The Small Business Blog
AUGUST 8, 2011
The weekly top 5 tips post is always full of helpful hints and advice for small, home and micro business owners. 1. As a freelancer it is essential to make the most of your time.
Office Organization Success
AUGUST 31, 2011
That’s right! Suzanne is looking to add new members to her team. When you get bigger. You better get better. And now Suzanne is on the verge of launching and announcing some amazing new stuff and is looking for — YOU! A big expansion is taking place and she is looking to fill four new positions… yes you heard correctly! When most businesses are laying off… she is hiring!
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Stephanie LH Calahan
AUGUST 31, 2011
Business Networking! It is either something you love to do or something you would rather not do. Many of my clients tell me that they would rather have a root canal than go to a local event to network! Does that feel familiar? Maybe that is because you don't make the most of the meetings you go to. Maybe that is because you are uncomfortable and feel like that kid that stood on the wall at school dances.
Loosely Speaking
AUGUST 30, 2011
Who doesn’t multi-task these days? In running your business, it’s either a gift you’re born with, or a demand you’ll have to delegate to an assistant. You may even be multi-tasking in areas you’ve never tackled before. While you may have hired many household tasks done in the past, more of us are repairing leaky faucets, landscaping, altering & mending our clothes, or even cleaning our own homes.
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!
On The Job
AUGUST 30, 2011
When was the last time you ate a really good meal while in a meeting? If you're like most people, the boss might "order in" some pizzas, which show up cold, go down greasy and settle like a bomb in your stomach (along with the garlic bread and tepid soda and stale cookie you also consumed). That's why asking the boss out to a nice meal can have numerous payoffs.
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Small Business Labs
AUGUST 30, 2011
For the 10th year in a row, CRM Magazine has released their annual list of the top customer relationship management (CRM) software vendors and products. CRM Magazine has 3 ratings categories - enterprise, mid-market and small business - and the top firms vary by category with one exception. Salesforce.com dominates the leader board and is the highest scoring CRM company in all 3 categories. Not surprisingly, Salesforce also won in the sales automation category.&#
The Small Business Blog
AUGUST 30, 2011
The weekly top 5 tips post is always full of helpful hints and advice for small, home and micro business owners. 1. Make sure that you separate yourself from your business activity.
Office Organization Success
AUGUST 29, 2011
The boys started back to school this week and we’re all enjoying a normal routine again. I don’t know about you, but this time of year always bring out the planning bug in me. I think it’s the back to school thing. I feel I need to clear out clutter, plan what I’m going to be offering during the course of the next year, and generally just update and revise.
Ian's Messy Desk
AUGUST 29, 2011
Make it easy to contact specific groups of people by keeping and abbreviated list of contact information. E.g., all department members or a project team. Use the “group’ feature in your e-mail client to define a group of people as message recipients or to sort contacts by category. Related articles. Top tips for Outlook – Outlook – Office.com (office.microsoft.com).
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Job Advice Blog
AUGUST 28, 2011
A recent visit to a public restroom made me smile. I was hoping nobody saw me smiling, but it was quite humorous. In this recently remodeled restroom, everything was automated. To wash my hands, I placed one hand under a U-shaped pipe, which squirted soap. I then moved my hand under the faucet, and water [.].
Productivity Bits
AUGUST 27, 2011
Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. This post is by Tom Moore. Tom is a gadget lover and entrepreneur writing for iLapdesk , retails of the famous laptop tray which they call a Lap Desk. F or many people, especially those in their 20s, no accessory is truly “theirs&# without a little customization.
Loosely Speaking
AUGUST 27, 2011
Activities like sewing and knitting keep my design eye in tune. By spending some time daily on those pursuits, I believe I am keeping my instincts sharp. Then, when a client asks me to create a new web ad for them, I can tap into a creative process that I can rely on. I usually begin by sketching out my design idea (whether for a web site, knitted or sewn project) and playing around with images (or fibers, needles, fabric and thread) for awhile.
Stephanie LH Calahan
AUGUST 26, 2011
When you look at your to do list, how do you determine what you should spend your time on? Is your business flowing? Do you have as many clients as you would like? Are your projects done on time, or do you scramble at the last minute? Are you spending time on the right things? Do the important tasks get done by you and your staff? How do you decide where to spend your time?
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Office Organization Success
AUGUST 26, 2011
One critical element of running a successful business is that you need consistent and regular cash flow coming into our business so that you can pay your bills and, more importantly, pay yourself! I come across too many business owners who do not have this crucial foundational system in place. As a result they’re on a constant feast or famine cycle … you know, some months they have a massive surge in income and the following month they hardly have two pennies to rub together.
