Sat.May 05, 2018 - Fri.May 11, 2018

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Technology of the week: Scanbot

Practically Perfect PA

Today’s technology of the week: Scanbot. Here are all the details… What is Scanbot? Scanbot is the easiest and fastest way to create high-quality scans with your iPhone, iPad or Android device. It is free to use, although there is a pro version which enables users to produce edit-ready documents. What does it do? Scanbot […].

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Interacting with the World and Work

Office Dynamics

During a class I was teaching, a high-level executive assistant that I admire said to her peers, “At our company, we insulate ourselves. We think we are the best executive assistants alive, but we are not. We have much to learn.” This executive assistant is a seasoned professional with 25+ years of experience in the administrative profession. Her statement came after she had attended the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence where she interacted with hundreds of executi

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The Top 15 Cities for Specialized Freelancers

Small Business Labs

Fiverr's Understanding the Impact of the Freelance Economy study focuses on what they call "specialized freelancers" These are independent workers who provide professional, technical, or creative services.  As the report chart below shows, there are about 2.5 million "specialized freelancers" in the U.S.  Fiverr and their research partner, Rockbridge Associates , dug deep into the U.S.

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Ten Simple Ways to Go Green On A Budget

Eco-Office Gals

Most people associate “going green” with buying expensive products like organic vegetables, environmentally friendly cleaning products, and electric cars. However, there are some really simple techniques you can use to go green without spending much money. In fact, some of these techniques can even help you save money! Without further ado, here are ten simple ways to go green on a budget. .

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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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Five restaurants to recommend in the City of London

Practically Perfect PA

As Personal Assistant’s we book hundreds of restaurants every year for our colleagues, our executives and let’s not forget ourselves. I am Paula Gibson, a Personal Assistant and Founder of JLT’s Global PA Network for over 100 PA’s. Last year, I decided to set up www.Cityintrigue.com to give inspiration to my fellow PAs on trusted […].

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The Strong Job Market's Impact on Self-Employment

Small Business Labs

The U.S. unemployment rate fell under 4% for the first time since 2000, continuing a steady decline that started in 2010. Despite the strong traditional job market, according to the BLS self-employment has increased slightly over the prior year and is also up from 2010.  We've also found in our research that the number of independent workers has also increased  since 2010.

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This is How You Ace a Phone Interview

On The Job

For many job seekers, the first interaction they have with an employer is over the phone. But for some, it may be the first and the last contact if they’re not prepared to follow proper phone interview etiquette. There are several phone interview etiquette issues you need to think about when preparing for a call from an employer. Also—there are several you need to be prepared for when you’re not expecting a call from an employer.

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Day in the life: Jeremy Burrows, EA at Ai Software and Founder of GoBurrows LLC.

Practically Perfect PA

Today’s Day in the Life: Jeremy Burrows, EA at Ai Software and Founder of GoBurrows LLC. What are the main aspects of your role? I manage the CEO’s calendar and email, book his travel, help with sales notes and drafting proposals, and anything else he needs. In the first year of the company (2017), I wore […].

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What IS the Difference Between “Since” and “Because”?

Office Dynamics

This request recently came my way: Barbara, I’d love to see you do an article on the difference between “as” and “since” and “because.” Here’s a summary of what my research told me. Both “because” and “since” imply cause, and they can be interchangeable when “since” means “for the reason that.” e.g., “Since my dog needs exercise, I take him for a walk.” e.g., “I walk every day because my dog needs exercise.”.

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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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Pew's Demographic Trends That Are Shaping the World

Small Business Labs

Not everyone agrees that demographics are destiny. But demographic trends are key drivers of change and also one of the few things we can project into the future with decent accuracy. Pew Research's  7 demographic trends shaping the U.S. and the world in 2018 looks at the demographic trends Pew considers to be the most important.  Our favorites are: Millennials are projected to outnumber Baby Boomers next year: Numbering 71 million in 2016, Millennials in the United States are ap

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You Didn't Get an Internship -- Now What?

On The Job

Many people have now learned the value of getting an internship. An internship can open doors for a permanent job, it can teach you a variety of skills and it can help you make key contacts. It can even help you learn that this chosen field is a big mistake, and you need to explore other options. Still, getting an internship can be tough. There's a lot of competition for good internships, and some companies dilly-dally around so long they never getting around to making an offer.

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Want to attend the Virtual Summit? Need to convince the boss? We’ve got your back!

Practically Perfect PA

This summer’s Virtual Summit takes place on Friday 22nd June at 9 am GMT+1 and we are just putting the final touches to the programme, which we are hoping to release next week. We have a brilliant line-up of speakers and the programme is packed full of practical sessions with loads of information you can […].

