Office Dynamics
JULY 10, 2020
Did you know that bad grammar can ruin a good message? You could be missing opportunities to get your point across because your readers have to wade through awkward sentences that set their teeth on edge. Common grammar mistakes can be avoided if you take the time to learn the rules and then apply them.
Small Business Labs
JULY 7, 2020
In early April, we released a 2020 small business closure forecast. We've updated our forecast and the good news is we're more optimistic about small business survival rates than in our April forecast. The bad news is the numbers are still grim with the base case indicating about 1 million (17%) of U.S. employer small businesses will close in 2020. As the chart below shows (click to enlarge), the base case closure rate (50% probability) has decreased from 21% to 17%
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Small Business CEO
JULY 5, 2020
The FAQ page on your website is one of the most important pages and is frequently visited by customers and users interested in your product or service. This is because it provides answers to some of the questions that most users can have. What that means is that your FAQ page needs to be well-drafted by learning some FAQ best practices , and you also need to know how to make the page more effective for both the business and the customers.
Brilliantly Better
JULY 8, 2020
Each intimate relationship enlightens its actors in some way. The proximity of two people, being them two friends, a mother and her child, or a romantic couple, creates a magical light that shines upon both. Among all these intimate relationships, the romantic ones are probably be the most intense, because we all crave this type. Read more Cloudy Weather.
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.
Productivityist
JULY 8, 2020
My guest for this episode is Marta Zaraska. Marta is a Polish-Canadian science journalist published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, New Scientist, the Atlantic, Discover, and more. She’s the author of the book Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism, and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100. This episode is sponsored by Setapp , a subscription for Mac apps.
My EA Career
JULY 7, 2020
The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. Let me tell you why. The slinky was the accidental innovation of US inventor Richard T. James who was working on a means to suspend sensitive ship-board instruments in 1943. “James accidentally knocked a sample spring from a shelf, and watched as it “stepped” from a stack of books, to a tabletop, to the floor, where it re-co
Administrative Professionals Pulse brings together the best content for administrative professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Brilliantly Better
JULY 6, 2020
Discipline is boring. Discipline is not spectacular. Discipline is discrete, silent, hard and annoying. Motivation is exciting. Motivation is spectacular, shareable, inspiring. Motivation is exhilarating. Reaching any important goal in your life cannot be done with only one of these approaches, though. You cannot get from a certain level to the next one only with.
Productivityist
JULY 8, 2020
My guest for this episode is Marta Zaraska. Marta is a Polish-Canadian science journalist published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, New Scientist, the Atlantic, Discover, and more. She’s the author of the book Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism, and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100. This episode is sponsored by Setapp , a subscription for Mac apps.
The Persistent Assistant
JULY 7, 2020
It is a week since we held the OPSA National Administrative Excellence Award – online! I am still reeling from the fear, build-up and the pure excitement of having done it. The Awards which are held annually in April during International Administrative Professionals week at the Birchwood Hotel include a wonderful buffet breakfast and all the glitz and glamour.
Small Business CEO
JULY 6, 2020
SEO, or search engine optimisation, is an integral part of any business’s marketing strategy. It allows you to appear higher in search engine rankings, and therefore be seen by more potential clients or customers. That said, it can sometimes feel pretty daunting, so here are five common SEO mistakes that you might be making right now, and how to fix them.
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.
Brilliantly Better
JULY 5, 2020
If you read my blog, you probably know that I consider some level of friction necessary in a relationship. If both partners are autonomous, healthy persons, sooner or later some sort of disagreement will arise, and this is normal – we’re different. The problem is not in the arising of the disagreement itself, but in. Read more 5 Stages Of A Healthy Disagreement.
Productivityist
JULY 8, 2020
My guest for this episode is Marta Zaraska. Marta is a Polish-Canadian science journalist published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, New Scientist, the Atlantic, Discover, and more. She’s the author of the book Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism, and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100. This episode is sponsored by Setapp , a subscription for Mac apps.
My EA Career
JULY 7, 2020
The slinky is the perfect metaphor for the way I encourage Executive Assistants that I train, coach and mentor to adapt and adjust to the impacts of Coronavirus. Let me tell you why. The slinky was the accidental innovation of US inventor Richard T. James who was working on a means to suspend sensitive ship-board instruments in 1943. “James accidentally knocked a sample spring from a shelf, and watched as it “stepped” from a stack of books, to a tabletop, to the floor, where it re-co
Small Business CEO
JULY 10, 2020
Life is definitely not easy for small business owners today. Massive international corporations like Amazon and Walmart are swallowing small businesses whole. Markets are changing constantly, forcing you to be constantly on your toes; and you’re operating with a small staff and a low budget. On top of that, SMBs now have to overcome the challenge of web accessibility.
