Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
As the saying goes, a first impression is a lasting impression. Those precious first few moments of interaction with a new contact can have a major impact on how that person sees you for the entirety of your relationship. A bad first impression can be difficult (and sometimes impossible) to overcome, while a good one can help you stand out in a positive and memorable way.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
It goes without saying that networking is essential for your career development. For a whole load of reasons, that I’m not going to write about in this blog, because we have lots of other blogs that talk about the benefit. So what am I going to write about today? Well, if we know networking is […].
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Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Whether you have been coordinating meetings for decades or days there are some simple tips to follow to make any meeting more productive and the attendees feel welcomed. There are times when meetings seem to plan themselves especially when the majority of the week is spent attending or planning several meetings! People may quickly migrate to an open room and start discussing random topics, etc. or an agenda is created, the room is reserved, but the topics are not clear.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
The IRS released their 2016 tax data on sole proprietors. The data covers business receipts, deductions, and net income reported by taxpayers on Schedule C of tax Form 1040. This includes the vast majority of small businesses, including small businesses that report on a pass-through basis (LLC's, etc.). In 2016 about 25.5 million sole proprietors reported about $1.422 trillion dollars in gross receipts. As with prior years , sole proprietor spend on contract
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
Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
I have recently been doing some work online and it has opened up a whole new world for me. Of course others have been on the bandwagon for some time and are doing quite well. What do they know that I don't and why have I not moved on this before now? To be or not to be an entrepreneur? Striking out on your own can be frightening. Especially when you are used to the traditional workplace of going to an office, getting a steady paycheck, being on the company pension and benefit plan, etc.
Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
If you are a small business owner or freelancer, you know that one of the disadvantages of being your own boss can often be the fluctuation in your income. Often how much income and when that income becomes available to you each month can be hit or miss. Some self-employed individuals plan ahead for the tight times, particularly if they know what months will be a feast and which will be famine.
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Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
I can’t think of a single day in the last decade that I haven’t at some point used Google for something. It could be to check my emails, write a document, put a meeting in my diary or, in most cases, search for something or settle an argument. It is, like most of us, my […].
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I know many seasoned executive assistants who think they do not need to focus on or pay attention to their basic skills, what is also known as the fundamentals. They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. This is not smart.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
The global accounting and professional services firm EY has developed GigNow , an external online talent platform. Like PWC's Talent Exchange and Deloitte's Open Talent Community , the goal of GigNow is to help EY find and engage skilled independent workers - both for EY's internal use and for use on client projects. They recently released a short video (below) that we think nicely captures 3 key things highly skilled independent workers are looking for in terms of assignments
Clutter Coach
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
by Subscribe: iTunes ? Stitcher ? Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play. You can leave a review here! This is Podcast 102 and it’s about using information. Are you good at gathering information? How about taking notes, on a seminar or a book? Maybe you write in the margins of the handouts, or maybe you create a dedicated binder for all your fantastic notes.
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.
Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
I always enjoy Anita's insights. This is a good read on ways to handle passive/aggressive colleagues.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Advancing financially at work can be hard. After all, everybody wants a raise. But there’s only so much money to go around. Someone is always going to be disappointed, and it’s no fun when that person is you. If you’ve been declined for a raise, or told it’s just not the right time, or been given some excuse about budgets and pay scales…I’m here to help.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Managing someone else’s calendar. You know how it is. You are managing your boss or client’s Inbox and/or Calendar. They want you to set up meetings on their behalf and they don’t want the bother of accepting them – they would prefer you to receive the meeting responses. If they set up their own meetings, […].
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). I HAVE BEEN SPEAKING on attitude since 1990. What I said in 1990 still holds true today. You have a choice when it comes to your attitude. You are not a victim of your circumstances. It is not what others do or say that matters; it’s what you choose to do with what you have and choose how you want to respond.
