Ian's Messy Desk
AUGUST 22, 2014
'The post 12 Tips to Improve Your Stage Presence appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. When speaking in front of an audience , these tips will help you communicate more effectively on stage: Consciously lift your eyebrows. It will immediately brighten your face. Smile. A lot. Channel your nervousness into your diaphragm. Relax your neck, and your shoulders, and breathe slowly and deeply using your diaphragm.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 19, 2014
'To become a successful board-level director you would expect that individual to be somewhat of a workaholic, if not extremely passionate about their job. All of the executives I have worked for have been passionate about their career and the organisation they work in, some have been what I would describe as workaholics. You know the type; they are alway switched on, they are always available and they are always on their iPhone.
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The Small Business Blog
AUGUST 18, 2014
'“Most of the information we use now is obtained free… and there is no way of knowing anymore whether the information on which we base our own information for distribution is true or false. But that doesn’t seem to mattter; all that matters is that the information comes from a reputable source.” – Joseph Heller,… Read the full article here: Research – Business Quote of the Week on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
Tips From T. Marie
AUGUST 21, 2014
'At a time when some women web designers are battling abuse by our male counterparts, I consider myself truly lucky that I personally haven’t dealt with it. Perhaps it’s because my name isn’t widely known or that I haven’t yet attended a large conference. Or maybe, just maybe it’s because I began building WordPress websites strictly with the Headway theme years ago.
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 Organization Success
AUGUST 20, 2014
'I have a lot of readers who have been asking me for more information on which online systems are the best ones to use for their solo service business. Are you one of them? If so, I’d like to invite you to join me for a free training next week that I just set up for the express purpose of talking about online business management and marketing systems.
Small Business Labs
AUGUST 20, 2014
'The New York Times article Working Anything But 9 to 5 covers the impact of erratic work schedules on low income parents. The erratic schedules are due to labrometrics systems , which the article nicely describes as “software that choreographs workers in precise, intricate ballets, using sales patterns and other data” to figure out how many employees are needed day to day and hour by hour. In other words, labormetrics systems are being used to turn traditional employees into on-ca
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Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 20, 2014
' . When your job involves a lot of travel, you always want to know that you’re prepared ahead of time and that you won’t run into any last minute snags. There are so many destinations to go to with different rules for travel documents. Don’t get caught up at the airport with a passport they won’t accept by following these simple tips. 1. Get your new passport before the old one expires.
Office Organization Success
AUGUST 19, 2014
'I do love this time of year when it’s the “back to school” season. It feels like a fresh new start, and time for everyone to get back into routine again. I must admit, although I’ve enjoyed the summer and loved having the boys around and getting out of the normal day-to-day routine, I’m excited to focus on my business again for the next few months, and am looking forward to what’s in store.
Small Business Labs
AUGUST 19, 2014
'The recently released Intuit dispatch Small Business Success in the Cloud includes the following forecast: Nearly 80 percent of U.S. small businesses will be fully adapted to cloud computing by 2020, more than doubling the current 37 percent rate. We've gotten a lot of questions about this forecast, so we thought we would explain it in more detail (Emergent Research worked with Intuit on this study). For the purposes of this forecast, "fully adapted to cloud computing"
Clutter Coach
AUGUST 18, 2014
'by Originally posted 2014-01-21 12:12:59. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The MOS organizer is a beautiful thing. I’m guessing its designers are Apple fans because the packaging is equally beautiful and clever; the device sits in a drawer in its box and you pull an orange ribbon tab to slide it open. I love it when office supplies are fun and nice to look at.
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.
Step It Up VA Coaching
AUGUST 21, 2014
'by Donna Toothaker. I’ve talked many times about what it takes to create a strong team for your business. It takes the right people with the right personalities who offer the best skills in the best positions. But building a great team isn’t simply a matter of bringing the right people together. Once you have those people in place, you have to work hard to meld those individuals into a cohesive, complementary unit with one common goal—to provide the best possible service to your cli
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 18, 2014
'I have great news to share with you! There is great opportunity ahead for you to take ownership of your career. All you need to start with is a desire to do so and a realization that job security doesn’t lie within a company or a boss, it lies within you. I’ve always believed that you own your career and I believe it more today than ever before.
Small Business Labs
AUGUST 21, 2014
'Encore.org is an organization focused on encore careers, which they define as "post-midlife work or pro bono service to meet community needs" Their tag line is "second acts for the greater good" They go on to say that encore careers combine personal fulfillment, social impact and continued income, enabling people to put their passion to work for the greater good.
Productivityist
AUGUST 18, 2014
'"What''s task management/to-do list app should I use?". I get asked this question a lot. Here''s my answer, every time: "I don''t know.". There is no shortage of to-do list and task management apps to choose from, no matter the platform you''re using. But that''s not why I''ve never come out and said that any one particular application is the right one.
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.
Brilliantly Better
AUGUST 16, 2014
'A while ago I wrote on my blog about The Diamond Cutter, one of the few books that had a really powerful in my life … The post The Diamond Cutter Conferences appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 21, 2014
'In the modern age, there are a vast number of commercial fleet management solutions for small and medium sized businesses. The majority of these revolve around leasing models, as business owners have the opportunity to take temporary possession of high quality vehicles without assuming the burden of ownership. This is considered to be extremely beneficial, especially when you consider that cars tend to depreciate in value and the associated cost of pre-planned maintenance.
Small Business Labs
AUGUST 18, 2014
'Two articles with very different points of view on work in the sharing economy were published this weekend. The New York Times article In the Sharing Economy, Workers Find Both Freedom and Uncertainty presents an unflattering view. Key quote: peer marketplaces as part of a larger global phenomenon, in which labor brokers encourage people to work on contingency without basic employment benefits or protections.
Productivityist
AUGUST 21, 2014
'The following is a guest post by Amy Segreti. Amy has been an editor-in-chief, journalist, and writer for the last 12 years, in addition to a regular pursuer of passion and purpose-driven entrepreneurial ventures. She currently writes for The Huffington Post and for her website, liveallofyou.com , where she focuses on expressing her authentic self and helping others do the same.
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
AUGUST 20, 2014
'With increasing demand for consumer goods in all kinds of different places, there is a large market to be targeted by anyone looking to make a start in the haulage business. A competitive industry with large players jockeying with smaller start-ups, it is a trade in which those who find a niche while managing to keep their costs as low as possible will be rewarded.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 19, 2014
'In the 21 st century, a connected workforce is almost expected. Every industry seems to have found ways to incorporate some types of gadgets to make the job being done more efficient. From fast food workers to the mailman, employees are equipped with technology designed specifically with their jobs in mind. How is a small business to decide what gadgets your company should be equipped with?
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 22, 2014
'For small and medium sized business owners, there must always be a drive to minimise costs and maximise profit. This is important even in a prosperous economy, as otherwise they are likely to lose ground to rival firms and miss out on a viable market share. This philosophy can occasionally be taken too far, however, so that decision making can begin to impinge on productivity or the quality of product or service being delivered.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 18, 2014
'There’s lots happening in the world of ecommerce development, mobile technology and social media advertising right now. Billions are being invested, made and lost. Here’s just a few major companies that you should be keeping a close watch on over the course of the coming year. Flipkart. Binny and Sachin Bansal started Flipkart back in 2007.
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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