August, 2014

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The Nadler Soho, London

Practically Perfect PA

'The Nadler Soho is located just off Soho Square which is pretty much in the centre of London’s West End with its theatres, restaurants, bars and shops all within walking distance. I am telling you about the location first because it really is the best thing about The Nadler. Around these parts hotels are pretty expensive (sometimes unreasonably so) but The Nadler is what you would call a hidden gem.

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12 Tips to Improve Your Stage Presence

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post 12 Tips to Improve Your Stage Presence appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. When speaking in front of an audience , these tips will help you communicate more effectively on stage: Consciously lift your eyebrows. It will immediately brighten your face. Smile. A lot. Channel your nervousness into your diaphragm. Relax your neck, and your shoulders, and breathe slowly and deeply using your diaphragm.

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Deloitte on the Landscape of the Future

Small Business Labs

'Deloitte's Center for the Edge researches and analyzes issues and topics related to corporate growth. It is run by two Silicon Valley luminaries - John Hagel and John Seely Brown.   They recently released The Hero's Jouney Through the Landscape of the Future , which focuses on a topic we've long covered - barbell industrial structures.   These industry structures consist of a relatively few giant corporations on one end, a narrow middle consisting of a shrink

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Determination – Business Quote of the Week

The Small Business Blog

'“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to succeed.” – Booker T. Washington Get talking to any entrepreneur and they will tell you all about the things they had to do to get where they… Read the full article here: Determination – Business Quote of the Week on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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My personal message…

Step It Up VA Coaching

'Exciting changes are happening! I’ve been sharing that the word/theme for 2014 that intuitively came to me is “Change” Yet I haven’t been quite able to articulate why exactly or what was going to change. But I did know that 2014, and beyond, would be a time of change. And I did know that something has been missing for me and my business.

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No!

Virtual Moxie

'One of my coaching clients was describing some work she was doing with a client. As she shared the story, she mentioned something she was doing that I knew was on her Absolute No list. I stopped her and asked her about it; specifically, why she was doing it. She said, "Because she needed it done, and I didn''t know how to say no in the moment, so I just said yes, and I''m making the best of it.".

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7 Leadership Tips From Leaders

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post 7 Leadership Tips From Leaders appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. What is a leader? A leader is a person who guides others toward a common goal, showing the way by example, creating an environment in which other team members feel actively involved in the entire process. A leader is not the boss of the team, but the person that is committed to carrying out the mission of the venture.

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The New Entrepreneurial Mindset

Small Business Labs

'The economy is clearly changing and to better understand these changes Emergent Research (that's us) and Intuit partnered on a year long study examining these shifts, the trends driving them and their impact on the small business economy. At a very high level, the major trends driving small business change are: Socio-economic uncertainty : Demographic, economic and social shifts - as well as automation and global competition - are leading to fewer good jobs, income inequality and incr

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Research – Business Quote of the Week

The Small Business Blog

'“Most of the information we use now is obtained free… and there is no way of knowing anymore whether the information on which we base our own information for distribution is true or false. But that doesn’t seem to mattter; all that matters is that the information comes from a reputable source.” – Joseph Heller,… Read the full article here: Research – Business Quote of the Week on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Little Choices Make Big Impact

Office Dynamics

'“Most people are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln. Little Choices Make Big Impact. It’s a little choice. Each Monday since January I’ve focused on the Year of BIG. We’ve talked about BIG Thoughts, Goals, Energy, Focus, Learning, Staying Power, and Change. The next four weeks our focus is on BIG Action. Every single day we’re faced with hundreds of choices, choices that are seemingly small and insignificant but have BIG impact on the outcome of our life.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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.

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How to Create Reserves

Virtual Moxie

'Reserves : Having more than you need in a variety of areas, like love, time, space, money, community, and wellness. I first learned about reserves when I was a coaching student at Coach U. At that time, there were about ten areas that had been recognized as those in which people needed to have reserves. Over the years, I''ve come to believe that we need reserves in many more areas than those ten; in my view, any aspect of life where you can run out of something is an area in which a reserve oug

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Working for a workaholic

Practically Perfect PA

'To become a successful board-level director you would expect that individual to be somewhat of a workaholic, if not extremely passionate about their job. All of the executives I have worked for have been passionate about their career and the organisation they work in, some have been what I would describe as workaholics. You know the type; they are alway switched on, they are always available and they are always on their iPhone.

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[Free Training] 4 Key Online Business Management Systems

Office Organization Success

'I have a lot of readers who have been asking me for more information on which online systems are the best ones to use for their solo service business. Are you one of them? If so, I’d like to invite you to join me for a free training next week that I just set up for the express purpose of talking about online business management and marketing systems.

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Small Business Success in the Cloud

Small Business Labs

'Small Business Success in the Cloud is the first in a new research series from Intuit. It focuses on how cloud computing is transforming small business. New technologies, like cloud computing, tend to go through 3 broad generations.   During the first generation, which occurs after a technology is first commercialized, the impacts are mostly efficiency gains.

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Unlock Your Productivity: Simple Steps for Every Professional

Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.

