Step It Up VA Coaching
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
'I want to support you in March in a BIG way, with a ”3-Hour Make More Money Intensive” , at a super cool, “bring on spring!” discounted investment. For just $197, we’ll get on the phone together for 3 hours of strategy, support, coaching, information, guidance – - whatever YOU need. You’ll complete a comprehensive business assessment before our time together.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
'In the initial weeks of a new job we have so many forms to complete that I’m sure the workspace assessment doesn’t really warrant much attention. The form itself is a tick box exercise but really we should be spending much more time looking at our workspace. As assistants we spend hours every day sat at our desk so it is important that we are comfortable, we have everything positioned within easy reach and we are aware of our posture.
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Virtual Moxie
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
'Brilliance…we all have it, and it deserves to be shared as it does nothing just caged up inside of us. I didn’t always believe that. Back in the day, even reading Marianne Williamson’s famous quote over and over didn’t help me think I had something worth offering. Pair that with being an ambivert, and I spent a lot of time with my mouth absolutely closed.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
'According to recent government data and reported by Pew Research , women aged 25-34 are nearing wage parity with men of the same age. As the chart to the right shows, women’s hourly earnings were two-thirds (67%) of men’s in 1980 but have steadily improved and reached 93% of men’s in 2012. According to Pew, the reasons millennial women are catching up to men are: younger women have outpaced men in college-going and college graduation, which have opened doors to higher-payin
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Clutter Coach
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
'Well, these bars don’t come with any cute monkeys to entertain you, but they’re cleverly designed. I really like the way you can have two layers of items hanging parallel to the wall; very creative maximization of space. I corresponded with Paige Norton of the Monkey Bars Company and she sent me some more info about them: If you’re ready to rid yourself of the need for an off-site storage unit, or just ready to take back control of your garage, consider the unique Monkey Bars Garage
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
'Life is moving fast! Days at the office go by faster and faster. In the role of the office assistant, the more productive you are, the more useful you are! This really applies to all roles. There are many tools at our fingertips that help to increase how productive we are. Apps are just one of these tools available (and often free). After a conversation with a variety of assistants on an Officepal thread , I was inspired by the assistants recommendations and had some of my own I felt worthy of
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Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
'Most assistants have a tendency to work to a capacity of about 99.9%. We seem to operate at this level day after day, year after year. It is expected that we take on every piece of work thrown at us, every task is accepted and deadlines are met. We run around looking after our executives without much thought for who is looking after us. Most of us deal with this level of work, or should I say we get on with it.
Virtual Moxie
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'Betty came to me because she was tired and overwhelmed. In talking with her I discovered that she had only one client, but that client was a company, and she supported ten people. Intrigued, I asked her to share more about how that worked. "The owner of the company is a coach. She has nine other coaches that she sends clients to—all clients are coached using her coaching method.
Office Organization Success
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
'The answer is telesummits! Telesummits are hands down one of the fastest ways to grow your subscriber list in a very short amount of time – this is why they’re such a popular online marketing strategy. Sounds great in theory, right? But the reality of it is that it’s a lot of work to pull off. And many Telesummit hosts are usually left frustrated wondering why their list didn’t grow as much as they thought it would.
Productivity Bits
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
'Yes, freelancers do get to set their own hours. And, you’re right, they can take a Doritos break any time they want. And, sure, they do get to do all of this while ensconced in their favorite flannel pajamas. But there’s more to freelancing than meets the eye. Despite the casual dress code and extremely flexible schedule, freelancing can actually help you succeed as an entrepreneur–building your own business empire.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
'Psychological Profiles of the Dream Team; Where does the assistant fit? We sat down with Holly Regan, Managing Editor for Software Advice for an interview on her findings. Holly assisted on conducting research about the Psychological Profiles of the Dream Team. Holly had some insight to share with you on this interesting subject. What are the strengths and inherent characteristics of someone best suited for an executive or administrative assistant role?
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
'If you are promoting your small business online today then you need to be aware that the written word simply isn’t enough. These days it is all about video. Video has become a huge part of the lives of almost every internet user, with 85% of us now using the web to stream video on… Read the full article here: Infographic: Video Marketing on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'Good question right? I think so. I know so many personal assistants who are highly intelligent, experienced, skilled and professional yet they are often deemed as the person that does the menial office tasks. Why do we allow ourselves to be seen like this? Why do we put up with it? And what actually is it that holds us back? The secretary status. It is certainly true that the role of the assistant changed dramatically over the years.
Virtual Moxie
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
'In the middle of an interview with a prospective client, Jean knew she didn’t want to work with him. She waited for a break in the conversation and gently gave him the news. He said, snidely, “Young woman, you should be happy to get the work from me!”. Ha! You should be happy to get the work…as long as it’s work you want to be doing, for a client you wish to work with.
