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Pin It. Here is a brief history of my career to date – After University I landed my first job as a Team Administrator at Deloitte, after a year and a half I left to join the Institute of Chartered Accountants where again I worked as an Administrator and Assistant to a department manager. Having worked in that position for a few years I was promoted to Account Manager and then a few years later made redundant.
The U.S. has always had a lot of part-time employment. In 2007, a year when the economy was strong and unemployment low, a bit over 22 million Americans worked part-time. This was about 16% of U.S. non-farm employment. The vast majority of these folks - 88% - chose to work part-time. Only 12% would have preferred a full-time job. As of October 2012, about 27 million Americans worked part-time. This is just over 19% of non-farm employment.
There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re being smothered, and micro-managers are really good at making you feel that way. They hover over you, constantly check in, offer instruction when none is needed, and expect you to do things their way and on their schedule. Micro-managers don’t allow you to have any freedom and eventually, work can start to feel like a prison sentence.
It’s Global Entrepreneurship Week and I’ve been busy speaking in all the major cities and on television. Not that I’m an Entrepreneur, hardly anyone that speaks on entrepreneurship is. I know as much as the next speaker, dress better, have been on television and I’ve written a best selling, funny book on enterprise.
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.
I find that every time I share the quotes to the right on Facebook or Twitter they get shared and re-shared. When I state them in a workshop or keynote I see heads nodding around the room. Why it that people relate to those statements so much that they share them consistently? Is because deep down, way in the recesses of our mind; we believe that we are stealing from ourselves?
In the business sector, there are a lot of trends that come and go. One trend that appears to be here to stay is an emphasis on green or eco-friendly practices. Many businesses are putting more of an emphasis on green practices, and these practices help their bottom line and the environment at the same time. This begs the question: what kinds of green-behaviors are businesses doing, and how are they helping?
Pin It. I was chatting to a friend of a friend the other night and was asked that all important question ‘what do you do?’ I went with my usual response of ‘I’m an Executive Assistant’ only to be slightly more probed with the follow up question ‘Oh right… What do Executive Assistants do exactly?’ As I had a few drinks and wasn’t really in the mood to talk through my CV and current skill set my off the cuff response was ‘I make my boss incredibly successful’.
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Pin It. I was chatting to a friend of a friend the other night and was asked that all important question ‘what do you do?’ I went with my usual response of ‘I’m an Executive Assistant’ only to be slightly more probed with the follow up question ‘Oh right… What do Executive Assistants do exactly?’ As I had a few drinks and wasn’t really in the mood to talk through my CV and current skill set my off the cuff response was ‘I make my boss incredibly successful’.
We hear lots of discussion these days about the fiscal cliff. This, of course, is about taxes and federal spending. But startups face their own fiscal cliff. Over the last few years, there's been a surge in startup activity. This has been driven by several trends. First, It's never been easier or cheaper to start a tech and/or web company. And the the maturation and growth of the Internet and other technologies and industries (genomics, clean tech, robotics, Big Data, etc.) has created v
You know that person who always has something to whine about? Super annoying, right? Working with a constant complainer can be a challenge for a variety of reasons. And if you’re not careful, the situation could go from an irritation to a serious career killer. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of bad advice out there regarding this topic. My recommendations are a little different, but I think you’ll understand—and agree—after reading this article.
Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Even small businesses should be doing all they can to try and reduce their energy emissions.
Recently a friend on Facebook asked me if I had recommendations for my favorite mindmapping tool and I have not brainstormed much using that technique. However, I knew that I had a few friends that loved mindmapping, so I asked them to share their favorite tools. Whether you are experienced at mindmapping or you are like me and are curious about how you might use mindmapping to help you, check out the resources I have below!
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We’re going to try to battle the Black Friday crowd this year to get both of my girls a 4G ipod touch. If we can grab them up we can finally have our iphones to ourselves. We haven’t done this in years and I can’t say I’m looking forward to it. Yet, love it or hate it there are some great deals worth announcing. These great savings are for the greatest gift of all – your small business.
Pin It. During my formative years I had a number of part time and weekend jobs to earn some extra money. I mainly worked in shops where I would run around sorting out racks of clothes or helping on the till and changing rooms, it was a busy job, especially at the weekend, spent mainly on your feet and I must admit I absolutely hated it. I have a huge amount of respect for people that work in the retail business because I just couldn’t cut it.
