The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
There are some very generous tax breaks and reliefs that encourage investors to back your business. 85% of equity crowdfunding is through Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) or Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). Also it is common for angels to invest through syndicates to take advantage of the generous tax breaks that SEIS and EIS incentives provide.
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
There is no greater relationship in the workplace than that of an executive and assistant. I can honestly say that because of my experience as an assistant for 20 years and as an executive for 27 years. While the world is a much different place today, there are core strategies for a successful executive and assistant partnership that do not change. That is because they are the interpersonal side of the partnership.
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Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
The research firm BIA/Kelsey estimates that in 2016 local U.S. on-demand economy generated $34 billion in revenue. They are forecasting this will grow to $57 billion in 2017. BIA/Kelsey is an analyst firm focusing on the local advertising and marketing marketplace. Because of this, they have a relatively narrow definition of the on-demand economy.
Andrea Kalli
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Animated Quote video using Double Exposure design. I just love these. And they are so fun to create. They make your quotes, tips, and words of encouragement, empowerment, or inspiration really pop. Unique and professional. Let your imagination run wild with what images you will use for these. Two images used in each. The right voiceover sends it over the top.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
So your boss has asked you to find another unique meeting room, locate a cool party venue for the office do and source a screening room for an investor pitch. Your to-do list is as long as your arm and you have no idea where to start. Enter HeadBox. HeadBox is an online marketplace where you can instantly search, book and pay for fantastic Spaces for meetings, off-sites and events.
Eco-Office Gals
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Workplace safety is an integral part of any successful business. If employees feel safe in their work environment and there are no injuries, there’s no need for disruptive downtime. Additionally, preventing the likelihood of injury claims helps to keep premium costs reasonable, which is beneficial for everyone. Implementing a thorough workplace safety policy involves analyzing several areas of your workplace.
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Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
I have always been a “career-minded” woman since I was a little girl. When I was about 10 or 11, I went from house to house in our neighborhood selling my Mom’s used magazines. When I got a little older, I went to work at my uncle’s beauty salons in Cleveland, OH. I was responsible for collecting money from the customers and straightening the product shelves.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
According to the accounting and consulting giant PWC, 2017 will be another high growth year for the sharing economy. They're predicting sharing economy revenue in Europe will grow about 60% over 2016, reaching about 27 billion Euros (the predictions are from PWC's European group). This is just one of 10 sharing economy predictions they released last week in their article Find out what's next for the sharing economy in our 2017 predictions.
Andrea Kalli
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Want to Know How to. Supercharge Your Business? 10 Great Ways to Grow Your Company in 2017. 10 Great Ways to Grow Your Company in 2017 and Beyond. Whether you own a brick-and-mortar store or an online business, if you are not growing your company, you are likely losing ground. It is not enough to keep doing the same things year after year in hopes that your company will be profitable; you need to take decisive action for increased revenues.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Over the years I’ve had some wonderful feedback from readers that I tuck away and come back to when I need a little confidence boost but I never share the messages with other readers. Well, today is a new day, folks. This week I received a wonderful email from an assistant and reader of Practically Perfect PA who attended the Assist Conference last year.
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Clutter Coach
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
by Did you know that sticking to your task makes you happier? When you let your mind wander, even to a pleasant memory, studies show you’ll be unhappy. I remember reading about this in Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s terrific book Flow. In it, he writes about being in the flow, where you are totally engaged with your task, whatever it is. Being in the flow feels great.
Office Organization Success
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
The month of January has just flown by — I feel we were just celebrating Christmas and poof! it’s the end of January! One of the reasons I think is that (as well as a trip to San Diego) I’ve been knee-deep in a client’s launch campaign for one of her online training programs. We’ve also been testing several different marketing strategies too to see what works best.
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Image Designed by Freepik. Did my title get your attention? Last week I certified 7 people to teach my Star Achievement Series® curriculum for administrative professionals in their organizations. I spent 3 full days with these wonderful individuals who are going to create change in their companies. One of the modules in Star Achievement is all about attitude and events and feelings that affect our attitudes such as fear and intimidation.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Ghost restaurants are delivery only, online restaurants that skip storefronts and deliver food straight to the customer. Think Amazon for restaurants. Fast Company's Hold The Storefront: How Delivery-Only "Ghost" Restaurants Are Changing Takeout describes the growing number of delivery only eateries that are popping up all over the country.
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Andrea Kalli
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
How to Create a Stellar Video Marketing Plan – 7 Essential Components of a Cohesive Video Outreach Strategy. How to Create a Video Marketing Plan. According to data from eMarketer, 62% of global internet users will view video in 2017 ( emarketer.com/Article/eMarketer-Releases-New-Estimates-Video-Audience-Worldwide/1015031 ). Let’s think about that for just a minute: 62% of all online individuals will be consuming video content.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
It is important to read other people's minutes. Especially from meetings that your boss may have something to do with. It can be beneficial for a number of reasons: It will give you a broader idea of what your boss is involved in and will help you assist him or her better; It will help you understand the business better, which will help you in taking your own minutes; It can give you pointers are how to minute better by looking at how they worded a sentence or handled a discussion.
