Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Regular readers know we believe the number of independent workers (freelancers, temps, etc.) The current talent and compensation wars in Silicon Valley are an example of a trend we expect will spread to other industries. is going to continue to grow.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 7, 2016

  An interesting example comes from a quote from Peter Dameris, CEO of large staffing firm On Assignment. The data overwhelmingly shows the use of non-W2 labor is growing at a much greater pace than overall employment or the growth in temp labor. This is clearly an attempt at spin by Dameris.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

For the last 6 months or so we've been partnering with MBO Partners and Rockbridge Associates  on a deep dive research project on independent workers - freelancers, contractors, temps, solopreneurs, etc.    The research consisted of two national, representative surveys and in-depth interviews with independent workers. 

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

  For example, Hill spends 10 pages oddly attacking the left leaning Freelancers Union and it's founder Sara Horowitz. Because of this dark side, we need better laws and protections for temps, contract workers and others being unfairly exploited or in need of more economic security.  For example, the U.S.

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Eco-Office Gals

MARCH 21, 2011

Did you know, for example, that non-organic cotton is probably the dirtiest crop in the world? Unless you’re washing towels you used to clean up your pup’s latest accident, keep the water temp on cool. Treat fabrics gently. Most of the time, you don’t need to run your washer with warm water.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Google, eBay and Intuit are good examples.   We also expect much more focus on micro-enterprises (firms with fewer than 5 employees) and independent workers (freelancers, temps, self-employed, etc.) and global economy.   Also helping is the success of high profile firms serving small businesses. as target markets.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

I worked and temped at various places in general administrator/secretarial roles until I found a job where I really felt I could make a difference. I got married, moved countries (with a cat) and had a baby in 9 months! March 2001 saw me heading back to the UK as a single mum with 2 young children and so started my career part 2.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

Heres an example of what happened with me. We hired a temp to do some simple clerical work for us, but realized once she left, that the work was inadequate and there were spelling mistakes along with the mail merge list not being correct, that we supplied to her.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

For example, when I’m asked how I got started and to explain my work history, I always want to tell a great story. I mention how I worked for all my CEOs because I was recruited away as a temp. I wasn’t there to socialize or go out of my way to point out I was a temp to try to get a full-time job.

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Recruit CRM

APRIL 14, 2020

You may add a list of clients, some client/candidate testimonials, any new service you provide (like resume writing, temp staffing, consulting), etc. The above example is just to give you a drift of what is possible, the more intelligently you configure the bot the lessor your time & efforts at handling the query/lead.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 16, 2007

Virtual workers can be from a “Temp-Agency&# or a from contracting firms. Both of these relationships are good for your cost-planning because they are not fixed, permanent costs, they are variable cost, meaning, when the project is finished the contract for your temp-workers, contractors finishes too.

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Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

The same theory applies when you’re temping too, or even contracting as a minute taker – find someone on that team that you can check things with so that you’re always showing yourself up as the most knowledgeable and professional minute taker going around.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Example: If youre looking for a Blockbuster in Arlington, Texas you can send this text message: Blockbuster 76001 Pretty neat. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? It was then she introduced me to Google. 23, 1 p.m.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

For example, maybe if I needed car service, but my boss needs his morning coffee, you'll have the drive get the coffee at Starbucks for us first before pick up and charge us for it so my boss doesn't have to go in and wait in line. Call every single temping agency in town. Or maybe you go the extra step.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

Here’s another standout example from one of our star community members illustrating the profound impact of such initiatives. Before leaving, I was able to spend a few days going over the binder with my temp. Rarely did any company I joined have a comprehensive procedures manual, but every position had a binder or two when I left.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Here is an example of a worksheet Office Dynamics put together outlining the topics we are covering at our 22 nd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence as a tool assistants can use to give to their executive. I obtained my 4-year Bachelor’s degree while temping as an AA and fell in love with my career.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

There are numerous examples of people stealing from companies or doing illegal things. Sometimes companies don’t validate for parking especially if you are doing testing at a temp agency and are there for a few hours. Major corporations want to eliminate as much risk as possible, including getting sued for any wrongful lawsuits.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 11, 2023

In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. The work came with a lot of perks — like attending awards shows — and burnout.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

For example, some spouses do not share a last name. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. Here are some examples. Start reading now about your company's mission, strategy, and goals. Get your boss' personal information now. Names, contact information, relevant data. If not, they will expect maps printed out, etc.

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www.officearrow.com

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Thats especially important for tasks that you handle less frequently - quarterly or annually, for example - or for when youve just come back from a long absence or vacation. They ensure consistency of work results by creating a step-by-step process (a road map, if you will) of your responsibilities so that you are more productive.

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Service Untitled

JANUARY 23, 2012

And I started in the company as a temp worker in 2004. That would be a large class but just as an example. Service Untitled: So tell me about your role and what you do at Zappos. Rob: I am the director of the Zappos Customer Loyalty Team. So that’s our contact center here in Henderson, Nevada.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 22, 2013

The example of how it could be misconstrued wasn’t helpful to you, but nonetheless, what she was saying was, “My focus is on your social etiquette behavior and I am pointing it out to you.” 4) Start temping immediately. This is how you can change/grow.”

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Success

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For example Cancer is a Mango-Ginger-Cream White Tea and Gemini is a Watermelon-Rose-Mulberry Pomegranate Tea. Made of durable stainless steel, the kettle includes five temperature presets to give you the perfect temperature for various types of tea and coffee and a “hold temp” setting to keep your water warm for up to 60 minutes.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2010

I spent the next four months resting, soul-searching, temping here and there and took a 2 week vacation. For example - a long commute, working more than X amount of hours, etc.) The more I thought about it, as much as I loved my job, I realized I need a new one that provided work life balance. So I quit my job.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 29, 2021

Temp and Contract staffing makes up 90% of global recruitment revenue (*source: SIA). Their short episodes are perfect for in between work breaks or whenever you're commuting. The Contract Recruiter Podcast By Eloise Sutton-Kirkby The Contract Recruiter Podcast Listen to The Contract Recruiter Podcast on Spotify.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

Other jobs, because they were temp to full time, I didn’t even have the benefits of paid vacation time or paid sick days for almost a year. It always perplexes me when small companies do not hire a temp or have in mind another staff person to fill in for the admin or EA to go on a vacation or call in sick.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. For example, I got promoted after being at a company fairly quickly. The timing of the gift is also crucial. You can’t look for the perfect job for 5 years.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

And as I was working, job hunting and/or temping, I had to find other sources of happiness. For example, I ABSOLUTELY love learning, helping people, and relaxing. This was mostly as a temp during very slow months when the entire industry was on vacation, but I’m sure the paycheck wasn’t as amazing as yours.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

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Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Butterfly FX leads by example in the beauty industry with ethical sourcing and recyclable glass packaging, aligning itself with the principles of a circular economy and minimizing environmental harm. Butterfly FX Cosmetics champions bold self-expression, believing that experiencing the wow factor in personal appearance can catalyze growth.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

For example, you’ve mentioned that you want to be paid for what you do, for the hours that go into your work and exposing yourself so much to your fans. On our blog, for example, we write three times a week, regularly, religiously. Yosie – De temps en temps, j’ai le goût de faire de quoi en français, ou traduire mon blogue.

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Success

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Each locality can set its own rules for the system—say, for example, that ambulances get priority over police cars, and that there’s a hierarchy for different classes of emergency. So far, LYT’s services have been enlisted by cities including Seattle; Boston; Toronto; Portland, Oregon; Tempe, Arizona; and several others across the U.S.

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