Office Dynamics

AUGUST 20, 2019

Some executive assistants have it. Some executive assistants don’t. What is it, you ask? That intangible, invaluable “wow” factor. Here’s the good news: It’s a learnable trait! Anyone can develop their own unique wow factor. It has nothing to do with your title or pay grade; it’s about who you are as a professional. The wow factor is a term we use in the World Class Assistant™ Certification and Professional Designation program to describe the powerful executive presence that the most successful

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 22, 2019

One of the most common challenges I hear from Assistants who want to push their career forward is that their Executive’s do not trust them enough to hand overexciting projects and tasks. This is generally because the Executive struggles to delegate and likes to be in control of all of their work, or they don’t […].

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 18, 2019

When I was growing up, there was never a question about whether or not I would go to college. The only question was, where ? I was very fortunate to come from a family with the financial means to make this my reality. However, not everyone has that same opportunity—and quite frankly, many don’t have the interest in college (or interest in taking on the debt required for it these days).

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 20, 2019

Our article yesterday covered a study showing how work autonomy and control resulted in mental health benefits for the self-employed.  As a follow-up, the chart below (click to enlarge) is from the Freshbooks 2019 Self-Employment in America Report. It illustrates how those who are self-employed define control. It comes down to control over the when, where, what and how of their work.

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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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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 22, 2019

A meeting planner by MY definition is the go-to person and should be a key member of the design (or planning) team within an organization — be it corporate, association or otherwise — charged with the responsibility of planning and executing a meeting or special event. Planners utilize their project management. experience, planning skills and attention to detail to help create and deliver events that meet or exceed expectations.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 19, 2019

The trait that I admire most in exceptional leaders (think Oprah Winfrey and Brene Brown) is the time they dedicate to learning new things. I love that they read, take on new ideas and concepts and never stop growing. This is something that I always try to find time for, and I think it is […].

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 19, 2019

A recent academic study found that self-employed gig workers in the UK score higher across a range of psychological well-being measures than workers in the mainstream economy. The study - The Effects of Self and Temporary Employment on Mental Health: The Role of the Gig Economy in the UK - found that gig workers are about 33 percent more likely to self-report positive traits in terms of mental health than those in traditional jobs.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 20, 2019

This issue is one of those debates that nearly feels talked to death. The amount of spilled digital ink on the subject could fill out about a hundred blogs, and there would still be some opinions left over. For some, the rift between cold calling and social selling proponents is generational in nature, with cold calling representing the old, intrusive and no-longer effective form of selling, while social selling is the new and improved way of connecting with prospects.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 20, 2019

I was recently reading through the comments on one of the fantastic online networks for EAs when I saw an Assistant had posted a question asking if it was okay to take time off following a knee operation, even though her boss had assumed she would be back in the office the next day! As […].

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Productivityist

AUGUST 21, 2019

Jeffrey Gitomer joins me on this episode of the program. Jeffrey is the author of 15 best-selling books. He’s a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 21, 2019

How many times have you booked a work trip for you or your colleague, only for them to end up needing to change the date or time, or even cancel altogether? Of course, business trips get amended for endless reasons which are out of your control. When you book travel, currently you have two options: […].

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 20, 2019

If you own a small business, then you know how important communication is – yet how overwhelming it can seem at times. That said, you need tools that can help you in streamlining your business communication. Without further adieu , in this article, we’ll outline ten communication tools that can help you in handling inquiries from customers and even how your team works together. 1.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 21, 2019

Did you know freelancers contributed around $1.4 trillion to the US economy in 2017? And this number continues to grow each year. With the increase in popularity of remote work, freelancing is becoming a popular part-time or full-time career option for many people. The thing is, with an increase in demand and supply comes an increase in cut-throat competition for independent workers.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 23, 2019

The question of how to get more traffic is quite familiar to all online content creators. This is because the growth and sustainability of their brand and business depend on how much following they get. Even though not all your followers will end up being your customers, a big following comes with advantages. First of all, out of the many prospects, you will not lack a good number that will be converted into real customers.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 23, 2019

As entrepreneurs, we all strive to build businesses that create value in the ecosystem, make money and help stakeholders establish a profitable venture. That does not always happen. Businesses fail due to various reasons and in the worst cases can also shut down. How do you prepare yourself for such an eventuality? Here are a few things to look into.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 18, 2019

It’s very possible that your business is the center of your life. You have put your heart and soul into it, and you have put lots of money, time, and energy into it as well. Through an unfortunate set of circumstances, though, your business has been accused of criminal activity. You know that this activity never happened, but you still have to deal with the accusations in a court of law.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 17, 2019

Bad credit can be a serious problem for your future. When you’re looking to take out a loan or begin your own company, having the right score can make all the difference. Those who have low scores are often viewed as a risk by lenders and are denied the chance at finding fair financing options. While you might not be able to change your score in an immediate way, there are several steps you can take to make a positive impact on your score.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 21, 2019

Breaking into the restaurant industry is notoriously difficult. The dire statistic everybody knows is that one of every two new restaurants close after only being open for a year or two. Of those that survive past this point, their financial situation is often still precarious. In the last few years, many restaurants across North America have taken advantage of new software that has empowered them with various tools which give their budget a boost.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 21, 2019

Jeffrey Gitomer joins me on this episode of the program. Jeffrey is the author of 15 best-selling books. He’s a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 17, 2019

There is little doubt that a website is essential to the success of any business. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to create one. But, creating a website is not enough, you need the right features on your page and enough advertising to encourage people to visit. Of course, having great content will help to keep them on your page and get them purchasing your products/services.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 18, 2019

As you already know, life can bring many unexpected events. You never know when something odd or unbelievable is going to happen. Using your smartphone to capture evidence can help but this can be tough when you’re driving an automobile. Instead, you should think about buying a dash cam. photo credit: Wikimedia Commons. The dash cam benefits are immense, especially for your business fleet.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 20, 2019

A key factor steering the economic growth of any country is a knowledge-driven workforce and the significance of the teaching profession towards the same cannot be underrated. Teachers play a vital role in building a strong human capital base and shaping the future of a country. However, while there is the need to recruit and retain quality teachers, there is a growing concern across the globe with regard to the attrition rate.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 19, 2019

First impressions last longest. This saying also applies in business and that is why there is always a lot of stress attached to business launches. Corporate events are usually the most tedious as you cannot just play simple fun events. Do not fret yet. We would walk you through seven tips for organizing the perfect business launch. 1. Get your plan on paper.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 17, 2019

As a small business owner, you will often rely on the services of outsiders to handle certain aspects of the business. This is a smart way to complete important business tasks, reduce stress and free up time to focus on the business. You expect this work to be carried out expertly but sometimes you might find some kind of issues or mistakes which can be costly and frustrating.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 21, 2019

Jeffrey Gitomer joins me on this episode of the program. Jeffrey is the author of 15 best-selling books. He’s a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money.

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