TED Talks

MARCH 5, 2021

Feelings are complicated. And even more so at work. We like to believe the ultimate professional is stoic, but what important information do we miss when we disregard our emotions on the job? In this episode, Harvard psychologist Susan David helps us break free from the "tyranny of positivity" and embrace the full range of our emotions. After the talk, host Modupe Akinola extends this idea to the workplace by examining a time she shed tears at a meeting with colleagues.

ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

Remote Executive Assistant? So, what do you DO? The setting is usually a party, sitting next to someone on an airplane -pre-COVID- or just striking up a conversation with a fellow patron at a bar while on vacation. If the conversation flows easily and we’re both into it, the inevitable question of “What do you do?” comes up.

UPS

The Assistant Room

MARCH 31, 2021

Working full time in an office will undoubtedly become a thing of the past, another major change since it was made illegal to smoke in all enclosed […]. The post Making Your At Home Office Space Work for You first appeared on The Assistant Room.

Home Office

Small Business Labs

MARCH 15, 2021

American Express recently released its annual Global Travel Trends report.   And not surprisingly, one of their trends was on digital nomads.  Key quote from the report: " 54% of respondents (U.S.) said that the freedom and flexibility of being able to live and work while traveling the globe is more appealing now than it was prior to the pandemic." The AMEX chart below (click to enlarge) shows the interest in being a digital nomad by country.   As we pointed out i

2020

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

Skills

Executive Leadership Support Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

5 Habits Guaranteed to Boost Your EA Career in 2021. Being an executive assistant is a wonderful opportunity that presents countless occasions to boost your career. You can enhance your professional development through ELS to build a long and lasting career where you are able to accomplish your goals, whether that includes gaining more responsibility or stepping into official leadership yourself.

2021

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2021

Improving decision-making for Assistants Many Assistants are worried about making decisions because they are worried they will make the wrong one. We have talked about how important it is for Assistants to have space for making mistakes. That is very important. However, ideally, you want to make the right decision, [.].

Management

ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 19, 2021

Do you know how much your time is worth? If you’re a business owner or an entrepreneur, do you happen to know your hourly rate? If you’re a business owner and are handling sales, marketing, operations and new business, hopefully there comes a time when you need to start to partner with or hire people to take over some of those departments.

The Assistant Room

MARCH 21, 2021

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a monumental shift in the way we conduct business, swapping the office for spare bedrooms, […]. The post How to Manage Zoom Fatigue and Protect Your Energy first appeared on The Assistant Room.

Management

Small Business Labs

MARCH 16, 2021

Whatnot , which bills itself as the best marketplace for collectors and enthusiasts on the internet, recently raised a $20 million funding round led by A list VC Andreessen Horowitz. According to TechCrunch's Whatnot raises $20M for its livestreaming platform built for selling Pokémon cards and other collectibles : "The company currently focuses primarily on Pokémon cards, Funko Pops, FigPins and sports cards, but they mention things like comic books, video games and vintage hardware as

Networking

Eat Your Career

MARCH 16, 2021

Can I be embarrassingly honest for a minute? I’m a control freak. I always have been. While I certainly try not to let it run my life, I’ve come to accept that it’s part of my make-up. That’s one of the reasons I love planning. When I have a plan in front of me, I feel more in control of my destiny. I’m less stressed, more empowered. Here’s the most interesting part: A plan helps me feel these positive things, even when I can’t follow the plan perfectly.

Confidence

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.

Finance

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2021

Powerful words to use in your Assistant CV The competition for Executive and Personal Assistant jobs is fierce. Now more than ever. That is why it is important to make your CV (or resume) stand out from the crowd. To do that, you have to make your CV come to [.].

Resume

TED Talks

MARCH 19, 2021

How do spaces shape the human experience? In what ways do our rooms, homes and buildings give us meaning and purpose? In this segment, architect Michael Murphy joins host Manoush Zomorodi to explore the power of the spaces we make and inhabit. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at [link] Hosted on Acast.

Executive Leadership Support Blog

MARCH 31, 2021

Breaking Glass Ceilings with Bonnie Low-Kramen & Cathleen Schreinder Gates, President at SimpleNexus. Join this ELSx webinar where Bonnie Low-Kramen interviews Cathleen Schreiner Gates, President at SimpleNexus. Even as President, Cathleen is a remote worker in Arizona while her company is based in Utah. On a backdrop of the pandemic and huge changes in the workplace for women, we’ll discuss breaking glass ceilings, gender stereotypes, and the importance of mentorship and paving the wa

Interviewing

Office Organization Success

MARCH 18, 2021

The process of restoring the present kitchen or installing an original one from the score is an enormous undertaking. So, before opening with the kitchen development, it is indispensable to conduct required research to make certain the final fixing is practical for its planned use. Here are five equipment to believe in the development of buying commercial Kitchens Norwich.

Equipment

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.

Finance

Small Business Labs

MARCH 1, 2021

Both of the partners at Emergent Research started their careers as economists, specifically energy economists. So we've followed the Texas power outages and think just as the pandemic has accelerated digitalization and remote work trends, the Texas outage has accelerated existing trends driving the growth of microgrids and distributed power. Microgrids are localized power generation grids that can disconnect from the traditional grid and operate autonomously.   Natural gas, propa

Expenses

Eat Your Career

MARCH 2, 2021

As a career-minded professional, you probably participate in a lot of development activities. Perhaps you attend training webinars and online classes; maybe you read books and listen to podcasts. Learning opportunities are prevalent, and you want to take advantage of them all! But how do you make sure you’re using your limited time and resources wisely?