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Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'Two related articles on how freelancers and micropreneurs look at the world and their businesses caught my eye this week. Fast Company's How Freelancers are Redefining Success to be About Value, Not Wealth covers a topic that constantly comes up in our research - the vast majority of solo and micropreneurs do not define business success purely - or even mainly - in financial terms. Yes, they want to make money.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
'Considering a new job? A new career? Wondering if you should take that promotion or explore opportunities at other companies? Whatever career decision you’re facing, you certainly want to be smart about it. That’s where I come in! In my most recent interview on Fox 31 Denver’s Good Day Colorado , I shared specific steps to help ensure your next career decision is a good one.
Office Organization Success
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'This past week I had a few technical issues with two of my websites (both WordPress sites) and needed to enlist the help of a WordPress expert … step in SandraDeFreitas of WPBlogsites. I have several websites and they are all WordPress websites. While Sandra was fixing my websites for me she also alerted me to the fact that my username for ALL of my websites is “Admin” and shared with me that by doing this I am leaving my websites vulnerable to being hacked, as hackers are looking for websites
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
'Most of us entrepreneurs love our businesses and really enjoy working in them, but if you have to work a day job that you don’t enjoy just to make ends meet it can be very disheartening. Fortunately there are a number of ways to make every part of your working life more enjoyable (and none… Read the full article here: Infographic: Loving Your Job on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
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Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
'Over the last few years I’ve stayed in many many hotels and I can honestly say the quality can vary enormously. With most hotel chains you kinda know what to expect but when it comes to independent or ’boutique’ style accommodation the star rating isn’t always an indication of what you are going to get. The one thing I have noticed is that if a hotel has added some nice finishing touches to their decor, amenities and service the overall experience tends to be better.
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
'The post How to Love Your Job appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. How to love your job [Infographic] by the team at Adecco. You just finished reading How to Love Your Job ! Consider leaving a comment! Recommended: Evernote Essentials The post How to Love Your Job appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'It's pretty likely you've seen Puppy Love , Budweiser's Superbowl commercial. I'm writing this article on the Friday before the Superbowl and it's already been viewed online 25 million times. For those who haven't seen it, it shows a labrador puppy making friends with a Clydsdale on a ranch. While I like the ad, I'm more intrigued by the trends the ad represents.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
'It’s that time of year again where love is in the air. I know most people don’t use the word “love” very often when discussing their work, but I think we should change that. So today, in honor of V-day, I’d like to share a few tips to help you fall in love with your job…again. Why do I say “again”? Well, I’m willing to bet at some point—whether in the distant past or more recently—you actually did love your job.
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Office Organization Success
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
'I got two big jobs done this week that I’d really been putting off: Get my taxes to my accountant. Fill in the FAFSA (College) form. Both are checked off my list … and I’m so glad! I had an interesting phone call with a client this week (well actually I had several great phone calls with clients!) , but this particular call resulted in one of those a-ha moments.
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'How often do you see stories on your favourite websites that are all about a business? You’ll probably see a few every day, and usually they aren’t paid advertorials but actual editorial content. Even sources like the BBC and The Guardian run pieces on a daily basis about businesses without any money changing hands. This… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Media Exposure on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
'Where do I start with Lake Austin Spa Resort ? Well I think it is only fair to say from the outset that Condé Nast Traveler are right in voting Lake Austin Spa Resort the #1 Destination Spa on the Condé Nast Gold List. It is stunning, in so many ways. You are made to feel completely at home. I wish Lake Austin Spa was my home, I really really do.
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
'The post 3 Quick Steps to Preventing Clutter appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. If you want to prevent clutter, you have to be preemptive. Before you add an item to your home, office, yard, workspace, etc., ask yourself three questions. Are you going to use it? The gadget looks like the latest in efficiency tools. You buy it, you get it home, you use it once and it’s now part of the clutter in the catch-all drawer.
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Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
'What Musicians Teach Us About The Challenges of Being Your Own Boss is a fascinating article that covers a topic that hasn't gotten much attention - the existential anxiety of being self-employed. According to a study done by a group at the University of Michigan, independent work raises a host of existential issues that people who work for organizations don’t have to deal with. Those who work at organizations are part of bigger whole and have bosses, coworkers and offic
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 23, 2014
'In case you missed it, I hosted my quarterly free coaching call a little while back. You can listen to the recording using the audio player below or download the MP3 if you’d like. Please note: The sound quality isn’t perfect. I’m in the process of upgrading my technology setup so hopefully, in the future, this won’t be an issue. Thanks for understanding.
Office Organization Success
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
'Another week blighted by snow; another snow day and two-hour delay <sigh> I heard on the news earlier in the week that one day winter will be over and spring will be here! Still, the weather hasn’t put a dampener on me helping out my clients! I’ve worked on: >> Setting up a teleclass campaign in Infusionsoft. >> Creating a workshop and registration page, plus all the back office systems in Infusionsoft. >> Doing a new WordPress + Wishlist Member insta
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
'If you have quit your day job to bring up children it can be tough to make ends meet with one fewer paycheck coming to the household every month. But you don’t have to give up work entirely and in fact it is great entrepreneurial experience to run your own business from home to fit… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Running a Business as a Parent on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
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