Ian's Messy Desk
AUGUST 26, 2011
Summer vacation is a prime time to have to create an out-of-office message for your e-mail client. You could use some of the examples below. However, depending on your boss, you might find your vacation has been extended permanently. ( Read more on leaving a good out-of-office message.). I am currently out at a job interview and will reply to you if I fail to get the position.
Job Advice Blog
AUGUST 25, 2011
The first question is, Why do you need help to start with? After all, in the past, you were always able to find jobs. Well, today things are different. There aren’t many open jobs to begin with, and the competition for those few is fierce. So, let’s think about good reasons to get assistance. Your [.].
Productivity Bits
AUGUST 25, 2011
Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. This is a guest article by Ruben Corbo, a writer for the website Broadband Expert where you can find internet providers in your area and compare prices on different deals for your wireless internet necessities. I n the age of smart phones and apps, having information at your fingertips is simple.
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.
Loosely Speaking
AUGUST 25, 2011
For 17 years I’ve been married to a wonderful man. Along with the marriage came some bonus kids, a house with no mortgage and innumerable other gifts. The yang to that yin is that we live next door to a very dilapidated, smelly mobile home. About ten years ago it was hauled away, only to be replaced the next day with one of similar characteristics.
Professional Assistant Blog
AUGUST 25, 2011
Image by Office Now. T his is a guest post from Maureen Santoro from Atlas Meetings + Incentives. Across the country, companies large and small are putting “best practices” policies into place. One such resolution concerns measures that a company can take to mitigate the environmental footprint that their actions have on the planet as a whole and on their small corner of the world in particular.
Eco-Office Gals
AUGUST 25, 2011
Environmentally friendly cars, so-called “Eco Cars&# , are big sellers these days, and are capturing the imagination and budgets of new car shoppers, particularly in trend-setting markets such as California. With gas prices so high now, and set to go even higher, people are looking for a way to save money and feel good about the future of the environment as well.
On The Job
AUGUST 25, 2011
I was trying to think the other day if I know someone who has not been bullied in his or her lifetime. Nope. Seems everyone I know -- whether they were harassed on the playground or in the workplace -- has been the target of a bully. How each person handles that bully can vary, of course, but I don't think we can ever dismiss bullying as unimportant or a thing of the past.
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.
Step It Up VA Coaching
AUGUST 25, 2011
by Donna Toothaker. When you think about marketing your Virtual Assisting business, are you excited and energized, or do you feel a sense of impending doom? Many business owners know they need to do marketing, yet the thought of promoting themselves can be uncomfortable… and even scary. If you’re ready to do more marketing in your business, but don’t have a lot of experience, there are a few things that will make it more comfortable and effective.
Stephanie LH Calahan
AUGUST 24, 2011
Once a month, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites. Today, you can see content on: Building Effective Processes in Your Business. Effective Marketing Measurement. When to Let Go of a System. Successful People Tips. Understand Good Processes. The Right Process (and the Right People) Leads to the Right Results - [link] -- Michael Port (author of Book Yourself Solid) wrote this great post on how to think about the business processes you put into place. Five Simple W
Loosely Speaking
AUGUST 25, 2011
I used to be a teacher; now I am a virtual professional. I used to be a runner and a backpacker; now I am a gramma who hikes a lot, camps in a popup camper rather than on the ground, and rides my bike with my grandkids. I used to sew most of my clothes. Now I teach my grand kids how to hem and embellish their jeans. This bike seat cover used to be my friend Susy’s sweater.
Small Business Labs
AUGUST 24, 2011
Shine is an online movie on the entrepreneurial journey. Here's the description of the movie from the filmmakers: SHINE began on May 6, 2009 when 12 video crews and over 400 entrepreneurs gathered in Seattle’s largest film production studio to share why they work long hours, for low pay, facing great uncertainty. I think they've done a great job of capturing how entrepreneurs think about their path. By online video standards the movie is quite long at 24
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
Eco-Office Gals
AUGUST 24, 2011
In today’s society, running a business that is both economically intelligent and environmentally intelligent is important. With so much of our focus on making a profit in the turbulent economic climate today, cutting back on our wastefulness can be a great start to cutting unnecessary costs. Numerous articles online will explain the importance of reducing paper waste, turning off computers and electronics, and working in an eco-friendly office structure.
The Small Business Blog
AUGUST 24, 2011
Small business owners are often burdened and distracted from essential tasks (ie. getting new business, talking to clients) by business admin, online marketing and IT hassle in their office. This leads to very poor business performance and business failure.
Virtual Moxie
AUGUST 23, 2011
It’s my experience that most people look at ROI (Return On Investment) primarily with an eye toward the almighty dollar. And while money is a very important thing to all of us, I think that looking at investments in that singular light is shortsighted. So I also like to think about the “I” as meaning “intention.”. Not all intention is focused toward the buck.
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