Office Dynamics

MARCH 6, 2017

Image Designed by Freepik. Hopefully, you read part 1, Fighting Manager Dragons , where I introduced and explained the topic of office dragons. In case you did not open that issue, you may want to check it out as I discussed employees’ perceptions of manager dragons and tips to success. Today, I want to address co-worker dragons. When I teach my Star Achievement Series® classes, I ask participants, “What are some of the things co-workers do that make them “appear” to be dragons?

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 9, 2017

The On-Demand Economy is commonly defined as the economic activity created by online marketplaces that fulfill customer demand via the provisioning of goods and services immediately or much faster and/or easier than traditional firms.  Uber, Lyft and ridesharing services are often cited as examples. But Amazon is in many ways a better example.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 8, 2017

by After a business group talk I gave, someone asked me how to figure out what the highest priority task is. He looked at his project list and felt they were all equally important, and then he ended up not doing anything because he felt unsure. I told him about David Allen’s four criteria model for prioritizing , which takes into account more information than simply how important a task or project is.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2017

This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. When it comes to career success—and more importantly, career fulfillment—it’s important to know what you’re looking for. Everyone has a different version of what “success” and “fulfillment” really mean to them. Recommended Download: How Nourishing Is Your Career?

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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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Productivityist

MARCH 9, 2017

Micheal Gilmore is a blogger and editor at Resumesplanet.com. He enjoys writing about business, marketing, productivity and personal growth. In his parallel life, he loves hiking and can’t wait to see the Himalayas one of these days. Whenever I say that I’m working as a freelancer writer, people around me believe that working from home is easy.

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 7, 2017

3D printers get all the press. But there are a growing number of other manufacturing tools and equipment democratizing manufacturing and enabling small and even solopreneur manufacturing companies. Kickstarter's article Future Fab Lab and More at the 2016 World Maker Faire covers some of the more interesting of these tools.  Wazer, for example, is a desktop waterjet cutter.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 8, 2017

For the last 20 days I’ve been on an intermittent fasting challenge. What is intermittent fasting, you asked? Well, intermittent fasting is not a diet, but an eating routine. It groups all the meals of the day in a certain… The post 20 Days Into Intermittent Fasting – First Impressions appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Productivityist

MARCH 7, 2017

This guest post is by Productivityist team member Jim Woods. He is a writer, content editor, and Productivityist Coaching Practitioner. You can connect with him @jimwoodswrites on Twitter or his website jimwoodswrites.com. It’s really easy to get lost in the sea of productivity apps. Don’t get me wrong; there are some AMAZING apps out there.

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 6, 2017

The Center for the Future of Museums released their annual trends report, TrendsWatch 2017.  This is one of our favorite trends publications and we read it front to back. This year's report has 5 chapters: A Mile in My Shoes: closing the empathy deficit. Let Justice Roll Down: the next horizon of civil rights. The Rise of the Intelligent Machine.

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Energage

MARCH 10, 2017

Being Recognized as an Oklahoma Top Workplace Is an Honor for Meridian Technology Center, but Capturing Employee Feedback Is the Real Reward. With a mission to educate, enrich lives, and se cure economic futures, Meridian Technology Center is a driver of economic development and offers full-time career training programs, short courses, business and industry services, and entrepreneurial support.

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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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Small Business CEO

MARCH 9, 2017

One of the toughest parts of owning and managing a small business is the feeling of never having enough time to accomplish everything. To reduce some of your workload, you add a few employees. But, having employees brings a new set of small business owner responsibilities, such as employee hour tracking. There never seems to be enough time in the day to complete all your small business tasks.

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Productivityist

MARCH 6, 2017

In this week’s podcast episode, my guest is Joshua Latimer – the man behind Send Jim and Automate Grow Sell , which help small businesses tap the power of relationship marketing. A few years back, Joshua left his job as a banker at JP Morgan Chase and decided to open a cleaning business in Michigan, which he eventually sold in 2015. He is now based with his family in Costa Rica managing a company that creates more freedom for businesses through automation and systems.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. I had always meant to expound on that post about how the internet, social media, and networking online play a very big role for how I conduct my search and also improve my chances of protecting myself. So I figured, now would be a good time for part 2.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 9, 2017

by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. You can leave a review here! In this episode, I’ll talk about why getting things done and out the door always trumps trying to make them perfect. Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. This podcast is based on my book, 52 Simple Ways to Get Organized, available on my website.

