Eat Your Career
JULY 25, 2018
This is a question I get quite frequently in my monthly “Ask the Career Coach” sessions. It’s not surprising; people who are in the midst of a job search are always anxious. They want the process to be much faster than it (usually) is. The longer it takes to land that new gig, the more self-doubt starts to creep in. So, at what point should you start to worry?
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 17, 2018
If you use Google Chrome as your browser, then I am sure that you are aware of all of the brilliant extensions you can download to help with pretty much anything that you need to do on the world wide web. I use Chrome all the time and have a whole suite of extensions that […].
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Office Dynamics
JULY 19, 2018
It’s COOL to be an Administrative Professional because you have a pulse on how people feel. It seems that most people in a workplace confide in administrative professionals. How many times have your executive’s direct reports talked to you in confidence? Or how many just talk to you about how they feel about a project — or changes taking place in the company?
Small Business Labs
JULY 16, 2018
The title of this post is a quote from the NY Times article Sorry, Power-Lunchers. This Restaurant Is a Co-Working Space Now. The article covers Spacious , a startup that transforms unused space - especially restaurants outside of meal times - into shared workspaces. Key quote: "Everything is now a co-working space, one of those shared offices that are popular among freelancers, small companies and other workers who want a change of scenery. Coffee shops are co-wor
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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.
Stephanie LH Calahan
JULY 18, 2018
Meeting someone you never thought you would have the opportunity to meet is an awesome feeling. Back in 2016, Engel Jones asked me to come on his show #12MinuteConvos. He lives in the Caribbean and at that time I thought he’d be another “internet friend” that I’d never meet face-to-face. Then, Engel and his wife, Amanda, decided to do something extraordinary.
The Small Business Blog
JULY 20, 2018
Growth and expansion is important in any business, but it is especially true for small business who might only just be starting out in their industry. It’s important to hit the ground running and lay strong foundations in the market for your business to build upon going forward. There’s a whole lot that goes into growing as a business, however, so it’s important to find ways to make this process as smooth as possible.
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Practically Perfect PA
JULY 16, 2018
Starting a new Assistant role can be a pretty nerve-wracking experience. We have to form productive working relationships pretty quickly, build rapport, learn new systems and hit the ground running within a few weeks (if we are lucky!). Many organisations that I worked in assumed I knew what I was doing from day one, which […].
Office Dynamics
JULY 10, 2018
Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. A performance evaluation is more than a method to measure outcomes for a company though, it’s also an opportunity to discuss professional and personal development oppo
Small Business Labs
JULY 31, 2018
One of findings that most surprised us when we first started researching independent workers was how many think independent work is more secure than traditional jobs. Back in 2011 when we first starting asking about this in surveys, we assumed the vast majority of independent workers would view self-employment as being less secure than having a traditional job. But as the chart below shows (the data is from the MBO Partners State of Independence study series ), we were wrong.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 3, 2018
With the July 4 th holiday tomorrow here in the U.S. it only seemed fitting that I pen a post about independence. Specifically, independence as it relates to your business. And yes, I know I’ve written about it before, but it’s a subject worth repeating. If your business is coming between your life, liberty and pursuit of happiness keep reading. It’s time to claim your business independence.
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The Small Business Blog
JULY 19, 2018
When you stake your claim in a market for the first time as a small business – whether as a sole trader or with a couple additional staff members – it’s always immensely gratifying to watch your business grow and expand. Growing as a small business isn’t always so cut and dry, however. There’s a lot to consider when you’re looking at effectively growing a small business.
Clutter Coach
JULY 26, 2018
by Subscribe: iTunes ? Stitcher ? Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play. You can leave a review here! This is podcast 100! Wheee! Today I’m going to talk about completion. Some of my podcasts are about concrete actions you can take to get more organized or use your time better. A lot of them are about the concepts that underlie these actions. I never like doing something unless I know WHY I should do it.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 3, 2018
I hate meetings. Long or short, large or small, food or no food, outside or inside, morning or afternoon — it doesn’t matter. Meetings drain the life out me, and I’m guessing most of you feel the same. There’s even a book called, Meetings Suck by Cameron Herold. Unfortunately, meetings often resort to nothing more […].
Office Dynamics
JULY 17, 2018
With the spoken word, we have the privilege of adding voice intonation, hand gestures, and emotion with our vocal cords. That doesn’t happen as easily in writing. You might leave readers guessing about your intended meaning and risk setting a tone that can be misconstrued. Does your writing come across as arrogant? Are you using pompous phrases? To avoid confusion, consider dropping the following idioms and phrases from your writing altogether.
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Small Business Labs
JULY 10, 2018
Bankrate recently released a survey showing that 37% of Americans have some sort of side job. The survey was of adult Americans , of which there are about 250 million. This means the survey found about 92 million Americans have side hustles. We don't have access to the survey questions, so we' don't know how they defined "side job" But it must have been a broad definition to get to 92 million. That the question was broad is backed up by the study chart be
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 26, 2018
At this point, you should know that using social media to grow your business and/or brand is a smart move. There is a reason that just about every business guru out there recommends it. It works. Well, it works if you know what to do and are ready to do it. Too often I see misguided businesses and organizations create a social media profile, page or account that might as well be collecting dust.
