Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 6, 2018
Over the last few years, I have written a lot about creating a successful Executive and EA partnership. It is the key relationship for Assistants and the one part of the role that you have to get right. Without a successful partnership, the work just becomes that much tougher. So, today I thought I would […].
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 7, 2018
There can never be too many discussions about change. It’s constant, it’s inevitable, unexpected at times, but it can be extremely rejuvenating. No matter how many times change occurs in life, expected or not, it can seem as if you are not in control. Unexpected change disrupts a routine, but if we reevaluate the current routine and what opportunities the unexpected change offers then we take control.
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Small Business Labs
AUGUST 6, 2018
According to the Kellogg Insights article How “Speed Factories” Help Companies Adapt to Capricious Consumers , speed factories are: a local-market facility designed to quickly pump out products with shorter life cycles and less predictable demand, like apparel sported by Kendall Jenner or LeBron James that suddenly becomes a must-have item. Speed factories tend to be small, highly flexible and able to quickly adjust to changing, local market demand or new customer requirements. Adi
Clutter Coach
AUGUST 9, 2018
by Subscribe: iTunes ? Stitcher ? Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play. You can leave a review here! This is podcast 101 and it’s called stop acquiring. Last time I talked about completion, that is, including time to put away whatever you just brought home or got in the mail or used for some purpose or that’s out because someone else didn’t put it away.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 9, 2018
Look at any job description for Assistants, and you will see the word discretion. It is a crucial skill for Assistants and something that we have to practice on a daily basis. One slip and you are at risk of jeopardising your reputation and all the hard work you have put into building the relationship […].
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 9, 2018
Merriam-Webster defines inspiration as “a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation.” But what does inspiration mean to you? Where do you draw it from? What triggers your emotions and intellect to dig deep and keep going? Joan Burge, Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, has been inspiring and motivating those inside and outside of the Administrative/Executive Assistant field for over 30 years but wh
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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
AUGUST 9, 2018
Entrepreneurs constantly feel like they’re not doing enough. . And when they have a super-productive day, they still feel as though there’s hundreds more tasks and projects remaining. That they’ll never be done. . Then there’s the worry that you’re prioritizing the “right” things! . All of this suggests that to live the entrepreneur life is to live with a constant baseline of productivity anxiety. .
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 10, 2018
How often do you organise a video conference for your Executive or team? All the time, right? Well, today I thought I would share with you the top five alternative conferencing platforms that are available online. If you don’t have internal video conferencing software, each of these platforms will do the trick and are well worth […].
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 10, 2018
When it comes to improving your business’s profitability you have three choices: Sell more, increase your prices or cut your costs. Put that way, it sounds like a statement of the glaringly obvious, but it is surprising how many businesses focus like mad on the first to while paying very little attention to the third. Here, we take a look at three areas every business should focus on that will help them get the optimum bangs for every buck. 1.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 7, 2018
It can be a little tricky job hunting when you are already employed, but the research suggests that the most desirable candidates are those that are already in a full-time job. So, how do you go about searching for a new job without jeopardising the one that you already have? Here are our five tips […].
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.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 9, 2018
A lot of people feel nervous asking for money, even if it’s a lender’s livelihood. We can usually chalk this up to uncertainty regarding whether or not we’ll be approved. If you’re in need of a loan, you might understand that getting approval can take time. It’s a hassle to spend all of that time waiting, only to be denied. If you want to go into the loan approval process with greater confidence, there are several ways to make it happen. 1.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 8, 2018
A few folks are still skeptical about the role of custom printed materials such as letterhead and stationery for their business. In their mind business letterhead, printing is not much more than window dressing — something nice to have, but not an essentially critical part of your business. It’s almost like arguing that brushing your teeth is a good thing, but not really essential to for day-to-day living – it can be true, but why would you want to not brush your teeth?
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 9, 2018
In 2017, there were more than 80 million hourly workers in the US alone and since you’re reading this, some of those people might be working under your employ. Whether you have hundreds of employees or just 10, keeping track of each and every employee can become a headache in the long run. And it’s not like you can skip on such an important activity.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 8, 2018
Customer satisfaction is not a fuel pump standing somewhere on your way which helps your organisation to re-energize but it’s the vast road. It is the way over which your organisation moves and becomes a world-class service giver. Especially in the field of grocery delivery, customer satisfaction is the support system. Because with a little focus on the customers, a one-time customer can become loyal for the lifetime.
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Small Business CEO
AUGUST 8, 2018
People around New Zealand can find personal loans with various values attached to them. Some loans may be worth thousands of dollars depending on what they are for. But while it can be inviting to find personal loans with great values attached to them, anyone who wishes to take out a loan must be aware of the value associated with the loan. You have to avoid spending too much on personal loans.
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