Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Developing your personal brand in a hybrid world According to Jeff Bezos, "your brand is what other people say about you when you're not in the room". The quote is pre-pandemic but is very relevant when developing your personal brand in a hybrid world. For me, personal branding, particularly for Assistants, [.].
Success
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
1. Get out there. Marketing yourself on social media can be intimidating, but personal branding isn’t valuable if nobody notices you. Put yourself out there, be authentic, and when it’s a question of do I or don’t I? Do. R ead: The SUCCESS Interview: Donny Deutsch on the Inherent Risks of Building a Personal Brand (and Why It’s Worth It Anyway). 2. Grow your list.
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Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis found that the pandemic pushed about 3 million baby boomers to retire earlier than they would have otherwise. As the study chart below shows, the share of retired Americans has surged since the start of the pandemic, and is well above the trend line. The research points to several reasons for what it calls the "excess retirements" These include layoffs, health concerns related to the pandemic and rising asset values, which may h
Tips From T. Marie
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
I think one of the most frustrating things I dealt with when I started my business 14 years ago was trying to figure out what to charge. I got tons of great advice on forums and from our local small business administration, but when the question of how to price my services came up all I heard was crickets. I bet you’ve dealt with the same thing. So how do you figure out how much to charge for your services?
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.
Executive Leadership Support Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Make the Leap to Remarkable. I get it, you’re good at what you do – but are you remarkable? Do you really stand out as “one of the best”? And if you’ve been doing your job for a while now, how do you know if you are that good anymore? Are you relying on your own self-taught skills to make you remarkable? Think about how much has changed in the last five years alone!
Virtual Moxie
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Most Virtual Assistants are strong technicians (doing the work that needs to be done). Remember that being a strong biz owner and calling the shots is every bit as important. The post Moxie Tip #21: Biz Owner appeared first on AssistU.
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Success
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
When I work with companies on innovation projects, whether it’s industry-changing new products and services or smaller-scale ideas to streamline internal processes, I often see leaders and their teams struggling to freely ideate and really dive into the brainstorm process. When they do finally get there, it’s a big aha moment, but it takes a while. The reason is simple: When ideation isn’t second nature, it’s because company culture hasn’t supported it.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Welcome to the Creator Economy , a study from MBO Partners and Emergent Research, found that 7.1 million American independent workers (freelancers, self-employed, etc.) earn money by creating and monetizing online digital content. In addition to sizing the U.S. creator economy, the study also explores the demographics, motivations and attitudes of digital content creators. As the study chart below shows (click to enlarge), most digital content creators are young, with three-quarter
Tips From T. Marie
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
As the owner of a work from home business, it’s important to use your time wisely. Not only will you be providing product or services to others, you’ll be running your own business as well. That means setting aside time for marketing, invoicing, client/customer support, and maybe even packaging and shipping. Learning to use your time wisely is super important.
Ian's Messy Desk
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The post How to Write a Thank You Note appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. As we head into the holiday, gift-giving season, it doesn’t hurt to think about the thank-you note. Writing a thank-you note does not have to be a complex process. However, the time you put into writing the note is appreciated … Continue reading → You just finished reading How to Write a Thank You Note !
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Virtual Moxie
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The higher your standards, the higher quality clients you’ll attract, and in turn, the higher quality life you’ll live. Lots of people would say that you need better boundaries. But boundaries are about what people can’t do, and standards are about how you live your life. You’ll find that it’s always better to create something that’s meant to guide you openly, rather than something that’s meant to keep you separate.
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
You’re a successful professional…and yet, you feel like a fraud. You’ve accomplished a lot…but you worry that it’s some kind of fluke. You’re not smart or talented; just lucky. You look at everyone else and believe they know something you don’t and it’s only a matter of time before you’re exposed. No matter what you achieve, you always feel inadequate.
Success
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
When building your business or really, anything, most people will tell you, “Never let that passion die!” “Always remember why you started!” “Always make sure that your love for what you do is burning bright!”. People will remind you repeatedly to keep pushing forward and to stay as dedicated as you were on day one. Of course, when you’re on the first few days of your project, you’re wildly motivated, as if nothing could go wrong.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Good Morning America had an excellent segment on gig economy side hustles this morning (see the video below). It focused on women and side gigs, but they hit on the main reasons both men and women get side jobs - they provide a flexible way to supplement their income and earn money in response to a financial shock. We also liked the end of the segment when the announcers talked about the side gigs they've done.
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Executive Leadership Support Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Stump the Presenter Round 2 with Melissa Esquibel. Join us for Round 2 of Stump the Presenter with Melissa Esquibel, a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Office Specialist Master who has been helping people make friends with their technology for over 15 years. We thought we’d be able to stump Melissa at her last webinar with us, but we’re here to try again – and of course, get our tech questions answered.
