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5 Tips to Help You Make a Winning First Impression

Eat Your Career

As the saying goes, a first impression is a lasting impression. Those precious first few moments of interaction with a new contact can have a major impact on how that person sees you for the entirety of your relationship. A bad first impression can be difficult (and sometimes impossible) to overcome, while a good one can help you stand out in a positive and memorable way.

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Choose A Positive Attitude

Office Dynamics

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I HAVE BEEN SPEAKING on attitude since 1990. What I said in 1990 still holds true today. You have a choice when it comes to your attitude. You are not a victim of your circumstances. It is not what others do or say that matters; it’s what you choose to do with what you have and choose how you want to respond.

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Feeling overwhelmed at work?

Practically Perfect PA

I’m sure at some point in our careers we have felt stressed and overwhelmed with how much work we have to get through. It can be such a vicious circle because it can feel like the only choice is to keep going, trying desperately to stay on top of everything and work extra long hours […].

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Survey: Satisfaction Levels for Gig Workers and Traditional Workers Similar

Small Business Labs

Morning Consult's In a Robust Job Market, Gig Workers Satisfaction on a Par With Wider Workforce covers the results of their recent survey of employed Americans. Key quote from the article:   adults who identify as being a gig economy worker report being just as satisfied with their jobs, financial situations and family life as the average adult who has been employed in the past six months.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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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Podcast 102: Use information

Clutter Coach

by Subscribe: iTunes ? Stitcher ? Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play. You can leave a review here! This is Podcast 102 and it’s about using information. Are you good at gathering information? How about taking notes, on a seminar or a book? Maybe you write in the margins of the handouts, or maybe you create a dedicated binder for all your fantastic notes.

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Grow Your Business with These 5 Social Media Tips

Small Business CEO

Social media offers plenty of benefits to businesses that are able to fully grasp the power that this form of media possesses. Not only can social media be an effective marketing tool, but it can also be an essential part of your plan to make your business grow. We utilize social media to assist us in marketing houses for sale in Calgary as well as to build our brand.

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U.S. Non-Profit Sector: Big, Growing and Mostly Comprised of Small Non-Profits

Small Business Labs

The Johns Hopkins Non-Profit Economic Data Project recently released new data on the the non-profit sector of the economy. The data is for 2016 (the most recent available) and was developed in conjunction with the U.S. BLS ( click here to go the BLS's non-profit data landing page ).  The quick summary is: The non-profit sector is big. It employs about 10% of America's private workforce, making it the 3rd largest industry sector in America.

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Top 3 Outlook Tips for Post-Vacation Email Overload

Melissa Peoples

So what do you do when you were out on vacation or unexpectedly out of the office, and you come back to 500 unread emails? Yikes! We have all been there the momentary panic you feel, the overwhelming concern of never getting caught up, and wondering how in the world you will get all this work done. Then comes this thought "I am never going on vacation again!

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6 Ways Call Center Outsourcing Can Help Your Business Grow

Small Business CEO

Felix Dennis , co-founder of Dennis Publishing said: “I have an over-attachment to precision, which is why I’ve sold more magazines than any man alive.” Having an over-attachment to precision will keep your business alive. Being precise with your money, and executing an excellent business budget, will show you how to build an unbeatable customer support.

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I’m (still) here — blog back soon

Denise Aday

As any freelancer knows, the flip side to a busy client roster is that it’s all too easy to let your own stuff slide. And slide. And slide. We should walk our talk, right? So it’s high time to decide anew what would be of the most value here and in a relaunched newsletter, probably combined. I would love to hear what would be helpful to you.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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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Silicon Republic on What is in Store for the Future of Work

Small Business Labs

The tech site Silicon Republic recently  had a full week of stories on the future of work in the careers section  - 15 stories in total. Our favorite is  These are 3 of the most pervasive future of work myths.  The article's 3 myths, which we agree with, are: AI will totally replace humans. We're entering a work-free future.

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How to Find and Hire Employees Who Can Think Critically

Small Business CEO

If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you have a need for employees who are able to think critically and make smart business decisions. Why does it seem like those people are increasingly rare and hard to find? How do you go about recruiting them and putting them to work for your company? Let’s discuss viable strategies for finding critical thinkers and adding them to your team.

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3 Basic Facts Regarding Cryptocurrency You Must Know

Small Business CEO

Cryptocurrency is a fairly new concept that is spreading in popularity like wildfire. Many online consumers and online traders prefer to use digital rather than regular cash. There are a lot of benefits associated with using a cryptocurrency. It is easy to see why so many people have made the switch. They’re are safer to use online than other types of currency.

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4 Tips to be a Better Trader

Small Business CEO

Sometimes the human brain just doesn’t work the way we’d like it to. Unfortunately, there are a lot of variables that control our emotions, and thus our overall performance. That is why our efficiency varies so greatly across the board. However, we can all get better by continuously striving to fix our short-comings. When you’ve improved upon most of your big weaknesses, your performance will automatically increase.

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Unlock Your Productivity: Simple Steps for Every Professional

Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.