Virtual Moxie
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
An extra smackeral from me this week--about something I felt so strongly about that I didn't want to wait to share it till next week. I admit, I love Pinterest. I love how it’s been a place of pure attraction. And I have been a super-avid Pinner. But when the Boston Business Journal decided to stop using Pinterest out of fear it could be sued for infringing Copyright, I decided to take my own deeper look.
Step It Up VA Coaching
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
by Donna Toothaker. For those who work virtually, and even some who don’t, we can easily get stuck in a comfort zone of learning and networking solely by email, phone, teleclasses, and internet and don’t always find a way to get out to a live marketing, networking, or educational event or workshop. And there’s SO much more that one can get out of a live event that you can’t get from online networking and learning.
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Office Organization Success
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
As some of you may be aware, I permanently switched from Outlook (having used it for many years) to Gmail at the end of last year. My main reason was because, as I seem to be doing a lot of traveling lately, I wanted to be able to access my email on the go, especially from my laptop as I take it with me when I travel. Making the switch was a big learning curve for me and, initially I got frustrated that I couldn’t do some of the things in Gmail that I used to easily be able to do in Outlook.
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Today, I'll share the story of the HOURS we lost in productivity that could have been saved by a simple 5-10 minute task. You see that graphic to the right? That was from the first set of graphics my designer made for my recently released program. We were all set and had even began promoting the program when we were contacted and told we could not use our program name. As a matter of fact, we should stop using it immediately. and this could happen to you if you are not c
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Allow customers to purchase from you in the way they want to, rather than just limiting them to one method.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
I’m a big believer in setting goals. After all, how can you expect to “get” anywhere without first having a clear idea of where you want to go? Only, the problem with goals is that achieving them isn’t always all its cracked up to be. How so, you ask? Well, here are three common experiences (I know them well) and what you can learn from them. 1. “Wait.
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Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Consider this scenario: You need 500 specially decorated cupcakes for an extremely important event you’re hosting at the end of the month. You do a search for local bakers and find two that list custom decorated cupcakes as something that they offer. You jot down the addresses and head out to check them out. . You find the first bakery easily, noticing its sign from the roadway, it’s window is nicely decorated with a few fancy cakes and cupcakes.
Job Advice Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2012
As a career coach, I talk mostly with two kinds of people: employed or in transition to another job. Sadly, people in both groups have one thing in common: most of them are unhappy. For those in transition, the unhappiness is self-explanatory, but why such a high level of unhappiness for those who are lucky [.].
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
I love hearing what is on your mind and I often ask questions on my Facebook page and then share tips and strategies right there. Sometimes, I'll share thoughts here that come from those conversations. So I asked: I would love to know what is YOUR biggest challenge to GETTING IT ALL DONE? They shared: That awful P word-Procrastination. What I have come to learn is that being more specific about what I want to accomplish aids in tackling this everytime.
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. When preparing for a video call, check your background. Try to broadcast without any distractions or movement in the background as this may affect the quality of the call. 2.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 12, 2012
Do you ever find yourself stumbling around your workplace wondering, “Where is the love?”. I’ve been in professional environments where the tension was so thick you could practically taste it. People literally hated one another. They actively worked against their teammates. The gossip and backstabbing and flat-out sabotage was almost comical. Like something out of a movie.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
U.S. manufacturing is on a roll. The New York Times recently called manufacturing a " Surprising Bright Spot in the U.S. Economy ", the sector has added 330,00 jobs over the last two years, manufacturing economic indicators continue to rise and the President has made manufacturing the center of his economic policy. The times are even more exciting for small (less than 100 employees) and micro (less than 5 employees) manufacturers. Most people don't realize how many sma
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
One only has to pay attention to the news to know there are still a lot of people looking for employment. Unfortunately, the factors which lead to their unemployment have reduced the number of jobs available. If you’re out there looking for work, you know how much competition there is for each job. You’ve landed an interview. You’re nervous and inventing “what if” scenarios.
Step It Up VA Coaching
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
by Donna Toothaker. As a Virtual Assistant, it’s likely you have team members that help you in supporting your clients. . And, for many of you, you may also have a team to support YOUR OWN business! What does your team mean to your business? If your business is running optimally, your team is likely RUNNING your business! Having a team has allowed your business to expand, offer a wide variety of services, take on more clients, and bring in more income.
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
I love music. My parents tell me that I was singing almost since birth. I've played in bands and I've sung in all kinds of groups. My taste in music is pretty eclectic. I've also found that music influences my day and my productivity. Music has a way of lifting the soul and driving different emotional responses. There are many different genres and preferences. Music can also inspire action!
