Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Your assistant is your greatest asset, or will be after you read this. In today’s fast-paced corporate world, many managers rely on the newest technology to help their company grow. Between e-mail, virtual assistants, smartphones, high-speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, managing their own Inbox, sending their own letters and scheduling their own meetings.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Over the last few weeks I have spent quite a bit of time reviewing my social media strategy for 2018 which basically means I’ve been reading a lot about how to be an influencer on all the different platforms. There are a ton of articles on this very subject and while I was reading and writing […].

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Intel recently announced they've developed a quantum computer chip. There's also been a number of other recent quantum computing breakthroughs and companies like Google, IBM, Microsoft and others are investing heavily in the space. So are the Chinese. These efforts are nicely covered in a 2 part series on quantum computing from the Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything podcast.  Despite recently investigating the state of quantum computing, we don't claim to even begin

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Parenting and running your own business at the same time can be a challenge. What happens when you try to mix being an engaged and involved parent and owning a successful business? In this episode of The Productive Parent, Ana Reisdorf and I talk about the intersection between entrepreneurship and parenthood and how to effortlessly excel at both guilt-free and resentment-free!

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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.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

When is the last time you thanked your assistant? Expressing your gratitude could increase your productivity. I was in California speaking to a group of administrative assistants at a large corporation when one of the assistants told me how much a compliment from her executive means to her. She said, “When my executive tells me I’m doing a great job, I want to do even more for him.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Today’s Technology of the week: Focus Keeper. Here are all the details… What is Focus Keeper? Focus Keeper is a free app that helps you keep your productivity high while helping you avoid burnout. What does it do? Based on the Pomodoro Technique, the Focus Keeper App allows you to time your work effort in 25 […].

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Seven years ago, I wrote the post “Let Me Introduce… My Business, with an Intro Packet”. In it I discussed the difficulty of giving people a clear picture of what your business can provide in a short period of time and how an intro packet could help. A lot has changed in seven years. The. Read more. The post Re-Visited: The Intro Packet appeared first on T.Marie Hilton's Clerical Advantage Online Business Technology Services.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

I bet that like many people you thought meetings would go by the wayside because of technology or at least there would be fewer meetings. Not true! The reasons meetings. have increased are due in part to the rise in teams and requisite team meetings and technology such as video-conferencing accommodating slashed travel budgets. Approximately 11 million meetings occur in the U.S. each day!

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Clutter Coach

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

by Subscribe: iTunes ? Stitcher ? Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play. You can leave a review here! ?. This is podcast 90 and it’s about being human. “I’m only human, of flesh and blood I’m made. I’m only human, born to make mistakes.” I love 80’s music and that song in particular. Sung by: The Human League! A bunch of humans!

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Eco-Office Gals

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Cryptocurrencies are incredibly popular right now, and for good reason. But they are only possible through a technology called Blockchain, which is essentially a digital ledger. The nature of the technology allows it to be private and secure, while transactions and related transfers remain transparent. Blockchain itself is infinitely more interesting than the cryptocurrencies it serves.

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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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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Seven years ago, I wrote the post “ Let Me Introduce… My Business, with an Intro Packet ”. In it I discussed the difficulty of giving people a clear picture of what your business can provide in a short period of time and how an intro packet could help. A lot has changed in seven years. The elevator speech that I mention in that original post, while still used, has really taken a back seat to social media posts.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

February is almost over. Can you believe it? Each year seems to move faster and faster. Is the year going like you hoped so far? If not, now is the perfect time to adjust. How can you do that? By planning for the year ahead. I know your task list is long, and you have a lot on your plate. It may even seem impossible. There’s no chance you can start looking ahead to the months beyond, right?

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Were you aware that out of all the new businesses established each year, that only 20% of them make it through their first year? And of that twenty percent, only half of them survive 5 years. Even though there are plenty of reasons why they don’t succeed, in many instances it relates directly to finances. As money is required to operate, entrepreneurs must not only learn how to generate profits but manage those profits accordingly.

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Who's the Real Boss?

