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?
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?
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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
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 […].
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.
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.
Office Dynamics
JULY 23, 2018
The secret is out! Finally, the secret we have been building up to for several weeks is out. I am very pleased to announce the title of my new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed. In case you have not seen all the social media buzz, this has been an exciting project as this book is like none other I have written for assistants. I wanted to use a very different approach and shake things up, including my wardrobe for the back book cover.
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Practically Perfect PA
JULY 24, 2018
Throw a load of random people together, and you are bound to get some awkward moments, especially if you are forced (as you often are at work) to spend a lot of time with each other. We all have embarrassing work stories, and there are whole TV series dedicated to awkward work situations (my favourites […].
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.
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. .
Small Business CEO
JULY 26, 2018
Building a more professional behavior at work has its perks and actually helps you prepare to be productive, maintain a great attitude and transform your work ethics and output. If you didn’t know, employers always pay attention to those soft skills potential employees wield and expect them to be committed to their duty and the company. There are a number of ways you can build professional behavior at the workplace and reap vast fruits from your attitude.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 25, 2018
Travel Counsellors is an award-winning independent travel company that’s seeing increasing growth in its corporate travel division due to clients recognising the benefits of having their own personal travel manager available to them 24/7 when required. The company’s Global Sales Director Jim Eastwood responds to emerging trends in corporate travel and explores what matters to […].
Small Business Labs
JULY 23, 2018
Since the founding of Emergent Research nearly two decades ago, our mantra has been follow the data to where it leads us. This requires us to minimize the impact of potential biases in our work. As part of this effort, we've identified and analyzed a variety of potential biases, including two key biases: survivor bias and confirmation bias.
Small Business CEO
JULY 25, 2018
Inventory Management Software as a Service. As the owner of a small and medium-sized business, it’s understandable that you want to keep your business overheads as low as possible. However, in this age of cloud applications and software-as-a-service, there’s simply no excuse not to embrace software and technology at every turn in your business.
Small Business CEO
JULY 22, 2018
We often think of a company in a fairly simplistic way: as a self-sufficient organization. We think of it as a corporation with various departments, like Human Resource Management, Accounting, and Finance, Production, Research and Development (R&D), Purchasing, Marketing, and Selling. But, in fact, the world of business is a far more complicated place.
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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.
Small Business CEO
JULY 26, 2018
More than 340 multinationals, have already established their headquarters in Luxembourg and more and more startups, entrepreneurs and companies looking into relocating their offices are considering company formation in Luxembourg. The magnitude of the tax benefits offered by Luxembourg for corporations and even for small to medium-sized companies is not the only main advantages which should be taken into consideration, but also the following aspects: International financial expertise.
Small Business CEO
JULY 24, 2018
Marketing is an essential proponent for lawyers, but getting it right is not always straightforward. Regardless of the type of law you practice, you’re swimming in the same pool of clients as numerous other firms. Like most businesses, it only takes a few seconds to attract a customer and convince them to consider you over other attorneys in your area.
Small Business CEO
JULY 26, 2018
Whenever you hear about the decline of manufacturing in advanced economies such as the United States, its usually in the context of the dwindling fortunes of giant conglomerates. Yet, the struggle is worse for small manufacturers as they are unlikely to have the same depth and breadth of options that large corporations do. The following are the major difficulties persons venturing into small manufacturing in the US must be prepared to deal with.
Small Business CEO
JULY 26, 2018
Intricate fieldwork requires a complex combination of skill as well as equipment in order to be executed properly. In this era of advanced technology and fast paced technological progress, there are many tools available to guide field workers through their everyday tasks. With right kind of equipment being employed, even the toughest of tasks become not only easier, but also more efficient and all the more quick.
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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.
Small Business CEO
JULY 23, 2018
Regardless of industry, businesses often need more physical space to grow, meet client demand, or complete a project. The problem? Acquiring extra room can cost a lot of money, eating into your company profits. In some cases, expansion can be so expensive that it’s not a feasible option, which could inhibit company growth. When this happens, what can you do?
Small Business CEO
JULY 23, 2018
Is driving for Uber a small business? It can be. You might not have employees, but you still have overhead, clients and a service to sell – your driving. The vast majority of drivers will operate as a sole proprietorship, but there are a few rideshare drivers that will incorporate or form an LLC. Even if you’re not one of those few drivers that choose to incorporate, you can still treat driving for Uber like a business.
Small Business CEO
JULY 26, 2018
Getting targeted traffic to your website should be one of your highest priorities in marketing your business online. There are a lot of different strategies for growing your traffic levels, such as regularly posting on your blog and pushing out your content on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. But one traffic generation strategy that gets overlooked frequently is guest posting.
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