ProAssisting Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

You're not alone. Does the 10,000+ “Unread” notification that sits next to your email inbox catch your eye every time you open your inbox?

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

A recent study by Colliers , a global real estate services company, found that 83% of those working from home due to COVID-19 would prefer to continue doing so after the pandemic ends. As the study chart below shows (click to enlarge), 45% said they'd like to work from home 1-2 days per week. Only 15% said they'd like to work from home full time.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The post Solving Workplace Problems – The Slacker appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Scott Adams has given us the classic workplace slacker in Wally. Wally not only excels at dodging work, he flaunts it. Of course, we laugh at Wally’s “skill-set” because we all know and have worked with a slacker. There are two types of slackers in most organisations, those who are in over their heads when […].

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of Leading Without Authority: Tips for the “Unofficial” Leader. Date : Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Time : 11:00 AM Pacific | 12:00 PM Mountain | 1:00 PM Central | 2:00 PM Eastern. Sign up for the Eat Your Career Newsletter to receive registration information: [link]. Leadership is not reserved solely for those who have formal leadership titles.

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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

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Feel like an imposter? In the world of Assistants, where you are so often stepping in for someone else, imposter feelings can be rife and the source of real stress. If you feel like an imposter, to understand how to feel better you need to first [.].

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

These days we are all too aware of how important it is to work in a clean office or business location. However, it’s also important that we know the cleaning company we hire is doing a good job. Now more than ever, we need the cleaning company in question to do a really good job. Not only will it help your workplace to look nicer but it could potentially save lives.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

There's much talk these days about a K-shaped recovery. This is a recovery where professionals and those with higher wealth and income are hurt less by the recession and recover more quickly than moderate and low-income Americans. The K-shape is driven, in part, because industries that employ high percentages of low and moderate wage jobs are not recovering as quickly as other industries.

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Eco-Office Gals

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

With millions of tons of plastic ending up in the ocean every year and other environmental concerns, it is important for business people to make eco-friendly changes to how they run their company. However, it can be difficult to know just where to start. Implement these seven simple changes to greatly reduce your carbon footprint and that of your business. 1.

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Before beginning to dive in at the bottom of diversity hiring , recruiters need to understand more about the superficial items related to it. You often are at crossroads when you ask yourself what diversity actually means. Few people define diversity as differences among people. However, you need to understand that diversity is really an exclusive term which defines cultural differences often keeping race and ethnicity as major filters.

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TED Talks

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

There's a job out there with a great deal of power, pay, prestige, and near-perfect job-security. And there's only one way to be hired: get appointed to the US Supreme Court. But how do US Supreme Court Justices actually get that honor? Peter Paccone outlines the difficult process of getting a seat on the highest bench in the country. [Directed by Hernando Bahamon, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Manuel Borda].

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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.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Commonly, in your high school classes, your final grades are granted in alphabetical order such as A-, B +, etc. or percentages like 92% out of 100%, 85%, etc. A GPA is the abbreviated form of grade point average that transforms these alphabets or percentages into numbers and then averages those numbers unitedly. Because it consists of all your grades, and in the case of college admission GPA is the main factor.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

I gifted this holiday video to my client at Azure Horizons last year to send to his clients. It’s created in the 2D animated character style, using his custom character dressed in his Santa finest. Designed and edited by [link] – Andrea Kalli – Video Design. Video Editing Services. Video Marketing. The post Client Christmas Video Greeting 2019 appeared first on Video Editing Services - Promotional and Marketing Videos - Video Marketing Strategies and Management.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

CNBC's JPMorgan will have staff cycle between office and remote work in a move that may remake Wall Street covers a plan by the bank to institute a rotational work location model that includes in-person and remote work.  Key quote: “We are going to start implementing the model that I believe will be more or less permanent, which is this rotational model,” Pinto told CNBC in a Zoom call from London, where he is based.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

There comes a point in every business owner’s journey where they think, “Why is this so frustrating?” Running our own businesses isn’t quite as enjoyable as we had hoped, and putting financial stress aside, we seem to be struggling day in and day out. We’re buried in emails. We can’t seem to stay on top of things.

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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.

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If you are someone who is willing to work as a recruiter or already is one, then you must know the factors that drive the recruitment industry today and how you can sharpen those superpowers in order to excel in your field. With the entire market being flooded by potential job seekers and in this highly competitive environment, to find employees with in-demand skills has been becoming extremely tough but with user-friendly recruitment software like Recruit CRM, the job has been made easy for man

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TED Talks

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Social psychologist Dannagal Young breaks down the link between our psychology and politics, showing how personality types largely fall into people who prioritize openness and flexibility (liberals) and those who prefer order and certainty (conservatives). Hear why both sets of traits are crucial to any society -- and how our differences are being dangerously exploited to divide us.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Despite a difficult exit from the European Union, Britain is still a major location for all sorts of businesses, from the bustling financial services hubs in London and Edinburgh to North Sea oil and gas, and unique food exports like Scotch whisky and Stilton cheese to digital and creative hubs that pepper the length and breadth of the country, and STEM centres at various world class universities.