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

We’ve all been there before, working with other assistants that seem to be more interested in ‘high school’ antics rather than actually working together and getting the job done, like a united admin team should. Driven by their own agenda, these assistants care little about their team or having a positive impact on those around them.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

This episode of The Productivityist Podcast is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclist, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance. Go to healthiq.com/vardy to support the show and see if you qualify. This week on the podcast, Chris Ducker joins me for another value-packed episode!

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Selling products online is a great way to expand the reach your company has. The easiest and most effective way to showcase the products you have to offer is by having an e-commerce website created. This type of website will allow users to browse your products, add them to a cart, and pay for them with ease. Achieving success with an e-commerce website will require a lot of hard work and time.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Running a service-based business has a lot of advantages. You can help customers in your community, offer residential or commercial services, and you can choose to specialize in a certain area of business. Plumbers can choose to offer sewer repairs, electricians can choose to work just on new homes being built. Trades are in high-demand , and the growth in these fields continues to grow as the population continues to grow.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

There are many times along the journey as an entrepreneur where the shortcomings of available funding can throw a wrench into your goals. For instance, mobile repair businesses need to be ‘mobile’ Vehicles are expensive, and it’s hard to expand such a business without purchasing more vehicles and additional staff. Investment opportunities come up all the time for those who are networking savvy.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Social media has a massive reach. Billions of people, two billion to be exact, are on Facebook alone. Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn and many others exist, too, extending this reach even further. Businesses must use social media to boost their brands. It’s estimated that 22% of the population uses Facebook – that’s 22% of the world.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Have you recently found your company in a bad situation financially ? The good news is that you’re not the only one. The bad news is that you need to fix the situation as quickly as possible before it ruins your company’s credit and reputation. Thankfully, there are plenty of things that you can do to right the ship. Within this guide, you will discover ways to correct your company’s business finances and get out of debt.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Each year, thefts of equipment on construction sites and farms cost U.S. businesses and individuals between $300 million and $1 billion, according to a report by The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Thefts vastly outnumber fires, vandalism, collisions and a variety of other accidents and incidents that threaten security on construction sites across the nation.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Attracting – and keeping – new customers is no easy task for any business. But if you’re not expanding your customer base, you’re not growing or increasing your profits. Use these five methods to woo new customers and keep them around. 1. Be Responsive. Be Human. The quickest way to turn customers off is to provide poor customer support.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Depending on the type of business you’re running, you may be considering allowing your employees to either use their own personal vehicles for company activities and then reimbursing them or buying a car for the company that employees can use. Whichever way you decide to go, it’s important that you plan appropriately and set up the right system so everything runs smoothly, both for your company and for your employees.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Trust is the most important thing when trying to bring in new customers, especially in the services industry. Customers have already heard nightmare stories about fly-by-night contractors, plumbers who never show and HVAC technicians who make the problem worse. How can you win over customers when they view you as untrustworthy before they even use your service?

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

There are plenty of good reasons why small business owners should consider presenting at — rather than just attending — conferences. For one, it’s an opportunity to showcase their products and services to a high volume of prospective customers and to attract interest from potential suppliers, vendors, influencers, and other strategic partners. However, some small business owners fail to achieve significant — or in some cases any — return on investment from their conference-booth spend.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

A receptionist is essential to any growing business. The more time you and your front line staff spend talking on the phone when you could be working for your clients, the less money you’re making at the end of every month. This is a big problem considering there are only so many hours in the day to get everything done, and still ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

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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!

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Think of the ways you spend your money! Be specific, be controlled and affording luxurious things will no longer be a dream. The infographic drawn by Oliver’s Travels gives us a clear comparison between what we buy and what we could buy for a certain amount of money. What if you were told that instead of spending money on 12 nights out in NYC, you can book a 5-Day tour to visit Canada and view the Northern Lights?

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Multiple sectors of the Canadian construction industry are seeing incredible growth in a difficult economy — the estimated statistics are positive, the number of job openings is rising, and the list of future projects is getting longer. This means that the construction industry has to be prepared for the increasing demands, especially when it comes to their chemical supplies.

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