Ideas.Ted
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. Our working situations have changed dramatically since early 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to lose their jobs, and companies around the world made the move to remote work.
Virtual Moxie
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
. Welcome to the 2021 Gift Guide! Oh, how I love this time of year. It’s the time that I get to curl up on my sofa wrapped in my favorite blanket, with my favorite coffee and my laptop and write to you about the items that made this year’s list of awesomely-appropriate gifts for clients and colleagues. And truly, writing this is only slightly better than the fabulous time I have while curating and finding things that are bright spots in the glut of mediocre in the world so that your
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
If you are a small business owner (or anyone, really), you will want to function with peak tax efficiency. Hiring a CPA for a small business or even hiring a CPA for personal taxes can mean so much for your budget and end up saving you lots of money. So, it’s important to get the right CPA firm for you so the investment is worth it. That’s why we brought in the industry experts, Ratio CPA from Las Vegas , to let us know what questions to ask when hiring a CPA and the answers to them.
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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.
Success
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Most entrepreneurs today realize the value of establishing a strong and memorable brand for their company or product, but how important is it to develop a brand for yourself as an individual business owner? Do you really need to develop a strong personal brand to have a successful startup or small business? Not necessarily, and it can depend on the type of business you’re talking about.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Crunchbase's VCs Will Spend Billions More To Make The Metaverse A Reality covers the growing amounts of venture capital going to companies involved in the metaverse. For those not familiar with the metaverse, here's how Crunchbase describes it: While still a fairly nebulous concept, the metaverse is, broadly speaking, viewed by many as the next phase of the internet, where online experiences will combine to form something of an immersive virtual experience.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
How ‘Shoshin’ are you? Find out about this Japanese approach to the beginner’s mindset and how it’s helped entrepreneur Pieter Geldenhuys live more fully. Pieter Geldenhuys is the Futurist and Director at Institute for Technology Strategy and Innovation. He also facilitates hikes and retreats in South Africa and abroad to help you turn your focus inward, through his business Shoshin Walks.
Worxbee
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
If you’re at the point where you’re ready to hire a virtual executive assistant, your next task is to decide how you’re going to find one. Virtual executive assistant services are increasingly popular as an option for sourcing your next EA. Broadly speaking, these are agencies or companies that have set up to find EAs and match them up with the businesses that are looking to hire.
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Virtual Moxie
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
This is for you if you’re an OG VA….say, in your business for more than 10 years. In 2006, Oprah created the Legend’s Ball to honor a group of black women who had paved the way for others. I can’t tell you what an impact it had on me, although you might be able to guess, since I’m still talking about it more than 15 years later. Among the Legends were Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Alice Walker, Lena Horne, and Toni Morrison.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
If you’re running your own business, understandably, you want to do everything possible to ensure its success. However, mistakes are inevitable, and occasionally they can cause chaos within your company. While you may not be able to eliminate them completely, there are ways to keep them to a minimum. You just need to plan ahead and follow a few different strategies.
Success
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
“Your name is in rooms your feet haven’t even entered yet.” That’s a well-known quote circulating the internet, especially in communities of high achievers. It’s impossible to pinpoint who said it first. The inspirational quote is in hundreds of Instagram captions, Twitter threads and TikTok videos. We may never find the originator, but Scott Evans is the perfect embodiment of that quote.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The U K's Trades Union Congress (TUC) recently released a study that found that about 14.7 percent of workers in England and Wales - about 4.4 million workers - regularly perform work via an online gig platform. They also found that 22.6% of workers in England and Wales have used gig platforms to find work at some point. This is up from 5.8% who performed work via online platforms regularly (at least once per week) in 2016.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Go Burrows
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Michelle Bowditch has several years of experience as an executive assistant, and also many years of experience managing events. She currently runs Door20a, a tech consulting agency, and recently founded the Australian Admin Awards. In this episode, Michelle shares her executive assistant career story, and talks about how to anticipate your executive’s needs, the importance of elevating respect and recognition for the assistant profession, and much more.
Ideas.Ted
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Climate change is driving social inequities across the globe. People from low-income communities are at higher risk of heat-related illness, and they’re less likely to have access to clean water and more likely to be exposed to toxic air pollution. . It’s clear that protecting vulnerable communities from the perils of climate change also means that we need to reimagine our energy systems and transition from carbon-polluting fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy.
Virtual Moxie
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
You can’t be all things to all people. To try is to set yourself up for failure. Instead, take the time to figure out who you are, what you want, and what you offer. Then go after it! The post Moxie Tip #19: All Things to All People appeared first on AssistU.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
In many businesses, workers travel they don’t spend all of their workday in an office or store. In industries where your workforce is spread out and meeting with clients or going to job-sites regularly being able to stay in touch and communicate is key. Modern smartphones are quite advanced, offering many features businesses will find useful outside of simply calling and texting.
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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