Small Business Labs

AUGUST 10, 2020

"Armchair digital nomads" is the term we use to describe the millions of Americans who aren’t currently digital nomads but tell us in surveys they plan on becoming one.   We call them armchair digital nomads because in the past the vast majority who say this have not followed through.  Instead, they've mostly treated digital nomadism as a spectator sport, following the exploits of real digital nomads via Facebook, Instagram, blogs, and other forms of social media.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 13, 2020

In an ever-changing world consumed by apps, devices, and software, some administrative assistants think that their experience can be measured by their technical savvy. While staying abreast of the latest tools of the profession is important, it takes a particular skill-set to navigate through the uncertainties thrown our way – timeless skills.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 14, 2020

Are you worried that you may get hacked by malicious opportunists online? Do you want to keep your digital information close to you and out of reach of hackers? Do you want to know what makes you vulnerable to hackers? No matter how well others protect their online information, it seems cyber security hackers always find a way around them. The recent Zoom hacking incident is a good example of it.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 10, 2020

If, like a lot of people, you have been spending a lot more time working from home lately, then you might have noticed that staying productive in your own space isn’t as easy as it might initially seem. (As someone who has worked from home for the better part of a decade, I find I’m struggling with it as well.). While most people tend to get more productive when they work from home, this is usually after a period of adjustment where they find what does and doesn’t work.

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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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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 11, 2020

Uber's 18-page report, A First Step Toward A New Model For Independent Platform Work , outlines their proposal for improving the financial security of independent contractors, especially Uber drivers.  Uber's CEO also has an op-ed in the New York Times that provides highlights of the report and the reasons they issued it.  The report has a series of nine proposals from Uber.  The report chart below (click to enlarge) summarizes these.

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My EA Career

AUGUST 12, 2020

One hundred and eleven episodes ago and what feels a LONG… LONG…LONG time ago I started a podcast called Being Indispensable. I was a novice at podcasting. A proverbial babe in the podcasting woods but I was so eager to learn. The same could be said for the job I was doing at the time. I was working as an Executive Assistant and ‘out of my depth’ doesn’t even hit the sides of what I was feeling.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 12, 2020

Today’s guest, Peter Kozodoy , has seen time and again how much transparency and honesty in our work and personal lives lead to lasting results. Peter is an Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author of Honest to Greatness. This episode is sponsored by Fundrise. Fundrise is an investing platform that makes investing in high-quality, high-potential real estate as easy as investing in your favourite stock or mutual fund.

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Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 10, 2020

Over my 15+ years as an administrative professional and project manager, I found one tool to be indispensable for getting the answers I need and crossing things off my list. And that is… using the email subject line. For a lot of us, the email subject line is a redundant line of text while trying to send a message, but when used appropriately, it’s your best friend.

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My EA Career

AUGUST 12, 2020

One hundred and eleven episodes ago and what feels a LONG… LONG…LONG time ago I started a podcast called Being Indispensable. I was a novice at podcasting. A proverbial babe in the podcasting woods but I was so eager to learn. The same could be said for the job I was doing at the time. I was working as an Executive Assistant and ‘out of my depth’ doesn’t even hit the sides of what I was feeling.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 12, 2020

Typically, you’ve spent many years building your wealth for your family’s future. Whether you have personal assets or businesses, you always want these things to go to your loved ones in case of incapacity or death. However, this isn’t always the situation. There are instances when you need to prepare for the unexpected, and these can include lawsuits from the creditors and other adverse judgments.

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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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Productivityist

AUGUST 9, 2020

On this episode of the podcast I talk about the importance of planning – and why August is the month that I give planning my overarching focus. Helpful Links. How to Make Better New Year’s Resolutions The NOW Year Action Plan Happy New Year! (or Why I Start My New Year on September 1st). Enjoy the show? Want to keep up with the podcast? You can subscribe to the podcast feed by clicking the “Share” button in the player above – and you can share it further using the same button as well.

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Recruit CRM

AUGUST 10, 2020

(This is part of a series of articles on becoming a Recruitment Entrepreneur. These articles are meant for first-time recruitment entrepreneurs and the more experienced recruiters may find some parts elementary. I shall start dwelling deeper into each aspect once we get done with the basics. If you wish to contribute to this topic please write to ajay@recruitcrm.io I will be happy to incorporate your ideas as well.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 14, 2020

Due to financial hardships stemming from COVID-19, many people in Louisville are behind financially and struggling to keep their homes. If your home goes into foreclosure, it can be devastating to your credit and your financial situation. Believe it or not, there are things that you can do to put an end to the foreclosing of your home. The key is to find a strategy that works best for you and your unique situation.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 11, 2020

Working from home certainly has its benefits; however, it’s not easy. In order to make money and keep up a solid reputation, you need to be able to stay motivated. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can do just that, so you can continue to enjoy all the great things about working from home. Sound interesting? Let’s get started.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 12, 2020

Buying a house is a big step. It puts you on the property ladder, grants you rights you didn’t have as a tenant, and gives you a place to call home. In 2019, the median house price in the U.S. was $279,600. To purchase a house at that price, you needed a salary of at least $61,123 to pay your monthly bill of $1,426.21. However, you need more than a salary.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 9, 2020

Have you ever wondered why most promising businesses with great potential fail after about two years of its establishment? Most times, those that struggle to scale through the first few years end up in bankruptcy and are forced to close down. Customers are the lifeblood of any business, and when a business is not getting as many customers as it ought to, it is bound to fall.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 14, 2020

When starting as a freelancer, people do everything to make a name for themselves and make more money. It is tough to get projects and clients at first, and as people struggle to get gigs, they overlook some aspects of the business side of freelancing. People think that freelancing has lesser responsibilities than the regular office job. As a result, freelancers end up making mistakes that cost them a lot.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 10, 2020

University life is not always as careless and full of parties as it is shown in Hollywood movies. Very often, a way to earn a degree lies through sleepless nights, hours spent in libraries, an immense amount of hard work and stress. When facing the reality of student life, many freshmen think, ‘Should I stay, or should I go?’ But how to know when your hard work is justifiable and when it is a waste of time and energy on a wrong degree?

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 12, 2020

Dietary supplements are incredibly popular in the United States, and it doesn’t look like they’re going anywhere. The Council for Responsible Nutrition found that supplement use had reached an all-time high in 2019 with 77% of American adults taking supplements in some form. The most popular of these are vitamins with specialty supplements like fish oils and fatty acids meant to improve overall health coming in second.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 11, 2020

Online businesses or eCommerce is well on its way to phasing out traditional retail. In the fourth quarter of 2019, eCommerce in the U.S. was worth a staggering $187.25 billion. That’s a more than 16% increase from $160.89 billion in 2018. Shipping is one of the most important aspects of any eCommerce store. The way you handle your shipping can either make or break your online business.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 11, 2020

Right now we’re living in an age in which a person needs little more than an internet connection to become a business owner. If you’re a self-employed professional, you need to put your ducks in a row just like any other business owner. This starts with handling all of your insurance needs. But what sort of insurance should you keep in mind as a self-employed individual?

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 9, 2020

If you are considering starting a business, one thing you may need is access to some cash to get things moving. This could be money to buy equipment, invest in service, get a home office set up, or purchase stock among other things. So, you need to consider what your options are when it comes to raising this finance, as there are lots of different loan solutions you can turn to based on your needs and circumstances.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 12, 2020

With COVID-19 taking a toll on all aspects of daily life, 2020 has indeed been a challenging year for all of us. While we are trying to hold on and stay safe from the virus, businesses across the world are finding mere survival a Herculean task. This is especially true in the case of small businesses that do not have a huge debt fund to fall back on.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 9, 2020

Financing your real estate business has never been easier than it is now. There are many different options available for you to fund your business and achieve your dreams. Funding is an essential component of any start-up business, and if you do not have funding, you will not be able to achieve everything that you have planned to. Finding the funding may seem daunting at the start, but with the help of this post, you will be able to get your business fired up and ready to go.

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