Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 2, 2019
With more and more companies expanding the reach of their market across the country and even the globe, the role of the business travel planner has become increasingly important. Assistants who need to plan fast-paced and “not a moment to spare” meeting agendas and travel itineraries for their traveling executives know that getting it right is a difficult feat.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 4, 2019
These ten fantastic pieces of software will help you manage your emails and your Executives. It is worth looking to see which ones will work for you, but they will all help you manage and automate emails! Sanebox: Sanebox turns your inbox back into the inbox it was meant to be by weeding out unimportant […].
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Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
The Brewers Association recently released their small and craft brewing economic impact report for 2018. The study found that the craft brewing industry contributed $79.1 Billion to the U.S. Economy in 2018 and provided directly and indirectly about 550,000 jobs. These numbers are based on what are called economic multipliers , which are used to measure both the direct and indirect impact of economic activity.
Tips From T. Marie
OCTOBER 3, 2019
When I was working my soul-sucking, traditional office job back in 2006, I did numerous internet searches on the best home business to start. Back then, it didn’t yield me many results and very few of them were legitimate. Medical transcription topped the list back then, something that was hard to break into and even harder to earn a living at from home.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “Strategic Career Management Fundamentals.”. Date: Wednesday, October 23. Time: 11:00 AM Pacific | 12:00 PM Mountain | 1:00 PM Central | 2:00 PM Eastern. Duration: 1 hour. Description: Successful careers don’t just happen; they are the result of an intentional, strategic process. It’s about more than just setting goals—it also involves actively managing your behavior, engaging in continuous self-reflection and improvement, tracking your progr
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? A great question isn’t it? This is where I started when I created my personal vision statement. I love Practically Perfect PA, and I find the work really rewarding, but I have been doing this for 8 years and it was definitely time to stop […].
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Clutter Coach
OCTOBER 4, 2019
by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! This is podcast 128 and it’s about finding the hidden ways your time is being spent. These are things that are hiding in plain sight but we don’t notice them because they’re always there, or we discount how much time they take, or they are so habitual that we truly can’t see them.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 2, 2019
I’m excited to welcome Jaime Masters as a guest on his episode of the podcast. Jaime is the host of Eventual Millionaire. She’s interviewed almost 500 self made millionaires and billionaires. She’s been a business coaching for over 10 years and has taught six and seven figure CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners how to double and triple their revenue.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Although we do our absolute best to save our Executive’s time, more often than not, we find that they are still running around from meeting to meeting, working on last-minute projects, asking you to deal with urgent matters and postponing essential tasks. When your Executive works in a fast-paced environment, it can be challenging to […].
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 3, 2019
When you’re exploring social media platforms and marketing channel options, YouTube may not be at the top of your list. It’s frequently overlooked, but if you are strategic and use it appropriately, it can be an excellent platform for marketing. There are pre-made dashboard templates for YouTube that let you quickly and easily see how your performing on the site, which simplifies things even further.
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.
Jen Lawrence
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Digital records management isn’t something we spend time thinking about until we need to find a file. We spend far too much time searching, wondering where we would have thought to save the file when we were working in it. Frustration sets in as we jam every term possible into the search bar and still we have to sort through file after file to find what we need.
Executive Assistant Breakthrough
OCTOBER 2, 2019
If you haven’t read my last blog about why and when to manage up , it’s a good primer for this one. Now it’s time to learn what I call the 4 T’s of managing up — exactly how you’ll do it and make it look easy. Topic: Get Clear About the What and the Why. Clarity is the first step to making anything happen. Imagine that your boss is the hero of a challenge you’d like her to undertake.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 3, 2019
I can remember the first meeting I went to instead of my manager was terrifying. It was a last-minute decision because she was running late and I didn’t have time to prepare myself properly. I didn’t do anything in the meeting except take a few notes and agree to report back to my manager later […].
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Everyone dreams of one day retiring to the lifestyle they have always dreamed of. Those days of living life on your terms are not that far off for many of us, but when you’re young, vibrant, and full of life, it is difficult to think about giving it all up. After all, for you – life has just begun. Today, the world sees more people living longer than before so the need to start saving early is a crucial element that can make your retired life as comfortable as possible.
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Productivityist
OCTOBER 2, 2019
I’m excited to welcome Jaime Masters as a guest on his episode of the podcast. Jaime is the host of Eventual Millionaire. She’s interviewed almost 500 self made millionaires and billionaires. She’s been a business coaching for over 10 years and has taught six and seven figure CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners how to double and triple their revenue.
