Small Business Labs
MAY 27, 2020
According to the U.S. Census, the number of nonemployer small businesses increased to 26,485,532 in 2018, up 3% from 2017. Nonemployers are businesses that have an owner but don't have paid traditional full or part-time employees (W2 employees). The data comes from tax records and you can think of nonemployers as solopreneur businesses (some exceptions apply - see below).
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 25, 2020
Most of us that have been working in the PA industry for a while now will have heard of the phrase ‘the tech-savvy assistant’. It might have cropped up on your job specs and been discussed during your most recent job interview. It is so important for Assistants to have a good grasp of [.].
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Office Dynamics
MAY 28, 2020
Many assistants hear self-management and perceive it as the ability to not rely on their executive to move forward with projects. After all, the ability to think on your feet comes with the job title of an assistant. Self-management is more than being self-sufficient.
Eat Your Career
MAY 24, 2020
This video is an excerpt from a live Q&A session with Chrissy Scivicque, Career Coach & Corporate Trainer. The full video is available in the Career Success Librar y. A participant asks: My question is about how to take time for professional development in the midst of a busy work day. I work in a school and my desk is located in the front office suite.
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
Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 25, 2020
The post How to Empower Your Employees appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Empowerment as a term is widely used and often misinterpreted; as a genuine action, it is difficult to put into practice. Empowerment is really about offering and receiving commitment so it is important to recognize that there are two kinds of commitment: external and internal.
Small Business CEO
MAY 24, 2020
Although some states are beginning to officially open back up in stages, many communities across the U.S. are remaining under fairly strict lockdown regulations in order to continue to halt the spread of COVID-19. And as a small business owner, you have the option to continue running your company however you see fit. This might very well mean continuing operations on a remote basis, allowing your employees to telecommute, and generally being a bit more flexible than usual.
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Clutter Coach
MAY 28, 2020
by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! Hi, everyone. I’m posting one of my early podcasts about dealing with not being able to get started. I’m doing that partly because I feel stressed out and uncreative and have zero ideas for what to write about today. And I’m posting this particular one because I think it’s helpful information for our current situation.
TED Talks
MAY 27, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic won't be the last crisis to test public health systems worldwide, says physician and health policy leader Georges C. Benjamin. He details what's needed to lead us out of the pandemic and prevent future ones -- including a robust governmental health entity equipped with updated technology and well-trained staff -- and explains how citizens, businesses and political leaders can do their part to put public health first.
Small Business CEO
MAY 23, 2020
Family businesses typically achieve more success than non-family businesses. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s all smooth sailing for every family business. Apart from business-related challenges, families also have to keep their interpersonal relationships healthy. After all, a family whose members are in discord can very rarely succeed as a collective that runs a business.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 26, 2020
The short answer: “yes” As surprising as it may seem, and as praised as this skill is, persistency, consistency, or, if you want, discipline in a broader sense, can be bad for you. Let’s take a look at the longer answer, shall we? Consistency versus Stubborness By now, you should all know about the famous. Read more Can Consistency Be Bad For You?
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.
Recruit CRM
MAY 28, 2020
Many new entrepreneurs who are not basically finance. professionals, struggle with the jargons used in finance and accounts. The. objective of this piece is to acquaint recruitment entrepreneurs with the basic. structure of finance and accounts required for a small business to start with. Legal. Structure of Business. As already explained in my previous article ( The Recruitment Prerequisites | Getting Started ), I recommend establishing a Limited Liability company (a C Corporation) rather than
TED Talks
MAY 25, 2020
When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations -- and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of listening. In this insightful talk, she shares 10 useful rules for having better conversations.
Small Business CEO
MAY 23, 2020
Did you know the average small business owner has around $195,000 of debt ? If you’re a small business owner, you might worry about getting into a lot of debt. Following this, you might want to find out how you protect your small business from drowning in debt. Below you’ll discover some tips that’ll teach you how to avoid debt. If you’re worried about debt destroying your business, these tips will help you protect your livelihood.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 24, 2020
When this pandemic started and the first national lockdowns were enforced, literally stopping the world in its tracks, a memory started to obsessively haunt me. It was about a novel, called the South Highway (link goes to the Spanish version on Amazon, not affiliate). In that book, a family traveling on a highway (the South. Read more And The World Will Never Be The Same.
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.
Productivityist
MAY 27, 2020
I’m beyond thrilled to bring you this episode of the podcast featuring guest Keith Ferrazzi. Keith is the author of the best-selling book Never Eat Alone and our conversation centers around his latest book – a book I had the pleasure of devouring in advance – Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration.
