Small Business Labs
MAY 28, 2013
'Life Satisfaction and Self-Employment is an interesting academic study out of the UK. It shows that those who choose to be self-employed are not only more satisfied with their jobs than traditional employees, but they're also more satisfied and happier with their lives as a whole. There's been many studies showing the self-employed tend to be more satisfied with their work than folks who are employees.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 16, 2013
'The other day I was asked what features I like in my new flat. It is terrible but I could instantly list a few things I didn’t like before I answered positively (the sofas too close to the telly, the dining room table is in a weird place etc etc!). I think it is human nature to think about your dislikes rather than all the things you adore, it just seems easier – especially when it comes to work!
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Eco-Office Gals
MAY 2, 2013
'With just a little bit of effort and little bit of interest, your health levels can seriously improve if only you consider some interesting ideas regarding your daily life at the office. After all, we all live busy lives and most of our lives have to suffer due to tremendous amounts of work, unorthodox working hours and silly levels of stress.Rather than losing it all to an office job, why not treat some of the symptoms as they come along?
Office Organization Success
MAY 4, 2013
'If you publish your ezine/newsletter through one of the emailing list services then you will also be provided with tracking stats for each issue. Are you happy with the open rate, or does it seem exceptionally low for each issue? Not only is it important that you publish your newsletter regularly, but equally important is that your subscribers receive it.
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.
The Small Business Blog
MAY 18, 2013
'Ouch! I think that hissing is the sound of knives flying through the air aimed at my back. This is where I may upset most business women and most business men. I’ll be accused of stereotyping and other words I find difficult to spell. I’m old but not wise – who knew? However, I just… Read the full article here: Why I’d Choose a Woman Business Partner Every Time?
Stephanie LH Calahan
MAY 6, 2013
'Are you forcing the pain or feeling the stretch? The difference could grow your business. How often are you stepping out of your comfort zone? How often are you stretching yourself -- a good healthy stretch? Or maybe you are stretching too much. Maybe you are feeling the pain. Maybe you were taught "no pain, no gain." Either way, let's discuss that today. Stretch vs Pain. Maybe you'll have a new perspective as a result.
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Practically Perfect PA
MAY 14, 2013
'I’ve been soooo busy with work over the last few weeks including business trips to Madrid, Amsterdam and the UK I’m still not quite sure which country I’m in at the moment! My new job has been great though and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it, my colleagues really understand what I do, the skills I have and what I can offer. Feeling like this in a company has been few and far between for me, I’ve always had aspects of my job that I’ve loved and mangers that I&
Eat Your Career
MAY 22, 2013
'A big part of managing expectations in the workplace involves understanding deadlines and making them work for you. There’s nothing that makes you look more unprofessional than missing an important (or even unimportant!) deadline—and few things break trust as quickly. In order to manage such time targets effectively, you might have to proactively renegotiate them at times.
Eco-Office Gals
MAY 13, 2013
'Want to make your office greener on the budget? Want to contribute to the green revolution without making any major changes to your office? If your answer’s yes, then check out the following few office tips that will help you create a greener workplace. #1: Use Multiple Bins. Have separate bins for paper, glass, plastic and for food scraps. Putting a multiple bin system like this one allows you to manage the waste better.
The Small Business Blog
MAY 24, 2013
'Some lines of work involve frequent travelling. But you don’t have to write off all of the time that you spend on trains and planes – it can in fact be very productive. Here are our Top 5 Tips for business travel: 1. Do a little bit of research on your destination before you leave.… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Business Trips on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Stephanie LH Calahan
MAY 22, 2013
'"Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, But Words will Never Hurt Me!" is a lie. There, I said it. Many of us were told this phrase when we were young to combat the mean things that kids can say to one another. But it is simply not true. Words can hurt. Sometimes more than we realize. That is a pretty bold statement, so let me explain a bit further. " Our subconscious minds have no sense of humor, play no jokes and cannot. tell the difference between reali
Small Business Labs
MAY 8, 2013
'We were very excited last year when coworking was listed as a primary or secondary work location for 1.7% of the respondents of our annual independent worker survey. To the best of our knowledge, this was the first time coworking blipped on a national, statistically significant survey of any kind. We were equally excited to see coworking listed as the work location by 2% of the respondents to an opinion poll on The Role of Micro Businesses in the Economy. This survey was conducted a few
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 23, 2013
'I’ve spent the last few days at a big exhibition for the events industry in Frankfurt called IMEX 2013. When I say big I mean huge! There were hundreds of exhibitors all with massive stands, tons of speakers and thousands of delegates. If you have been to one of these shows you will know it can be quite overwhelming especially if you are on your own or you are new to the industry and haven’t met many people yet (this was my predicament!
Eat Your Career
MAY 10, 2013
'In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to share just a taste of the wisdom my mom has imparted on me over the years. Of course, I could fill an entire book (or series of books) on life lessons from mom, but in an effort to stay on topic, I’ve gathered a few of my favorite tidbits for you here and related them to the subject of career development. Enjoy!
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Office Dynamics
MAY 8, 2013
'Hello Office Dynamics Blog Readers! It’s May and we are almost halfway through this year! It’s hard to fathom but time is passing at a rapid speed and I have been one busy lady both personally and professionally. All great fantastic things! Spring is always a busy time here at Office Dynamics and April was no exception. We hosted our first public Star Achievement workshop, Star Achievement Train the Trainer workshop, and World Class Assistant Part 1 program.