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Meeting New People as an Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

Meeting new people as an Administrative Professional is cool! Think about all the people you have met because of the people you support and where you work. Where else would you meet such a broad range of individuals? Many executive assistants and administrative assistants work with a variety of cultures. Even in my “good” old days as an executive assistant, I worked with people from Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and France.

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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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Top Career Killers that Sabotage Your Professional Growth (and How to Avoid Them)

Eat Your Career

In my work as a career coach, I meet a lot of promising professionals who feel professionally stuck. They complain of being overlooked, unappreciated, passed over, undervalued and ignored. Many of these people feel like victims. It’s my job to help empower them to take responsibility for their part, which is often bigger than they originally thought.

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The F-ing Meeting

Productivityist

My wife and I have a lot going on. We work together on this business of mine, and Anne has her own business dealings as well. We also have two kids, so we have other people in our household that require our time, attention, and focus. As our kids have gotten older, their needs have changed, so nothing at home really stays the same. In fact, nothing about our lives ever really stays the same.

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Are You at Risk? Lessons Learnt from Netflix’s Security breach

Small Business CEO

In 2017, Netflix became one of the many companies to suffer a security breach. A group of hackers known as “thedarkoverlord” had gained access to the then-unreleased series of hit show “Orange is the New Black” and threatened to release it online unless Netflix paid a substantial ransom fee. Although the breach threatened to damage Netflix’s credibility, the company decided not to pay the ransom and were ultimately vindicated.

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3 Tips on Becoming Crypto Nomads

Small Business CEO

With technology offering even more ways for people to work away from their desks and offices, the term digital nomad has become prevalent for the past decade as the best way to make money while living life on the road. With only a laptop and an internet connection, millennials can work and get paid from any corner of the world. But now there is an emergent wave of a new type of nomads – Crypto nomads.

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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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E-Invoicing: The Unsung Hero in Every Business

Small Business CEO

As humans, we are constantly searching for ways to improve the processes that we frequently encounter during the course of our daily struggle called life. From the invention of the wheel to the invention of the internet a few decades ago, we humans have always been characterized by a penchant for innovation and an unending thirst for knowledge. We’ve come a long way from bartering.

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The “Secret Sauce” for SMBs to Win in B2B

Small Business CEO

Many SMB owners operating in B2B markets have the aspiration to acquire large corporate clients. Getting a large “big brand” customer can provide an SMB with numerous benefits including: Larger revenues. Long term contracts. Enhanced industry reputation. The key to successfully acquiring such clients or customers is to provide an excellent customer experience.

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Judging Fundamental Versus Technical When Dealing with Foreign Currency

Small Business CEO

The foreign exchange market is one that many people utilize as part of their investment portfolio. It can even be a way to build up a nest egg that can fund a small business of your own. But, obviously, that will only happen if you have the ability to judge the intricacies of the market with a great amount of efficiency. And that often comes down to the strategy that you utilize.

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The Changing Nature of Transportation Factoring

Small Business CEO

Ask any business owner in the trucking industry and they will tell you how important financing is to their day-to-day financial strategies. And yet, for years owners of trucking companies were unable to secure funding when they needed it because banks and other traditional lenders often used difficult hurdles and long turnaround times to dissuade the trucking industry from seeking loans at all.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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How are Business Analysts Valuable to Companies?

Small Business CEO

The process of getting insight into business operations to expose the cause and effect relationship behind failure or poor results is often managed by a change expert, known as a “ business analyst ” (BA). However, a lot of businesses believe hiring a business analyst is irrelevant or simply just an extra added cost, but in actual fact, they are highly valuable to company progression and evolvement.

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No Hassle Ideas for Adding Bitcoin Capability to Your Brand-New Business

Small Business CEO

Are you about to start up the business that you’ve spent your life dreaming about and planning? Are you worried about your ability to make that business stand out in a market that might be crowded with competitors who have already established themselves? One way you might be able to make that happen is to allow the digital coins known as Bitcoin to be part of your operations.

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How Do You Get Bitcoin The Practical Way?

Small Business CEO

Since Bitcoin’s introduction in 2009, it has grown from costing less than a dollar to over $9000 as of the time of writing this article. Everybody nowadays wants to know how to get into the Bitcoin game and rake in a slice of profit. This guide will teach you some of the practical ways to get your Bitcoins safely and quickly. But first, you need to get a Bitcoin wallet.

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5 Pitfalls of Getting a Personal Loan That You Should Try Avoid

Small Business CEO

Personal loans are the popular jocks of 2018. A recent survey revealed that almost 24 million consumers in America, which equates to roughly 10% of all American adults have their eyes on personal loans. It’s no surprise really. These loans are indeed a great way to get some quick cash to help you out of a tight spot. But they do not come without their dangers.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha