Office Dynamics
MAY 21, 2019
Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our conference for administrative assistants or training because of budget cuts or not getting financial support. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. I understand that perfectly as a business owner and CEO. But often, it’s just lack of knowing how to sell the conference to the executive. Have the courage to go after what you want.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 20, 2019
Are you thinking about quitting your job but you don’t know if you are doing it for the right reasons? It is a tough decision to leave any job. You have security, a regular pay-check and of course, once you had your notice in, you can rarely change your mind. So when you do quit, […].
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Eat Your Career
MAY 23, 2019
I communicate with confidence and professionalism, even in difficult conversations. To learn more about affirmations and how to leverage them for career success, check out this article. The post Positive Career Affirmation #13 appeared first on Eat Your Career.
Small Business Labs
MAY 21, 2019
Over the past couple of weeks both DoorDash and London based food delivery company Deliveroo announced substantial funding rounds. Amazon led a $575 million funding round in Deliveroo and DoorDash is raising a new round of financing that could value the company at as much as $13 billion. This is up from a $7.1 billion valuation DoorDash got in February when it raised $400 million and almost 10x it's valuation in early 2018. Given what many say are lackluster IPO's by
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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.
Office Dynamics
MAY 23, 2019
Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. We don’t always have the best answer to each individuals problem but someone else might! That’s why we invite you to voice your opinion and thoughts with each post that is submitted to us. This week Carrie S. asks us: I am Carrie S., an administrative assistant for two different types of managers.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 21, 2019
Last week I wrote a blog post about the meetings you should have with your Executive, where I detailed the meetings you should set up in your Executive’s diary that focuses on the work that the two of you need to move the business forward.f you What meetings should make it into your Executive’s schedule? […].
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Small Business Labs
MAY 20, 2019
The Axios article The American Baby Bust covers the latest fertility data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Key quote: "The U.S. fertility rate has reached a record low, and the total number of births in 2018 was the lowest it has been in more than 30 years." As the article chart below shows (click to enlarge), in 2018 there were 59 births per 1,000 women ages 15-34. This translates to a fertility rate - the number of babies a woman of childbearing age is expected to have
Eat Your Career
MAY 23, 2019
I am so excited to announce that my new book is now available for purchase ! Whew. It is such a wonderful feeling to type those words. I was starting to worry this day would never come. For those of you who attend my monthly free webinars and Q&A sessions , you’ve no doubt heard me talk about this book. It’s been a long time coming. I had originally planned on publishing it last year, but sadly, other priorities took over.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 24, 2019
If you work in a large organisation, then most likely you will have systems in place that allow for time billing, this is indeed the case if you work for a law firm or accountancy practice. If you work for a smaller organisation, these technologies will help you set up a system for billing your […].
Clutter Coach
MAY 23, 2019
by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play You can leave a review here! This is Podcast 120 and it’s about rewarding yourself. It seems logical that having a reward to look forward to would motivate you to complete a task. You tell yourself, once I finish writing my book, I’ll take a nice vacation.
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Productivityist
MAY 24, 2019
For years I’ve been a champion of steering clear of email when you’re trying to manage your tasks. Every time I have witnessed someone using Outlook or Gmail as a to do list, I cringed and did my best to get them to see the light of day and start using an actual task management or to do list application for getting things done instead. But I’ve since changed my tune.
Small Business CEO
MAY 22, 2019
Starting and running a startup business is overwhelming. There are many things to learn or to know – from picking a talented, diverse team; launching your product or service fast; understanding your users to let your idea evolve. On top of that, if you are attempting to capitalize on a product or service for which you believe there is a demand, you must also think ahead and learn how to grow your startup business.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 23, 2019
At our recent Future Assistant Conference, we covered the topic of ‘managing difficult conversations’ Julie Leitz’s presentation is still one of our most popular online sessions because so many us shy away from having difficult conversations and managing conflict at work. It is inevitable that conflict will arise in the workplace; we all have different […].
