Small Business Labs

MAY 25, 2021

Data from the IRS shows that sole proprietor small businesses spent $69.2 billion on contract labor in 2018 (the most recent data available).  Contract labor refers to nonemployee labor, such as freelancers, gig workers, etc. This is up from $64.8 billion in 2017 and just $34.4 billion in 2010. Over the period from 2010 to 2018, contract labor spend by sole proprietors increased by an annual growth rate of 9.1%.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 24, 2021

The post 7 deadly sins of speakers and presenters appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. It takes a lot of preparation to craft the kind of speech or presentation that is going to grab your listener’s attention. Once the speech is crafted, you need to spend a lot of time practicing, so as to make … Continue reading → You just finished reading 7 deadly sins of speakers and presenters !

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All Things Admin

MAY 26, 2021

When I worked corporately, travel planning was one of my favorite parts of my job, and I still love it today. Whether it’s for business or personal reasons, I enjoy the research and preparation that goes into a trip. COVID-19 brought the travel industry to its knees, but as vaccinations roll out and restrictions loosen, we’re getting closer to a place where we can move freely again.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 28, 2021

Choosing the right licensing scheme is critical to a software product’s success. Potential customers will not license your software if you choose the wrong licensing structure, even if your software is better compared to competing solutions. In addition, the right licensing strategy can pave the way for innovative and successful marketing strategies.

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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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Small Business Labs

MAY 24, 2021

The global resort company Club Med recently released a report covering the top countries and places for digital nomads.   They ranked countries and places by constructing an index based on cost of living, safety, average internet speed, presence of nature and wellness spots, and the number of both relaxing and adventurous activities in each country.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 24, 2021

The post How to write an elevator speech appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Our public relations director came by my office recently with a prospective volunteer board member. As part of the introduction, the director asked me to outline my role, in 30 seconds or less. Well… I hemmed, hawed, and took about … Continue reading → You just finished reading How to write an elevator speech !

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Small Business CEO

MAY 27, 2021

Windows operating systems and Office software are the two things for which Microsoft is famous worldwide. Furthermore, the company trains individuals to become qualified and skilled technicians and administrators to support and run their application products and advanced systems. Numerous work-related and personal benefits can be achieved through a Microsoft certification as it points out one’s proficiency and expertise in the IT sector.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 27, 2021

Deloitte and the MIT Sloan Management Review recently released Workforce Ecosystems: A New Strategic Approach to the Future of Work.    This research study found that most executives and managers today "consider employees and other workers who create value for the enterprise — including contractors, service providers, gig workers, and even software bots — to be part of their workforce." They also found about 1/3rd (34%) of the firms surveyed plan to increase their use of exte

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Go Burrows

MAY 23, 2021

Lucia Landini is a longtime senior executive assistant in Italy skilled at working with leaders to achieve shared go als. In this episode, Lucia and I talk about happiness at work, self-esteem, soft skills, and more! LEADERSHIP QUOTE. Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence. – Sheryl Sandberg.

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Brilliantly Better

MAY 28, 2021

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about various growth patterns. And by “growth” I mean “improvement”, or better adaptation to the current context, along with an increased capacity of reaching one’s goals. Of all the patterns, I thought to write today about the most popular two: incremental growth versus sudden (lucky?

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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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Small Business CEO

MAY 26, 2021

Statistical analysis plays a crucial role in business. It’s the method of collecting, recording and analyzing large amounts of data to discover patterns and trends. It helps in decision-making , achieving the goals and objectives of the organization and increasing revenue. It is a scientific tool used to carry out decision-making. Statistical Analysis and Revenue Generation.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 28, 2021

Robin Doenicke , an Australian entrepreneur, coach and martial arts expert co-founded Zensho Agency Inc., an innovative, technology-driven brokerage leading the recruitment forefront, in Japan back in 2003. After working for four years as an account manager at advertising giant DDB, he moved to Japan in 1996 as a trainee to Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu grandmaster, Dr Masaaki Hatsumi, ultimately earning the top rank of Dai Shihan in martial arts.

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Page Personnel

MAY 26, 2021

8 reasons why contract employment is popular Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 There are a number of factors millennials look for in a workplace. But what might seem like a long list of requirements ultimately boils down to having more control over their working hours, and therefore, better work-life balance. So it’s no wonder contracting work in Australia and other parts of the world is on the rise.

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Brilliantly Better

MAY 25, 2021

If you watch the crypto space closely, you surely noticed the last couple of days price action. Although I doubt “price action” would be an accurate description of what happened. “Blood on the streets” would probably paint a more accurate picture. All crypto assets lost more than 35% of their value in a matter of. Read more. The post The Day Bitcoin Died Its 1000th Death appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 24, 2021

Smart assistants have long become an integral part of our life. Most people associate gadgets with entertainment, but with their help , you can simplify the study of the curriculum. Experts have long been introducing applications that are highly communicative and make student tasks much more accessible. Therefore, we have prepared a selection of the best applications to improve academic performance and the learning process.

