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Marie Claire and the Mainstreaming of Freelancing

Small Business Labs

The magazine Marie Claire was first published in 1937 and describes itself as "the site that women turn to for information on fashion, style, hairstyles, beauty, women's issues, careers, health, and relationships."   The magazine has long targeted working women , so it's not surprising they are covering freelancing. But what's a bit surprising is the extent they are covering it.  Marie Claire is currently featuring a multi-article Guide to Going Freelance as

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Secrets to Achieving Work/Life Harmony (Webinar)

Eat Your Career

Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “Secrets to Achieving Work/Life Harmony.” Webinar Description: You have a “professional” life and a “personal” life, right? But ultimately, it’s all just life, isn’t it? So, how do you balance it all? How do you make sure one side isn’t getting all the attention while the other side suffers?

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Putting Interest To Work for You Rather Than Against You

Small Business CEO

Many people are paying hundreds or thousands of dollars more than their original loan amounts because of interest. Unfortunately, many of those people accept interest as the cost of borrowing and using another person’s money. If all of those borrowers understood how interest works, they could be making money rather than paying more and more to lenders.

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Looking at This Year’s Successes as You Set Next Year’s Goals

All Things Admin

Imagine you’re going on a vacation. You’ve spent months researching your destination. You have a detailed itinerary of everything you plan to do when you arrive. The excitement is building, and it’s almost time to go. But you don’t just show up to the airport and board a plane. A lot of planning has gone into this trip – from the airline you chose to fly to the hotel you selected to the restaurants you’ll eat at.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

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

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5 Ways By Which Recruiters Can Hire Leaders For Their Clients

Recruit CRM

Studies have time and again shown that companies promote their employees based on what they have previously done, rather than what they can do. Promotions are still largely based on an employee's past performance and that organizations continue to assume the attributes that have made someone successful so far will continue to make them successful in the future (even if their responsibilities change within the organization).

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The role of business in nurturing long-term diversity and inclusion | Rosalind G. Brewer

TED Talks

When companies think of diversity and inclusion, they too often focus on meeting metrics instead of building relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, says Starbucks COO Rosalind G. Brewer. In this personable and wide-ranging conversation with TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Brewer invites leaders to rethink what it takes to create a truly inclusive workplace -- and lays out how to bring real, grassroots change to boardrooms and communities alike.

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Top Gifts You Can Give Your Remote Team for the Holidays

Bonnie Low Kramen

By Ruby Swift & Bonnie Low-Kramen | November 30, 2020. In one of our previous posts on ‘What to Do About Virtual Workplace Bullying’ , we mentioned how the massive shift to remote working did little in eliminating the problems professionals used to face in an office setting. In some cases, issues such as workplace bullying, lack of productivity and poor motivation have been exacerbated by the ongoing global health crisis.

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Recruiters Must Use These Powerful Strategies To Attract Top Candidates Via Instagram

Recruit CRM

If you're not aware of the immense power that Instagram holds then beware since it's one of the most used social media platforms in the world and there's a high probability for you to find your next suitable candidate here. 61% of Instagram's demographic consists of active users who are aged between 18-34, making it one of the fastest growing social media platforms!

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What is a weapon in the Information Age? | Sharon Weinberger

TED Talks

From microscopic "smart dust" tracking devices to DNA-tracing tech and advanced facial recognition software, journalist Sharon Weinberger leads a hair-raising tour through the global, unregulated bazaar of privatized mass surveillance. To reign in this growing, multibillion-dollar marketplace that often caters to customers with nefarious intents, Weinberger believes the first step is for governments to classify surveillance tools as dangerous and powerful weapons.

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The Office of the Near Future is Zero Waste

Small Business CEO

From offices trading in stuffy cubicles for open-concept layouts to the huge shift to home workstations, office spaces have undergone some substantial changes in the past couple of decades. While no one knows exactly what the future holds for these workspaces, we predict that the next shift will be toward the zero waste office —the answer to preserving the planet’s resources while also benefiting businesses, employees, and consumers.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

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.

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3 Tips for Business Growth in 2021

Small Business CEO

This has been a challenging year for businesses around the world, and the fight for survival has never been more critical. 2021 may see a brighter future on the horizon, but by no means will it be plain sailing for businesses in any industry as competition grows fiercer. And all the while, many enterprises seek not merely to survive but to grow, develop and reach new heights.

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Increasing Instagram Followers: Top Tips for Your Business

Small Business CEO

As we have adjusted to the “new normal” amidst the pandemic, social media platforms’ role has become more important for all businesses. Even though having an app for your business cannot guarantee a successful brand image, gaining recognition on Instagram can surely assist you in increasing revenue. Why Focus on Instagram? One of the many social media platforms, Instagram is currently one of the most beloved platform with exciting features such as stories, reels, multiple image

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Businesses Underestimate The Danger of DDoS Attacks

Small Business CEO

Cyber attacks cost businesses money, valuable trade secrets, and sometimes their reputations. For these reasons, smart companies invest heavily in network security efforts to detect, handle, and deter threats to their computer systems. However, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are types of cyber attacks that seem to fly under the radar of many corporate security specialists.

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4 Reasons Why SEO is a Smart Move for Your Business

Small Business CEO

Research has shown that we’re spending around 6 hours online each day, and that number is rising! With so much time spent on the internet, it’s no surprise that brands are fighting for the limelight in the digital space. An essential part of boosting your brand’s online presence is by increasing your search engine rankings. If your website isn’t appearing on the first page of Google, you won’t drive much traffic (if any), as who clicks beyond page one?

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

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.

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4 Signs It Might Be Time to Outsource Sales Leadership

Small Business CEO

The COVID-19 pandemic left no stone unturned when it came to disrupting industries around the world. Although the pandemic forced some businesses to shutter, it helped others evolve. Economic disruption forced businesses to pivot — most had no choice if they wanted to stay above water amid a shutdown. The growth of digital sales accelerated at warp speed, accomplishing in six months what would have likely taken six years.

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Can Two Amazon Accounts Share Alexa?

Small Business CEO

According to several researches, more and more people, due to their laziness (are we being too harsh?), prefer to use digital assistants in order to complete the simplest tasks. Therefore, digital assistances like Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa are on the peak of their popularity. photo credit: YouTube. Alexa is considered to be one of the most widely used digital assistants, especially among Amazon users.

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Andrew Miller’s Take on How Should CEOs Promote Employees?

Small Business CEO

Employees want to advance at their job and progress their career paths. Andrew Miller , former CEO of Polycom, Inc., advises promoting the development of employees by offering consistent guidance with your organization for career progression. Miller presented us with a few tips about how workers should be promoted. Set a Timeline. Within your organization, it is important that your employees understand what to expect in the coming years.

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An aerialist on listening to your body’s signals | Adie Delaney

TED Talks

In the circus, flying confidently through the air requires consistent communication with your fellow performers. Check out how aerialist and educator Adie Delaney teaches her students about trust and safety on the trapeze -- and provides helpful lessons for navigating everyday life on the ground. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey !

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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.

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5 Ways By Which Recruiters Can Hire Leaders for Their Clients

Recruit CRM

Studies have time and again shown that companies promote their employees based on what they have previously done, rather than what they can do. Promotions are still largely based on an employee's past performance and that organizations continue to assume the attributes that have made someone successful so far will continue to make them successful in the future (even if their responsibilities change within the organization).

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