OK, I have to admit I think this is a great idea. DogVacay is an Airbnb-like service for dogs. The site lets users search for, find and hire dog sitters for the day, overnight or longer stays. According to the site, the sitters: "range from professional pet sitters with ranches to experienced dog lovers in cozy homes and they can't wait to meet your pup!
They say work and life aren’t supposed to intermingle , but I’ve never believed that to be possible. No matter how hard you try, there will inevitably be a time when stress in your personal life distracts you from matters of work. Whether you’re dealing with a sick child or a dying pet or a personal medical scare, you can’t always just walk away from work while you deal with your emotions.
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Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Your business needs a policy that applies to the archival of incoming communication.
A few days ago I shared the second of three videos from my friend and video fun guy Steve Washer. I've been enjoying his tips here on my blog and on his new series. Today, I'm sharing the last of his guest blog posts as he talks about how to go from camera shy to camera "fly." If you've ever found yourself a bit self-conscious in front of the camera, I know you'll love today's tips. If being in front of the camera does not make you nervous, then you'll be a
Many business owners are unaware of just how important location and space are to their business. Getting the right office space is essential from the beginning because you will need to stick with this space until your lease is up. This makes it very important that you choose wisely. Here are some essential aspects to consider the choosing your new office space: Space – When choosing office space you have to ensure that you are getting the right square footage for your needs.
Pin It. I got back from my holiday last week to discover over 200 emails for me to read, delete, action and generally sort through (I’d only been away for 4 days and that included the weekend)! As with any administrative task I crack on in a ruthless manner because I just want the job completed as soon as humanly possible – in other words I take no prisoners.
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.
I saw two good articles on working from home yesterday. Is Working at Home Right for You does a nice job outlining the key issues one should consider prior to deciding to work from home. The one item they left out is loneliness, which is interesting because it's the single biggest complaint about working from home we hear in our research.
I am honored and thrilled to celebrate with Jasmine her 6-year Office Dynamics anniversary. My, how time has flown and Jasmine has grown and blossomed in ways we could not anticipate 6 years ago. Jasmine uprooted her family to come to work with me and live in a completely strange city where she knew no one. She gave up a good job to come on an adventure with me and little did she know the adventure would be a personally challenging one for me.
I like the Enterprise Rockers – a group founded to make life fairer for micro-businesses. The way it works is that anyone can become what is known as a “Band Leader” – meaning form a local group with the aim to support each other in business.
As you build or grow your virtual practice, choosing clients will be one of the most exciting and difficult things you'll have to do. So we offer this list of 10 for you to think through as you move through the process. 1. Am I moved and excited by the client's work and personality (do I like who the person seems to be)? If you're not absolutely jazzed by both, the relationship isn't worth pursuing because it will end up being a huge energy drain for you later on.
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Most of the entrepreneurs I talk with tell me that they started their business because they wanted some form of freedom. What about you? Today I asked my friend Linda Siniscal talk about life beyond the profit and loss statement. Each month, you may anxiously await the reports that provide the numbers that help you manage your business. Revenue, net income, total expenses, and payroll costs are just a few of the items that you may be monitoring on your profit and loss statement.�
Pin It. Last week I wrote a blog which asked the question ‘ Should assistants make themselves look busy? ’ I’ve had some great responses from people regarding the issue of perception, the way we carry ourselves in the office and the interaction we have with our colleagues. All of this lovely feedback got me thinking about office politics in general.
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For busy people consuming a hamburger is much like consuming I.T. these days. You drive along to a burger restaurant, buy your burger and consume it. It’s integrated – bun, burger, salad, onion …, all ready to eat. No cooking, no getting the individual bits and assembling the burger yourself.
Tidbits about me. I have come, over the years, to know that I do my best work in a space that is, to me, lovely. As part of that, I surround myself with things that have meaning to me on a personal level, and use products that are efficient, effective, and generally beautiful. My feeling is that if I need to use paper clips, for instance, there's no reason they can't be different/special/beautiful.
As a business owner with children, your schedule often changes as your kids' schedule changes. I'm experiencing that right now! My son, David, has decided to join the wrestling team. That means that rather than counting on the bus to bring him home daily, we're going to have to work out a plan to ensure he gets home after practice, not to mention back and forth to meets. My nice, smooth-flowing schedule just hit a snag!
To get started, you only need a to-do task list and the Pomodoro Timer (affiliate link) or any 30-minute kitchen timer. Start with your first task in the list. Set the Pomodoro Timer to 30 minutes. Start working. Pay attention to the timer. If you reach the 25th minute, stop working and take a short 5 minute break. You might get tempted to just continue working but you must stop.
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