Eat Your Career
MAY 20, 2020
This video is an excerpt from a live training webinar hosted by Chrissy Scivicque, Career Coach & Corporate Trainer. The full video and worksheet are available in the Career Success Library. The topic of this webinar was, “How to Speak the Language of Project Management.” In this excerpt, Chrissy explains the difference between a project and a task (two things which are often confused!).
Small Business Labs
MAY 18, 2020
MBO Partners recently released its 2020 Client of Choice study results, which found that 7.6 million independent professionals (freelancers, independent consultants, etc.) provide their skills to business clients. And as the report chart below (click to enlarge) shows, the number of independent professionals in this space has grown rapidly over the past decade - increasing at almost 4 times the growth rate of overall employment during this period. Independent professional se
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Tips From T. Marie
MAY 21, 2020
Has the current pandemic had an adverse effect on your home business income? Even though self-employed individuals are now eligible for unemployment via the pandemic unemployment assistance program, it may not be a fit for everyone. You could still be making enough money to make you ineligible yet you’re still not making what you normally do and you’re feeling the pinch.
Office Dynamics
MAY 21, 2020
A natural reaction to change is fear of the unknown. Many assistants would much rather stay in their comfort zones where they feel safe and secure. However, change is a must if we want to grow in our careers, in our relationships, and as a person.
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.
Eat Your Career
MAY 19, 2020
This video is an excerpt from a live Q&A session with Chrissy Scivicque, Career Coach & Corporate Trainer. The full video is available in the Career Success Librar y. A participant in our recent Q&A (Ask the Career Coach) session asked: How can we be honest to our potential employers that we left our current positions because of bad relationships with our supervisor/boss?
Small Business Labs
MAY 21, 2020
This week Facebook announced Facebook Shops , which it describes as "a mobile-first shopping experience where businesses can easily create an online store on Facebook and Instagram." Businesses will be able to create a Facebook Shop for free and upload their catalog, product pictures, and details like prices, delivery terms, etc. Customers can then browse and order products.
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Office Dynamics
MAY 18, 2020
Now more than ever, clarity in communication is important. We’re all adapting to more virtual meetings and a great deal more email communication. Documents that were discussed around a meeting table and then edited by a single person now make their way to multiple colleagues via email. We’ve become accustomed to common abbreviations in text messages, such as, “C U @ 8pm @ Rogers, bring appie.
Small Business CEO
MAY 17, 2020
The business world of today is completely different comparatively speaking than it was twenty years ago. In our digitalized age everything can be managed with a few clicks on a mouse and with a few buttons pressed. And, while it may seem that business has advanced to a degree not recognizable by our fathers, there are still some residual similarities which will likely always remain as they always have.
Small Business Labs
MAY 19, 2020
The U.S. Census has created a Small Business Pulse survey to track and measure how small businesses are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic. They released their first set of findings last week (the data was collected between April 26th and May 2nd) and, not surprisingly, they found small businesses are struggling. As the Census chart below (click to enlarge) shows , 51% of the small businesses surveyed reported that the pandemic was having a large negative effect on their business.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 20, 2020
As I’m slowly getting on track with my 230 days blogging challenge – this is my 6th day, by the way – I’m starting to revisit feelings and attitudes from my ultra-running races. If I really think about it, such a long writing challenge is very similar with an ultra. It stretches over a huge. Read more 5 Ways To Finish An Ultra-Marathon (Of Writing).
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
MAY 20, 2020
On this episode of the program, I’m joined by Amy Woods. Amy has become known as a leading expert and true visionary when it comes to content repurposing, and is the author of Content 10x: More Content, Less Time, Maximum Results. This episode is brought to you by Bambee. When running a business, Human Resources issues can kill you. There’s so much to wrap your head around and hiring an HR Manager is going to cost you – they command an average of seventy-thousand dollars a
Small Business CEO
MAY 19, 2020
Have you ever been in a situation where you accidentally deleted data that you needed? Are you searching for data that was there and now isn’t? If yes, you aren’t alone. It happens all the time. Data gets lost due to common issues such as accidental deletion and formatting, causing a panic as you scramble to retrieve it. As you might already know, there are plenty of data recovery software options available, and today, we’re going to share with you what we found out about one of the biggest comp
Brilliantly Better
MAY 19, 2020
Working as a software developer comes with many perks: you can work remotely (or from coffee shops), you get to see your work used by thousands of people and you are almost forced to learn continuously. But one of the most interesting perks is the ability to reproduce processes and metrics from software development in. Read more Managing Past Versions Of Yourself.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 18, 2020
For years, if anybody would have asked me this question, I wouldn’t even think about the answer: entrepreneur, of course. I would have said this on auto-pilot, 100% convinced that this is, always has, and always will be the correct answer. A little bit of context is required, though. I became an entrepreneur when I. Read more Entrepreneur Or Employee?
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Brilliantly Better
MAY 17, 2020
The other day I was expressing some personal frustration on Facebook (where else?) about some further lockdown here in Spain. After a few consecutive prolongations of the initial “estado de alarma” (2 weeks each), the Government now wants a 5 weeks prolongation. And this in the context of very low epidemic numbers. My stance was. Read more What’s Important?
