Practically Perfect PA
MAY 17, 2018
I am a keyboard warrior. Not necessarily by choice, but rather by circumstance. I’ve worked as a PA and Office Manager across the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and now Foodservice industry since 2011. In recent years I’ve found myself in the online space where first impressions with clients happen over live chat, email or phone. A heart-warming […].
Small Business Labs
MAY 15, 2018
SAP Fieldglass's External Workforce Insights 2018 study, 44% of workforce spend at large corporation is on external, non-employee talent. The report goes on to say this share will grow over the next few years due to "increasing demand and competition for external workers" A important point to note is when corporations talk about contingent talent or external talent they generally include services firms (consultants, marketing agencies, facility management companies, et
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Office Dynamics
MAY 17, 2018
There was no shortage of information, lessons, best practices, and thought-provoking conversations at the ATD Convention my team and I attended last week in San Diego. In case you did not see my Facebook posts, there were over 11,000 attendees from around the world; 300+ concurrent sessions; 400+ exhibits in the big convention hall, and an amazing networking night aboard the USS Midway!
Clutter Coach
MAY 17, 2018
by Subscribe: iTunes ? Stitcher ? Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play. You can leave a review here! This is podcast 96 and it’s about being a questioner as one of the four tendencies. If you’ve been listening to me for awhile, you know I love to ask questions! I love to ask what I call stupid questions, the ones that people don’t ask because they take the answer for granted and it doesn’t occur them that they even CAN question it.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 16, 2018
Is it just me or does it feel like your boss expects more and more from you? I love the challenge this brings but jeez, sometimes it’s beyond difficult to bring more to the table than I already do – I, mean, I like to think I’m already perfect! I thought I’d share some of […].
Small Business Labs
MAY 14, 2018
The large, global health services company Cigna recently released their U.S. Loneliness Index , which found loneliness in the U.S. is at "epidemic levels" The key findings include: Nearly half of Americans report sometimes or always feeling alone (46 percent) or left out (47 percent). One in four Americans (27 percent) rarely or never feel as though there are people who really understand them.
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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
MAY 14, 2018
Uninformed Optimism is a cognitive bias that wreaks havoc in entrepreneur brains. . It goes like this: . The less you know about a project or business idea, the easier it is to believe it’ll be simple to make the idea succeed. . This is particularly true for “marketing tactics”. The people selling “shortcuts” know it, too. . The best way to make millions with a scummy info product is to be on the absolute bleeding edge.
Productivityist
MAY 16, 2018
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I speak with Benjamin Spall. Benjamin is the co-author of My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired , and the founding editor of the blog of the same name. During our discussion we touch on how morning routines are important to both early risers and night owls alike, what was discovered about routines during the research for the book, what he has taken from some of the routines that are in the book (and from the website as
Small Business Labs
MAY 17, 2018
T he Economic Policy Institute (EPI) , a DC non-profit think tank, recently released a study showing the average Uber driver earns $11.77 per hour after expenses. The study - Uber and the Labor Market - is based on a detailed analysis of driver income and expenses. The study's key findings include: Uber drivers average $24.77 per hour in passenger fares.
Small Business CEO
MAY 17, 2018
For a business, promoting the product or service is the biggest task that can take away a large part of the investment. This investment cannot be afforded by small businesses which majorly rely on online promotion methods. One of the most effective ways for promoting your product or service is by blogging. Yes, blogging when combined with social media will help small business in promoting to wider audience.
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.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
MAY 14, 2018
The last decade I’ve spent working with entrepreneurs around the world was also a decade spent studying entrepreneurs around the world. . (Best free MBA ever. In fact, I got paid to do it!). And if I had to pick one thing that unites the upper echelons of extraordinary overachieving founders – if something definitively sets them apart from everyone else – it is this one thing: .
Small Business CEO
MAY 15, 2018
While you once needed a lot of capital to gain equity in private companies, new laws have made possible for small investors to invest using limited capital through equity crowdfunding. In this article, we’re going to give you a small introduction to equity crowdfunding and a few tips to help you get started. What is Equity Crowdfunding? Simply put, equity crowdfunding is similar to regular crowdfunding with the exception that you get an actual share of the company you’re investing in.
