Small Business Labs
MAY 13, 2021
Axios' Tech giants have all become creator companies covers the various ways digital creators can earn money on a variety of tech platforms, Their excellent summary chart is below (click to enlarge). The article also makes a good point about the diversity of digital creators. Key quote: Substack creators are writers, while Twitch creators make videos.
Executive Leadership Support Blog
MAY 10, 2021
Moving the Needle Part 2. Join Trish Stadler, Sherell Bains, and Julie Kavanaugh for Part 2 of Moving the Needle on the Executive Assistant Career. More time will be dedicated to Q&A so come prepared with your questions! Featured Guest Speaker: Trish Stadler. Owner & Principal at Withers & Mane. former Executive Assistant. Panelists: Sherell Bains.
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Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 13, 2021
The post 39 Phrases Everyone Should Know and Use appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. I remember a visit at the Greyhound depot, pick up a couple of parcels. As I walked through the door, I heard a customer berating an agent in loud and abusive terms. The customer had expected something to be there … Continue reading → You just finished reading 39 Phrases Everyone Should Know and Use !
Small Business CEO
MAY 10, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had one of the largest impacts on businesses worldwide. Workplaces and stores have been forced to shut down and work remotely for the past year. However, as the vaccine becomes more and more readily available to the average person, many businesses and workplaces have started to open their doors again. Even with this, many employees are burnt out from having to work remotely for almost a year.
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
Small Business Labs
MAY 11, 2021
Despite being widely attributed to Mark Twain, there's no evidence he said: "history doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes." But it sure sounds like him. And, in our opinion, this aphorism nicely describes how the recent surge of excitement about the creator economy "rhymes" with what happened with the sharing and gig economies back in 2012-2015.
Executive Leadership Support Blog
MAY 10, 2021
Stump the Presenter with Melissa Esquibel. Melissa Esquibel has been training and writing about office productivity automation for almost 15 years. As you can imagine, she’s been hit with some pretty challenging questions over the years. Sometimes the answer will just roll out of her head onto the screen. Other times, she’ll ruminate a few moments and hunt the answer down in a way that has you thinking, “Why didn’t I think to look there?
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Small Business CEO
MAY 9, 2021
Retail is a notoriously tough industry. Customers are demanding, competition is fierce, and profit margins are often slim. However, don’t let this reality discourage you. There is still plenty of room in the retail world for small businesses to enter and find success. However, you’ll need to make some smart decisions to outperform some of the existing giants of retail.
Small Business Labs
MAY 10, 2021
One of the interesting statistics from the 2010 U.S. Census was their finding that the U.S. birthrate hit an all-time low in 2010. At the time, demographers tended to blame this on the great recession and many forecast birthrates would increase as the economy got stronger. But fertility rates didn't improve. In fact, they got worse and steadily declined from the all-time low of 1.72 in 2010 to a new all-time low of 1.64 in 2020. Key quote from the Washingto
Worxbee
MAY 10, 2021
One of the first questions people ask when they realize they need help in their business is, who is it that I need to hire? Sometimes it’s difficult to define because it seems like you have so many disparate tasks! We’re here to help with a few clues. Specifically, people often wonder which type of assistant they need. Should they hire an executive assistant?
Productivityist
MAY 12, 2021
The business side of things can get messy if you’re a service professional. You need help along the way to truly scale so you can do more of what you love. Shawn Dill and Lacey Book unpack where to start. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are.
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
MAY 11, 2021
Spreadsheets are ubiquitous in modern day life. Used for everything from creating company budgets and managing personal finances, to calculating tax returns and producing graphs and charts, it’s no surprise that around half a billion people worldwide use Excel alone. But although spreadsheets are undoubtedly useful, like with any form of electronic document that stores data, they come with certain risks.
TED Talks
MAY 11, 2021
Luvvie Ajayi Jones isn't afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd, and neither should you. "Your silence serves no one," says the writer, activist and self-proclaimed professional troublemaker. In this bright, uplifting talk, Ajayi Jones shares three questions to ask yourself if you're teetering on the edge of speaking up or quieting down -- and encourages all of us to get a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 14, 2021
Every once in a while, I get to a point where there’s a bit of balance. The major pain points have been addressed, there’s a backlog of stuff that can wait to be further processed and, generally speaking, there’s not much left to be done for the day. This tends to happen more often than. Read more. The post The Random Post appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Recruit CRM
MAY 13, 2021
Communication is vital if you want to maintain a proper relationship with your candidates and clients. Unfortunately, G2, in a survey, has stated that about 52% of candidates don’t receive any form of communication from recruiters about two to three months after applying. This is bound to create a negative candidate experience urging them to not apply for open positions again at the same company.
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 CEO
MAY 12, 2021
Many businesses are starting to run meetings remotely through applications like Skype and Zoom. A handful of larger corporations prefer hosting meetings with high-level audio-video equipment professionally installed in a conference room. Both methods are suitable for hosting meetings – as long as the audio quality is good. When audio quality is bad, even the most expensive video conferencing equipment is worthless.
