Office Dynamics
JULY 13, 2015
Do you struggle with letting your light shine? When you work in a mid to large size organization it is easy to get lost in the crowd. If you are lost in the crowd, people cannot promote you, support your goals, recommend you for projects or leverage your great talents. Your job is to get people to notice you in the right way and recognize all you have to offer.
The Small Business Blog
JULY 17, 2015
Can’t switch off after work? Restless? Anxious? Thoughts endlessly going round your mind? Heart racing? Grumpy with your family for no particular reason? Maybe it is time to relax! 1. Make time Relaxation may seem like indulgence, almost a taboo in our fast-paced 24/7 society, when in reality it should be part of a healthy… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips to Relax after Work on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
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Small Business Labs
JULY 1, 2015
MBO Partners released a preview of their 5th annual State of Independence study. We worked with MBO Partners on this study. One of the key findings is that 79% of independent workers (freelancers, contractors, self-employed, etc.) report being happier working on their own than if they worked in a traditional job. 59% also reported they are healthier.
Virtual Moxie
JULY 7, 2015
Today's post is courtesy of my beautiful friend, Rosa Say. I agree with that quote, and I wanted to share her 12 rules with you so you could consider how they can help you move your VA practice from good to great. Hint : Personally, I think you should adopt all twelve, as quickly as you can. 1. Live by your values, whatever they are. You confuse people when you don’t, because they can’t predict how you’ll behave. 2.
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
JULY 11, 2015
Less then two minutes walk from Victoria station you can find one of the most tranquil places in London. This will probably amaze most occasional travellers to one of London’s busiest stations but Eccleston Square and its superb five star Eccleston Square Hotel really does offer quiet amongst the madness. When you arrive at the hotel you are of course given a key to your room as well as a guided tour.
Office Organization Success
JULY 17, 2015
You’ve planned your teleclass, promoted it … and only a handful of people have registered! Worse … with such a small number of registrations, it’s likely all you’ll be hearing is crickets on the call. Hosting a free teleclass is one of my favorite ways to increase my subscriber base as well as get to know members of my community.
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The Small Business Blog
JULY 31, 2015
Attracting customers is one of the top challenges for startup businesses, especially if you do not have any marketing background yourself. However, the principles of marketing are common sense and can get you a long way without excessive expenditure. 1. Know Yourself Time spent on working out what makes your product or service special (its… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Startup Marketing on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Small Business Labs
JULY 9, 2015
Over the last year or so we've been digging deeper into why independent workers are consistently more happy at work than traditional employees. Last fall in our article Why the Self-Employed Flourish we pointed out the key reasons independent workers tend to be happy and satisfied with their work: Most independent workers have. work that matches their strengths and interests and a job that gives them a sense of purpose. They also tend to a have higher degrees of work cont
Virtual Moxie
JULY 14, 2015
Last week, I shared Rosa Say 's 12 Rules for Self-Management , suggesting that you consider how to use them in your practice. This week, I want to share some more goodness from Rosa, this time about self-leadership. She says: "Management tends to be about systems and processes, whereas Leadership is more about ideas and experiments. I believe there is both art and discipline in each, and I think of these rules as the discipline which helps reveal the great capacity of the art.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 20, 2015
Mid year review season is here again! Many of you will be completing your mid year review paperwork, looking back on the last 6 months to see what you have accomplished and having conversations with your managers regarding your performance to date. Mid year reviews are a necessary process for assistants and everyone should have a meeting booked in their Executive’s diary over the next few weeks.
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.
Office Organization Success
JULY 9, 2015
We had a wonderful family vacation last week in Traverse City. The weather was fabulous; the scenery was breathtaking; and there was so much to do. We went on a zip line canopy tour through the forest at Boyne City — my first time at doing this and it was fabulous. And now, it’s back to reality … It always takes me a little while to get back into the flow after I’ve been on vacation.
Office Dynamics
JULY 10, 2015
It’s been a great week. Like, one of the best weeks – ever. Why? Because we had a sensational webinar event with Adam Timm and he shared with us three keys to making your best week ever. Now we’re equipped and there is nothing stopping us from having a great week. Every week. Take a moment and catch the replay right here, right now.
The Small Business Blog
JULY 31, 2015
Attracting customers is one of the top challenges for startup businesses, especially if you do not have any marketing background yourself. However, the principles of marketing are common sense and can get you a long way without excessive expenditure. 1. Know Yourself Time spent on working out what makes your product or service special (its… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Startup Marketing on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Small Business Labs
JULY 16, 2015
Several good articles this week about what it takes to be a successful freelancer. HBR's 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going Freelance nicely synthesizes the key questions a person should ask themselves prior to becoming a freelancer. The article chart below lists the 7 questions. See the article for more details. Want to Freelance?