The Small Business Blog
MAY 29, 2013
'It is just over three weeks until the official start of Summer 2013. The changing of a season is a great excuse to make changes in your business that you have been putting off for awhile. Here are our Top 5 Tips for Summer: 1. Adopt a summer theme to your marketing efforts. Many families… Read the full article here: Top 5 Summer Business Tips on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Stephanie LH Calahan
MAY 13, 2013
'Meggin McIntosh and Stephanie Calahan. Building your business and partnering with people all around the world is truly possible for anyone with today's technology. Yet, many people feel that it is beyond their grasp. Lately, I have been sharing a number of joint venture partnership strategies on various telesummit programs and radio shows, but I had a client ask me the other day for a real life example. So, I thought it was a great opportunity to share that example with
Small Business Labs
MAY 30, 2013
'Nestle's Stouffer's division, known for their Macaroni 'N' Cheese, is rolling out a fleet of food trucks this month. Starting in New York and then moving to other cities, the trucks will serve up their Mac 'N' Cheese in support of local charities. This follows on their efforts in support of hurricane Sandy victims earlier this year. As part of this effort, Stouffer's enlisted the help of local chefs to produce a variety of Mac 'N
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Practically Perfect PA
MAY 28, 2013
'This morning I was talking to a guy about our career history and how we had progressed over the years. The conversation took place during my Spanish lesson so it wasn’t the easiest chat I’ve had but I think in his broken English and my terrible Spanish we were trying to say the same thing… that we were in Barcelona because we had been in a bit of a rut in our lives and fancied a change.
Eat Your Career
MAY 15, 2013
'A lot of people think cover letters are relics of the past. But truth be told, they’re still a crucial part of the job search process. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should just throw one together and check the box. You want to use the cover letter as an opportunity to differentiate yourself from the crowd. In my recent segment on Fox 31 Denver’s Good Day Colorado , I address the importance of cover letters and the various things you should include to make yours stand out.
Virtual Moxie
MAY 13, 2013
'Martin wrote to pick my brain : "I have weekly calls scheduled with my clients. Two of them think nothing of blowing it off, with no notice, and nothing afterwards to apologize or explain. BOY that bugs me. How in the world do I talk with them about it?". You know what, Martin? I feel ya on this. Almost nothing annoys me more than people who no-show.
The Small Business Blog
MAY 1, 2013
'Entrepreneurship is not just a young person’s game. There is no reason why older people can’t start their own business too, even if they have no previous experience of entrepreneurship or if they have already passed retirement age. We are all living longer these days and we most likely will have to work longer as… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Senior Entrepreneurs on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
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Stephanie LH Calahan
MAY 7, 2013
'Blogging is a great way to share what you know with your ideal clients. Yet, for many it is something to be avoided! I have talked to a number of people that struggle with finding their voice or the time to blog. So, what do you do if that is you? Strategic Visibility! When you are limited on time or energy, it is critical to be strategic about what you actually do. Today, I'm sharing an infographic that covers the types of posts that get the most traffic.
Small Business Labs
MAY 16, 2013
'Well known author and academic Richard Florida has written extensively about the rise of the creative class. According to his work, the creative class - a grouping of knowledge-based professions - has rapidly increased its share of total employment over the last 2 decades and now comprises about one third of all U.S. jobs. While the majority of creative class members have traditional jobs, a growing share of the self-employed are also members of the creative class.
Office Dynamics
MAY 19, 2013
'Hello, Monday Motivators! I’m going to take a new twist on wellness today. Let’ think color, clothing and attitude. How does color affect mood? Just look at the colors below and what they represent or emotions they evoke. Imagine if you wear orange this week, how much more determined and creative you might be? Or if you wore yellow—it actually generates muscle energy.
Job Advice Blog
MAY 16, 2013
'Most if not all job seekers reach at some point a heightened level of frustration with their job search process. It’s easy to understand, and it might be justifiable to blame the complex and convoluted job search process. It’s difficult to improve efficient and speed up the process. Loosely explained, efficiency is output over input [.].
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Virtual Moxie
MAY 6, 2013
'Toshanda wrote to pick my brain : "I’m trying to find a way to deal with all the email I get from people who have lists I joined. Most of them I don’t care about and never did. I only signed up to get their “special offer,” and never really wanted to be on their lists. But now I’m there and feeling like I can’t unsubscribe. SHOULD I unsubscribe, or does doing that make me a bad person?".
The Small Business Blog
MAY 14, 2013
'Today saw the publication of a report by Lord Young entitled ‘Growing Your Business’- one of a series of pieces by ‘The Dude’ (still don’t know why he has that nickname) to help Small Businesses in the UK. I have a lot of time for Lord Young, I’ve met him, and discussed a few ideas… Read the full article here: Get people experienced in everything to do with SMEs!
Step It Up VA Coaching
MAY 30, 2013
'by Donna Toothaker. For years, businesses have been using RFPs when searching for professional services. An RFP, or Request for Proposal, is a written request for a particular service or type of individual that is needed to fulfill a specific role within an organization. It typically contains details about the skills and experience that are required for the position, along with the scope of work to be done.
Small Business Labs
MAY 23, 2013
'Coworks is a new online talent marketplace with a twist. Instead of offering talent buyers a large number of potential hires like an Elance or oDesk does, it connects buyer and sellers of talent based on personal connections and recommendations. According to the press release announcing the company , Coworks: " provides freelancers and buyers with a unique online platform that takes the “word of mouth” practice, which has worked for so many years in the freelancing industry off
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
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