Learning

Small Business CEO

MARCH 30, 2021

An estimated 34% of event planners say increased attendance is the most satisfying result of turning to virtual events, according to Event Manager Blog. Virtual events are increasingly becoming an integral part of marketing strategies in various businesses. photo credit: Chris Montgomery / Unsplash. This modern way of hosting conferences provides companies with effective solutions to communicate with a larger audience regardless of time and region.

Expenses

Go Burrows

MARCH 28, 2021

Jennifer Brown is an award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker and diversity and inclusion expert. In this episode, Jennifer talks about working with a fully remote team, email management from the executive’s perspective, and how executive assistants can help cultivate an inclusive workplace. Enjoy the episode and be sure to take Jennifer’s free inclusive leader assessment here !

2016

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.

Confidence

Executive Leadership Support Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

Moving the Needle on the Executive Assistant Career Part 1. Join Trish Stadler and a panel of esteemed EAs to learn how they moved the needle on their careers. In this ELSx webinar, we will cover: How to enhance your role by going outside the box. How to brand yourself, who are you as an EA? How to get invited to the table. How to shift the stigma of the EA among the leadership team.

Learning

Office Organization Success

MARCH 16, 2021

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Management

Small Business Labs

MARCH 8, 2021

Barlow Research is one of our go-to sources on all things related to small business use of financial services. Their article Five Truths about International Business in the Middle Market covers survey research on the exporting and importing by U.S. firms with between $10 million and $500 million in sales (midmarket companies). As shown in the Barlow chart below (click to enlarge), the key finding is that about one-third of firms in this size category conduct business internationally.

International

Brilliantly Better

MARCH 19, 2021

Today marks a year since the beginning of the pandemic, at least in the part of the world where it caught me, Spain. I still remember the vibes of those first days and weeks. A lot of nervousness, a bit of panic (well, for some, a little bit more panic) and a sense of hope. Read more. The post The Psychology Of Toilet Paper appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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.

2025

Small Business CEO

MARCH 18, 2021

You have a strong business idea and you know how far your business could take you. The only thing standing between you and your success, is your funding. Finding the right source of funding is one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs today. Here we’ll take a look at some potential funding options to get your small business off the ground. Your savings.

UPS

All Things Admin

MARCH 15, 2021

This article was updated on March 15, 2021. There is one mistake that almost everyone, including admins, make on a regular basis, but most have no idea they’re even doing something wrong until it’s (literally) too late. Referencing the wrong time zone is something almost everyone does. For most people, using the wrong time zone or misunderstanding Daylight Saving Time (DST) just results in running an hour early or late.

Time Zones

Executive Leadership Support Blog

MARCH 17, 2021

Building a Cohesive Professional Environment Part 2. Acknowledgment of bias is not enough to truly make a difference in the workplace. Hosted by ELS and led by Latesha Byrd, this workshop will cover: Strategies to recognize and interrupt bias (essentially, once that bias is acknowledged, how to take action and move past it with empathy). How leaders and employees can hold themselves accountable with strategies to ensure inclusivity by fostering collaboration and engagement within teams and custo

Environment

Office Organization Success

MARCH 7, 2021

All English Rose kitchens go with drawn-out creators’ ensure, so if you are searching for a kitchen to keep on going for a genuine long an ideal chance to come without spending every penny, English Rose ought to be first perfect your once-over. Why not fly into our exhibit an area in Hellesdon, Kitchens Norwich , and analyze the quality for yourself, Your new dream kitchen is monitoring things for you.

Ergonomics

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.

Payroll

Small Business Labs

MARCH 2, 2021

Fortune's LinkedIn’s new Marketplaces will help freelancers find work covers a new online freelance talent marketplace being developed by LinkedIn. Like other online freelance talent marketplaces such as Fiverr and Upwork, Marketplaces will enable businesses to find, hire, and pay freelancers. According to the article: Marketplaces, which is supposed to launch in September, will focus on white-collar jobs in fields like design, marketing, and software development.

Go Burrows

MARCH 7, 2021

After finding the courage to say “bye-bye” to her corporate marketing career, Kathy Goughenour built a 6-figure virtual assistant business from her tiny house in the middle of a forest. In this episode, Kathy shares her story about leaving a fortune 500 company to start her own virtual assistant business. She has a lot of great tips on working remotely, running your own business, pricing your services, finding your niche, and why specializing is the way to go.

Training

Small Business CEO

MARCH 21, 2021

Marketing is the fun part in business. Take a moment to see it like this; you get the opportunity to tell the world about your passion and what your business has to offer. Sure, there’s more to it than that, but business marketing doesn’t have to be a dreaded topic of conversation. If you really want to reach the widest audience possible, you’ll work to fine tune your digital marketing tactics.

Social Media

Brilliantly Better

MARCH 6, 2021

The smartphone. This tiny object that has become so entrenched with our lives that we can hardly live without it nowadays. A micro tool, connected with hundreds of millions of other micro tools via invisible waves, storing every second tons of data about our locations, habits or interactions. An augmenting reality lens, overwhelming us constantly. Read more.

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.

Equipment