Small Business CEO
MAY 12, 2018
“ When trade stops, war begins ,” warned Jack Ma, the CEO of Alibaba at Davos 2018. This simple yet powerful statement serves as a reminder that your business needs to keep reaching customers. Ma went on to say that global selling is not just the birthright of big companies alone. Technology has effectively made the world so small that you can buy a product from Europe even if you are thousands of miles away in Australia.
Small Business CEO
MAY 16, 2018
With increasing volatility and frequent market fluctuations, making smart investments is not easy. When you look for information online, several inputs laden with economic jargon tend to perplex you furthermore. There is always some new way of making quick money that everyone is talking about, and usually that’s the investment that one should not make without doing their research.
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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
MAY 16, 2018
Some companies just love festooning their hallways, reception areas and meeting rooms with flowers and other plants. The sight and smell of greenery (and any other colours you care to throw into the mix) elevates the feeling in a building and, according to NASA, living plants help to filter out airborne pollution. Other companies think that a floral touch is too frilly and makes the place look fussy and unprofessional; they may also see caring for plants and buying in new flowers each week as un
Small Business CEO
MAY 17, 2018
Some store owners bemoan the sight of shoppers peering at their phones as they wander the aisles and pick up what they need, but those owners lack vision. A customer on the phone is an opportunity to reach out, engage, and inspire loyalty — but only if you’re willing to provide the high-tech mobile services that your target market craves. It doesn’t take much, but it’s probably time you at least considered the idea of designing an app to benefit your business and help you with
Small Business CEO
MAY 12, 2018
If you want to joke about a particular profession, you’ll find plenty of material in lawyers. There are probably more jokes about lawyers than there are actual lawyers who have passed the bar exam. Even Shakespeare made a lawyer joke when he had one of his characters say, “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.”. The law profession isn’t terribly well understood, and there are a lot of jokes in part because there are also an awful lot of myths.
Small Business CEO
MAY 17, 2018
In the highly competitive world of small business, finding a way to carve out a niche in your industry is vital for success. According to recent studies, economic uncertainty is the main factor that prohibits small businesses from growing. If you are like most business owners, you have a number of ideas you want to put into practice. When the time comes to grow and expand your business, having a game plan in place is essential.
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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
MAY 14, 2018
Even though you’ve worked hard at building rank with the search engines and your organic searches are mostly found on the first pages of the SERPS (Search Engine Results Pages), you find that your bounce rate is through the roof and that you just aren’t making the money from your website that you had anticipated. After all, your prices are competitive, you have a product line that is trending, and you’ve invested heavily in marketing.
Small Business CEO
MAY 15, 2018
Whether you are opening up a new shop or relocating your existing business, where you decide to go is essential to the overall aspect of your business. The right location can both boost sales and keep your doors open, or it could end up making you close the doors. There are many factors to consider while you decide where to locate your business. From operating costs, accessibility and even taxes, these all influence the overall performance.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
MAY 14, 2018
Uninformed Optimism is a cognitive bias that wreaks havoc in entrepreneur brains. . It goes like this: . The less you know about a project or business idea, the easier it is to believe it’ll be simple to make the idea succeed. . This is particularly true for “marketing tactics”. The people selling “shortcuts” know it, too. . The best way to make millions with a scummy info product is to be on the absolute bleeding edge.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
MAY 14, 2018
The last decade I’ve spent working with entrepreneurs around the world was also a decade spent studying entrepreneurs around the world. . (Best free MBA ever. In fact, I got paid to do it!). And if I had to pick one thing that unites the upper echelons of extraordinary overachieving founders – if something definitively sets them apart from everyone else – it is this one thing: .
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.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
MAY 14, 2018
I’ve noticed a trend amongst business owners I find personally – and psychologically – disturbing: Reading ONLY non-fiction. The logic is simple. In a world where there’s so much to learn, ain’t nobody got time to lose themselves in imaginary narrative and prose! . It’s understandable to feel this way. I personally have the expensive habit of 1-click purchasing almost any non-fiction book my friends recommend.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
MAY 14, 2018
I’ve noticed a trend amongst business owners I find personally – and psychologically – disturbing: Reading ONLY non-fiction. The logic is simple. In a world where there’s so much to learn, ain’t nobody got time to lose themselves in imaginary narrative and prose! . It’s understandable to feel this way. I personally have the expensive habit of 1-click purchasing almost any non-fiction book my friends recommend.
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