Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
WeWork's troubles seem to be going from bad to worse. They lowered their target IPO valuation from their last private funding round value of $47 billion to under $20 billion - and maybe as low as $10 billion. But after reading about WeWork's huge losses and highly questionable corporate governance practices in their S-! , even that wasn't enough to attract investors.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
On pretty much every job description for Assistants, you will see the phrase, ‘must be a team player’ It is so common that it is easy to skim over that requirement – sure, we all have to be team players, next! But, I want to pause a minute and look at the skills required to […].
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Ian's Messy Desk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The post Free Google Tools for Your Non-Profit appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Did you know that Google offers a suite of tools to qualified non-profits? These are premium, licensed Google products , but at no cost. These products can help your organization reach new donors and volunteers, work more efficiently, and tell your non-profit’s story.
Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Possibly one of the hardest parts of starting and growing a business is deciding on what to charge. Whether it’s a product or services, getting the price right is critical in your ability to sustain the business and yourself. So how much should you charge as a home business? Your first instinct is going to be to think with an employee mentality. The first things you’ll think of are: How much do employers pay per hour for this?
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.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
MBO Partners this week released Digital Nomads: Leading the Shift to Remote and Distributed Work. The key finding of this study is 7.3 million Americans identify as digital nomads. Digital nomads are people who choose to embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle that allows them to travel and work remotely, anywhere in the world.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
This week’s Technology of the Week: Boomerang What is Boomerang? Boomerang is a productivity tool with a lot of features that help users manage their emails (both Gmail and Outlook). What does Boomerang do? Boomerang makes a whole load of productivity products that are all excellent and that work for both Gmail and Outlook. You can […].
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Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Around 27 million Americans are entrepreneurs. In order to be a successful entrepreneur, you’ll need to possess certain entrepreneurial skills. As of recently, experts are seeing an increase in entrepreneurs. This includes entrepreneurship among young people as well as people over 50 years old. You, too, can build a business that works for you.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
California recently passed AB5 , a law that changes how workers are classified. AB5 establishes an “ABC” test to decide whether or not a worker is an employee or a contractor. The law starts with the assumption that everyone is an employee. To be considered an independent worker, a worker must: Be free of the hirer’s control; and. Do work that is “outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business”; and.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
I can’t think of a better way to spend a day than hosting one of the Practically Perfect PA Virtual Summits. We had almost 500 Assistants book on, but we know that many of our subscribers were not able to join us, so I thought I would do a bit of a summary of the […].
Page Personnel
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
How to measure technical competency in office support candidates Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 As the office environment becomes more reliant on technology and software, the demand for executive assistants (EA) and office support candidates with high technical competencies is increasing. The role of the modern EA and other office support functions is changing.
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.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
On this episode, I speak with my friend Jason Zook. Jason is the author of several books, including Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love. This episode is sponsored by MeetEdgar. I’ve been using MeetEdgar to help me pay greater attention to what I share on social media, when I share it, and how I share it.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Getting approved for a mortgage is often easier said than done. That is why you need to work with someone that can help you assess the practicability of the purchase of a home. To get the best mortgage, here are 6 factors that you need to put into consideration. 1. Issues that will affect your approval. Most lenders will not agree to give you money until they see the house you are interested in.
The Marq
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
A few months back, I started working on a post about persistence, how to plan for getting things done, and creating good habits. I thought it’d be a fairly straightforward, short post based on my readings and anecdotal lessons at work and just living. The more time I spent on it, the more I thought I had to cover other related topics to build up to my recommendations.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Organizing and running an event is no walk in the park. There are plenty of moving parts, and it takes a committed team to make it happen. Yet, events are such an integral part of running a business; when you host events, you build brand awareness, expand your audience and reach, and open yourself up to new business opportunities. In the event, the ROI for events is far-reaching, and can even be tremendously lucrative for your business’s bottom line.
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Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
As a business owner, you should always be looking for ways to improve your ROI. Robotics automation could be a great thing to invest in. However, not all automation technology is worth the investment. You should familiarize yourself with different robotics automation technology on the market and make sure to allocate your capital expenditures wisely.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The Internet: a vast collection of servers and web pages that have been the bedrock of information-sharing and electronic commerce for decades. From social media to cloud computing, the versatility and usefulness of the Internet is difficult to overstate. The problem is, how are we to understand and maneuver through it when there is too much of it to even comprehend?
