Small Business Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

'The 1st Annual Local-Mobile Workspace-as-an-Industry conference was recently held in San Jose. The CloudVo site provides an excellent summary of the event, including links to the conference presentations. The workspace-as-a-service industry includes office business centers, coworking facilities, incubators and other shared office environments and services.   The industry is quite large, as shown in the slide below from Scott Chambers'  state of the industry presentation.

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2013 Environment 207

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 27, 2014

'A few years ago an interim manager praised me on how much work I could churn out within a short amount of time (I was getting in to the office at 7am so the short amount of time wasn’t actually that short!) but he wanted me to improve the quality of my work. I had to agree with him. I could get through so much administrative work, most of which was fine but not as detailed as I would have like.

Skills 207

Skills AT&T Management Twitter 207

Office Dynamics

JUNE 9, 2014

'BIG Staying Power: The Power of Letting Go. “Relax—let go; life is in perfect order” were the words that resonated with me the other day in our Office Dynamics 5-Pillar Huddle. Staying power isn’t always about movement and taking action. Sometimes staying power is actually about sitting quietly, waiting, and being patient. Now I will admit that this is very difficult for me to practice.

Confidence 179

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2014

'“I think we have to lead people by being good listeners. That is to say, we lead in a company such as ours by drawing out ideas from people… we can’t simply issue commands.” – Minoru Makirhara, Mitsubishi corporation. It used to be the case that a manager would simply bark orders at their staff… Read the full article here: Listening – Quote of the Week on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

AT&T 173

AT&T Management 173

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Virtual Moxie

JUNE 24, 2014

'Over the years, I’ve had experiences with contractors that never should have happened. With the one, she just wasn’t jazzed by the work she was doing. The other was overcapacity and unable to handle everything on her plate. Both of them didn’t want to disappoint me by telling me, so they continued to work, made really silly and stupid mistakes that ended up costing me time, energy, a lot of grief, and (you guessed it), they ended up disappointing me, anyway.

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Phones AT&T Email UPS 165

Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 11, 2014

'Announcing: PAY WHAT YOU CAN DAY!! For the next 24 hours, until 11:59 am EST, you can purchase a private, one-hour strategy session with me — and you pay whatever you can. No strings. No upsells. No gimmicks. Just you-and-me. Strategy. Growth. Success. Just one conversation can dramatically improve your business! And today you pay whatever you can. .

2014 165

2014 Purchasing Phones AT&T 165

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 17, 2014

'It goes without saying that the venue is a crucial part of any event that you organise, there are a lot of factors that need to be considered before you book the venue. Let’s assume that all of the groundwork has been completed. you know why you are having the event and hoe much you have to spend, you have conducted some research on venues and you have a short list.

Suppliers 185

Suppliers 2012 Policies Management 185

Office Dynamics

JUNE 26, 2014

'Founded by CEO Joan Burge, Office Dynamics International reached its 24th year of providing the most trusted certification and training systems for peak performance of administrative professionals. Their nearly quarter century of experience has allowed them to identify critical new trends in human capital management. Office Dynamics International, the global leader in training and certification for administrative and executive assistants , today announced their 24th anniversary of advancing th

Administrative Professionals 176

Administrative Professionals International Agenda Training 176

The Small Business Blog

JUNE 19, 2014

'Small business owners only have a limited amount of time to do everything in their business. That’s why marketing automation has greatly increased in popularity as newer technology makes it possible. Marketing automation is something that has come to prominence as CRM systems have become more affordable. Now every business is able to afford their… Read the full article here: Infographic: Marketing Automation on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Virtual Moxie

JUNE 16, 2014

'We all want what we want. And the more seductive something is, the more we sometimes want it. I''m convinced that there''s nothing more seductive in all the world than possibility; the mere thought that something could happen, even in the face of evidence that says it''s entirely unlikely, is enough to get entirely sane people behaving as if they''d lost their minds.

