Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Late in August Deloitte released survey results under the headline Deloitte survey finds 67 percent of Americans who have worked as independent contractors would choose not to do so in the future. This led to a series of articles suggesting that this shows the gig economy is doomed because no one wants to be a freelancer ( click here for an example from Forbes ).
Office Organization Success
OCTOBER 13, 2016
… Over a 30-day period I was able to add 747 new subscribers to my list. … I collaborated with 14 other business owners and helped them build their lists in the process. … One business owner added 354 new subscribers to her list from this event alone. What was this amazing list building event? A Joint Venture Giveaway! What is it? It’s where a group of business owners who all share the same target market, but who all offer complimentary services, come together and “
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Eco-Office Gals
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Paper-based meetings are becoming a major inconvenience at the office and in the environment. Offices spend a lot of resources on paper, while the environment suffers from the carbon that paper usage emits. Fortunately, paperless meetings have come to take those nuisances away. Paperless meetings are conducted in digital rooms that provide tools and online document repositories to simulate face-to-face meetings through different computer devices.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Founded in 1630, Boston is one of the oldest and most illustrious cities in the U.S. It’s where the pilgrims landed and the Red Sox play and with its many educational institutions, stands as a modern-day Athens. Culturally and historically rich, this enchanting metropolis is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and stands as a crossroads, where colonial history meets contemporary innovation.
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
OCTOBER 11, 2016
UpWork and the Freelancers Union recently released their 2016 Freelancing in America study. According the press release the key findings are: Freelancing is growing -- The freelance workforce grew from 53 million in 2014 to 55 million in 2016 and currently represents 35% of the U.S. workforce. The freelance workforce earned an estimated $1 trillion this past year, representing a significant share of the U.S. economy.
Andrea Kalli
OCTOBER 8, 2016
Here’s another great video for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. #fightlikeagirl. Stop by my video Showcase page to see what else I’ve been creating lately! Andrea Kalli. Video Virtual Assistant, Video Editing Services. The post Breast Cancer Awareness video #2 appeared first on Video Editing Service & Internet Marketing Virtual Assistant.
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Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Last month, we teamed up with technology specialist Brother to give you the chance to win one of five state-of-the-art office labelling machines, the PT-D600VP. The labeller, which won an iF Design Award for outstanding design quality earlier this year, is the perfect partner for any PA and can bring a touch of colour to your office. Thank you to everyone who entered the Brother and Practically Perfect PA giveaway.
Clutter Coach
OCTOBER 11, 2016
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. In this episode, I’ll talk about the dreaded procrastination. Why do we do it, when we know it’s against our best interests? Here are some highlights: Why can’t I estimate my time better? I need to be inspired to do good work! I can’t get focused unless the deadline is looming.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Tonight at 6:00 pm Pacific Time, Office Dynamics will kick off our 23 rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence tonight with our Welcome Reception at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. We are excited to welcome more than 450 administrative professionals from 11 countries. This year’s conference theme is The Revolutionary Assistant. So please excuse me for this short Monday Motivator.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 8, 2016
Whether you’re a doctor looking to start your own practice or a healthcare administrator seeking to establish a home healthcare regimen, you need to understand that starting your own business won’t be easy. There are several factors that go into the process, including building up a clientele. Before jumping into the business, here are six things you’ll want to do. 1.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Firstly, can I have a little background about you…. What is your career background? I started my working life as a Chef. When I left Catering College it was obvious to me that I wanted something with more regular hours. The hotel where I was working part time to obtain my catering qualification asked me to stay on. When I told them what I was looking for, they asked me to become the receptionist.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 13, 2016
“Sometimes you need to slow down to get back to where you want to be.” – Henry Allen. This calendar year sure goes by fast, doesn’t it? It seems as if every year moves faster than the previous one and with it goes our sense of how much we can do in twelve months. I bet if you look back at what you wanted to do over the past year, you’d find that there were some things that never made it to your to-do list after you initially thought of them.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 13, 2016
The U.S. at an all time high in terms of the percentage of prime aged men 25-54 who are not in the workforce. As the chart below from former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers' blog shows , this is not a new trend. And Summers expects the trend not just to continue, but accelerate. Key quote from his article: I expect that more than one-third of all men between 25 and 54 will be out work at mid-century. Very likely more than half of men will experience a year of non-work at l
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 13, 2016
One of the most critical elements of each startup are its initial founders. It might sound surreal, but team composition matters as much or even more than the product idea. One of the rules angel investors have is: “Invest on the team, not the idea” Finding the perfect co-founders to begin your entrepreneurial journey is one of the most challenging tasks you will stumble upon.
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.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Founded in 1630, Boston is one of the oldest and most illustrious cities in the U.S. It’s where the pilgrims landed and the Red Sox play and with its many educational institutions, stands as a modern-day Athens. Culturally and historically rich, this enchanting metropolis is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and stands as a crossroads, where colonial history meets contemporary innovation.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Note: This episode was recorded before the problems I had with the soft launch of The Productivityist Playbook. I’ll be writing a newsletter about what didn’t go as planned (and blog about it at some point as well). Want to get The Productivityist Weekly newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here. In this episode of the podcast I talk about the making of The Productivityist Playbook, diving into the creative and tactical processes I used – as well as mistakes made – during the creation o
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 8, 2016
How can you as a localized small business owner, combat the growing online purchase market? Opening your own online store should be an option for you to consider. Providing the ability for your customers to shop online and either pick up directly from you or have it delivered locally will earn you more of your local market. So, why should you take your business online?
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 14, 2016
As long as you have a fantastic product (or service), capable customer service, great positioning within your marketplace, and a price people are willing to pay for your offer, you shouldn’t have trouble becoming a profitable small business…. But even then it’s not always the case. Imagine you offer all these great features but no one knows where you’re located or how to differentiate you from the sea of competition?
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
OCTOBER 10, 2016
You might think that to become an expert in your industry it will take years of experience and a deep wallet to fund all the research that you need access to in order to drill down into the details and form a solid opinion. Taking a look through the detailed data available at Money Morning for example, you can quickly get an idea that conducting research and staying ahead of the competition by spotting trends and openings, doesn’t have to set you back a small fortune.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Finding capital for your company when the banks and other traditional lenders have all turned you down isn’t as tough as it was 10 years ago. There are a number of options to consider and what you decide to go with will depend heavily on your company’s current financial situation and future forecast. Factors like credit worthiness, company assets, future earnings, inventory, your own personal assets and savings, and the amount of credit currently available to you are all important th
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 10, 2016
When it comes time to launch your lean startup, you and your employees will need a comfortable, functional work environment to conduct business in. There are a lot of considerations to make, depending on the industry you work in. There are common items that most businesses will definitely need to get started. While there are also plenty of traditional considerations that have been recently outdated by technological advancements and other changes occurring in the modern workplace.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 11, 2016
As a business owner, you want to do everything you can to gain the trust and respect of your customers, This will not only help you keep the ones you do have, but will help you gain new ones as well. As you earn more and more credibility, you should see your revenue increase as well. One of the best ways for service organizations to earn that credibility is to use SOC reports.
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
OCTOBER 8, 2016
The Big Box retailers has endangered local small businesses. The model we see growing involves large companies getting larger and beating the small local companies to death through pricing. How can your business stay alive and relevant in the face of these giants? Value Added. Super customer service is the primary answer. Attaching a face to your company – a real, live, caring, local face – is one of the most important values you add.
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