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Productivityist

MAY 26, 2021

Everything is done so much better when we manage our energy levels. Through the Success-Energy Equation, Michelle Cederberg shares her tactics to help you fuel every area of your life. The episode is sponsored by Stitch Fix , an online personal styling service. Shopping for new clothes can be needlessly stressful so why not let Stitch Fix make it easy by doing the work for you so you can spend time doing the things you love instead.

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Page Personnel

MAY 23, 2021

Upskilling your team Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 With digital and technological evolution only increasing in pace, one of the most crucial ways for organisations to remain competitive in this climate is to ensure their team possesses the necessary skills for an environment that’s always in flux. For team leaders, this should not be viewed as a problem but as an opportunity to upskill teams and individuals across the business, including those in administrative and clerical roles.

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Brilliantly Better

MAY 26, 2021

An angry status on Facebook. A long, punchy thread on Twitter. Changing your avatar picture with a ready-made frame. Arguing with strangers on the other side of the Earth, from the comfort of your coach, on topics you never really took the time to properly reasearch. All these are forms of virtue signaling. The rise. Read more. The post The Real Problem With Virtue Signaling appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 27, 2021

As the nature of business blitzes across borders, whether that be business to business or business to customer, sooner or later, you might need the services of international criminal lawyers. The nature of litigation often spills over from commercial to criminal law as aspects such as money laundering and fraud raise their ugly head. International criminal lawyers tend to specialise in cases where two legal jurisdictions operate.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 22, 2021

Finding young real estate talent is one of the most vital recruiting challenges that real estate brokerages face nowadays. Real estate recruiting is a highly intricate process that involves attracting the country's top and best real estate agents to work at a firm with an attractive commission rate. Several other factors come into place, too— such as open communication, relationship-building, a professional network and so on.

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AdminUniverse

MAY 26, 2021

What happens when you realize that you have outgrown your role? Knowing when it’s time to move on is important, especially in your career. Whether your work environment is less than ideal, or you have simply outgrown your position, let’s discuss the clear signs that you should start orchestrating your exit. Most people remember Mark. Read more.

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Brilliantly Better

MAY 26, 2021

I have a really hard time resting. When I get into “work mode” I summon all the resources available in the moment and keep pushing forward. Obviously, it’s not unusual that I very often have to face a hard reset – either voluntary, or involuntary. There is probably more than one cause for this behavior. Read more. The post A Little Bit Of Rest appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 27, 2021

When you’re running a business, having dependable customer relationships is essential for the longevity and success of your organization. Today’s customer is not merely focused on the quality of a product or service. But they are paying attention to how a brand is treating them before and after the purchase. It is no longer just about the transaction.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 26, 2021

Suppose you own a recruitment agency with just 30 recruiters and you're looking for an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that suits your small business needs but guess what? You find none and settle for a one-size-fits-all option that's not just heavy on the pocket but also, more importantly, doesn't cater to your specific recruiting demands. Before we keep going, if the termfapplicant isn't familiar, an ATS helps recruiters organise their hiring process, source and keep track of candidates, mana

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Small Business CEO

MAY 28, 2021

A digital prospecting tool simplifies the collection of your prospects’ contact information on LinkedIn. It is also indispensable in the hiring process of a high-potential candidate. The latter has the skills required for a job opening. Marketers and recruiters can move forward more quickly with automated LinkedIn prospecting. They focus more on tasks that help their business grow.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 25, 2021

While the salary increase remains one of the main reasons in seeking professional certification, candidates find themselves unsure about stepping on the road to get certification, because career growth is not completely seen at first. When considering professional certification, ITIL certification is very important because it is recommended for professionals who plan the to further their career in IT.

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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

MAY 25, 2021

Smart financial management is always important in business, particularly for smaller companies that need to be more cautious with their approach and are less likely to have cash reserves built up. A business owner who utilizes smart financial management can help the business succeed and thrive even with modest sales, and there are a few handy tips to keep in mind that should help any small business improve its financial health.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 23, 2021

Cash flow refers to the inflow and outflow of cash, which is needed for a business to run effectively. For any business, managing cash flow is extremely important. While sales, production, and other areas are important for a business, financial management is crucial. Managing finances, especially cash flow plays a very important role in ensuring the successful day-to-day operations of a business. photo credit: Tima Miroshnichenko / Pexels.

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Brilliantly Better

MAY 24, 2021

First of all, apologies for the strong word “idiots” I mean it. Probably a more accurate description would be “confused people” It’s not like they are intending to be idiots, but, unfortunately, that’s the effect of their behavior: they get to be perceived and further identified as idiots. Now that we all agree the word.

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Brilliantly Better

MAY 23, 2021

Let me tell you a story. In Ruzafa, one of Valencia’s trending neighborhoods, there was a small restaurant called Kana Makhan. I wouldn’t know about it if it wasn’t for a digital nomad meetup that ended there. One of the meetup’s goals was a continuous exploration of Valencia’s night out scene, and we were trying. Read more.

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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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