Office Dynamics
MARCH 28, 2019
Here we go again! Administrative Professionals Week and Day will soon be upon us. The dates are April 22 – 26. Here at Office Dynamics, we love to celebrate administrative professionals of all walks of life in a big way. Since I worked as an executive assistant for 20 years before starting Office Dynamics, I thoroughly understand what it is like to be in your job and walk in your shoes.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 28, 2019
If time management is so obvious why don’t you have enough time? Time Management is so obvious, and it’s unlikely you will read anything new in this blog post. So why should you keep reading? Simple, if you already ‘know what do to’…WHY aren’t you doing it? WHY don’t you have more time than you know […].
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The Small Business Blog
MARCH 27, 2019
What Costs Can You Claim Through R&D Tax Credits? Finding out that the government could give you some money is always great news, especially when you’re a small business to whom it makes a real difference. And if you’re working in scientific, technological, medical or engineering research, the government can end up giving you quite a lot of money, through a scheme called research and development tax credits.
Ian's Messy Desk
MARCH 27, 2019
The post The desk is still messy. appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. It is almost four years since I last posted anything here. Now , it’s time to reactivate. Over the next while, I will add new content. The layout is somewhat old-school blog, and needs updating. My web-design skills are rusty and haven’t really kept up with changes over the past few years.
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
Office Dynamics
MARCH 29, 2019
Where would you be without your administrative assistant? Who would handle all the nitty-gritty work that needs to be done plus the big picture stuff? Who would set up your travel and meetings and troubleshoot? Who has your back, no matter what? This coming Administrative Professionals Day I want to challenge you when it comes to thinking about a gift.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 26, 2019
When I started researching this topic, I found a whole load of articles on why businesses should never, and I mean NEVER, let the incumbent member of staff recruit their replacement. There were a whole load of reasons that I kinda agreed with, but from experience, this is something that a lot of Assistants have […].
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Ian's Messy Desk
MARCH 28, 2019
The post Theme and Variations appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. As I reactivate things here at Ian’s Messy Desk, there is going to be a bit of a shift in content. While still focusing on personal development, leadership and management skills, productivity, and related tools, the overarching theme will be the not-for-profit/NGO environment. NGO leaders face many challenges – both at a personal and organisational level.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 26, 2019
Ask an Admin is a place where administrative assistants and executive assistants can get advice…from each other! This peer to peer interaction allows us to not only make the administrative profession stronger but it also gives us a great way to network and interact with one another. This week Ms. G presents a tough scenario: How do you deal with a write up in your performance evaluation that states: Continue to work as a team player with Administrative Specialist staff to collectively res
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 27, 2019
Securing a forward-thinking and solution-focused temporary assistant is often high on priorities when executives enter the market for a new assistant. So how can you deliver your best self in such a short amount of time? The need for a temp can strike at any moment or may be part of a longer route to […].
Eat Your Career
MARCH 25, 2019
I confidently express my opinions and ideas at work…and others listen. To learn more about affirmations and how to leverage them for career success, check out this article. The post Positive Career Affirmation #5 appeared first on Eat Your Career.
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.
Productivityist
MARCH 25, 2019
I had eye surgery only days before writing this piece. It wasn’t a laser surgery designed to improve my eyesight, like so many of these surgeries are. Instead it was a surgery designed to prevent me from making my eyesight worse. (If you want to know more about the type of laser surgery I had then just search the term “laser iridotomy” and you’ll be on your way.).
Office Dynamics
MARCH 27, 2019
The questions keep flowing in so we will keep posting them! Ask an Admin has been a success because all of the great questions and the amazing answers that administrative assistants and executive assistants have been submitting. This week Lynda asks us: My 2019 development goal is time management. I’ve been studying this for a while and, although I’ve compiled many good tips, many don’t apply to me because of my admin role.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 25, 2019
Everyone has the right to work in an environment that is based on respect and supports your wellbeing. This is the necessary level of care that every employer offices but, unfortunately, there are a lot of working environments that do not offer this to their employees. Working in, what has been coined ‘ hostile working […].
Jen Lawrence
MARCH 25, 2019
In our ever-connected world, we are being drained by our work. Access to email means your boss can find you wherever, whenever. Customers and colleagues are using social media for business at alarming rates. Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable.
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 CEO
MARCH 29, 2019
How successful is your landing page? Could it be better? Should you place that Call-to-Action button at the top or bottom of your page? A/B tests help you test and control against a variable and find out which variable option determines the best response. Artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of measuring the same type of responses, albeit, in a better way.
