Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
WeWork's troubles seem to be going from bad to worse. They lowered their target IPO valuation from their last private funding round value of $47 billion to under $20 billion - and maybe as low as $10 billion. But after reading about WeWork's huge losses and highly questionable corporate governance practices in their S-! , even that wasn't enough to attract investors.
Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Possibly one of the hardest parts of starting and growing a business is deciding on what to charge. Whether it’s a product or services, getting the price right is critical in your ability to sustain the business and yourself. So how much should you charge as a home business? Your first instinct is going to be to think with an employee mentality. The first things you’ll think of are: How much do employers pay per hour for this?
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Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
On pretty much every job description for Assistants, you will see the phrase, ‘must be a team player’ It is so common that it is easy to skim over that requirement – sure, we all have to be team players, next! But, I want to pause a minute and look at the skills required to […].
Ian's Messy Desk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The post Free Google Tools for Your Non-Profit appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Did you know that Google offers a suite of tools to qualified non-profits? These are premium, licensed Google products , but at no cost. These products can help your organization reach new donors and volunteers, work more efficiently, and tell your non-profit’s story.
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
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
MBO Partners this week released Digital Nomads: Leading the Shift to Remote and Distributed Work. The key finding of this study is 7.3 million Americans identify as digital nomads. Digital nomads are people who choose to embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle that allows them to travel and work remotely, anywhere in the world.
Eco-Office Gals
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Going green is no longer just a personal decision. Today, many leaders are eager to make eco-conscious decisions in their entire business, too. For many, the decision to use more environmentally friendly business measures provides a twofold benefit. On the one hand, it feels good to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable society. On the other, green measures tend to come with their fair share of financial perks, too.
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TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
“Building a 30-foot-high concrete structure from sea to shining sea is the most expensive and least effective way to do border security,” says Congressman Will Hurd, a Republican from Texas whose district encompasses two times zones and shares an 820-mile border with Mexico. Speaking from Washington, DC in a video interview with former state attorney general Anne Milgram, Hurd discusses the US government’s border policy and its controversial detention and child separation practices -- and lays o
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
California recently passed AB5 , a law that changes how workers are classified. AB5 establishes an “ABC” test to decide whether or not a worker is an employee or a contractor. The law starts with the assumption that everyone is an employee. To be considered an independent worker, a worker must: Be free of the hirer’s control; and. Do work that is “outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business”; and.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Around 27 million Americans are entrepreneurs. In order to be a successful entrepreneur, you’ll need to possess certain entrepreneurial skills. As of recently, experts are seeing an increase in entrepreneurs. This includes entrepreneurship among young people as well as people over 50 years old. You, too, can build a business that works for you.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
I can’t think of a better way to spend a day than hosting one of the Practically Perfect PA Virtual Summits. We had almost 500 Assistants book on, but we know that many of our subscribers were not able to join us, so I thought I would do a bit of a summary of the […].
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.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
“Girls’ education is the closest thing we have to a silver bullet to help solve some of the world’s most difficult problems,” says social entrepreneur Safeena Husain. In a visionary talk, she shares her plan to enroll a staggering 1.6 million girls in school over the next five years -- combining advanced analytics with door-to-door community engagement to create new educational pathways for girls in India.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
On this episode, I speak with my friend Jason Zook. Jason is the author of several books, including Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love. This episode is sponsored by MeetEdgar. I’ve been using MeetEdgar to help me pay greater attention to what I share on social media, when I share it, and how I share it.
Page Personnel
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
How to measure technical competency in office support candidates Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 As the office environment becomes more reliant on technology and software, the demand for executive assistants (EA) and office support candidates with high technical competencies is increasing. The role of the modern EA and other office support functions is changing.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Getting approved for a mortgage is often easier said than done. That is why you need to work with someone that can help you assess the practicability of the purchase of a home. To get the best mortgage, here are 6 factors that you need to put into consideration. 1. Issues that will affect your approval. Most lenders will not agree to give you money until they see the house you are interested in.
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.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Genealogist Yaniv Erlich helped build the world’s largest family tree -- comprising 13 million people and going back more than 500 years. He shares fascinating patterns that emerged from the work -- about our love lives, our health, even decades-old criminal cases -- and shows how crowdsourced genealogy databases can shed light not only on the past but also on the future.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
On this episode, I speak with my friend Jason Zook. Jason is the author of several books, including Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love. This episode is sponsored by MeetEdgar. I’ve been using MeetEdgar to help me pay greater attention to what I share on social media, when I share it, and how I share it.