Productivityist
MAY 10, 2021
Steve Dotto shares how you can best leverage support from your community through Patreon, and why it should be a key pillar to your business – so you can keep creating great content. Steve is an expert in helping people master tech to live the life they want. For over 20 years, as host and executive producer of Dotto Tech, a nationally syndicated TV show, Steve has entertained and educated millions of Canadians on all aspects of technology.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 13, 2021
It’s a tricky question, I know, because I’m not really interested in the differences, to be honest. I’m interested in the only thing they have in common, and that is: they’re both made up characters. They don’t exist in the sense they appear to be existing. Don’t get me wrong, there is a person somewhere. Read more.
Recruit CRM
MAY 8, 2021
In the beginning, every brand or company is in that specific dropout stage where they've extraordinary plans, very little time, and a small team of enthusiastic individuals who want to give it their all. This was exactly how Recruit CRM looked in the beginning 3 years back. While we were working on creating one of the most loved software for recruitment firms in the market, it didn't take long to understand the power of profound storytelling.
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.
Small Business CEO
MAY 14, 2021
As they say, a clean bathroom translates into good health. That’s true, especially to your employees, clients, and customers. In high-traffic areas like workplaces, a well-sanitized bathroom with clean bathroom partitions can go a long way. Studies show that poorly maintained bathrooms could cause many diseases, affecting the overall productivity of the employees.
Small Business CEO
MAY 14, 2021
Scalable payroll solutions are the perfect option if you want your business to grow. You need a company that can help you create a payroll system that grows at the same rate, according to your needs. The company offering the payroll solutions should work with you to develop a centralized plan. This guarantees the consistency of all processes and methods.
Small Business CEO
MAY 9, 2021
You might be wondering how you can increase your blog’s reach. Getting traffic from your regular customers helps you stand out as an authority in your industry, but how can you utilize content to attract new customers? According to Statista, there are approximately 31.7 million bloggers in the United States. While most of your competition may come from those in the same country, you also compete against any English-speaking blog out there, including ones from Canada, Australia and the UK.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 12, 2021
So, you want to know the secret to financial resilience? Are you brave enough to engage in this little known, but highly effective formula? Are you ready for this 3 words secret that was never revealed on the internet (and outside of it)? Are you sure you have what it takes? Ok. Here we go. Read more. The post Financial Resilience In 3 Words appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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
Small Business CEO
MAY 12, 2021
Corporations routinely use philanthropy to build a strong brand and reputation. Some philanthropic donations are in the form of time, but most are monetary donations. For example, billionaires like Bill Gates, Michael Dell, and Warren Buffet regularly donate to nonprofit organizations and charities, including their own foundations. Between 2014 and 2018 , Buffet donated $14.7 billion and the Gates donated $9.9 billion.
Small Business CEO
MAY 12, 2021
As more and more businesses are working from one, it is more important than ever to keep the communication channels accessible and open. This is quintessential to ensure that things are done in their time. But, in all honesty, now the emails are not enough. Today’s fast-moving companies are looking at multiple modern communication channels to boost productivity amongst workers and stimulate problem-solving.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 11, 2021
Today didn’t start spectacularly, but it may end so. For the last few weeks I’ve been in between worlds, with one end of the old world disappearing (relentlessly helped by me, finishing commitments one after the other), and the other end, of the new, emerging world, not yet appearing, stubbornly staying elusive, uncatchable. In simpler. Read more.
Small Business CEO
MAY 11, 2021
Your tax return is your sole responsibility. So if you generate income in Australia, you have to have a tax file number (TFN) and pay taxes using your earned money. You can compute the amount you need to pay for taxes in a specific year based on your annual tax return. photo credit: Karolina Grabowska / Pexels. Filing your income tax return may be a burdensome activity for you.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 10, 2021
In media, that is, only in media. Both in traditional media (sometimes abbreviated as MSM, Mainstream Media) and social media. They are both reality distortion techniques which are greatly affecting our ability to perceive what is, and to act accordingly. The reason for this is what I call “commodification of attention” Sometimes between the peak.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 9, 2021
I’ve been working remote since before it was cool. The work I do is compatible with this medium, my primary income source is programming, and the secondary sources are coaching and writing. After about 10 year of doing this, I think I can share a few of the benefits and drawbacks of doing this, as. Read more. The post Remote Work – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 8, 2021
The other day I was out exploring Lisbon’s surroundings, namely Sintra. If you don’t know about this area, it’s a very interesting place. Not only it is surrounded by a fabulous natural park, but it also features intriguing pieces of architecture, many of them carrying symbols not yet fully understood. There is a castle on. Read more.
Recruit CRM
MAY 11, 2021
As the war for talent gets more brutal, companies are making large investments in technology to gain a competitive advantage. Randstad alone spent $393 million on IT last year! Companies have been hiring more than ever and the recruitment and staffing industry has been growing and touching skies this year. In this article, Recruit CRM will talk about 5 popular recruitment trends that headhunters will need to look out for.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
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