Sat.Sep 09, 2017 - Fri.Sep 15, 2017

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Why personal development is your own responsibility

Practically Perfect PA

That “back to school” feeling affects us all, even if we have left our school days far behind. There is definitely an air of a new start, a fresh approach to work and the motivation for self-improvement every September. It’s that time of the year when we see the full time and adult education terms start up and I personally have spent many an autumn evenings at an evening class in a cold classroom clutching a pumpkin spiced latte!

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Are You Overly Invested in Work?

Eat Your Career

The philosophy behind Eat Your Career is that work can be a nourishing , enriching life experience. That’s a tall order, I realize. I really do believe that work is a very important part of life. When you’re not happy with your career, it can impact all other areas of life. Your mental, physical and emotional health can suffer. Your relationships and financial security can suffer.

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The Gig Economy Pivots to the Enterprise

Small Business Labs

Over the past few months there's been almost a stampede of gig economy companies talking about the corporate market and/or announcing new services, products or initiatives aimed at serving large corporations. Examples include (but aren't limited to): IT talent marketplace Gigster announced g a new funding round that is fueling a "pivot to the enterprise"   Talent marketplace Upwork announced a new division - called Talent Services - targeted at corporate users of online tal

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A Collage of Success Tips

Office Dynamics

I just got back from a great 2 day event called Success Live. Maybe you saw my Facebook post … or not. This event was hosted by Success magazine. I have been reading Success magazine for years and find every issue is packed with valuable information and tons of inspiration! Well, the live event was the same. I feel today is an especially important Monday to share these inspirational insights with you as we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001 and think of the people affected by Hurricane H

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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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What Happens If You Can’t Separate Personal Convictions from Your Business

Tips From T. Marie

It’s been abysmally quiet here on the Tips from T.Marie Blog, for that I apologize. You see, I’ve always been told that one must keep their business separate from the things that one may be experiencing personally. I’ve always thought it was pretty good advice. After all, no one wants their business to be impacted. Read more.

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After a Decade of Strong Growth, Craft Brewing Industry Shows Signs of Slowing

Small Business Labs

In 2016, a new craft or micro brewery opened in the US on average every 11 hours. Pretty amazing. Also, the roughly 5,300 U.S. craft and micro breweries produced 24.6 million barrels of beer in 2016. This was about 12.3% of the beer industry's 2016 volume.  More impressively, craft and micro brewers 2016 sales totaled $23.5 billion, which was 21.9% of the U.S. beer industry's revenue.  But despite these frothy numbers, there were also some sobering craft beer stats in 2

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How to Unleash Creativity in a Team

On The Job

When asked to describe the personality of a scientist, some might revert to the Sheldon Cooper stereotype made popular on “The Big Bang Theory” and describe an anti-social, uncreative, analytical and somewhat dull personality. But Lina Echeverria knows better. As an engineer and scientist with a PhD in geology and more than 30 years of experience as a scientist and a senior manager at Corning, she knows that scientists aren’t dull or uncreative.

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T-Shirt Business Marketing and Promotion Video

Andrea Kalli

T-Shirt Business Marketing and Promotion Video. Designed and edited by Andrea Kalli – Video Design. Video Editing Services. Video Marketing. If you want to see more, check out my showcase videos: [link]. The post T-Shirt Business Marketing and Promotion Video appeared first on Video Design, Editing, and Marketing Virtual Assistant.

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Contract Law Basics for Every Entrepreneur

Small Business CEO

Entrepreneurs have a lot on their plate, and the one thing that can really get them in trouble is the legal aspects of business. When first starting a business, there’s a lot of hustle involved, which leads to the small business owner taking major risks. Some of the most worrisome risks of all are contract-related. You might agree to something orally , and if you don’t meet your end of the agreement, you might be in trouble as a result.

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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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Wireless Data Usage Continues to Explode

Small Business Labs

Wireless data consumption in North America has grown 9 fold since 2012. This comes as no great surprise, but the numbers are still impressive. The chart below illustrating this is from the Axios article  America's insatiable wireless appetite. According to the article:  In 2016, there were 291 million unique wireless subscribers in North America, representing 80% of the region's population.

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8 Soft Skills That Make for a Great Assistant

Audacious Admin

Written by Sharon Tsao , recruiting & HR Expert Posted on LinkedIn 11/18/2014 Link to original post ​If you’ve ever seen The Devil Wears Prada , you may believe that being an administrative assistant is a stepping stone to something greater. Though it can be a proving ground that opens doors to other positions, being a personal assistant to an executive or middle manager can also be a fulfilling career that is currently totally in vogue.

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Stay Strong Through Hurricane Irma

The Marq

In case you're wondering, I skipped last week's post due to Hurricane Irma as it's been ripping through Florida. It's lead to many discussions, calls, emails, texts to friends and coworkers in Florida. As a result, I've been distracted and less focused on business. Look for the next post with some lessons learned through this process. Copyright(c) 2017 TheMarq.