TED Talks
MARCH 29, 2019
The heart is one of the least regenerative organs in the human body -- a big factor in making heart failure the number one killer worldwide. What if we could help heart muscle regenerate after injury? Physician and scientist Chuck Murry shares his groundbreaking research into using stem cells to grow new heart cells -- an exciting step towards realizing the awesome promise of stem cells as medicine.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 25, 2019
Budgeting is an important part of running any business. For small businesses, being able to properly manage and account for all funds coming in and going out can make a huge difference to the amount of profits being made. 1. Learn to create a business budget. Doing your own accounting is a great way to keep track of your income and expenses. You would need to know how to create a business budget that is right for you and keep to it. lets you know exactly where you are financially at all times.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 25, 2019
Experienced entrepreneurs have a massive advantage over their inexperienced counterparts. They’ve learned hard lessons from failures, they’ve been in positions of leadership, and they’ve had time to build and expand a professional network. Accordingly, it’s no surprise that first-time entrepreneurs are more likely to experience startup failure than serial entrepreneurs who have started multiple businesses in the past.
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.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 28, 2019
There is a significant difference between recruiting executives and the typical hiring process. You need to employ advanced recruiting strategies when searching for the best top-level talent. Here we will provide tips for hiring executives. 1. Understand the Position and Sector. Conducting your due diligence concerning the job position and industry is the first step of recruiting executive talent.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 25, 2019
In 1748, Benjamin Franklin said to a young tradesman that “time is money.” Franklin’s words couldn’t ring any truer today, especially in time-constrained industries like aerospace, military and the construction industry — industries where time is literally money when deadlines are looming. Missing a deadline is something that you really don’t want to see happen if you’re launching a spacecraft or constructing a building, as doing so can have disastrous consequences to your busi
Small Business CEO
MARCH 27, 2019
A career change is an interesting journey — it always begins with the same question: what to do next? That’s the very first question one asks his or herself before considering a career transition. But how does that question come up? Well, first it’s a matter of how you feel. You are unhappy with your current daily bore and want to start again in a new exciting adventure.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 26, 2019
We all hear so much about customer service, and the importance of it. However, in reality just how important of a role does it play in running a successful business, whether your store is a brick and mortar or online? All this talk about customer service isn’t for nothing — it’s serious stuff. The bottom line is it is one of the most important aspects in running a business that will grow and be successful.
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.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 28, 2019
If you happen to be a person who generally takes up bank loans, then you’d perhaps be aware of the significance your credit score holds. Simply put, credit score is a numerical expression of a person’s creditworthiness. Credit scores allow lenders to access the borrower’s financial soundness. What is categorized as ‘good credit score’? Generally, a credit score in excess of 700 is considered ‘good’.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 26, 2019
Small businesses are constantly looking for valuable marketing and advertising opportunities, but are often limited by tight budgets or minimal knowledge on the subject. While there are hundreds of common marketing tactics to choose from, some are demonstratively more effective than others, with a higher return on investment , a wider range of effects, and a lower barrier to entry.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 25, 2019
The power of a promotional sticker is invaluable. They’ve been around for many years and they keep gaining strength as a promotional tool. With the emergence of social media, many people tend to focus too much on the technical side of marketing and forget about the golden oldies. Stickers never go out of fashion, they are long-lasting, attractive and cost-efficient.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 28, 2019
The importance of a good solid logistics plan in your business is paramount. Logistics is fundamental for many companies to go about their day to day activities. Simply moving your goods from A to B isn’t as easy and straightforward as it sounds, and when planning the logistics for your business, it’s important to remember that you aren’t just making plans for shipments.
Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry
Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 25, 2019
Studies show that most businesses fail in their first quarter, which is a pointer to how difficult it can be to create a venture and run it successfully. Thus, you must be ready to make mistakes and learn vital lessons. It gets even more difficult if you are a student trying to start a side ‘hustle’ without hands-on business experience. So, you ask, which are some of the best business ideas for college students ?
TED Talks
MARCH 28, 2019
Transgender activist and TED Resident Samy Nour Younes shares the remarkable, centuries-old history of the trans community, filled with courageous stories, inspiring triumphs -- and a fight for civil rights that's been raging for a long time. "Imagine how the conversation would shift if we acknowledge just how long trans people have been demanding equality," he says.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 28, 2019
No matter who you are, saving money can be a difficult game. Maybe you’ve promised yourself many times that you’re going to try and put some cash to one side, but life has a habit of throwing hurdles in our way. An unexpected cost here or there is all that’s needed to scupper your saving attempts. However, with a bit of planning around when to buy and save, you might stand a better chance of having a little extra come the end of the year.
TED Talks
MARCH 27, 2019
Bacteria "talk" to each other, sending chemical information to coordinate attacks. What if we could listen to what they were saying? Nanophysicist Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi invented a tool to spy on bacterial chatter and translate their secret communication into human language. Her work could pave the way for early diagnosis of disease -- before we even get sick.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv
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