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Virtual Moxie
JULY 21, 2015
Often, I hear from VAs who want to be viewed as equals in the relationships they form with their clients. And, in most of the conversations or email exchanges about this, the word "hire" is mentioned—usually in this sort of context: "When my client hired me, blahblahblah." Clients don't "hire" VAs. Clients "work with," or, "retain the services of," VAs.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 22, 2015
Sometimes it can difficult to remember what it is that you love about your job or why you are doing it in the first place (other than paying the bills!) so I thought I would dedicate today’s blog to sharing a little assistant love. Last year I asked the question ‘ What do you love about the assistant role? ‘ and here are some of the answers.
Office Organization Success
JULY 20, 2015
I’m thrilled to let you know about an amazing TEMPLATE giveaway event – Templates-A-Palooza – happening NOW through July 31st. There are lots of of free templates from industry experts on business management and online marketing that are just waiting to be snapped up! Grab yours here. We all know that when you’ve got a template to follow, setting up your online business management and marketing systems becomes a cinch!
Eco-Office Gals
JULY 28, 2015
. Running a more efficient and greener business comes with numerous benefits. Being aware of your environmental impact as a business and putting in adequate effort to reduce it can help reduce costs and increase your appeal to a consumer market that is more environmentally arware than ever. Running a greener business today is one way to pull ahead of rivals regardless of sector.
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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.
The Small Business Blog
JULY 10, 2015
As pointed out in an earlier post, it is worth thinking twice before scheduling a meeting and preferable to first consider whether the meeting is really necessary. When you do arrange a meeting, make sure it is as productive as possible. 1. Be clear about what you want to achieve. This could be one of… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Productive Meetings on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Small Business Labs
JULY 6, 2015
The Harvard Business Review's The Big Idea: The Age of Hyperspecialization covers the trend towards work being divided into ever smaller tasks performed by ever more specialized workers. The article suggests these workers will increasingly be contractors provided via online talent marketplaces instead of traditional employees. The article argues that the hyperspecialization has several key advantages - speed, quality and cost.
Virtual Moxie
JULY 14, 2015
This month, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Cindy Henexson. Enjoy the interview, and getting to know this bright, talented VA! Meet Cindy Henexson .
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 23, 2015
Organising business travel can take up a big chunk of our time with most assistants booking complex travel on numerous occasions throughout the year. Increasingly assistants are also expected to go on the business trip with their Executive which means more hours are spent organising every single detail! If your boss has asked you to accompany them on a business trip make the most of it but remember it isn’t all glamour!
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Office Organization Success
JULY 22, 2015
I was reminded recently how important it is to focus on your own stuff. You see, in our crazy, overloaded online business world it’s so easy to have one eye on what everyone else is doing, rather than focusing both eyes on your own work. I’m not saying that you need to bury your head in the sand. But when, for example, you’re subscribed to so many different email lists that it takes you half the morning just to read through those, that’s time you’re taking away from
Office Dynamics
JULY 3, 2015
Who’s using social media the most effectively? This month’s question from our friends at Business Management Daily’s AdminPro Forum asks which companies use social media the best. Join the conversation and help Everett as well as other administrative professionals. Question: “My company is gearing up to get into social media.
The Small Business Blog
JULY 3, 2015
For many people the fear of speaking in public is second only to the fear of dying. Don’t let this put you off: Giving presentations, speeches and talks is an effective and valuable undertaking to promote your business and generate leads. It raises your professional profile, too, and can help you become an expert in… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips to Become a Better Public Speaker on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Small Business Labs
JULY 13, 2015
Amazon recently launched Treasure Truck , a truck-based retail service in Seattle. It carries 1 item per day and cruises through different Seattle neighborhoods. Shoppers use the Amazon Mobile Shopping app to buy items and arrange a place to meet the truck. Their first item for sale is an inflatable paddle board set for $99 that normally sells for $476.99.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Virtual Moxie
JULY 28, 2015
Jermaine wrote: I've been talking with a client, and am excited that we want to work together. I sent him my client agreement, only to find that when he read it, he didn't want to sign it. Instead, he wanted me to sign his, but they're both very different. I'm at a loss about this, Anastacia. What's the moxie thing to do? I'm guessing it's to put my foot down and tell him that if he wants to use his, I won't work with him?
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 29, 2015
Booking business travel can be a lengthy process. There is a pressure to get the best deal on better seats and this can become time consuming as you wade through the hundreds of times, airlines and dates. Apps are taking advantage of this user fatigue by aiming to make booking travel a simple and quick process. At the same time, they are able to make the most of the rising number of mobile users.
Office Organization Success
JULY 8, 2015
If you’re not attracting enough clients to your business and are feeling overwhelmed, but you don’t know what to do next, I have a gift for you may just help you take that next step. But first… Have you ever been to the beach on a cloudy night? You can’t see a darn thing. You look out into the ocean and it’s just a big sheet of black.
Office Dynamics
JULY 23, 2015
No matter how big or small your business is, it can benefit greatly from offering employees continuing education benefits. Employees want to continue their education and will value you as an employer if you help them make that happen. A study from EvoLLLution entitled “Lifelong Education and Labor Market Needs” found that 96 percent of employers said that continuing education improves job performance.
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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