Small Business CEO
MAY 17, 2020
Did you know that 90% of businesses fail within the first five years? With a lack of differentiation among entrepreneurs, the figure isn’t surprising. Most new companies can’t navigate through the competition that’s common in every marketplace. For a business to boast of sustainable success, standing out from the competition ought to be a priority.
Small Business CEO
MAY 21, 2020
If you are new to e-commerce or making money online then it can be tricky to know the best ways to quickly gain capital in the online world. Fortunately for you, this article can help point you in the right direction. There will be several proven strategies that will help you make money online regardless of the available capital or resources that you currently have.
Small Business CEO
MAY 20, 2020
The business world is going more digital every day, making it increasingly important for small businesses to have a presence online. You can build that presence by having a website and social media channels or in a more innovative way by building a great app, a great game. Take a look at Epic Games for example. They built a few popular video games but they are more than just a game development company.
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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 20, 2020
It would be beneficial to have performance bonds from contractors. But, first things first; performance bonds are legally binding contracts that involve three parties. They are issued to ensure that one of the parties complies with the terms mentioned in the contract. The three parties involved are the Obligee, who benefits from the performance bond, the Obligor who is generally the contractor obligated to perform according to the contract, and the Surety Agency which produces the bond and makes
Brilliantly Better
MAY 22, 2020
You’ve heard it a million times and, almost always, it was the correct thing to say. Almost always, if something looks, feels or seems too good to be true, it isn’t. I have only one problem with this. The “almost” part of it. Let me explain. Although, in the vast majority of contexts, this is. Read more Too Good To Be True. The post Too Good To Be True appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Small Business CEO
MAY 21, 2020
Since the beginning of the worldwide quarantine, people are struggling to make ends meet, let alone expand and grow their business. It’s been particularly challenging for people from entertaining industries, including the photography business. Photographers are the first ones to suffer from the consequences of the lockdown – weddings and graduation ceremonies get canceled, businesses shut down, borders closed, leaving photographers without their main source of income.
Small Business CEO
MAY 18, 2020
Before the Internet changed the business world, sales representatives used to devote significant amount of time and energy into each and every sales meeting. They felt strongly the urgency of turning sparse sales prospects into customers and offered them high levels of attention and effort. These days the reality is different. With relentless access to a worldwide audience, it has become crucial to determine which leads are prominent to make an effort and which should be left unbothered as they
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Brilliantly Better
MAY 16, 2020
For about 7 years I worked as a radio anchor and, a week ago, I just remembered how it all started. I was a student at the Faculty of Journalism, in the post-Decembrist Bucharest, circa 1992. I was part of the second generation of students, working with a new set of teachers and curricula, which. Read more Just Dive In. The post Just Dive In appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Small Business CEO
MAY 21, 2020
In a world of virtual information and interconnectedness, modern podcasts can be considered the successors of the radio. The main reason why podcasts are growing so popular these days pertains to their wide availability and vast potential for audience outreach. Now, if you’re tech-inclined, are a natural entertainer and communicator, and have a passion for transmitting knowledge, starting a podcast can be an exciting and very lucrative enterprise.
Small Business CEO
MAY 18, 2020
One of the best things you can do for your company is to provide quality time for your employees to mix work and play. When you mention team building to a group of employees, you would usually notice a beam of excitement among them. It is one of the key elements that spur growth and color into a group of people that is why much importance is given to it.
Small Business CEO
MAY 22, 2020
COVID-19 has severely impacted the way that everyone goes about their lives. Most are forced to stay at home, yourself likely included. This means that many businesses are currently closed or working at a significantly reduced capacity. Unsurprisingly, this is resulting in losses across the board as businesses struggle to keep up with their expenses while having their income handicapped.
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
MAY 16, 2020
Many people forget that hired lawyers and other professionals often have very interesting pasts. This is definitely true in the case of Anthony Van Johnson. While he is a divorce lawyer now, this was not always true. Born at the Fort Benning Army Base, Attorney Anthony Van Johnson led a busy life. Fort Benning is well known as being the home to the 75Th Ranger Battalion, Ranger School, Airborne, and Infantry School.
Small Business CEO
MAY 19, 2020
Custom software development comes with certain challenges. While the word ‘challenge’ is often used as a synonym for ‘problem’, this time it’s not sugar-coating it. We’re talking about obstacles that developers often happen to run into. You could experience them as well, but fortunately, these hindrances are 100% conquerable.
Small Business CEO
MAY 22, 2020
Quickly building revenue is integral to many businesses, but often it can be a minefield navigating the different options available to you. Should I be focusing on my existing customers or reaching out to new customers, potentially in new markets, to build this additional revenue? Well the research suggests that focusing on existing customers can often be the quickest way to add revenue because you save on all those extra marketing costs and are less likely to alienate existing customers as you
Small Business CEO
MAY 21, 2020
We are living in a tumultuous time where our lives have become dictated by the measures we must take to protect ourselves and our communities from the threat of Covid-19. There are a variety of preventative measures that we can take to support the health of ourselves and our community and one of those methods is by donating to the charities and organizations who are assisting those most in need during this uncertain period of history.
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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