Productivityist
MAY 20, 2019
The title may seem daunting, but the idea behind it is simple: You must set yourself up in advance so that you can keep yourself from simply going through the motions every day?—?which is really what you’re doing if you’re using a simple to-do list. I call this building An Achievement Structure. In order to really achieve, you need to spend some time working on your approach and structure well before you get down to the day-to-day tasks and projects you need to take action on.
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Productivityist
MAY 22, 2019
On today’s episode, I spent time again with Marc and Angel Chernoff. Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, books, course and coaching, they’ve spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love, and peace.
Small Business CEO
MAY 23, 2019
Your projects are only as good as your workforce. The employee base is the biggest asset of any organisation. From managing client demands to mitigating project risks, your workforce makes sure that all your deliverables are on time, every time. Managing your resources while maintaining and improving the company’s bottom line can be like walking on a tightrope.
Small Business CEO
MAY 23, 2019
The world of cryptocurrency can seem intimidating to many people. Assuming you have already decided you want to get involved, the question then becomes how? How do you go about acquiring the most popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, and others? The answer to this question can vary depending on who you ask. Some might say the easiest way to become invested in cryptocurrency is to open an account at an online exchange much like you would open a bank account.
Small Business CEO
MAY 22, 2019
When it comes to running a business, modern technology is always evolving. This is great news for all entrepreneurs as it offers ways to improve efficiency, reduce overheads and increase staff productivity. Of course, the real trick is choosing which advances in business tech are here to stay and worth investing in. One of the biggest success stories in recent times has been cloud computing.
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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 24, 2019
Small business work on small budgets. They don’t enjoy outside support that large businesses take for granted, be it investor funding, experts opinions, substantial marketing budgets, among many others. They have to cut their coat according to the cloth. Simply put, they have to work within their means. So, most of the time, they tend to ignore social media thinking that customers know where to find them.
Small Business CEO
MAY 18, 2019
The concept of content marketing is in a constant state of evolution. Content marketers are regularly working to strive for perfection in this field, however, it’s a long term process. But currently, many misconceptions and false statements are being promoted regarding content marketing. This prevents other people from attaining success in using content marketing to promote businesses.
Small Business CEO
MAY 23, 2019
At some point in time, most manufacturing companies realize the need for a software solution that allows different operational departments – procurement, production, warehousing and others – to share information. And it wouldn’t hurt if the same software could also loop in sales and finance. Any search for solutions raises a question almost immediately for most executives: What do the acronyms MRP and ERP stand for, and what’s the different between the two?
Small Business CEO
MAY 21, 2019
If you are looking for auto insurance, then there are several things that you need to consider. Some of them are auto insurance quotes for most of the companies. The first and the foremost thing that you need to do before selecting an auto insurance company is to look for the coverage that you are in search of. For example, if you do not have a good driving record or you might have some credit problem with your license, then you need to look for the insurance company which offers a second chance
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Small Business CEO
MAY 20, 2019
In business, maximizing value is the name of the game. When strategies clash, though, how are small business owners to know which path is right for them? Shareholders face novel problems today, including significant SKU proliferation , rapid technological evolution, cybersecurity threats, international trade wars, and the appearance of entirely new industries tangential to their own, among myriad challenges.
Small Business CEO
MAY 22, 2019
In today’s competitive business environment, every business is striving to raise its efficiency and productivity to gain an edge over others. What can you, as the owner of a small business, do to achieve that feat? One of the obvious ways to augment your productivity is by equipping your office with devices that will ensure faster, smoother and more organised workflow.
Small Business CEO
MAY 22, 2019
In our modern society, most millennial students are finding it difficult to strike a balance between their academics and the extra curriculum activities. Some of the students want to develop their social life and of course, enjoy their holiday vacations instead of being glued in a certain essay. Besides, during normal school days, the students are tasked with assignments and homework they are supposed to work in the evening.
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