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.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
MBO Partners last week released Digital Nomadism: A Rising Trend , a research brief on digital nomads. We worked with MBO Partners on this study. Digital Nomads are wanderers who have a location-independent lifestyle that allows them to travel and work anywhere they can plug into the Internet. Some are short-term nomads who only travel and work for short periods of time. Others do it for many years. And while globe trotting digital nomads get the most media attention, many ne
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
If you ever struggle to make decisions, here's a talk for you. Cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths shows how we can apply the logic of computers to untangle tricky human problems, sharing three practical strategies for making better decisions -- on everything from finding a home to choosing which restaurant to go to tonight. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Social media offers plenty of benefits to businesses that are able to fully grasp the power that this form of media possesses. Not only can social media be an effective marketing tool, but it can also be an essential part of your plan to make your business grow. We utilize social media to assist us in marketing houses for sale in Calgary as well as to build our brand.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
For many years, time was my constant nemesis. I never had enough of it, it always flew by too fast, and I could never seem to make good use of the time I had. But something changed about 10 years ago…I started getting really interested in the science and art of time management. For almost a decade, I’ve studied this topic with an absolute voracious appetite.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Enjoy today’s interview with Stuart Martin, EA at Spotify which is full of Executive Assistant Tips and Tricks. What are the main aspects of your role? I support one of the Vice Presidents within the Research & Development division here at Spotify. My primary responsibility is to ensure that he has everything he needs and is […].
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
5 Ways to Take Charge of Your Career. Think like an entrepreneur. See yourself as President of You, Inc. Don’t just think of yourself as working for someone else. Learn to take responsibility and be accountable for your work environment. Be a catalyst in making good things happen around you. See teams everywhere. See people in other departments as part of the bigger team.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Morning Consult's In a Robust Job Market, Gig Workers Satisfaction on a Par With Wider Workforce covers the results of their recent survey of employed Americans. Key quote from the article: adults who identify as being a gig economy worker report being just as satisfied with their jobs, financial situations and family life as the average adult who has been employed in the past six months.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Archaeologist and curator Chip Colwell collects artifacts for his museum, but he also returns them to where they came from. In a thought-provoking talk, he shares how some museums are confronting their legacies of stealing spiritual objects and pillaging ancient graves -- and how they're bridging divides with communities who are demanding the return of their cultural treasures.
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.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
There’s a fun game entrepreneurs play over drinks: . Imagine starting over, totally from scratch. With nothing. Probably in an unfamiliar country or something. . You have zero access to any of the capital or physical resources you have now. You get to keep everything that’s already in your head: All the experience and hard-won learnings. . But that’s it.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
This is a guest post contributed by Eleanor Whitney, editor of All Hands , a publication about life at work from Managed by Q. These days, design inspiration is everywhere. As we scroll through Instagram, admiring like-worthy workspaces and decor details, it’s easy to look around our own spaces and think about how we could adjust the decor or maybe even knock down a wall to open up the space and get more natural light.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
For years, I thought leaders were the ones in charge or the ones with essential titles. It turns out, everyone has influence and is a leader to those around them – even if they don’t acknowledge it. Do you see yourself as a leader? Today I’d like to share a letter with you – my fellow […].
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
I am overwhelmed by the hundreds of assistants worldwide who contributed to a Gratitude Book that was presented to me by my son, Brian, on my birthday (August 16). I don’t really take the time to stop and think about how I impact tens of thousands of administrative and executive assistants around the world. I just do my work. I focus on how I can help assistants live a better life, increase their productivity, and improve the quality of their work life.
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.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
The online freelance talent marketplace Upwork filed last week to go public. According to the filing, Upwork has 375,000 registered freelancers and 475,000 client businesses located across 180 countries. The company reported sales of $164.4 million in 2016 and $202.6 million in 2017, an annual growth rate of 23%. For the first half of 2018, sales were $121.9 million, up 28% from the prior year.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Nobody likes going to the hospital, whether it's because of the logistical challenges of getting there, the astronomical costs of procedures or the alarming risks of complications like antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But what if we could get the lifesaving care provided by hospitals in our own homes? Health care futurist Niels van Namen shows how advances in technology are making home care a cheaper, safer and more accessible alternative to hospital stays.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
There are a few employees that companies and corporations need to function properly, without turning to bankruptcy in a few years. Being a good employee, at a good job, is the ultimate dream; as business owners, are we hiring the right type of employees? Let’s take a look at 5 signs we need to watch out for to ensure our business has the right type of employees. 1.
Melissa Peoples
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
So what do you do when you were out on vacation or unexpectedly out of the office, and you come back to 500 unread emails? Yikes! We have all been there the momentary panic you feel, the overwhelming concern of never getting caught up, and wondering how in the world you will get all this work done. Then comes this thought "I am never going on vacation again!
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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