Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I have so much to be thankful for, including Eco-Office Gals. I could never ask for a better gift then the ability to be my own boss and work with some of the most amazing clients. I’ve had the pleasure of working with creative entrepreneurs and small businesses, building their little piece of web real estate. It’s been a pleasure I hope to enjoy for many years to come. Just like buying a house, your website needs maintenance.

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Dumb Little Man

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

The holidays are coming. This is the time of year when we’re reminded to be kind and good and most of all, grateful. If you’re reading this, then you’re probably like most of us; you have a lot to be grateful for. We hear all the time about the power of gratitude and how it contributes to a happy, healthy and purposeful life.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

A few years ago I was travelling with my boss to a number of appointments around London. It was February and it had just started to snow. Anyone that lives and works in London will know that the first sign of snow will initiate a complete meltdown of all public transport systems from airplanes to buses and everything in between. We had decided that they best way to get to all of our appointments was by cab so you can imagine my dismay when I couldn’t for the life of me hail a cab.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Are you making it easy for clients to work with you? When you start working with a new one-on-one or high-end client you want to set the scene for your relationship together and make them feel that they really have made the right choice in deciding to work with you – even though YOU know that they have!

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

There are plenty of ways to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle this winter, even if the weather isn’t particularly friendly to you. Below are eight tips to make your winter a little bit easier on the earth. Pass on Paper. Gift-wrapping paper, that is. It’s incredible just how much paper we use around the holidays. Make a promise not to buy any new wrapping paper or gift bags in which to wrap your presents.

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Simple Productivity Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

One easy way to up your productivity and make your life less hectic is to build margin into your life. Building margin gives you a buffer between tasks, appointments and activities and can greatly decrease your stress and sense of overwhelm. The post Building Margin Into Your Schedule appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. More great content can be found on the site at Simple Productivity Blog., or you can find me on Twitter ( @SmplProdBlog ) and Facebook ( Facebook.com/SimpleProductivity ).

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Citylab's March of the Non-White Babies  covers the rapidly shifting (at least by demographic standards) racial composition of America. The key message is sometime between 2040 and 2050 America will be a minority - majority nation. This means Euro caucasians (the politically correct term for white people) will comprise less than 50% of the population of the U.S.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Working for a Company Secretary in one role and looking after 12 Committees in another means I have spent more time than I care to admit putting board papers together. They have been the absolute bane of my life and I must admit I hated that part of my role. Constantly chasing people for supporting papers, printing thousands and thousand of pieces of paper only to be told that the documents have been amended, stapling through massive reports – god I hated it.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

This weekend I finally got back into one of my hobbies that I haven’t done for many years — cross-stitching! Before the boys came along I used to spend hours sat doing this craft; I loved it. And then life got busy … as it usually does when you have a young family to care for. But I’m thrilled I now have some time in my schedule to allow me to take up this hobby again. And my youngest was fascinated with what I was doing.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Two cleaning ladies have filed a class-action lawsuit against Handy , claiming the maid-on-demand service violated a number of labor laws. The basis of the suit against Handy is the folks filing the suit claim they should be classified as employees, while the company claims they are independent contractors. If the courts find they have been misclassified by Handy and should have been classified as employees, Handy will face substantial fines and penalties.

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Simple Productivity Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Heads I live, tails I die. I flipped a coin. Heads I live, tails I die,” I said as the quarter somersaulted toward the ceiling. My stomach was doing somersaults of its own, and it had little to do with the chemo I was on. The post Giving Thanks For Life’s Simple Pleasures appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. More great content can be found on the site at Simple Productivity Blog., or you can find me on Twitter ( @SmplProdBlog ) and Facebook ( Facebook.com/SimpleProductivity ).

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Venues and hotels often fail when they try to be all things to all people. I first visited Cameron House in 2009 after a £17M refurbishment that took it into the top five best hotels in Scotland. The complex is waring well and in many parts looks like the reworking was done only a few years ago. Having visited the complex relatively recently (in the grand scheme of things – the building has been here for over 200 years) many things were the same.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

If you’re looking to start 2015 with a practice full of clients then you’ll want to register for this free GET CLIENTS NOW! training. One of things I’ll be sharing on this live webinar is: What works, and what doesn’t work, when it comes to marketing your professional services business. Click here to register now! To your online business success! This free training happens December 9th … if you need more clients, then you won’t want to miss it. General Biz

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Business Mentoring could be just what you need to get your business back on track and you passion back in your life. Remember your ideas and passion for your business when you started – what happened? I tell you what happened, the everyday jobs and drudgery of doing anything in this world, that’s what happened.… … Read the full article here: Focus with Business Mentoring on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Business Advice

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Simple Productivity Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

This month we are taking a look at creating systems. We talked about the basics of systems. Today we will again look at creating a system from scratch. This example will be creating a system to keep a bathroom clean. (By By necessity of brevity, I am only tackling a bathroom. Your homework is to expand this to other rooms in your house). The post Boost Your Productivity: Designing A House Cleaning System appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

As it is Thanksgiving today – I hope all of my American readers are having a lovely day with family and friends – I thought I would spend a little bit of time reflecting on my career and what I am thankful for. Here are my top five reasons why I am thankful for my assistant career. Working with decision makers. Working with senior members of staff, or ‘the powers that be’, was always my favourite part of the role.

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Clutter Coach

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

by Originally posted 2008-08-13 10:21:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I guess I've got fruit on the brain. I came across this striking fruit holder on Declutter It ! My first thought was that it looks like a toilet seat. But now I think it looks kind of like a life preserver. It's certainly unusual and would be a definite conversation piece.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

It’s often been said that it can take a new employee from six months to a year to really become effective in an organization, but in today’s fast-paced environment that’s like saying it’s OK to still use dial-up. Organizations that hope to remain competitive must ensure that they’re not only hiring qualified workers, but that these new employees will be able to trim their learning curve so their input will be felt as soon as possible.

