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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Braintrust is a new entrant in the online talent marketplace space, but with a twist.  Instead of being owned by investors and founders, Braintrust is a non-profit and the founders say it will be user-controlled by their talent.   In other words, Braintrust is a coop, which is a business owned and controlled by the freelancers that they serve.  Braintrust focuses on high-end IT projects and works with an impressive list of large corporations.  According to the compa

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of Leading Without Authority: Tips for the “Unofficial” Leader. Date : Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Time : 11:00 AM Pacific | 12:00 PM Mountain | 1:00 PM Central | 2:00 PM Eastern. Sign up for the Eat Your Career Newsletter to receive registration information: [link]. Leadership is not reserved solely for those who have formal leadership titles.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Feel like an imposter? In the world of Assistants, where you are so often stepping in for someone else, imposter feelings can be rife and the source of real stress. If you feel like an imposter, to understand how to feel better you need to first [.].

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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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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 31, 2020

“I’m not expecting Shakespeare.” Your boss or colleague has probably said something along these lines after asking for a memo or briefing on a tight timeline. Business communication should be quick, precise, and easily digestible. Deadlines aren’t negotiable and accuracy is vital.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 31, 2020

According to the National Human Genome Research Institute synthetic biology is: " a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities. Synthetic biology researchers and companies around the world are harnessing the power of nature to solve problems in medicine, manufacturing and agriculture." Synthetic biology is not a new trend.

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Eco-Office Gals

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

With millions of tons of plastic ending up in the ocean every year and other environmental concerns, it is important for business people to make eco-friendly changes to how they run their company. However, it can be difficult to know just where to start. Implement these seven simple changes to greatly reduce your carbon footprint and that of your business. 1.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The current pandemic is scary. No matter how brazen we feel, the world has changed and a lot of people may feel isolated and alienated as a result. They don’t want to get ill. Therefore, they may try to get through it on their own without the assistance of anyone else. photo credit: Pixabay. The problem is, that sort of method can really eat away and leave you feeling alone and unhappy.

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Brilliantly Better

AUGUST 29, 2020

I had my first computer when I was 18. It was called CIP, and it was a communist clone of the famous ZX Spectrum. Same processor, almost the same board. You would load the operating system from a cassette tape, which made such a strange , acute noise. Any other programs (or games, mostly) had. Read more Do What You’re Good At. The post Do What You’re Good At appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

I gifted this holiday video to my client at Azure Horizons last year to send to his clients. It’s created in the 2D animated character style, using his custom character dressed in his Santa finest. Designed and edited by [link] – Andrea Kalli – Video Design. Video Editing Services. Video Marketing. The post Client Christmas Video Greeting 2019 appeared first on Video Editing Services - Promotional and Marketing Videos - Video Marketing Strategies and Management.

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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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Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

As an EA who has been working in the industry for more than twenty years, the number one question I usually get asked is around minute taking and more specifically on “how you take good minutes?” In fact, I was asked this question just as recently as last week. And whilst I know in my own head what needs to be done, spelling it out for others in a step by step process is not as easy as it seems.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

E-Commerce is an industry that is booming with leaps and bounds & it’s here to stay for a very very long time. If there is anything that COVID-19 has proven to us then that is to always do business in the infrastructure that can sustain itself amidst unexpected circumstances. E-Commerce is that very infrastructure that I am talking about. Technologies like Shopify have made it easier to get started with E-Commerce with templates and processes.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 31, 2020

In the wake of Covid-19 Pandemic, several shoppers are turning to online shopping not only because of the convenience it offers, but also to stay safe. Even the crowd that offline stores used to receive has receded, forcing businesses to establish bases online and start selling products. Having a website for online retail is excellent, but it can never beat an application that users can use on the go.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Building a business is a lot of hard work. Building an extremely successful business means you’ve consistently worked hard to grow and evolve your business. Now, it’s time to sell. The best way to have a great selling experience is to use a high ticket business broker. Business brokers usually specialize in the revenue bracket they work in, ensuring you are getting a broker who is comfortable selling such a high grossing company.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 30, 2020

Invoice financing is something that can make a huge difference to your cash flow issues, but it’s also something that many business owners don’t know much about. With over £3 billion in alternative finance reaching UK businesses every year, there’s no doubt that money is available – it’s just knowing where to look for it that’s the hard part. Invoice factoring and invoice discounting are two particular types of finance that could help you to get on top of your business books.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 30, 2020

Running a small business can be tough. You’re probably an expert in a single niche, whether that’s flower arranging, car repair, catering or something else, but owning a business seems to require you to master so many other areas, from accounting to law and more – like, for example, SEO. Fortunately, you can hire professionals in most cases.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Consumer habits around online ordering of restaurant and café food have been changing over the years. Revenue from online platform ordering to consumer delivery has been on the increase since 2017 and with Australian customers continuing the trend, businesses can boost their revenue by using the right restaurant online ordering system. photo credit: Envato.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

It’s no secret that we’re going through a volatile time and small businesses are feeling the sharp end of it. The key to surviving and – dare I say it – even thriving in the coming months is to make the most of your resources. Given that the pandemic has cost the average small business over £11,000 in lost takings and extra expenses, having a budget and optimizing it 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.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 29, 2020

Yeah, you remember that whole permanent record thing with which teachers and principals used to threaten us when we were in grade school? Well, that’s largely a mythical thing about which no one in the world of work cares. However, there is in fact a permanent record about which everyone cares when it comes to your personal finances. Moreover, the information it contains can determine whether you get a place to live, a car to drive, insurance and in some cases, even a job.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 30, 2020

You feel bad for all your friends with Windows computers. They have to pay tons of money out of pocket for virus software. There’s no need for you to do that because you have a Mac. At least, you thought that until you start getting strange pop-ups and your computer begins running so slow that you can barely use it. Do Macs get viruses? The answer is yes.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 30, 2020

The beautiful thing about blockchain technology is that it is mainstream enough that just about anybody can create bitcoin wallet account but still new enough that if you create your own blockchain you are one of the pioneers. And early adopters of new technology are usually rewarded when it takes off. Blockchain technology is still in its infancy and has yet to fully fulfill its potential.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Now that everything’s available online, it’s easy to see why eCommerce businesses are doing so well. Add the fact that it’s safer to buy items online and have them shipped right in front of your doorstep instead of having to go out and buy them yourselves. Having items shipped at home is safer and more convenient for everyone. But shipping products, especially internationally, can be expensive.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Did you know that there are almost 1.8 billion active websites on the internet today? With the internet comes endless opportunity, but stiff competition. And if you want to create a website yourself, you need to have a strong plan in order to get positive results. The good news? We can help you do just that! In this article, we’ll break down the most important steps of the website design process.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 29, 2020

A recent study conducted by researchers from Bristol University in the UK found that numerous betting firms were flouting strict advertising regulations in order to encourage children to engage with esports gambling. Like most other developed countries, there are strict and specific laws in place designed to protect British children from potentially damaging and addictive activities like gambling.

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