TED Talks
MAY 29, 2020
Earth, humanity and nature are inextricably interconnected. To restore us all back to health, we need to "rewild" the world, says environmental activist Kristine Tompkins. Tracing her life from Patagonia CEO to passionate conservationist, she shares how she has helped to establish national parks across millions of acres of land (and sea) in South America -- and discusses the critical role we all have to play to heal the planet.
Small Business CEO
MAY 27, 2020
No matter what program you attend in university, there is a strong chance that you fell asleep or simply stopped paying attention during some of your lectures. Unfortunately, this can come back to haunt you later in life, especially with something like the law as this knowledge can get you out of a difficult situation. There is no shortage of legal situations that you might find yourself in, and while you can hire an attorney to help you out, there are things that you need to know and do at the
Brilliantly Better
MAY 23, 2020
Before diving into today’s topic, I just want to remind you that this post is part of my 230 days blogging challenge. This is my 9th post so far, and, although I know I have a long way to go, I feel confident. Some of the benefits of this challenge are already forming: a bit. Read more Auto-Pilot Actions – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.
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.
Productivityist
MAY 27, 2020
I’m beyond thrilled to bring you this episode of the podcast featuring guest Keith Ferrazzi. Keith is the author of the best-selling book Never Eat Alone and our conversation centers around his latest book – a book I had the pleasure of devouring in advance – Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration.
The Persistent Assistant
MAY 25, 2020
Financial Management Crossword Solution will be posted with the next crossword Download the solution: Basic Account Procedures and Concepts Crossword
Small Business CEO
MAY 28, 2020
The digital age has brought businesses a number of technological advances that make it easier to store and share data, communicate, run a business, make purchases, and touch just about every other area of our lives. Unfortunately, this also raises the risks that the sensitive information contained within electronic documents can be accessed by unauthorized individuals.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 28, 2020
One of the most useful things I learned by being an ultra-marathoner is to always do recovery runs after a long race. Almost always, after a long race, I’m wasted, in pain and not willing to move anymore, but still, I wake up the next day, push myself out of the hose and crawl for. Read more A Short Post-Lockdown Recovery Strategy. The post A Short Post-Lockdown Recovery Strategy 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
Productivityist
MAY 25, 2020
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash. In today’s world, all of us are pressed for time. For some, it’s so bad that we don’t even have space in our schedules to eat. We’re always down in the trenches, doing our work. Finding time to learn, therefore, can be a challenge. We want to engage in training to progress our careers, but doing so isn’t always easy.
Small Business Labs
MAY 26, 2020
Lots of work from home (WFH) surveys have been conducted over the past month. And one of the most consistent findings of these studies is most people want to continue to work from home, but most of those only want to work from home part-time. For example, the Global Workplace Analytics Work from Home Experience Survey found that "U.S. employees want to continue working from home an average of 2.5 days a week (2 days/week globally)." And as the Harris/Zapier survey chart below show
Small Business CEO
MAY 23, 2020
Business partners need to collaborate, resolve professional conflicts without coming to blows, and have to take business decisions considering the interests of all parties involved. However, what happens when a married couple starts a business? Marriage can add another dimension to the business equation, and couples must draw a line between their professional and personal relationships.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 25, 2020
If I would to be left on a desert island, with only 10 books, one of them would certainly be “Alice In Wonderland” Among all the things that I still remember every once in a while from this magical book, one dialogue is consistently popping out in my mind: the one between Alice and the. Read more Six Impossible Things. The post Six Impossible Things appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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.
Productivityist
MAY 25, 2020
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash. In today’s world, all of us are pressed for time. For some, it’s so bad that we don’t even have space in our schedules to eat. We’re always down in the trenches, doing our work. Finding time to learn, therefore, can be a challenge. We want to engage in training to progress our careers, but doing so isn’t always easy.
Brilliantly Better
MAY 29, 2020
We all have a friend who says one thing and then, in a matter of hours, he’ll say something completely different. Or maybe not a friend, but a close relative, a colleague at work, anyway, someone who is constantly breaking our accountability boundaries, driving us nuts, forcing us to abruptly change direction or to rethink. Read more Accountability Distance – What Is It, And Why It Is Important.
Small Business CEO
MAY 28, 2020
If you run a business that deals with construction, then it’s important to learn more about insurance in general. Insurance is vital in a lot of cases. And when it comes to construction work in particular, it’s important to note that Builder’s Risk insurance is a vital necessity that you need to learn more about in depth to ensure the safety of your employees and the reputation of your business as well.
Small Business CEO
MAY 28, 2020
With the recent economic struggles that people have faced, you may wonder how you can help your small business to improve during these times. The last few months have certainly come with unforeseen struggles, forced businesses to pivot in their business models, make money in other ways, and be a bigger part of their community than ever before. But these challenges are not unique just to the last few months, businesses face challenges and growth opportunities all throughout their lifecycle while
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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