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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.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 8, 2017

Small to medium businesses often do not have the need to use the most robust and expensive CRM tools. Nevertheless, even if you have just decided to become an entrepreneur, having one can help you keep track of your client relationships, attract new leads, boost sales and help with business process automation. Of importance is for you to identify your business needs before going out in search of a CRM tool and choose one that can meet such.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 10, 2017

Australia ranks high among the countries in the world when it comes to its resilience in the face of global crisis. Its beautiful natural landscapes, low pollution levels, low population, and eminent positions in quality-of-life rankings attract people overseas to come and make Australia their home. The country’s multicultural society also offers the kind of diversity that makes it easier for migrants to fit in.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 10, 2017

Whether you’re looking to leverage cheaper-made merchandise or diversify your product line, selling imported goods in the U.S. is a very lucrative business. Importing doesn’t necessarily mean you’re cannibalizing the economy. In fact, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco , every $1 spent on an item that’s made in China puts 55 cents to U.S. businesses for marketing, sales, and related services.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 5, 2017

If your business is just starting out or going through a radical rebrand, you’ll be only to aware of the importance of choosing a domain name that works for both internet users, and search engines. This balance isn’t always easy to achieve. Humans respond better to domains that are short, memorable and unique , while search engines respond to domains that are semantically relevant to your service and industry.

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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.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 6, 2017

There are many different types of insurance policies available to small and medium-size business owners. There’s so much to consider, much of it being industry dependent, and also depending on what risks you, your employees, and customers undertake while doing business together. Of course, if you’ve done any research to this point, you’re probably interested in seeing if you qualify for a comprehensive Business Owner’s Policy (BOP), which is great if you qualify and in fact need all that a BOP p

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 10, 2017

People start small businesses all kinds of ways, but one common factor within these diverse origin stories is the difficulty of controlling money. Money, essentially, is the reason all businesses exist. When your business starts up, it’s flowing all over the place. If you don’t have a lot of experience in the world of business accounting, it can be difficult to get the finances right during the critical early stages of your business’s existence.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 10, 2017

Businesses are not cheap to run. Even a small home business costs money. Instead of putting your new business into debt immediately, it makes sense to learn how to be a bit wiser with the money you have. New business or old business, many of these tips can help you. However, they are definitely well suited to someone that is just starting to think about launching their own business.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 8, 2017

If you’re a small business or startup, or just simply operating on a small budget but you have a particular project that needs to be completed you might be considering outsourcing it. Outsourcing talent can be particularly valuable if there’s some level of specialization required for the project, and you don’t have the need to bring someone on full-time to tackle it.

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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

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 10, 2017

Business trips can be stressful, and the last thing you want to add to your plate is the worries of forgetting something that you really needed. That’s why it’s important to have a packing strategy in place. Of course, if you do forget something you can always use it as a business expense when you need to purchase a replacement. No one wants to have to always buy a bunch of stuff when they get to their destination, though, just because they forgot things that could have been easily remembered.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 6, 2017

When it comes to running a business any business owner will tell you that it is easy to make customers dissatisfied. Making customers satisfied, on the other hand, is a little bit more of a process which requires effort and attention. In order to keep customers coming back, the formula is usually the same regardless of your line of work. Here are some of the most foolproof ways to make and keep your customers coming back.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 10, 2017

A few years ago, small businesses that tried to compete with big brands found it difficult to keep up. For those business owners, it was an uphill battle they could not win. But today, your business can co-exist profitably with big box stores using these tried and tested approaches: Take Your Business Online. If you haven’t done so yet, it’s time that you do.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 10, 2017

If you are a small business owner then you have plenty to worry about, including ensuring that your clients are satisfied, double checking that your inventory is well stocked, and making sure that your suppliers can be relied on. One thing that you may have overlooked but which could make a big difference to your business’s bottom line is a slip and fall accident.

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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.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 10, 2017

Even your personal vehicle can be considered your work vehicle, part of the time, especially if you’re self-employed. Whether you already have a vehicle and want to know more about what it can do for your business, or you’re now in the market for a business vehicle , there are some things you want to keep in mind. When it comes to your work vehicle, especially if you also use it for personal means, you want to keep track of a lot of things, from repairs to where you’re driving it to and from.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 8, 2017

London’s small businesses are expected to receive special bail-out fund to help weather the storm of business rates increases, but is it enough? On Monday 6th March, The London Evening Standard announced plans for special bail-out fund for the capital’s small businesses , which are set to be among the hardest hit in April’s business rates revaluation.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 10, 2017

Debt is a pain, and if you run a small business your personal debt could have an effect on your business and your taxes. Freelance and contract workers have enough to deal with when it comes to tax time, so it’s not fun to learn that there are other things that can mess with you when tax time rolls around. One depressing thing is knowing that if you get a good deal paying off a debt it could come back to bite you when you file your taxes.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 10, 2017

There are going to be times when people have a great idea to start a business, but still have some financial baggage in their personal monetary history. The question that hits: is it possible to start a new business while being privately in debt? The answer is – it depends. But, at the very least, having a goal for the personal debt is a must before you get too far into the details of your new business venture.

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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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