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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.
Brilliantly Better
JULY 4, 2020
When I first read “Getting Things Done”, by David Allen, I had a few “a-ha moments” Some of them grew into bigger breakthroughs that eventually became part of my routine, but some of them slowly faded away, despite the initial excitement. In today’s post I want to write about one of these forgotten – or. Read more Repeating Yourself.
Productivityist
JULY 6, 2020
Photo by Mpho Mojapelo on Unsplash. Making real progress with goal-setting is not always that easy to quantify and measure. For instance, there are many paths towards learning a skill, and many means in which to make that skill something you can turn into a profession. Someone may find that they have a taste for photography, post a few Instagram pictures of their cousin’s wedding, and suddenly get booked for a real, professional gig.
Small Business CEO
JULY 7, 2020
Getting back in shape after the prolonged period of lockdown is honestly the most daunting task. You’ve probably added a few bounds, lost track of your workout, and the progress you made previously is not visible. It’s frustrating! Despite the bleak situation, all is not lost. As governments lift the lockdowns, you can start all over again and get back in shape.
Small Business CEO
JULY 10, 2020
Regardless of the type of business you run, you must keep in touch with your customers. Doing so helps you to build a stronger relationship with them. It also makes your brand more memorable and helps you to learn more about your customers. Social media is an excellent way to do exactly that. Plus, you can also use it to let your customers know about new products and services or special deals.
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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
JULY 8, 2020
High street retail remains on top in the UK, with the country’s 300,000 outlets competing with many more online shops to take around 80% of annual sales. Running a physical retail store is no easy undertaking, however, and whilst you can easily update a website by adjusting a few lines of code it is nowhere near as simple to keep up with shop maintenance.
Small Business CEO
JULY 7, 2020
The digitized age has offered all of us the opportunity to become our own bosses and become financially independent. Online business is vast, and there are many ways you can stake your claim and conquer it. Deciding to take a step toward becoming your own boss and managing your online business is something you will not regret, and you will likely reap the rewards of it for the rest of your life.
Small Business CEO
JULY 6, 2020
Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or the mastermind behind a renowned franchise, all companies run the risk of failure, whether it’s due to the economic downturn or a shift in the market. From successfully managing cash flow to applying for an emergency loan, we’ve rounded up 7 ways you can save your business from a financial crisis. 1. Take an objective look at your business model.
Small Business CEO
JULY 9, 2020
If your business is in need of specialised software, this isn’t something to do ‘in-house’, rather you require a top software developer who can handle the entire project from initial concept to checking for bugs. Of course, there are many software developers out there, all claiming to offer a second-to-none service, so it can be challenging to choose one, and with that in mind, we decided to list some of the qualities that a leading software developer would have. 1.
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.
Productivityist
JULY 6, 2020
Photo by Mpho Mojapelo on Unsplash. Making real progress with goal-setting is not always that easy to quantify and measure. For instance, there are many paths towards learning a skill, and many means in which to make that skill something you can turn into a profession. Someone may find that they have a taste for photography, post a few Instagram pictures of their cousin’s wedding, and suddenly get booked for a real, professional gig.
Productivityist
JULY 6, 2020
Photo by Mpho Mojapelo on Unsplash. Making real progress with goal-setting is not always that easy to quantify and measure. For instance, there are many paths towards learning a skill, and many means in which to make that skill something you can turn into a profession. Someone may find that they have a taste for photography, post a few Instagram pictures of their cousin’s wedding, and suddenly get booked for a real, professional gig.
Productivityist
JULY 5, 2020
On this solo episode of the podcast, I’m doing something a little different: I’m hosting a guest. Jeff Sheldon joins me on the program to talk about simplicity, productivity, and the story behind Analog. This episode is sponsored by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Established in 1962, UCI offers education for adult learners in Orange County.
Productivityist
JULY 5, 2020
On this solo episode of the podcast, I’m doing something a little different: I’m hosting a guest. Jeff Sheldon joins me on the program to talk about simplicity, productivity, and the story behind Analog. This episode is sponsored by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Established in 1962, UCI offers education for adult learners in Orange County.
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!
Productivityist
JULY 5, 2020
On this solo episode of the podcast, I’m doing something a little different: I’m hosting a guest. Jeff Sheldon joins me on the program to talk about simplicity, productivity, and the story behind Analog. This episode is sponsored by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Established in 1962, UCI offers education for adult learners in Orange County.
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