dynamics
JULY 25, 2016
I live by a set of Guiding Principles that have attributed to an enjoyable life that I would consider successful. They are simple and to the point but can have a huge impact on your career and personal life. I’d love to share them with you today. 12 Guiding Principles for a Successful Life. Attitude: Life is 90% attitude. It’s not what happens to you that is important; what matters is how you choose to respond.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 21, 2016
We’re well into the 21 st century, so why is it that so many business offices are still using outdated office machines and systems? It’s like they are clinging onto old business machines like a two-year-old clings to Mommy’s leg when she appears to be leaving them. It reminds me of how long it took businesses to replace typewriters with computers.
Clutter Coach
JULY 26, 2016
by. In this episode, I’ll talk about why you should only purchase what you need in the immediate future and why. Here are some highlights: Warehousing goods creates clutter. Couldn’t you use that space for something more important? How to satisfy the acquisition urge without shopping. Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube.
Job Advice Blog
JULY 5, 2016
Interview preparation, which requires practice, is often overlooked by job seekers when it comes to finding a job. The root cause for lack of interview preparation is the feeling that since […] The post Interview Preparation Requires Practice! appeared first on JTL Services Inc.
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Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 14, 2016
I’m just back from a week in the UK where we held the first of our regional events in Edinburgh and Leeds. The PA Big Questions took place at The George in Edinburgh and Horizon in Leeds. I was really pleased that we had 50 assistants at the events, all there to discuss the issues that face assistants and the industry as a whole. As this was the first event of its kind I wasn’t too sure how the events were going to pan out, but I was really pleased to see so many assistants sharing t
Small Business Labs
JULY 26, 2016
The Wall Street Journal's Job Satisfaction Hits a 10-Year High—But It’s Still Below 50% covers the results from The Conference Board's annual job satisfaction survey. As the chart on the left below from the WSJ article shows, just under half (49.6%) of U.S. workers surveyed reported they are satisfied with their jobs. While lower by quite a bit than the 60%+ levels in the 1980s, satisfaction is at a 10 year high and well above its low of just over 40% in 2010.
Office Dynamics
JULY 18, 2016
I have been preparing to teach the last 2 modules of my 12 part Star Achievement Series to a long-time client in Charlotte in early August. In so doing, I came across a piece I love, but can’t take credit for and want to share it with you. I bet like me, you never thought about creating a Don’t Do list. By the way, I love Daniel Pink’s work and encourage you to dig deeper into the resources he offers.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 19, 2016
If I had a dime for every time someone complained that people won’t pay their rates, I’d be rich. Well, not rich exactly, but I’d have a few bucks for Starbucks instead of Dunkin’ Donuts. What do I tell them? I tell them it’s because they are focusing on the money. Never, ever focus on the money. The truth is that people will pay what you’re charging and more to get what they want.
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Andrea Kalli
JULY 21, 2016
Talking-head videos are an important part of any video marketing strategy. Whether you’re introducing a new product, talking about an offer or delivering some training, you’ll have to use talking-head videos. Most videos of this type are robotic and don’t connect with the audience in a meaningful way. Here are some tips you can use to make your talking-head videos more natural and engaging.
Job Advice Blog
JULY 30, 2016
Growth, evolution, changes. Technology may be a wonderful thing, but it has negative elements—especially if you’re in transition and looking for a job. Why? Perhaps you don’t know how to […] The post Can’t Find a Job? Do You Know Why? appeared first on JTL Services Inc.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 28, 2016
It has been a busy few months here at Practically Perfect PA. I have just finished the regional events and we are just adding the final details to Assist Travel. The first Practically Perfect PA eBook is available for everyone to download and I am just about to launch this year’s Industry Snapshot survey… So busy, busy! On top of all of that, we have opened up bookings for next year’s Assist Conference.
Small Business Labs
JULY 28, 2016
Way back in the early 1960s Mattel released a product call ThingMaker. Kids used the ThingMaker to make creepy crawlers, which were squishy, plastic bugs. Youtube has a 1964 Mattel Creepy Crawler TV commercia l, which nicely describes the product and provides a nostalgic look at life in the 1960s. Let's face it, ThingMaker is a great name for a 3D printer.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
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.
Office Dynamics
JULY 13, 2016
It’s time to get out of the classroom. I have been training assistants for more than 25 years. Most of my work is conducting onsite seminars for executive assistants and administrative professionals. I love onsite training because I really get to know the organization, their mission, goals and the people I will be teaching. Most of my classes are held in a training room or conference room at the organization’s offices.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 13, 2016
[ There will be an accompanying video for this post on the Clerical Advantage Facebook Page. ] When you look at your business to-do list what does the little voice in your head say? Does it go down through the list and point out the things that you can’t get done today? Are there excuses running through your thoughts as to why things can’t be done.
Clutter Coach
JULY 21, 2016
by. In this episode, I’ll talk about why you should never go shopping without a list. Here are some highlights: A list keeps you focused and goal-oriented. How to reverse your shopping strategy. You are not immune to impulse buying. Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube. This podcast is based on my book, 52 Simple Ways to Get Organized, available on my website.
Job Advice Blog
JULY 30, 2016
Growth, evolution, changes. Technology may be a wonderful thing, but it has negative elements—especially if you’re in transition and looking for a job. Why? Perhaps you don’t know how to conduct a contemporary job search. Well, that may not be true, and don’t blame yourself. The résumé Two decades ago, applicants would submit their IBM […]. The post Can’t Find a Job?
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