AT&T 164

AT&T UPS 164

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 2, 2014

'Pet trends and new buzzwords are two things we like at Small Business Labs. So we get really excited when there's a new pet related buzzword. "Pet Partner" is the latest way to describe the relationship between a pet and its "pet parent" Pet parent, of course, is a term used instead of "pet owner", which pet parents consider too coarse a term for the relationship they have with their pet.

2013 157

2013 2008 AT&T UPS 157

Office Organization Success

JUNE 2, 2014

'A quick note from me today as tomorrow is graduation day! It’s a big day for all of us, and I can’t honestly say that there won’t be a few tears shed. This week I wrapped up the final week of the Your Systems For Success Six-Week Challenge and I took my students through creating their own 90-day strategic business & marketing action plans (MAP).

UPS 152

UPS 152

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2014

'Over the years I have booked many different types of entertainment for events I have been asked to organise. I once booked a caricaturist that pretty much offended everyone he drew. I also booked a band that thought they were The Beatles, bringing way to much kit, throwing a strop when they saw the small stage and generally acting like divas. I’ve booked entertainment that has brought the house down and entertainment that has made people leave the conference.

Budget 179

Budget AT&T Management UPS 179

Office Dynamics

JUNE 2, 2014

'BIG Staying Power: Never Give Up. Hello Monday Motivators! Welcome to June. The year will soon be half over and so now comes the big test. What goals, ideas, plans, or dreams did you set the beginning of this year? And where are you on that journey? Are you trying to catch your breath or are you humming along? It’s easy to start out with big ideas and dreams and lots of enthusiasm, at work or at home.

Goals 174

Goals Mentoring Finance Training 174

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 17, 2014

'Collaboration is one of the best ways for a business to grow and develop, especially when it involves various young entrepreneurs teaming up to tackle problems as a collective force. The trouble is that it can be difficult to make the right connections with other like-minded entrepreneurs. You often need to meet an awful lot… Read the full article here: Collaborate with young entrepreneurs at London Tech Week on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

Collaborate 168

Collaborate UPS 168

Virtual Moxie

JUNE 9, 2014

'Wowser—I''ve clearly hit a nerve or two on the topic of providing coverage for clients during your absence. After my last two posts ( here and here ), Belle wrote to say: “I absolutely feel responsible to provide for my clients in my absence. After all, It’s not their fault I’m going on vacation. I can’t leave them high and dry while I’m gone. Besides, what if something happens while I’m gone that they can’t handle?

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Temping Legal AT&T Management 149

Small Business Labs

JUNE 3, 2014

'There's an active debate going on in academia, think tanks and businesses around who is better positioned to win in the new economy, big companies or small companies. The Harvard Business Review's Economies of Unscale: Why Business Has Never Been Easier for the Little Guy argues in favor of small businesses.  Key quote: A series of breakthrough technologies and new business models are destroying the old rule that bigger is better.  By exploiting the vast (but cheap) audience

Environment 148

Environment UPS 148

Office Organization Success

JUNE 24, 2014

'This week has been all about getting back into the swing of things again after the crazy few weeks with graduation and family visiting. The first thing I did on Monday morning was to re-organize my calendar so that I can follow my summer schedule (afternoons free for the pool), and then I added in day trips with the boys. Creating a structure around your work week is one of the secrets to a successful business.

Calendars 149

Calendars 149

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 23, 2014

'Where to search. It’s very easy to get lost on the internet – a simple search can quickly turn into a series of dead-ends if you don’t think carefully about where you need to be looking: Search engines are a good starting point, but without carefully considered keywords and terms you could easily be misdirected. We touch upon how you can refine these terms below.

Social Media 171

Social Media Cover Letter Salary Agencies 171

Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2014

'How do you build a relationship with a reserved boss? by MARY ELLEN SLAYTER on APRIL 30, 2014 4:50PM. in ADMIN PRO FORUM. Question: “I just got a new job assisting a regional manager who’s more introverted than anyone I’ve ever worked with! She makes almost every request via email and shares almost nothing. I’m no extrovert myself, so I really have no idea how to go about getting to know her so we can work together better.

