Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2018

I wanted to share with you another session from last year’s Virtual Summit to give you a flavour of what you can expect at the Future Assistant Conference in February. Today, I thought I’d share my session ‘developing business acumen on a shoestring budget’ Business acumen is a fundamental requirement for the modern-day assistant.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 15, 2018

It’s amazing the power one word can have! It was proven to me January of 2017, I decided instead of writing a bunch of goals, I would select one word to be the overarching umbrella of everything I wanted to achieve in 2017. My word was “abundance.” I scribbled this in big letters on an 8 /12 x 11 sheet of paper and then wrote words all around it. Where did I want abundance to show up in my life?

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 17, 2018

Our recent Harvard Business Review article, Coworking Is not About Workspace - It's About Feeling Less Lonely , covers research we conducted on the social side of coworking. Some of the key survey findings from our coworking space member research show that: 87% of respondents report that they meet other members for social reasons, with 54% saying they socialize with other members after work and/or on weekends. 79% said coworking has expanded their social networks. 83% report that they are le

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 17, 2018

Every week, I get a ton of emails from blog readers with career questions they want me to answer. Typically, I don’t provide career advice via email—that’s why we have the monthly Q&A (“Ask the Career Coach”) video sessions. Anyone can attend for free and submit questions of their own. But one question I get asked a lot is about job hopping. People want to know why they can’t keep a job.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 15, 2018

Well, we are a few weeks into 2018 and I have seen a ton of articles, opinion pieces and social media messages about technology, specifically Artificial Intelligence, taking over the role of Assistants. I can understand the cause for concern because so many of us are still battling with the perception of the Assistant role. […].

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 18, 2018

by Subscribe: iTunes ? Stitcher ? Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play. You can leave a review here! ?. This is Podcast 86 and it’s about design thinking. I got reintroduced to this concept by Chris Wilson, the founder of Unstuck School, at a workshop he gave recently. He leads a program called Design Your Year that uses many creative ways to define and achieve your goals, one of which is not calling them goals.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 18, 2018

Freelance jobs are bigger than ever now that technology and remote, or work-from-home, jobs are becoming increasingly popular in the workforce. And no, freelance work isn’t just for Millennials. In fact, nearly 40 percent of the workforce in the United States today is made of up freelancers! Let’s take a look at some of the top trends in the freelance economy and their impact on both freelancers and freelance employers.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 18, 2018

As a PA/EA you already regularly organise meetings and minor events. You probably organise the social aspects too, certainly the office Christmas party! However, event management is a skill that is a little, ok a lot more specialist. If you have been asked to organise a conference as part of your role, know that this […].

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Productivityist

JANUARY 17, 2018

On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by PJ Jonas of Goat Milk Stuff. PJ is a wife, homeschooling parent, farmer and also a business owner. She accomplishes a lot of things, so I was very excited to talk with her. Some of the specifics of our discussion include: The importance of structure in both family and business. Work-life balance and how PJ feels about it.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 18, 2018

While coworking has taken off, coliving has struggled to gain steam. Part of this is venture capital and investment funds have been hard to come by for those trying to build shared living space businesses. This appears to be changing.  The coliving company Common recently announced raising $40 million in a round led by Norwest Venture Partners.  Common currently has 14 shared living sites and over 400 members.

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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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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 17, 2018

If you ask a group of people what they think of when you say the word “hacker,” you’ll probably get a lot of different answers. Over the years, our understanding of hackers and hacking has shifted. During the computer boom of the 80s, hackers were high-tech spies. Today, we imagine hackers as everything from burglars to vandals to inventors. But what do you as a business owner need to know about hacking to keep your company’s sensitive information safe?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 16, 2018

Today, I’m so excited to share the news that the Future Assistant full programme is live and kicking! I’m so excited to share the final programme with you. We’ve pulled together a whole load of amazing speakers who are creating the most wonderful, thought provoking, practical and seriously butt kicking content for you guys! Here are just […].

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 13, 2018

Compared to traditional market, a platform business model capitalizes on the interaction between producers and consumers. There is no need for a business to physically produce a product that will be distributed. Rather, it makes use of the internet to facilitate exchanges, and consequently, create value. If you’re interested in jumping into the bandwagon, you need to understand the basics that make a platform business successful.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 16, 2018

Handling the management and maintenance of facility operations is a mammoth task. Thanks to facilities management software like CMMS, the face of facilities management has changed significantly and the overall performance of maintenance departments has enhanced. Here are 7 steps to successfully implementing facilities management. 1. Effectively Manage Spare Parts Inventory.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 15, 2018

Nowadays people tend to get increasingly aware of the power that the internet has for improving our lives. Well, one of the most significant ways in which we can use the internet to our advantage is for improving our businesses. There will likely be a lot of people among you that own or are going to own a business – so it’s best to educate yourself on what the power of the internet is.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 18, 2018

SEO continues to play a critical role in the marketing industry. Currently, nearly all consumers are using the various search engines to look for product information. Marketers have no otherwise but to look for better ways of marketing their products online. The competitive advantage of any store will now be achieved through the available online platforms.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 19, 2018

Managing a business comes with great responsibility, and CEOs can often feel like the responsibility of a whole company is resting firmly on their shoulders. There are times when a consultant can help carry some of that weight, whether that’s launching and marketing a new product or progressing your business through a specific stage of development. But consultants can help businesses in many ways and do so much more than just lending a strong and steady hand.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 17, 2018

The Internet has leveled the playing field for all and makes it much easier for anyone to start their own online business. But where do you start? Your Business Plan. If you have made the decision to start an online business, you probably already have a business idea but will need to do some research to access the viability of your idea. Some important areas of research are: Is there a need for your product or service?

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