Executive Assistant Breakthrough
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Managing up is an essential tool to have in your executive assistant toolkit. Learning how to effectively influence people above you in the reporting chain not only makes you better at your job, but also unlocks new opportunities in your career. Bottom line … employers want Executive Assistants who can influence a person of authority — even when your position doesn’t carry much authority.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Getting unsolicited feedback is never fun. No matter if it’s in your day to day business life, or in a personal matter. However, in business, seeking feedback from the public is key to success. In this article, we’re going to look at some specific examples within business when public feedback can go a long way. 1. Is your Idea Attractive Enough? Firstly, there’s public feedback when it comes to creating a new product.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Salespeople are unique in that they are both the key to the expansion and consistency of revenue, yet are often treated as expendable. Many a salesperson has found an open door and open arms that stay open just until they’ve exhausted their contacts, and then they’ll find that door firmly shut. This might make sense from a purely economic point of view, but people aren’t mere data and numbers, and mistreating your salespeople will not only drain them of their loyalty, but also their incentive to
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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
OCTOBER 3, 2019
With netRivals you can monitor prices automatically as higher market share places companies at an aggressive competitive benefit. Companies with an excessive market share regularly obtain higher fees from suppliers, as their large order volumes increases their search for power. In this respect, tools like netRivals help retailers in very competitive environments to have a more detailed view of what is going on in the market with their most direct and stronger competitors, either pure-players or
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 1, 2019
If you are securing a mortgage for the first time, things can be very confusing and challenging. But fear not, these seven tips can help you in getting started on the right foot. Without further adieu , here are the tips: 1. Clean Up Existing Debts. Most commonly, a mortgage will be the biggest debt you and your family have ever taken on. If you have existing debts or loans, these should be paid back first.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Are you having trouble with the efficiency of your company? Are you unable to accomplish your tasks on time? If the answer is yes, then maybe it is time to improve your workflow. All of us want to achieve more and more in our life. For all the business people these tendencies lead to overcomplicate things in work. To tackle all these, a proper workflow plan should be there.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The side gig economy is very healthy all over the world with people making extra money or a living by freelancing. Technology has made it easier than ever to earn from the comfort of home doing a variety of tasks. Passive income is a reality in today’s world but traditional means of earning passive income like renting out a property are still relevant.
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 CEO
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Successfully running a small business is no easy feat. It takes a lot of hard work and patience, as well as the funds to bring your business ideas to life. With that said, however, you don’t necessarily have to be rich to have a great, profitable small business. What you do need is to be able to manage money correctly and to save money wherever possible.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 4, 2019
If you fall victim to fraud in your business it can affect you in various ways; the main one is obviously financial but there’s also deterioration of staff morale, reputation, your financial standing among banks and lenders, and more besides. Knowing what frauds are possible and how to combat them are vital in business. Small and larger businesses alike can suffer fraudulent activities; indeed smaller businesses can be more at risk as they tend to be less geared towards tackling fraud than their
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Profiling provides an in-depth look at someone’s personality and psychological functioning that may not be readily apparent. Using self-report questionnaires, many companies rely on psychometric tests to screen candidates and gain a better perspective on how well someone will perform in a given position. Should you try psychometric testing yourself?
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 2, 2019
What’s one thing every new business needs? A product or service? Customers? A gap in the market? Yes, yes and yes, but one thing comes before everything else: capital. That’s right, cash is key to any start-up success. In simple terms, you need money to make money. Indeed, it’s been found that 29% of new businesses fail through having a lack of cash.
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 30, 2019
When it comes to deciding on creating a small business , it is imperative to get all the details right from the start. A business venture needs to immediately appeal to customers. This is where many business owners find it ideal to work as closely as possible with a skilled shopfitting company. At the same time, it can be hard to figure out which particular company is right for you.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 2, 2019
I’m excited to welcome Jaime Masters as a guest on his episode of the podcast. Jaime is the host of Eventual Millionaire. She’s interviewed almost 500 self made millionaires and billionaires. She’s been a business coaching for over 10 years and has taught six and seven figure CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners how to double and triple their revenue.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 2, 2019
It’s not unusual to be daunted by the thought of public speaking but there are a few key ingredients for success. Passion, a considered message and an awareness of your audience will make your public speaking sparkle. Seeking advice from the professionals, we’ve collated some excellent tips. What the professionals say on improving your public speaking.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
This is a guest post from Michael Schechter , my good friend and former co-host of my former podcast, Mikes on Mics. When I reached out to him to join me on a special episode of The Productivityist Podcast to celebrate International Podcast Day, he not only accepted the invite but shared with me this piece on how he’s trying something new to help him with his goals.
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