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Page Personnel

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

5 daily habits to advance your career Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 Highly successful business professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs all possess similar qualities. So, for those of us aspiring to reach the same level, further our careers, or even to just improve our overall work performance, we can definitely make use of the same desirable traits and habits that these people possess and apply.

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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.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

A recent survey shows that most rideshare drivers prefer being independent contractors instead of employees, including a slight majority of full-time drivers. The study was sponsored by Uber (we'll get to that later) and conducted by two political consulting firms, one that leans Democratic and one that leans Republican.  Key quote from the report on the two firms and their work: "Uber engaged two independent and well-respected research firms, Democratic-leaning Benenson Strategy G

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My EA Career

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

My phone buzzed as I was out for my morning walk last Monday. When I’m exercising I keep it tucked in my bra nestled up against my fake right breast. In case you weren’t aware, I had breast cancer and my real breasts were trying to kill me. The buzzing of my phone was a text message from a good friend sending me a link to a press release she was mentioned in.

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

What is a Virtual Assistant? And how to explain it to family and friends Did you know that Virtual Assistants aka ‘VAs’ for short, have been around for over 15 years now? Yup, that’s right! And if you’re just hearing about virtual assistants for the first time, then you’ve come to the right place to learn all about them. Let’s get you up to speed with this rapidly growing industry.

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TED Talks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

"If we want to fix our politics, we have to do something about inequality," says social psychologist Keith Payne. Showing how economic inequality changes the way people see and behave towards one another, Payne helps explain the rise of the political polarization that's slicing up society -- and challenges us to think twice the next time we dismiss someone for the sake of politics.

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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.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

If you’re starting an SEO agency, you should know that the world of SEO is a dynamic and exciting one. With many changes taking place every few months, an agency has a lot to offer many industries. But why should you use white label SEO? We’re going to look at this now. It Helps you Get Things Done. There’s no doubt about it, white label SEO helps you to get things done.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Whether you’re running your business solo or have hired help, doing too much manual work can feel like a grind. I mean, how many times have you thought, “Ugh, this again?” Manual work is just that… work. The tasks never go away or get easier if we continue to do them from scratch every time. Another unfortunate byproduct of manual work is the increased possibility of making errors – especially if we’re working too fast or are buried in work.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Desktop Metal , a leader in 3D printing with printers than can build metal parts, is going public.  Supporters of the company claim this is the beginning of a much more successful era for 3D printing, which they're calling 3D printing 2.0. As the Crunchbase article 3D Printing Investment Going Vertical As Big Exit Looms points out, 3D printing has been around a long time and, so far, has not lived up to its hype.  Key quote: Transformative technologies often get massively overhyp

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Recruit CRM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If you are someone who is willing to work as a recruiter or already is one, then you must know the factors that drive the recruitment industry today and how you can sharpen those superpowers in order to excel in your field. The entire market is being flooded with potential job seekers and in this highly competitive environment, to find employees with in-demand skills have been becoming extremely tough.

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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.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

When I’m not traveling, and I get to spend the weekend in the city, Sundays are usually dedicated to good coffee and gentle recharging. There are quite a few good coffee shops in in Valencia, some of them toasting their own coffee and, in the last couple of years I extensively tested them. One of. Read more The Dog And The Sombrero. The post The Dog And The Sombrero appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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TED Talks

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

To get out of the mess we're in, we need a new story that explains the present and guides the future, says author George Monbiot. Drawing on findings from psychology, neuroscience and evolutionary biology, he offers a new vision for society built around our fundamental capacity for altruism and cooperation. This contagiously optimistic talk will make you rethink the possibilities for our shared future.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Social media advertising is becoming a trend in the business world today. Its increased popularity has been contributed by the fact that it is cheap compared to other advertising forms. Further, business owners can enjoy a real-time connection to their customers through social media advertising. It is an ideal advertising strategy for both small and large business start-ups.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Whether you’re running your business solo or have hired help, doing too much manual work can feel like a grind. I mean, how many times have you thought, “Ugh, this again?” Manual work is just that… work. The tasks never go away or get easier if we continue to do them from scratch every time. Another unfortunate byproduct of manual work is the increased possibility of making errors – especially if we’re working too fast or are buried in work.

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Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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