Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
These days, people talk a lot about adding value in the workplace. Specifically, everyone wants to know how to become a more valuable employee. After all, when you add more value at work, you should (in theory) receive more value as well. It’s only natural; contributing at greater levels should enable you to earn at greater levels too. In my newest book, The Invisibility Cure , I cover this topic in depth.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? A great question isn’t it? This is where I started when I created my personal vision statement. I love Practically Perfect PA, and I find the work really rewarding, but I have been doing this for 8 years and it was definitely time to stop […].
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Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
In wanting to cover many aspects of a topic, business writers sometimes throw down so many variables that readers have no way to gauge the importance of each. They feel weighed down trying! Look at these examples: The professor included and provided a methodology for continuing the effort. The state and local leaders developed and drafted numerous statutes.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
WeWork's troubles seem to be going from bad to worse. They lowered their target IPO valuation from their last private funding round value of $47 billion to under $20 billion - and maybe as low as $10 billion. But after reading about WeWork's huge losses and highly questionable corporate governance practices in their S-! , even that wasn't enough to attract investors.
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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Often, when I tell people what I do, one of the most frequent responses is, ‘You are so lucky to work from home’ While I certainly feel fortunate, luck has very little to do with it. Thanks to technology, today anyone who wants to work from home can. I understand where they are coming from. When my children were small, I would have given anything to be able to work from home.
The Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
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Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
There are so many events, webinars, publications, blogs out there that talk about career success for Assistants. Career success comes in many shapes and forms and, let’s face it, is an entirely personal definition. It could be that you define success as having a fantastic salary, amazing job title, or office all to yourself. It […].
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Christine N. Asks: I’m finally getting around to creating my Administrative Professional Protocol Manual but I’m not sure if it should print everything out in a 3 ring binder (using dividers), using a One Note document, having it electronically in an online file or all of the above. What do most administrative professionals prefer? Thank you! Please comment below.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
The Brewers Association recently released their small and craft brewing economic impact report for 2018. The study found that the craft brewing industry contributed $79.1 Billion to the U.S. Economy in 2018 and provided directly and indirectly about 550,000 jobs. These numbers are based on what are called economic multipliers , which are used to measure both the direct and indirect impact of economic activity.
Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Creating personal connections with your clients or customers helps keep them your client/customer. As I’ve mentioned here before, keeping your clients is an important part of building a successful business. In the ‘old’ days, people came to your office or store and you communicated with them face to face. Today many of us are providing services digitally or selling our handmade items online.
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.
Ian's Messy Desk
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
The post 7 Ways to Get More Done appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Work with a clean desk – A study on productivity found that, “The average desk worker has 36 hours worth of work on their desk and wastes up to 3 hours a week just ‘looking’ for STUFF!” Clean your desk to work more effectively. Keep a time log – It is a good idea to analyze your use … Continue reading 7 Ways to Get More Done → You just finished reading 7 Ways to Get More Done !
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “Strategic Career Management Fundamentals.”. Date: Wednesday, October 23. Time: 11:00 AM Pacific | 12:00 PM Mountain | 1:00 PM Central | 2:00 PM Eastern. Duration: 1 hour. Description: Successful careers don’t just happen; they are the result of an intentional, strategic process. It’s about more than just setting goals—it also involves actively managing your behavior, engaging in continuous self-reflection and improvement, tracking your progr
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
As assistants, managing details to ensure things run smoothly is a big part of what we do. We take pride in our detail-oriented nature as it relates to all that we produce, from professional email correspondence to travel arrangements to company-wide projects and initiatives. We are the doers and the boots-on-the-ground, working “in the weeds” […].
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. We don’t always have an answer to each individuals problem but we know some of you might. Please read the question and comment below. Emily K. asks: I live in a town close to admin groups (like Meetup or non-profit groups) but each is at least 1.5 hours away.
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Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
According to a survey from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling , military service members and their spouses are turning turn to the gig economy to supplement their income. Key quote from the study site : The findings of this year’s survey are a clear indication that military households are turning to the private sector for supplemental income.
Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Do your clients inspire you? In my last article, I discussed how to make personal connections with our clients if we run a digital-based business. Since that article published, I was lucky enough to be able to have lunch with one of my long-term clients. We’ve been working together for years, and although we’ve done quite a few Skype calls, we had never actually met face to face.
Ian's Messy Desk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The post Free Google Tools for Your Non-Profit appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Did you know that Google offers a suite of tools to qualified non-profits? These are premium, licensed Google products , but at no cost. These products can help your organization reach new donors and volunteers, work more efficiently, and tell your non-profit’s story.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “How to Prevent & Overcome Burnout.”. Let’s be honest: Stress is an unavoidable part of the modern workplace. It surrounds us all day, every day. And if we’re not careful, it can quickly consume us. When we fail to properly manage stress over a prolonged period of time, it can eventually lead to burnout.
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Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
We all know that looking for a new job isn’t easy. It can take a lot of time with hours of searching through job descriptions, speaking to recruitment agencies and then, of course, the time spent preparing for and going to job interviews. It is a job in itself! But, most people start a new […].
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
A powerful, but underutilized, way for administrative and executive assistants to gain respect and be taken seriously is to exude executive presence. Forbes.com define executive presence as the ability to project gravitas–confidence, poise under pressure and decisiveness. Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
MBO Partners this week released Digital Nomads: Leading the Shift to Remote and Distributed Work. The key finding of this study is 7.3 million Americans identify as digital nomads. Digital nomads are people who choose to embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle that allows them to travel and work remotely, anywhere in the world.
Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Possibly one of the hardest parts of starting and growing a business is deciding on what to charge. Whether it’s a product or services, getting the price right is critical in your ability to sustain the business and yourself. So how much should you charge as a home business? Your first instinct is going to be to think with an employee mentality. The first things you’ll think of are: How much do employers pay per hour for this?
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Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Any business with involves an online presence needs email marketing to grow. Email marketing is crucial because it improves your revenue, increases your communication, and reach significantly, is measurable, flexible, and scalable. Email marketing can do much more. Here is how email marketing for business can help you achieve your dreams. 1. People use email a lot.
Eco-Office Gals
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Going green is no longer just a personal decision. Today, many leaders are eager to make eco-conscious decisions in their entire business, too. For many, the decision to use more environmentally friendly business measures provides a twofold benefit. On the one hand, it feels good to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable society. On the other, green measures tend to come with their fair share of financial perks, too.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Assistants are regularly asked to juggle multiple tasks and projects while reacting to other people’s urgent requests and deadlines. It is not an easy gig! When your To-Do list doesn’t stop growing, how do you plan what to do first? When you do plan, there will be the inevitable surprises, re-prioritisation of work and of […].
Clutter Coach
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! This is podcast 127 and it’s about tidy vs. organized. A lot of the time, they go together. If your possessions have homes and make sense and they get put back in those homes when not in use, tidiness will usually result. If an item’s home is 2/3rds of the way down a big, precarious pile of paper, it’s organized, but not that tidy.
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.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Liza On-Demand is a TV show that, according to its description: follows the chaotic misadventures of Liza, a young woman in Los Angeles who is trying to make a career out of juggling various gig economy jobs — for lack of a better idea of what to do with her life. We've only watched a few episodes, but we've seen Liza drive for Lyft, get hired via TaskRabbit to bake cookies, help someone move and kill a cat (she didn't do it). The show is on YouTube Premium and is free.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
On this episode, I chat with my good friend Charlie Gilkey. He’s the author of the book Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done and is the founder of Productive Flourishing , a company that helps professional creatives, leaders, and changemakers take meaningful action on work that matters. This episode is brought to you by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
One of the most critical parts of running a business is hiring the right people. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for permanent employees or part-time, per-project workers, you’ll always need the most competent people to get the job done. This is one of the primary purposes of an HR department: finding the best human resources that will help your organisation achieve its goals.
Page Personnel
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
How to measure technical competency in office support candidates Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 As the office environment becomes more reliant on technology and software, the demand for executive assistants (EA) and office support candidates with high technical competencies is increasing. The role of the modern EA and other office support functions is changing.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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