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Boost Your Business with a Bespoke Veranda

The Small Business Blog

'As summer draws to a close, many businesses are tightening their belts in anticipation of lower profits this autumn. The end of summer marks a decline in revenue for businesses for a number of reasons: people are put off by wet, cold weather; parents go out less as they have no children to occupy and… Read the full article here: Boost Your Business with a Bespoke Veranda on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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New! Scholarship Application for 2014 Conference [TIME SENSITIVE]

Office Dynamics

'Administrative Conference Scholarship Application Announcement. I am excited to share with you that we are now accepting applications for scholarships for the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence happening this Sept 30-Oct 3 at the Red Rock Resort & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. One full tuition ($1495 value!) and two partial tuition scholarships ($1000 value!

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On Being At Choice

Virtual Moxie

'Standards: these are the behaviors that you hold yourself to. They might include how you treat others, what you allow into your life, how you perform your work, etc. The higher your standards, the more rich your life. As you develop standards, embrace them, and live them, new higher standards emerge. It''s a form of evolution.of personal and professional growth.

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Your online reputation

Practically Perfect PA

'Employers are more aware of your online presence than ever. So, wherever you are in your career, and whatever career you’re in, your online reputation is vital to your future. This guide provides advice on making your online self just as professional, impressive and sophisticated as you are. Google yourself. The first step is an obvious one: have a look at what everyone else can see.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

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.

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Here’s 5 Simple Strategies to Manage Your Business

Office Organization Success

'It’s been a BIG week here; the younger two headed back to school on Monday, and my husband & I drove our oldest up to Toledo to move him into college there—some of you have already seen the pictures on Facebook. Also this week I had great calls with two of my clients that involved: Creating a strategy for moving her current list from Aweber to Premium Web Cart, and eventually integrating a membership site through WishList Member.

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Boost Your Success by Improving Your Speaking Skills

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post Boost Your Success by Improving Your Speaking Skills appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Success in public speaking can open a world of opportunity for you. It can broaden your horizons through personal development, influence, and advances in your profession. Public Speaking Influences Your Personal Development. In Maslows hierarchy of needs , self-worth ranks highest.

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Procrastination – Business Quote of the Week

The Small Business Blog

'“Most executives have learned that what one postpones, one actually abandons… timing is a most important element in the success of any effort. To do five years later what would have been smart to do five years earlier, is almost a sure recipe for frustration and failure.” – Peter F. Drucker, US management consultant. A… Read the full article here: Procrastination – Business Quote of the Week on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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BI Forecast: Beacons Will Change Retail

Small Business Labs

'The ability to provide real-time, location-specific, personalized data delivered straight to a customer's smartphone has long been considered the holy grail of location-based marketing.  According to a recent report by Business Insider (registration required), a relatively new technology called Beacons  is poised to deliver this capability.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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Interview With a VA: Nicole Paull

Virtual Moxie

'This month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Paull, who is a talented CPVA (Certified Professional Virtual Assistant), and, I''m proud to say, has been my Virtual Assistant and utterly-treasured right-hand for the past 4+ years. I hope you enjoy the interview and getting to know her! Meet Nicole Paull. Meet. Meet Monique Cunningham. Meet Monique Cunningham.

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Can you improve the relationship with your boss? Part two

Practically Perfect PA

'Back in May I wrote a blog post on improving your relationship with your boss. At the time I wrote that the most important relationship assistants have at work is with their Executive. I stand by this statement so much so that I think it is worth giving a few more tips to help improve your relationship with your boss. They have to see you as an equal.

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Here’s My Top 5 Biz Automation Tools

Office Organization Success

'I’m excited for this weekend. We’re taking a family day out to Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor to watch Manchester United vs. Real Madrid. It’s been several years since we’ve been to a professional soccer game, let alone watch two of the top professional European teams play! This week I wrapped up the Templates-A-Palooza giveaway event … and what a HUGE success it’s been.

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It???s My Birthday. Am I Too Old for Tech?

Tips From T. Marie

'Today I turn 51 years old. Some would say that makes me too old to be actively making a living working in tech. Its true that the tech world does seem to be dominated by young people. I think thats great, it means tech has a great future. But does it mean that there is no place in tech for those of us with a few more candles on our cake? Some of us, me included, have been dabbling with computers since DOS was the operating system.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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!

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Infographic: Training Methods

The Small Business Blog

'The world of training is undergoing a rapid change. Last year US businesses spent $55 billion on training. This might seem like a very large amount, but when you consider that in 2012 it was $164.2 billion then you can see evidence of a massive decline. But the overall amount of training taking place is… Read the full article here: Infographic: Training Methods on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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TJ McCue's Excellent 3D Printing Adventure

Small Business Labs

'TJ McCue is crisscrossing the country in a an RV exploring the world of 3D printing. How cool is that! According to his trip website , over 8 months TJ will make hundreds of stops with the goal of: exploring the cities, towns and off-the-path byways to uncover a fundamental change in the way things are designed and made, and how this is bringing radical change to business and to society at large.

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Hard-won Wisdom For Healing Hurt Feelings

Virtual Moxie

'Megan wrote to say: "I recently had a situation where a.doc I was working on with a client went out to some of her people without having had the tracked changes accepted. The recipients whose Word settings show markup saw it. My error, to be sure, and I corrected it as soon as we became aware of it. Some folks were nice about it, and others not so; a total of nine people mentioned it to us, and I apologized and re-sent the doc to each of them individually.

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Apps to help with client entertainment in London

Practically Perfect PA

'Helping your boss organise client entertainment can be a tricky task, particularly if the client is incredibly important to your organisation and your boss has to pull out all the stops to impress them. Many of you will be asked to help put together an itinerary for visiting clients and will have no problem arranging the clients flights, hotels and ground transport.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

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.