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Be a Trailblazing Assistant

Office Dynamics

Your office environment is a mix of workers and trailblazers, and the two have nothing to do with titles. Workers tend to know their job and only their job. They work with their heads down. They show up but show little interest in understanding the business as a whole and working to further the vision of the organization. They may be really good at what they do, but the overall value they bring to the company is lacking because they’re not part of the bigger picture.

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Administrative Assistant vs. Executive Assistant: What’s the Difference?

Eat Your Career

As many of my regular readers already know, I am a proud former administrative professional. I have a deep admiration and appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to support roles, which is one of the reasons I now focus a large part of my corporate training business on working with administrative teams. Of course, the admin field has changed a lot in the past few decades (more on that in a future article).

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Non-Profit Sector Big and Growing Faster Than Overall Employment

Small Business Labs

The Johns Hopkins Non-Profit Economic Data Project recently released its 2019 Non-Profit Employment Report.  There are two key findings.  The first is the U.S non-profit sector is big, employing 12.3 million paid workers.   As the study chart below shows, this makes the non-profit sector as big in terms of employment as the U.S. manufacturing sector.

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Tips and Techniques for Assistants – Trish Stadler

Practically Perfect PA

We are so excited to launch our new series of videos for Practically Perfect PA readers. The series will focus […].

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

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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7 Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Be Energy Efficient

Eco-Office Gals

It’s a myth that only large corporations can afford to make the switch to efficient energy. Despite start-up costs, eco-friendly initiatives can lead to significant savings and benefits. Ultimately, many business owners believe the investment is worthwhile. Discover seven reasons why small businesses should work toward efficient energy. . 1. Lower Operating Costs .

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Podcast 135: Organizing a creative, busy life with family

Clutter Coach

by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! ? . You can see the video interview on YouTube here. In this episode I talk to my friend Adam Davis who’s a musician, artist, husband and dad who teaches at a local gym and also gives guitar lessons. How does he juggle all that?

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Tips and Techniques for Assistants – Trish Stadler

Practically Perfect PA

We are so excited to launch our new series of videos for Practically Perfect PA readers. The series will focus on seasoned Assistant's top ten tips and techniques for success in the role. Each Assistant has a tremendous amount of knowledge to share with you, and we can't wait to introduce the Tips and [.].

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The Productivity App I Always Wanted: ZenTasktic

Brilliantly Better

Brace yourselves, because this post will be about a productivity app. Even more, it would be about a productivity app that I absolutely love. And even even more, an app that I wrote myself: ZenTasktic. If you’re the impatient type, just follow the link below and get it in a few seconds on your device. Read more The Productivity App I Always Wanted: ZenTasktic.

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Why are drug prices so high? Investigating the outdated US patent system | Priti Krishtel

TED Talks

Between 2006 and 2016, the number of drug patents granted in the United States doubled -- but not because there was an explosion in invention or innovation. Drug companies have learned how to game the system, accumulating patents not for new medicines but for small changes to existing ones, which allows them to build monopolies, block competition and drive prices up.

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Episode 279: Finding Success in Your Sphere with Zvi Band

Productivityist

On this episode of the program I’m joined by Zvi Band. Zvi is the cofounder and CEO of Contactually, a leading CRM platform for relationship-oriented businesses, and author of “Success is in Your Sphere.” An engineer, developer, entrepreneur, and startup advisor, Zvi has been named a Washingtonian Tech Titan four times. I’m hosting an event on Saturday February 29th, 2020 – the extra day that we get in a leap year – and I’d love for you to join me and a bevy of stellar s

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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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How To Create An Effective Postcard Marketing Campaign

Small Business CEO

Postcard marketing is one of the most effective forms of direct mail marketing. Brands use postcards to achieve a variety of advertising goals. Marketing professionals like yourself can generate sales leads, promote special offers and introduce new products with a single piece of card stock. Many companies even use postcards to drive foot traffic to their brick-and-mortar locations.

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How to fast-track your promotion

Page Personnel

How to fast-track your promotion Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 “People don’t get promoted for doing their jobs really well. They get promoted by demonstrating their potential to do more.” - Tara Jaye Frank, author of Saying Yes: A Woman’s Guide to Advancing Her Professional Purpose Career promotion doesn’t happen instantly, nor do we have much control over it when we decide it’s the right time for one.

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How guest worker visas could transform the US immigration system | David J. Bier

TED Talks

The United States can create a more humane immigration system; in fact, it’s been done before, says policy analyst David J. Bier. Pointing to the historical success of the US guest worker program, which allows foreign workers to legally enter and work in the country, Bier shows why expanding the program to Central Americans could alleviate the border crisis and provide new opportunities for immigrants.

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The Working Daughter

A Great Day's Work

It’s unconditional. Yet, at times being a working daughter can be complicated. Managing your career as your parents age can be hard. When you’re young, parents call the shots. As parents age, they may need some ‘extra’ help. My parents retired nearly two decades ago. During their 40-year working career, rarely did they miss work.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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4 Steps to Reinvigorating Your Content Marketing in 2020

Small Business CEO

“Starting is easy; persistence is an art.” It’s an old German proverb, but one that fully encapsulates what often occurs with content marketing today. You start out publishing one piece after another — maybe daily, weekly, whatever. Then, the tides slowly turn, and the frequency lessens so much that you’re lucky if you put out content once a month. Come the second year of the endeavor, you find yourself unfortunately having abandoned it altogether.

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Is Travel THE Reward Scheme Your Company Is Missing?

Small Business CEO

The influence of employee reward schemes on increased job satisfaction and workplace productivity is well documented. Perks and benefits can drive your staff to excel; inspiring them to maximise their performance to qualify for rewards. Rewards schemes can also make your team feel appreciated and valued, which can support the development of loyalty and a sense of worth within your company.

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How Task Management Tools Can Save Your Business a Big Cost

Small Business CEO

Managing business is no different than fighting a war. In these tough economic conditions, this war is much more difficult to fight and win. Winners will only win if they have the right set of tools, but wisdom is better than tools. Having said that wisdom plus tool is the combination of what business executives need to be successful. Saving time, energy and money will increase your chance of becoming more successful than your competitors.

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Learn Your Options for How to Monitor Snapchat

Small Business CEO

Social media has definitely caused a lot of headaches for parents over the years that it has come to dominate the lives of youth. Probably the chief perpetrator of these headaches has been Snapchat. This is because of the unique approach which the Snapchat app takes ; it is the only social media application which automatically deletes the messages which are sent between users.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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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Why you should bring your whole self to work | Dan Clay

TED Talks

Dan Clay was worried about being dismissed as "too gay" at work, so he dialed down his personality. But then his alter ego, Carrie Dragshaw, went viral online. Here's what happened next. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at [link] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why "biofabrication" is the next industrial revolution | Suzanne Lee

TED Talks

What if we could "grow" clothes from microbes, furniture from living organisms and buildings with exteriors like tree bark? TED Fellow Suzanne Lee shares exciting developments from the field of biofabrication and shows how it could help us replace major sources of waste, like plastic and cement, with sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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