The Marq
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
A few months back, I started working on a post about persistence, how to plan for getting things done, and creating good habits. I thought it’d be a fairly straightforward, short post based on my readings and anecdotal lessons at work and just living. The more time I spent on it, the more I thought I had to cover other related topics to build up to my recommendations.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Organizing and running an event is no walk in the park. There are plenty of moving parts, and it takes a committed team to make it happen. Yet, events are such an integral part of running a business; when you host events, you build brand awareness, expand your audience and reach, and open yourself up to new business opportunities. In the event, the ROI for events is far-reaching, and can even be tremendously lucrative for your business’s bottom line.
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.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Tobacco causes more than seven million deaths every year -- and many of us are far more complicit in the problem than we realize. In a bold talk, oncologist Dr. Bronwyn King tells the story of how she uncovered the deep ties between the tobacco industry and the entire global finance sector, which invests our money in cigarette companies through big banks, insurers and pension funds.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
On this episode, I speak with my friend Jason Zook. Jason is the author of several books, including Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love. This episode is sponsored by MeetEdgar. I’ve been using MeetEdgar to help me pay greater attention to what I share on social media, when I share it, and how I share it.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
As a business owner, you should always be looking for ways to improve your ROI. Robotics automation could be a great thing to invest in. However, not all automation technology is worth the investment. You should familiarize yourself with different robotics automation technology on the market and make sure to allocate your capital expenditures wisely.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The Internet: a vast collection of servers and web pages that have been the bedrock of information-sharing and electronic commerce for decades. From social media to cloud computing, the versatility and usefulness of the Internet is difficult to overstate. The problem is, how are we to understand and maneuver through it when there is too much of it to even comprehend?
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
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
To many, an intranet system seems like an outdated concept, a relic from offices of the nineties who claimed to be “hi-tech”. Put simply, an intranet is a private network which is only accessible to chosen individuals, such as the staff of a given organisation. The technology kept employees locked into the same server, and was notoriously difficult to navigate.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Depending on your financial situation, you may need to consider taking out a loan. If you need quick cash, for instance, a title loan could be right for you. Title loans can help solve your immediate financial difficulties—as long as you use them responsibly and choose a reliable and trustworthy loan provider such as Advance America. As you shop for providers of title loans , here are a few tips to guide your search. 1.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Your business has enough to worry about without concerning yourself with defending the company against injury claims. That may sound like a strange idea when you first hear it verbalized, but consider the consequences of an employee or client in a business environment claiming an injury was caused through a negligent business practice. Even a small injury can have serious consequences, and that means that even a small injury that leads to a settlement against the company can also cause bankruptc
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
It has often been said that retaining a customer is more profitable and easier to do than getting a new customer. Customers can easily come and go as they please, and business retention is becoming ever more important as new market players are aggressively taking market share away from well-established companies who are just trying to maintain the status quo.
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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Globalization has changed the way that attorneys practice law and conduct their business. While the nature of their professional responsibilities remains the same, how they give legal advice and obtain their clients is now an entirely different game. This is mainly due to the changed scope and pace of law practice. When the law sector becomes global in nature, it inherently means a quicker pace and more broad-based services that must be provided to clients.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Entrepreneurs can give their businesses a significant boost in credibility by signing up for a local VoIP phone number. The internet is revolutionizing the business world. Nevertheless, the telephone is still one of the most important marketing tools that businesses use to engage consumers. Today, nearly all companies focus on building their online presence.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
When divorce and separation of property occur in the same sentence, it is terrifying. Divorce itself is already tremendous stress, but the matter is aggravated when, during a termination, you still have to divide property, especially when it is your own business. Moreover, your almost-former spouse has the right to a share in the company, even if he or she did not take any part in the creation of the business.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
One of the main challenges many businesses face is the recovery of bad debt. Many businesses simply don’t offer any credit options. However, if you opt to extend lines of credit, it is valuable to work closely with a reputable debt collection agency. Credible debt collectors can help you avoid getting bad debt and save you the trouble of debt recovery.
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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