Productivityist
JULY 4, 2018
David Allen joins me on this episode of the podcast to dive deeper into the Getting Things Done methodology. The meat of our conversation gets into how it has evolved over the years since it first was introduced in 2001. There’s a bit of noise at parts during our discussion, but even still this episode is a winner. Some of the highlights of this episode include: How much of a role he had in writing the new book, Getting Things Done for Teens.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
JULY 25, 2018
Twenty minutes per day is all it takes to achieve epic product market fit. . It’ll pour jet fuel into your new business. You’ll supercharge growth. You’ll laser lock on to the precise product strategy that guarantees effortless customer acquisition. All it takes is this one simple ritual. . You don’t even have to be strict: Twenty minutes a few times a week is fine. .
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Practically Perfect PA
JULY 23, 2018
Over the last few years, I have often written and spoken about the benefits of having a mentor. The relationship really can bring lots of fantastic benefits for both the mentor and the person receiving their advice. I think I have the conversation quite a lot with Assistants because it is not something that you […].
Office Dynamics
JULY 24, 2018
Much of the spoken language slides into our writing, but at times the words we say aren’t the exact fit for what we mean. Check your intention every time! Consider these sentences from an article about education: How many principals do what they feel will win approval? The public feels certain people shouldn’t be teaching. Given the context, is “feel” the correct word to express the author’s meaning?
Small Business Labs
JULY 9, 2018
The report The Rise of the Expert Economy is a interesting look at what it calls a "little-known, high-growth sector, made up of networks that connect experts with companies that need them." The firms in this sector, such as GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), Guidepoint and Third Bridge, are surprising large. GLG, for example, has 1500 employees across 22 offices and has revenues in excess of $500 million.
Tips From T. Marie
JULY 19, 2018
On YouTube I’m constantly being bombarded with ads for Wix. In their videos they make creating a website look so simple. It’s not just Wix either, there are plenty of other website builders who crow about how easy it is to create DIY websites. But is it? Really? It depends on your expectations. Is a unique website important to you? All of the DIY websites that I’m talking about rely heavily on pre-made templates.
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Who's the Real Boss?
JULY 29, 2018
What’s your existing relationship like with your manager? Do you feel like it’s rock solid? Like it’s a two way street? Do you feel like you’re 100% in the know on everything and the communication is free flowing? Or do you feel like you’re working in the dark, fumbling around trying to meet their expectations, which most of the time are completely unknown to you?
Melissa Peoples
JULY 13, 2018
I recently found myself looking for a show to binge-watch while editing videos. I don't watch TV much, but for some reason, I was just in the mood for some background noise. I came across a reality show, SoCosmo; it looked interesting, so why not? I was planning to focus on my work and not the show. That plan lasted all of three minutes. I certainly did not expect to watch the entire season, much less to be inspired to write this blog.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 30, 2018
Over the last few months, you might have noticed that I have been adding some new sections to the Practically Perfect PA website. Haven’t noticed? Don´t worry I know you are busy! So, today, I thought I would let you know what we have going on. Here are our new resources for Assistants. Templates, cheat […].
Office Dynamics
JULY 12, 2018
I would like to focus on tips from my high-end boot camp for administrative and executive assistants called World Class Assistant. The topic is Develop a Healthy Curiosity. However, I want to assure you that if you are not in the administrative profession, you will still greatly benefit from today’s topic. So continue reading. In order to excel in today’s workplace, you will need to be a good investigator.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Small Business Labs
JULY 26, 2018
Bloomberg's Inside Google's Shadow Workforce covers the use by Google of what they call TVCs, or “temps, vendors and contractors" According to the article about half of Google's workforce is comprised of TVCs. The article caused quite a stir on social media with many people expressing surprise at the numbers, especially the fact that Google is using so many TVCs. But the growing use of non-employee labor by large corporations (and small ones too) has been an o
Small Business CEO
JULY 6, 2018
Acquiring a customer is hard work. No matter what field you happen to be in, every new customer is cause for celebration. Of course, picking up a new customer is only the first half of the equation. Just as importantly, you need to be able to retain that customer moving forward. A big part of customer retention is delivering quality goods and services at a fair price.
The Marq
JULY 20, 2018
I hear from so many people that they’ve seized up, stopped, in complete turmoil and unable to work or do anything in their personal life because of some fear or “what if”. I get it because I’ve been there. It's like a burden of what if I lose everything? What if I don't have the skills to get this business off the ground? What if I can’t support my kids.to ensure their financial, emotional, spiritual future.to help put food on the table?
Eco-Office Gals
JULY 11, 2018
The several islands that make up the Caribbean Islands have some of the most beautiful natural features surrounding them. If you want to feel good about spending time in luxury and the type of impact that could have on the surrounding environment and community, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. The following are just a sample of the eco-friendly measures you’ll witness when it comes to resort policy in many of the Caribbean’s most prominent resorts.
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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