2014 167

2014 Calendars Skills Networking 167

The Small Business Blog

JUNE 25, 2014

'An “entrepreneurial mind” is something that we often hear about as being a requirement for business success. But is it something that can be acquired through formalised learning processes or is it just a personality trait that you are born with? Education on the topic of entrepreneurship is only something that started in the US… Read the full article here: Infographic: Teaching Entrepreneurship on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

Learning 168

Learning 168

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2014

'The post The R’s Of Employee Motivation appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. If you think your employee’s poor performance is costing you profit, instead of overhauling your employee roster, why not try motivating them to become better employees ? Smart managers never overlook this fact: loyal, productive employees are one of your biggest assets.

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Cubicle Gifts Budget Calendars 132

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 26, 2014

'The coworking space Grind is now offering a coworking option for moonlighters.  According to their press release the new service provides: dedicated "after-work" and weekend hours, specifically for those who are working a second job, creating a new venture, building a side business or any other reason that might warrant the need for time outside of traditional business hours.

Retirement 145

Retirement Skills Learning 145

Office Organization Success

JUNE 17, 2014

'It’s time to let go of the old to make way for the new! And that means some of the On Demand Workshops in the School for Online Business Success are going away. Rather than just letting them quietly disappear, you can get them at 50% OFF ( that’s just $23.50 per workshop! ). So which one(s) do you want: How To Easily Create a Stay-in-Touch (a.k.a.

Finance 149

Finance Training AT&T UPS 149

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 11, 2014

'‘We don’t have a choice on whether we do social media; the question is how well we do it?’ Erik Qualman, author of Socialnomics. I started my career as a PA back in 2010 and although it was only four years ago, I’ve really noticed how much the role of a PA/EA/Office Manager has grown and what is now expected of us. One of the biggest changes I’ve seen is how social media now plays a crucial part in the role of an admin professional.

Social Media 168

Social Media Twitter Skills 2010 168

Office Dynamics

JUNE 10, 2014

'Collaborating in OneNote. Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Time: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET. OneNote has never been easier to use than in the newest versions of Microsoft Office. If you’ve seen it on your ribbon, but only use it for one or two tasks, you may be missing out on some serious productivity gains. Join Business Management Daily, June 10, for Collaborating in OneNote.

Collaborate 155

Collaborate Training 2014 Skills 155

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 4, 2014

'Contracts are an important part of life for many business owners. Whether you’re forming employment contracts when you hire somebody new or making a big deal with your supplier, it is likely that at some point you will have to deal with making them. Even if you don’t make many, you’ll probably have to sign… Read the full article here: Infographic: Contracts on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

Suppliers 167

Suppliers Forms AT&T 167

Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 20, 2014

'Categories: Business Tips. Virtual Assistance for Businesses. Working with a Virtual Assistant This article written by a Virtual Assistant made me cringe this morning. In it they claim to have ‘crashed and burned’ several times in their VA career. And then the author goes on to claim that it’s ‘a rather common occurrence’ amongst virtual assistants and then extends it to ‘Western freelancers and other […] ( Read more. ).

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 12, 2014

'MIT Technology Review's The Emerging Science of Computational Anthropology  covers how digital data is creating new opportunities to study human behavior. Key quote: The increasing availability of big data from mobile phones and location-based apps has triggered a revolution in the understanding of human mobility patterns. This data shows the ebb and flow of the daily commute in and out of cities, the pattern of travel around the world and even how disease can spread through cities vi

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2005 Travel Forms Phones 141

Office Organization Success

JUNE 16, 2014

'My son’s graduation party last weekend was lovely; the weather co-operated and we all had a lot of fun. I’ve put some more photos on Facebook , if you’re interested in seeing them. We had a lot of family visiting from the UK these past two weeks; as you can imagine, it’s been very chaotic. So much so that I decided to give myself the week off!

Facebook 139

Facebook Email 139

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