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4 Long-Term Goals Your Company Needs to Set Now

Small Business CEO

Every business is launched with a mission – a goal – in mind. But once you have things up and running, goal-setting can quickly make its way to the backburner. If you want your business to grow, setting goals and making plans to reach those goals is critical. Here are four long-term goals your company needs to set right now. 1. Plan for Growth. Expansion and revenue growth are the goals of every business, but do you have a plan in place to reach your targets?

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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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Technology Must Stop Being "People of No"

On The Job

George Westerman thinks that IT leaders need to realize it’s time to change “from a caterpillar into a butterfly.” Westerman isn’t referring to a change in wardrobe, but rather an evolution of IT leaders’ attitudes and actions. “The market is moving so fast. Customer and employee expectations are changing so fast. If you do the incremental stuff, you’re going to be left behind,” says Westerman , a research scientist at the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy.

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The Virtual Summit programme is up and running!

Practically Perfect PA

I always think of my conferences and events as my work babies, they take about 9 months to create, they are as time consuming as my actual babies, they cause as much sleep deprivation and worry but they are ultimately worth all the hard work and bring me a lot of joy! The Virtual Summit is my youngest work baby and last week, with the launch of the final programme, it started walking!

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Overlap with Sean McCabe

Productivityist

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Sean McCabe of the Seanwes.com. Sean is an entrepreneur, a hand lettering artist, and the guy behind the Seanwes community which connects hundreds of like-minded creatives all over the world. We talked about starting a business and scaling it up while working a full-time job. Some of the things we discussed include how to find your passion, develop your skills as a creative, get out of the scarcity mindset and create a thriving business among many o

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What Are KPIs, And How Do IT Consultants Help You Target Them?

Small Business CEO

Every business has indicators that aid in determining how a company is doing regarding meeting set objectives or measuring employees’ accomplishments after a given period. These “measurables” are achieved using Key Performance Indicators, KPIs. The use of high-level KPIs, for example, depicts the overall performance of a business while low-level KPIs are focused mainly on sales, marketing or customer care.

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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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Humanity Trumps Business

The Marq

There are times in life that you encounter what appears as opposing forces in life, pulling you in different directions. You have to make a decision. Which do you choose, knowing full well that you have to compromise one for the other. Life was throwing that question at me these past weeks when the sign off on a major piece of business I've been working on hinged on steps that needed to be completed by a customer, a friend, a fellow human being who was caught in the Hurricane Irma disaster.

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Choosing The Right Chemical Supply Company

Small Business CEO

Whether you are working within the construction industry, the mining industry, or the water treatment and remediation industry, you will need chemical solutions to do your job effectively. Finding a reliable supplier is important to ensure that you receive high-quality chemicals for your needs. It is equally important to find a supplier that will provide high-quality services like chemical blending, safe transportation, and bulk storage.

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Java: The No. 1 Platform for IoT Development

Small Business CEO

Connected devices are now everywhere – from your smartphone, to your fridge, to home assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home. The Internet of Things (IoT) will combine the power of voice recognition, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to make the next big revolution in tech happen. It is not about controlling home devices using voice commands anymore, it is about vast IoT networks that will have computing power greatly exceeding anything we have had in the past. photo credit: YouT

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3 Accounting Tools to Drive Your Small Business

Small Business CEO

Small business owners often scramble come tax season. There is a lot to worry about as a business owner, and the last thing most businesses want to think about is paying their taxes. Keeping the lights on is far more important to a business owner. But you don’t have to scramble last minute to figure out your taxes. There are tools that can help make tax season a little less taxing on a small business owner. 1.

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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 Will Divorce Affect Your Business?

Small Business CEO

They say it’s smart to keep personal and business relationships separate, but when you’re married, you and your spouse become one in every way – including business. If your “I do” turns into “I don’t” in the future, what will happen to your company? Here’s how a divorce may impact your business. Divorce and Business – Your Ex May Become Your Next Business Partner.

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From Domains to DNS – Everything You Need to Know About Web Hosting

Small Business CEO

Whether you have an online business, want to advertise your brick and mortar store or just want to start your own blog, it’s easy to start a website. There are free services that help you build a basic site or you can have an original design created for you. Once your site content is created, your next step is web hosting. photo credit: [link]. While many people know about websites, how to get started making them or at least how to contact someone else that knows how, far less people know that h

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3 Inbound Marketing Tips Small Businesses Can Implement Today

Small Business CEO

Small businesses can implement inbound marketing into their marketing strategy today – it’s imperative. Traditional outbound marketing avenues are being abandoned by small businesses. The problem is that either the old tactics no longer work, some 90% of executives won’t answer cold calls anymore, or they’re too expensive. Small businesses often can’t afford a TV ad.

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The Advantages of Shrink Labeling

Small Business CEO

In the last few years, stretch and shrink sleeves have captured a considerable portion of the global label market. But what brings about this rise in demand? Well, it can be attributed to their attractive look and versatility. Customization can also be made very easily during the sleeve label manufacturing process, which allows for more flexibility.

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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