Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In 2020 professional services applications from independent workers (freelancers, independent contractors, etc.) increased by 21% over 2019. Most of the 2020 increase came in the second half of the year and continued into 2021, with professional services applications from independents increasing in January by a stunning 51% over January of 2020. This data comes from Independent Workers Lead Recent Surge in Professional Service Business Applications , a research brief from MBO Partners that is ba

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Black History Month Interview Series. Meet Kyala Johnson, Executive Assistant at Griffith Foods Inc. Kyala Johnson is the strategic business partner to four high-level executives and also supports their direct teams. Her executives range between Presidents and Sales and Marketing leaders, which has given her the opportunity to learn and know the business at different levels and perspectives.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Solve the secrecy of a wrong exhibition or save a girl in grief by comrade up with your befriend. Subscription Benefits Include Today’s Paper Find excitable-friendlily conversion of distinct from the Time’s rag in one quiet-to-peruse. But if you are situated in part office or house, you would emergency to logon to the computers apart and have something to tell helter-skelter the plucky to each other with – such as FaceTime, Google Hangouts, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Starting next Monday (two days from now) restrictive measures in Valencia, the town where I live in now, will be relaxed. For the last 6 weeks we’ve been in a de-facto lockdown: we couldn’t run outside without a mask, bars and coffee shops were closed and there was also a cierre perimetral during weekends, meaning. Read more. The post The Best Defense Is Attack appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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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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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Business Insider has an excellent interview with Richard Florida , a leading expert on cities and urbanism and the author of The Rise of the Creative Class. The interview covers a lot of interesting ground, and it’s well worth reading. But one part jumped out at us.  Key quote: Human beings are social animals. We require connection, we require human interaction.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Running into computer performance problems is more or less inevitable. Even if you have a reliable device like a Macbook, you should not expect that it will work without issues. Once you notice that something is wrong with your Mac, try to fix the problem yourself. If the situation seems futile, you will likely need to go to a computer service store, though that should not be the case too often.

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

When I was in the army, every Saturday afternoon we had 1 or 2 hours in the schedule marked as “time at the soldier’s disposition” (in Romanian “timp la dispozi?ia militarului”). It was the only slot in the week when there was a hint of freedom, as all the other hours were not belonging to. Read more. The post Time At The Soldier’s Disposition appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

There's lots of articles these days covering how to become an full or part-time independent worker (freelancer, independent contractor, gig worker. etc.).   One of our recent favorites is What they never tell you about becoming a freelance creative from Creative Boom. The reasons we like it so much is the article's 8 insights for freelancers are all things we regularly hear in our interviews and survey research.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Have you ever wanted to make a charitable donation to a good cause, but didn’t know where to donate, which organizations are best, or even how much to give? These are common questions that many people ask, and continually search for online daily. When it comes to options available, there are plenty of opportunities for giving back. Such methods include donating, launching a fundraiser, or doing a spontaneous action of goodness.

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Page Personnel

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

9 tips to get you noticed by executive search specialists Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 There comes a time in the career of many professionals, especially those in senior-level management roles, when the most likely source of alternative career options is via a professional recruitment consultancy. So, if your next role is in the hands of search firm, how do you go about catching their attention?

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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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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

There is a very popular short story about Elon Musk that goes (more or less) like this: Elon Musk made $180M when PayPal was acquired in 2002. He put $100M in SpaceX, $70M in Tesla, and $10M in Solar City. He borrowed money for rent. Depending on what social media platform your read it on, Read more. The post Elon Musk, The Entrepreneurial Hustle, And Some Tax Nuances appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Admin Awards

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

La Donna Finnels-Neal was first discovered working at Walmart when someone approached her and knew raw talent when they saw it. Soon after she was working for Enron in the administrative field in Houston, Texas. Not too long after that, she was emailing Ken Lay the CEO of Enron, while copying the HR Leadership team, to challenge him about why Administrative Professionals weren’t being promoted at Enron.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Almost every business enters a written contract sooner or later, and they only grow in importance as your business grows too. The future of your business relationship is defined the moment you draft the contract, which oftentimes represents a daunting task. Whether you turn to professionals or draft contracts yourself using legal document software , a well-crafted agreement can help you secure your business and avoid potential breaches of contract and business disputes.

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AdminUniverse

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The moment you walk into the office on your first day, you should head for promotion. “Complacency happens when you least expect it,” so setting your course to level up in your role should be a plan you are continually building and implementing. Let’s talk about how to create a plan to set yourself up. Read more. The post Setting Course for Promotion From Day One appeared first on AdminUniverse.

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

We learn all kind of things in school that I find either unnecessary (or easily retrievable from other sources, when needed), but we don’t learn things that are extremely necessary and really scarce out there. For instance, we don’t learn about expectation management, and yet, I find this to be the source for a lot. Read more. The post Expectation Management appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Before the internet is flooded with case studies and interesting breakthroughs they've made on the new social media app on the radar, here's what recruiters and staffing agencies need to know. This app is not just for branding specialists, influencers or Founders and CEOs. Clubhouse is honestly a club full of interesting people, most of whom are not professional party poopers.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Continuing professional development or CPD is a concept that describes the advancement of professional careers and in turn, companies. Considering that the world of work changes at such a rapid rate, this CPD certification is necessary to stay relevant and employable. Undergoing CPD is also useful for separating yourself from the average applicant at job hiring opportunities.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Black History Month Interview Series. Meet Lacretia Adamski , Senior Executive Assistant at Salesforce. Lacretia Caldwell Adamski has 1 5 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives in multiple industries including SaaS, health administration, and higher education. Throughout her career, she has also formed and managed administrative teams, including a team of soon-to-be 1 4 that globally supports approximately 1 ,000 employees.

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

My 365 days writing challenge is progressing nicely, I’m already close to 60 days of continuous blogging and the habit is starting to stick. Since I’m getting more and more comfortable with it, I decided to give it a little bit of a structure. I already have two posts that I know for sure I. Read more. The post Monday Moving Forward – Don’t Ride With The Hurricane appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Bulk email or mass email marketing is the practice of sending huge volumes of email to subscribers with a single purpose. This is to reach out to many customers and increase the return-on-investment (ROI) of an email marketer through increased sales or engagement. But an email marketer can’t just send bulk emails from the get-go. There are rules to follow before doing so, and the first step is IP warming.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Many businesses now rely on their presence online to boost their growth, such as generating new customers and sales. Modern technology has allowed small businesses more freedom in successfully marketing their products. Nowadays, for a company to thrive, an online presence is crucial. Most businesses have a website and social media, so how can you make yours stand out?

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Nitrogen is a common element on earth. Fortunately, it is industrially useful for man, and almost all industries need nitrogen generation during production. photo credit: Mr pantswearer / Wikipedia. A typical unique property of Nitrogen gas is that it is odourless and colourless. Moreover, it can bond and multiply with other compounds and elements. Compressed nitrogen is versatile; thus, the reason it can be used across many industries.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Entrepreneurs always worry if remote employees would fit into the company culture. We understand the concern, as working remotely is quite different from gathering at an office. It’s easy and natural to blend in when we meet face to face. A new employee comes to your office, meets your staff, and starts interacting within days. They may need a week or a month, but ultimately any new employee fits into your workplace culture soon enough.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Have you ever wanted to make a charitable donation to a good cause, but didn’t know where to donate, which organizations are best, or even how much to give? These are common questions that many people ask, and continually search for online daily. When it comes to options available, there are plenty of opportunities for giving back. Such methods include donating, launching a fundraiser, or doing a spontaneous action of goodness.

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Every once in a while I remember a very interesting Christmas eve, from more than 15 years ago. Recently, I remember this more often, you’ll see a bit later why. It was a snowy day, and I had to drive from my home town, in the middle of the country, to Bucharest. I pondered a. Read more. The post Limited Field Of Vision appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

If you find yourself in a situation where you are dealing with a contractual dispute, you need to ensure that you take the right course of action. Understanding the options available to help you to resolve your contract dispute is the first step in preparing your case. Contracts are used in many day-to-day transactions to ensure that both parties involved in the transaction uphold their end of the bargain.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Every B2B business needs a website, as it is an essential part of doing business online in this digital age. While there are so many features you can add to your website, adding a lot of features not only confuses your visitors, but also makes your website heavier and slower. This is why it is so important to choose only the features that would benefit your business the most.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The year 2020 was a tumultuous year for jobs, the economy, and industries as the world struggled to cope with the impact of COVID-19 on business and daily life. However, there’re reasons to be optimistic about the future, particularly if we are talking about the manufacturing industry. photo credit: Alex Freeman / Pixabay. Despite over 60% of manufacturing companies feeling the impact of coronavirus on their operations, a recent study showed that most manufacturing companies had modest growth in

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Jeff Brown shares his insight by simplifying technical details to help subscribers make immediate gains from the market in his “Near Future Report.” Industries in the information field, including telecom, electronics, automobiles, and computer components and applications, have shares in tech stocks. Tech stocks have one of the highest growth potentials, but like most high-yield investments, they carry significant risk.

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

This is a major milestone for my guitar journey. When I started, exactly 6 months ago, on August 23rd 2020, I promised myself I will be able to play Spanish Romance in 6 months. I had no previous experience with the instrument (barely knew how to hold it), and no musical experience whatsoever. I was. Read more. The post Learning To Play The Guitar – 6 Months After appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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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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