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
Top 5 Tips posts are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Try to avoid any Twitter “gaffes” by making false assumptions about the service.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
This is a small segment pulled from a webinar I did at the beginning of the year where I provided tips for helping you keep your New Year’s resolutions. If you need a little assistance putting together SMART goals, this video breaks it down quickly and provides step-by-step instructions to turn an abstract “resolution” or “dream” into a concrete action-oriented goal.
Office Organization Success
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
One question that I get asked a lot is “what’s a good online product I can use for scheduling projects throughout the year?” or something similar. In fact just this week, on a group that I belong to, this very question came up, so I jumped in with my recommendations and thought I’d share them here with you too. But first … a little advice. Just because some of these project management tools have all these fancy bells and whistles don’t go assuming they’re the best.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
To be a success you need to know how to motivate yourself. You have to keep your spirits high no matter how discouraging a situation is. It’s the best way to overcome difficulties. If you are discouraged in difficult times, you will lose the battle before it starts. How do you motivate yourself? Here are several tips I’ve found to be effective to build self motivation: Use visual motivators : An inspirational quote or poster can keep you focused on a change you’re trying to make in your life.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Bell tolls for the U.S. Mail, as we know it is a wonderful story from USA Today on the end of a great American traditional the postal service calls "the mail moment" This moment occurs when we collect, sort and open our mail - and do so with a bit of excitement and anticipation. Younger readers will wonder what I'm talking about. They've never experienced the pre-email, pre-social media "mail moment" But folks who grew up prior to the Interne
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
When I interviewed Nicole Fende on my Fire Up Your Biz - Enrich Your Life program there were a number of questions from participants on the difference between revenue and income. So, I asked Nicole if she would write a guest post to share more. Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Revenue, income, and cash – they’re all the same thing, right?
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Recently, I read 12 Most Simple Ideas To Build Trust With Me As Your Customer, a post by Andy Hanselman on 12most.com. To read this article in its entirety, do visit 12 Most.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Job Advice Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
I am a practicing career coach and have noticed that in most cases, I guide my clients through 10 certain deeply held beliefs of mine that have evolved over my years of practice. I decided to call the concepts the Landing Expert Principles—naming them after my Web site, www.landingexpert.com Job seekers should have their résumés [.].
Step It Up VA Coaching
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
by Donna Toothaker. There are many ways to market your business – email marketing, social media, press releases, attending networking events. But to really “kick it up a notch,” you have to put yourself out there, in person, in front of people. The very thought of standing behind a podium may be terrifying for some, or just uncomfortable enough for others to have avoided it up until now.
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Whether it’s time to get away from the office on vacation or business takes us on the road, the influx of email or phones messages rarely stops. A little bit of preparation before you leave will ensure less to worry about on return. A good out-of-office message is a must. A well-prepared message can go a long way to decrease the backlog of messages waiting for you when you get back to work.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
The strategy consulting firm BCG recently conducted a global study of small business Internet use. The goal of the study was to understand how use of the Internet related to small business performance. Based on survey results, BCG divided small businesses into 4 buckets - high, medium, low and non-users of the Internet and related technologies. They then compared sales growth, profitability and other business performance measures by these categories.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Stephanie LH Calahan
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
My good friend Nicole Fende is really excited about her new book and so am I! She is running a fun promotion to bring exposure to her book and you could benefit! Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of Nicole’s new book How to be a Finance Rock Star. All you have to do is help Nicole find Fluffy the Finance Feline, who is currently MIA, gallivanting around the globe.
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2012
When I speak to business owners, whether to a group or one on one, about social media and, particularly, blogging, I often get a sense of unease in the room. A lot of that is to do with people’s fears about writing, being wrong, being creative, having enough time, criticism from others etc etc.
Job Advice Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
If you’re job search isn’t yielding the results you’d like, chances are you’re sabotaging your own efforts. Over the course of 22 years as a recruiter and 3 years as a coach, I have repeatedly seen people get in their own way and not realize it. Here are 11 ways in which you might be [.].
Step It Up VA Coaching
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
by Donna Toothaker. Most people are not 100% at home promoting themselves and what they do. As business owner, however, you have to get comfortable selling yourself and your services, and quickly, for your business to thrive. If you’re holding out on promoting yourself – whether out of fear, self-consciousness, or not knowing how to do it the “right way,” you are holding your talents, skills and gifts back from the world, and from potential clients!
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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