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
To many, an intranet system seems like an outdated concept, a relic from offices of the nineties who claimed to be “hi-tech”. Put simply, an intranet is a private network which is only accessible to chosen individuals, such as the staff of a given organisation. The technology kept employees locked into the same server, and was notoriously difficult to navigate.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
On this episode, I speak with my friend Jason Zook. Jason is the author of several books, including Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love. This episode is sponsored by MeetEdgar. I’ve been using MeetEdgar to help me pay greater attention to what I share on social media, when I share it, and how I share it.
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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
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Depending on your financial situation, you may need to consider taking out a loan. If you need quick cash, for instance, a title loan could be right for you. Title loans can help solve your immediate financial difficulties—as long as you use them responsibly and choose a reliable and trustworthy loan provider such as Advance America. As you shop for providers of title loans , here are a few tips to guide your search. 1.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Your business has enough to worry about without concerning yourself with defending the company against injury claims. That may sound like a strange idea when you first hear it verbalized, but consider the consequences of an employee or client in a business environment claiming an injury was caused through a negligent business practice. Even a small injury can have serious consequences, and that means that even a small injury that leads to a settlement against the company can also cause bankruptc
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
It has often been said that retaining a customer is more profitable and easier to do than getting a new customer. Customers can easily come and go as they please, and business retention is becoming ever more important as new market players are aggressively taking market share away from well-established companies who are just trying to maintain the status quo.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Globalization has changed the way that attorneys practice law and conduct their business. While the nature of their professional responsibilities remains the same, how they give legal advice and obtain their clients is now an entirely different game. This is mainly due to the changed scope and pace of law practice. When the law sector becomes global in nature, it inherently means a quicker pace and more broad-based services that must be provided to clients.
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Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Entrepreneurs can give their businesses a significant boost in credibility by signing up for a local VoIP phone number. The internet is revolutionizing the business world. Nevertheless, the telephone is still one of the most important marketing tools that businesses use to engage consumers. Today, nearly all companies focus on building their online presence.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
When divorce and separation of property occur in the same sentence, it is terrifying. Divorce itself is already tremendous stress, but the matter is aggravated when, during a termination, you still have to divide property, especially when it is your own business. Moreover, your almost-former spouse has the right to a share in the company, even if he or she did not take any part in the creation of the business.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
One of the main challenges many businesses face is the recovery of bad debt. Many businesses simply don’t offer any credit options. However, if you opt to extend lines of credit, it is valuable to work closely with a reputable debt collection agency. Credible debt collectors can help you avoid getting bad debt and save you the trouble of debt recovery.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Many businesses across the world are improving their operations by implementing the DevOps methodology. As a CEO, you constantly search for the best technologies for your company. With that being said, you need to consider investing in the top DevOps tools. Then, your company can determine changes that need to be made and make those changes effectively.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Countless entrepreneurs are watching their business languish on the vine because they have exhausted traditional funding sources and don’t know where else to turn. That limited perspective bothers serial start-up entrepreneur Peter J. Burns III, whose company Burn$ Funding has built a discipline around what are called Cost Segregation studies. What is a Cost Segregation study?
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
If you’re considering an ‘out-of-the-ordinary’ business, look no further than providing paper writing service for students. The demand is enormous, which makes this type of business a lucrative venture. And yes, it’s legal ! Read on to learn more about this. However, first thing first: Why on earth services like this is on-demand?
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Like many business owners, you might have found yourself at a crossroads lately. It might have been brought about because you’ve decided that you want to venture into a new business, or you’ve decided to retire altogether. In another case, it might have been brought about by a sudden need for a cash influx, or because you feel like you’ve already maximized all growth potential possible.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
On this episode, I speak with my friend Jason Zook. Jason is the author of several books, including Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love. This episode is sponsored by MeetEdgar. I’ve been using MeetEdgar to help me pay greater attention to what I share on social media, when I share it, and how I share it.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
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