Clutter Coach
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
by Productivity, and increasing it, is a perennially popular topic and it won’t go away anytime soon. New technology changes the issues a bit, as do new work habits, such as telecommuting. But as an issue to be dealt with, it remains. This fun infographic has some interesting statistics. Two thirds of office workers complain that chatty coworkers disrupt their work!
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. It’s no exaggeration to say that I truly believe one of the core reasons we are all here on this planet is to learn. As humans, we have been endowed with the amazing gift of intellect. To squander that is, in my opinion, the height of arrogance.
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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.
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
High-quality assistants can be a distinct competitive advantage for executives and the organizations they serve. Here at Office Dynamics, we are constantly reminded of this when we help executive and assistant teams develop truly strategic partnerships. As one Fortune 500 CEO puts it, “Administrative Assistants are the center of influence.” He describes his assistant as a “flow manager,” meaning she helps facilitate progress.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
One of the more interesting findings from the Intuit On-Demand Economy study is the various ways on-demand economy platforms are being used to start and build small businesses. According to the survey results, 37% of those using online, on-demand platforms have an existing business and 21% have a desire to run their own business. A good example is Victor Sandifer, Lyft driver and small business owner of Run the World Clothing.
Andrea Kalli
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Don’t forget to make a Video Sizzle Reel for your business portfolio or “best of” videos? Show your best work. Your portfolio. The best pictures at your event. The highlights of your testimonial videos. A sizzle reel, or showcase reel, is a great way to give people a peek at who you are and what you’re about, in a short amount of time. 60 seconds is an ideal length for a sizzle reel.
Office Organization Success
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Along with paper piles, budget and Cashflow is another area that can be a huge source of overwhelm and frustration! . And I bet the very title of this article made you think twice about reading it. In your corporate days you would have had a bookkeeping/accounting department that took care of all of this for you – they paid the invoices, they tracked the receivables, they tracked the income, and they told you the bottom line!
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Clutter Coach
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. You can leave a review here! In this episode, I’ll talk about how asking yourself what the worst that can happen is can help you make decisions. Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. This podcast is based on my book, 52 Simple Ways to Get Organized, available on my website.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. This week’s topic is a little out there, but stick with me. Once again, my thoughts on this topic are fully summed up in my book, The Proactive Professional. So below, I provide a short excerpt: Building Career Karma. I strongly believe in the concept of karma , the Buddhist belief that your actions in this life will come back to you in the next.
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Being a leader is so much more than just being the person in charge of your team or company. It’s a unique set of skills that you must have, in order to lead and take care of the people under your charge. Here are the ten most important skills you must develop to be a good leader. Listen to others. No one knows everything, even a good leader. Listen to others when they come to you.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Package Facts recently released their list of 10 Pet Product Trends to Watch in 2017. Key quote from their press release: From leather collars to fur-lined carriers and orthopedic bedding, there's no shortage of innovative and human-inspired products trending in the U.S. pet industry. The key point here is "Human-inspired" This is because the pet humanization trend continues to grow in strength.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Andrea Kalli
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Video Production Tips Infograph. 1. Sound production is crucial for a business video that drives sales. 2. Understand Your Audience. 3. Pay Attention to Composition When Filming a Video. 4. Edit Like a Professional. 5. SEO is Critical, So Take the Extra Time. Andrea Kalli. Video Design, Editing, and Marketing. www.virtualassist.net. The post 5 Video Production Tips for Powerful Business Videos [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Video Design, Editing, and Marketing Virtual Assistant.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Thank you to everyone who entered the Assist Conference giveaway! Originally we could only give one free place away, but thanks to our wonderful sponsors, we can now pick five winners!! I can announce the winners are … drum roll please…. Leigh Adams. Victoria Abebrese. Deborah Dei. Karen Coote. Emma Bennett. Congratulations…! We will contact you to get your details and we will see you at the Assist Conference!
Clutter Coach
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
by What are the best habits? The ones that work for you. Why do they work? Because they are tailored to you in all your quirky glory. It’s said that the early bird gets the worm and that early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. But, frankly, I am not a morning person. Never have been. When my mom woke me up for breakfast on school days she usually had to try several times.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. This week’s topic is one I’ve written about in the past, but it bears repeating here. When it comes to career success, don’t look at it as a destination; instead, focus on the journey. Recommended reading: The Epic Journey: How to Make Progress.
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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