Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I am very fortunate in that I get to read fabulous letters from executives touting the behavior changes they see in their executive or administrative assistants after attending our Star Achievement Series® course. I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The 2019 edition of one of our favorite trend reports - JWT Intelligence's annual forecast of 100 trends to watch in the coming year - is out.  Yes, it really covers 100 trends across 10 broad categories. The chart below (click to enlarge) shows 5 of the categories and around 50 of the tracked trends. JWT Intelligence is part of the giant advertising and marketing group J.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2018

At some point, you will have been in a meeting and felt that no one was listening to you. Perhaps people were on their phone, looking confused, talking over you or ignoring you. It’s hard to continue speaking when it seems that people are switching off, disengaged or rejecting your ideas. So how do you […].

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 7, 2018

It's December, the time of year when our thoughts are drawn to holiday festivities and the purchase of gifts. As a small business owner, it's also the time when you need to think about what you are going to do about client gifting. Of course, before we dive into gifting ideas you'll need to make the decision whether or not you're going to give your clients gifts.

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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.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2018

by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play You can leave a review here! This is Podcast 108 and it’s about passive attention. Back in podcast 83 I talked about paying attention, about mindfulness. It’s a critical skill for being more effective and getting things done. It’s related to focus, but it’s a little different.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 4, 2018

This is the time of year we normally release our annual coworking forecast. And this year would have been our 10 th annual forecast ( click here for our 2018 forecast ).  But after a great deal of deliberation, we've decided not to do one this year.  Don’t get us wrong. We’re still going to be researching coworking. We’re just no longer going to do an annual space and membership forecast.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Ah, ’tis the season of inspiration , my friends! Every December, I find myself spending a lot of time reflecting on the past year and planning for the new one. As I’ve shared many times before, I am a total geek for goal setting. It makes me feel unbelievably motivated and optimistic about the future. So, this time of year is my “happy place.”.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 3, 2018

There are good and bad ways with how to fund your startup business. Good ways offer capital so you don’t plummet at runway’s end. Positive funding terms let your business thrive without interference. Bad investments are a burden, with nightmare scenarios like losing control of ownership. Startup capital isn’t as large an undertaking because of agile operations.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Be honest… how comfortable are you with public speaking? Very uncomfortable? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. 74% of adults experience some form of public speaking anxiety , which makes it the most claimed fear – over spiders and death. Seriously. I’m guessing if you’re reading this you’re seeking ways to build your skills and therefore, your confidence as a public speaker.

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Melissa Peoples

DECEMBER 6, 2018

“Oh wow, I have so much work time that I wish I spent more time in meetings!". Said no person, ever! Okay, well, maybe someone has, but they were clearly having a momentary lapse of sanity! If meeting management is the bane of your existence, then just keep reading. We can all agree that we spend way too much time in meetings. Meeting management is complicated these days, and mismanaged meetings waste your executive’s time, focus, and energy.

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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.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Ah, ’tis the season of inspiration , my friends! Every December, I find myself spending a lot of time reflecting on the past year and planning for the new one. As I’ve shared many times before, I am a total geek for goal setting. It makes me feel unbelievably motivated and optimistic about the future. So, this time of year is my “happy place.”.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 7, 2018

In an era where almost every person has a basic education degree, it is mandatory to improve your marketing skills if you intend to succeed in entrepreneurship. One of the ways to do this is through gaining a post-graduate degree in marketing. Find details on how an MBA in marketing can help your entrepreneurship efforts in startups and already established businesses.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Making your way as a small business owner in America isn’t always easy, but it can be immensely rewarding—both personally and financially. If you value the ability to set your own schedule and work on your own time, then you might find that starting a business is the best way for you to make a living doing work that you care about. And if you’re considering starting a business, then you’ll want to look at the possibility of going into liquidation.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 7, 2018

It could be because an employee is leaving, or perhaps you’re scaling up your business and want to attract the top talent. No matter the reason, when recruiting for your company, it’s about more than crafting the perfect job description and promoting the advert. When job hunting, prospective staff consider more than just the job role. So, to appeal to future employees, consider the following.

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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.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Whether you are a new company or you are an existing one who is just going through a period of reinvention, branding plays a huge role in the company’s overall success. Without an effective branding campaign and strategy, it will be hard to build recognition and loyalty, which means your customer base will suffer. One of the central parts of any branding strategy is to create a company logo that is unique, memorable and strong, giving customers something that they will instantly recognize moving

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Melissa Peoples

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Join me for this brief excerpt from my podcast series on Empowering Conversations for Executive Assistants. In this podcast, I share a personal story about a 1:1 meeting that revolutionized my career as an Executive Assistant. In this excerpt you will learn how to make yourself a priority, work on developing a dynamic strategic partnership with your executive business partner and how to value your role.

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Melissa Peoples

DECEMBER 1, 2018

[link] In this Q&A session for Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants, I answer three questions on how to be a successful professional assistant. 1. How to successfully work with multiple executives? 2. How do you handle meeting management when you don't own the meeting. 3. How to automate your Outlook inbox. I really enjoy these Q&A sessions that allow us to deep dive on topics that are relevant to all of us as admins.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Introduction. It’s easy to think that there is not much difference between a good manager and a good leader. However, there is a difference! In short, managers concentrate more on doing things right, while leaders focus more on doing the right things. At the end of the day, both good management and good leadership skills are indispensable to an organization’s bottom line.

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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.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Enterprise resource planning, better known as ERP, is a software system that is crucial to the success of a business. The purpose of using an ERP system is to efficiently combine the core processes that are necessary to running a company. These processes may include supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, finance, and human resources, among others.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Whether you’re from an up-and-coming startup or a business that’s been enjoying some prosperous growth, you should know that one of the most effective ways to score big-time clients is to up your client proposal game. To do that, you either need someone who’s absolutely brilliant at writing client proposals, or you can also use a good client proposal template.

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