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Fully Integrating & Onboarding an Executive Assistant into Your World

ProAssisting Blog

There comes a time in every successful executive’s career where they transition from having to do everything for themselves to having an executive assistant.

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The Best Assistant Interview Tips

Office Dynamics

Are you in the market for a new job? You’re not alone. Recent events have led to a rise in job seekers, which means more competition. So, how do you stand out in a saturated market in which employers are receiving resumes by the minute?

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Zagat's Future of Dining Study

Small Business Labs

Zagat, the restaurant review site favored by foodies, recently released a Future of Dining Study.  The study looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the eating habits of consumers and how they may evolve post-COVID.   Zagat's report chart below (click to enlarge) shows that consumers plan to return to dining out post-COVID, but at a lower rate than pre-COVID.

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How to Connect More Easily With Anyone

On The Job

Even before the pandemic, getting to know someone was difficult. Whether it was a new co-worker, a client or even a boss, finding the right mix of friendly small talk without crossing professional boundaries was a sometimes difficult balancing act. But now, we have masks that cover our faces during face-to-face conversations, or contend with bad phone connections or video conferencing that can make small talk even more challenging.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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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The Pandemic Could Make Businesses Prioritize Sustainability

Eco-Office Gals

Sustainability is the topic of conversation on many people’s minds lately. Though the COVID-19 pandemic derailed everyday life, sustainability objectives remain constant. Specifically, business sustainability is growing in popularity. Companies are realizing the effects their actions have on the public, environment and economy. By taking steps toward eco-consciousness, like sustainable supply chains, businesses can strengthen their social responsibility.

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How to Become an Independent Consultant

Small Business Labs

Last week we had an article on U.S. Census data showing a big uptick in the number of Americans who are self-employed.   s It's likely this increase is caused by people who have lost their jobs turning to self-employment.   Because of this, we found the recent MBO Partners' blog post How to Become a Consultant: 5 Steps to Starting Right to be very timely.

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Episode 322: The New Corner Office with Laura Vanderkam

Productivityist

On this episode I’m joined once again by Laura Vanderkam , a fellow productivity specialist. Laura is the author of several books, including The New Corner Office: How the Most Successful People Work from Home. This episode is sponsored by Setapp , a subscription for Mac apps. Setapp packs over 180 high-quality apps into one. There’s an app for almost any task, so you can stay in your flow and finish what you started.

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Top 3 Mistakes Made When Selecting a Task Management Tool

Jen Lawrence

We’ve all been there. We start getting overwhelmed by how much we have to get done. We decide it’s time to make a change. We google “best task management tools” and pick the one with the best reviews. Things start out really well. We load in all our tasks, get all the labels/tags figured out, maybe link it to our digital calendars.

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10 Effective Ways Used by Nonprofits To Boost Donations

Small Business CEO

Nonprofit campaigns are a convenient method to raise funds for a range of causes – owing to its efficiency and ease of use. Hence, it only makes sense to take advantage of these campaigns. Whether you want to raise money to renovate a school, buy lunch for poor kids, gifts for the elderly, or whatever your goal is; fundraising is the easiest way to accomplish it.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Thrasio's "Platform on a Platform" Rolling Up Fulfillment by Amazon Small Businesses

Small Business Labs

Thrasio is a large and fast-growing acquirer of small consumer product companies that are part of Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon program (FBA).  They recently raised $260 million in a funding round that values the company at $1 billion.   Thrasio's business model is fairly straight forward.  They find and buy category-leading consumer product small businesses that operate on Amazon's platform.  Key quote from Crunchbase's article on Thrasio's rec

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Episode 322: The New Corner Office with Laura Vanderkam

Productivityist

On this episode I’m joined once again by Laura Vanderkam , a fellow productivity specialist. Laura is the author of several books, including The New Corner Office: How the Most Successful People Work from Home. This episode is sponsored by Setapp , a subscription for Mac apps. Setapp packs over 180 high-quality apps into one. There’s an app for almost any task, so you can stay in your flow and finish what you started.

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What Are the Benefits of Passive Income?

Small Business CEO

Passive income is income that isn’t directly based on the amount of time or work you put into it. For example, if you publish an ebook, and you can sell that one book a million times over the next five years, that is a passive income because you aren’t continuing to work. Another great way to embrace nearly effortless income is to buy passive real estate investments and hire a management company to run the day-to-day operations of the property.

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Things You Didn’t Know You Should Know Before Shopping for Mylar Bags

Small Business CEO

There are things you need to know before you can shop for Mylar bags – even things you didn’t know you should know. These topics are usually never discussed but will help you understand more about them. These include how to store them and how much food it will fit. black mylar bags – photo credit: Pouchworth. The goal is for you to establish a long-term supply of food that’s easy to bring together, has a long shelf-life, and is not just nutritious, but is also tasty.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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How to Use Instagram Analytics Effectively to Measure Performance

Small Business CEO

You can measure your Instagram page’s success with likes and comments if you manage it for yourself. But to the owners of business accounts, it is unforgivable to use the same methods. It is necessary to publish and track the dynamics. If you buy Instagram followers (you can check out HowSociable ), you need to know which post caused a resonance, and after which one Instagram user got more active.

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Why Liquid Net Worth Matters So Much To Your Finances

Small Business CEO

Finances are a multifaceted, fickle subject for many. This is especially true given recent times. Not only did the economy experience a major downturn, but many people are finding themselves sitting at home these days relying on their savings thanks to COVID-19. Whatever situation you find yourself in, there is no denying that your finances can cut across various aspects of your life and sometimes sneak up on you and knock the literal breath out of you.

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What to Consider When Starting a Drive-Thru Coffee Location

Small Business CEO

You want to join the beverages business, but don’t have enough capital for a brick-and-mortar shop? Starting a drive-thru soda and coffee location is the best way to get in the beverages business. Just like a sit-down restaurant, it can generate much revenue. However, you need to plan and prepare appropriately, as this is key to the success of the coffee and soda business.

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4 Tips to Make the Most of Your Working Day

Productivityist

Being able to get the most out of your working day is important. Why? Well, nothing feels better than having a productive day… no matter what your job entails. Here are four tips to make the most of your working day. Create a Schedule. A schedule can be helpful in making sure you get everything done that needs doing for the day. If you’re relying on everything being stored in your head, then you’re going to need a pretty good memory in order to do it.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

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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Episode 321: An Appetite for Apps

Productivityist

I’ve had an “on again, off again” relationship with apps during my career as a productivity strategist. Right now, it’s back on again. I share some of my insights on apps during this episode. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Talent Solutions. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly.

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Episode 321: An Appetite for Apps

Productivityist

I’ve had an “on again, off again” relationship with apps during my career as a productivity strategist. Right now, it’s back on again. I share some of my insights on apps during this episode. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Talent Solutions. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly.

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Episode 321: An Appetite for Apps

Productivityist

I’ve had an “on again, off again” relationship with apps during my career as a productivity strategist. Right now, it’s back on again. I share some of my insights on apps during this episode. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Talent Solutions. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly.

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