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Simple Productivity Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

On Fridays I pull the best of my blog readings to share with readers. Topics can come from anywhere, and cover anything. This week I highlight articles on ways to say no; ways to keep from submarining habits; options for organizing papers; maximizing creative energy; good instant gratification; and the best way to spend the last minutes of your workday. The post Open Loops 11/28/2014 appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

What is pdfconverter.com. pdfconvert.com is a very simple website that converts various documents to PDFs and converts PDFs back to their original format. Although free, if you sign up for membership (which is also free) users can convert unlimited number of files, there are no delays between conversions, no queues and users can convert all pages of the document to PDF. What does it do? This is a really simple website for PDF conversion.

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Daily Writing Tips

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Commonly seen on the Web is the misspelled phrase “bare with me.” The correct expression is “ bear with me.” It means, “be patient with me.”. One of the many meanings of the verb “to bear” is “to tolerate.” The verb bare , on the other hand, means “to reveal” or “to uncover.” For example, “Do not bare your navel in public.”. It’s not unusual to find “bear with me” spelled incorrectly in discussions of domestic problems: I know it’s long, but please bare with me, I’m in desperate need of advice.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Do you ever feel like you’re living life with “obstructed view” seating? Would you like to take your career to the next level? I’d like to offer YOU a front row seat. and with our Conference on Demand, you can begin right away, from the comfort of your own home or office! Reserve your full access pass now to our 2014 Conference on Demand and you also get this breakthrough session with Personal Power Expert, Marilyn Sherman.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

For the past two years, Productivityist has published an annual gift guide that features gifts that won''t just help the "productivityist" get more of the right things done, but they''ll have some tools that they can use that will make the process all the more enjoyable. There are a lot of gift ideas to cover this year, so let''s dive right in. Timbuk2 Commute Laptop TSA-Friendly Messenger Bag. I picked up this bag when my larger Booq bag finally didn''t work for my needs anymore.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

For those of you that are not celebrating Thanksgiving today I thought I would move very swiftly into our next seasonal celebration – Christmas! Last year I wrote a blog which was full of secret santa present ideas for your office Christmas parties. I had some good feedback at the time so thought I’d re-publish the post for you all. Most of you will have your parties over the next few weeks so I hope you find my ideas useful… .

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

Be your own boss. Work your own hours. I know, it sounds so shallow, for you, who hate your job but still have to stay … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 12. Start Your Own Business appeared first on Dragos Roua. Blogging Business start a business

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Daily Writing Tips

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

In a recent television ad for a cell phone service, potential customers are shown as being afraid of “hidden fees,” “funny business,” and “bamboozling.” The agent asks, “What is bamboozling ?” A potential customer says, “It’s like malarkey.”. The ad bothers me because bamboozling is a gerund and malarkey is an ordinary noun. I’d prefer something like this: Agent: What is bamboozling? Customer: It’s trying to trick us by feeding us a bunch of malarkey.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

The following is a post by Lee Garrett. Lee is an IT Consultant and Productivity Coach in the UK with a passion for training and helping others. You can read more of his work at SoliamSays and follow him on Twitter. As readers of my personal blog will know, I tend to write from the heart and let you into as much of my life as is both appropriate and possible.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Business cards. These two words are constantly debated on social media, news sites and in everyday conversation. Perhaps the biggest question professionals are asking is do business cards still matter? The answer to that question is a resounding YES ! In a world where we are becoming more and more connected with our electronic devices, the personal touch of a business card is tremendously important and can make the difference between a strong first impression and a weak first impression.

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

This is not a habit, this is a lifestyle. t just wake up early without a purpose. Be early. Be there before others. Look for … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 17 Wake Up Early appeared first on Dragos Roua. Health and Fitness Personal Development wake up early

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Daily Writing Tips

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

A reader writes, The other day I heard a radio commentator constantly using the phrase “in that calculus”, something I’d never heard before. The] commentator was using it in a political context, pretty much as a fancy way of saying “in that situation”; I’d be grateful if you could look into it and cover it some time!

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

The following is a post by Lee Garrett. Lee is an IT Consultant and Productivity Coach in the UK with a passion for training and helping others. You can read more of his work at SoliamSays and follow him on Twitter. As readers of my personal blog will know, I tend to write from the heart and let you into as much of my life as is both appropriate and possible.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

As an entrepreneur, you know that your business takes hard work and dedication. One of the best things you can do for your business is to get a degree that will help further your knowledge and skills. There are several different types of degrees you can pursue to further your business, no matter what type of business you run. Public Health. While it may seem unnecessary in some cases, consider a degree in public health if your business has anything to do with the medical field.

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

You can’t give something if you don’t have it. You can’t give wealth to others if you don’t have it for yourself first. You can’t … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 16. Pay Yourself First appeared first on Dragos Roua. Personal Development pay yourself

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Daily Writing Tips

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

The modal would has numerous applications. Here are a few. One function is to express the idea of habitual action that took place in the past. For example, “When I was ten years old, I would go to the public library every week with my grandmother.”. In conversation and informal writing, would is often expressed in shortened form as part of a contraction: When I was a child, I’d hide in my tree house when company came. (I’d I’d = I would.).

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

For the past two years, Productivityist has published an annual gift guide that features gifts that won’t just help the “productivityist” get more of the right things done, but they’ll have some tools that they can use that will make the process all the more enjoyable. There are a lot of gift ideas to cover this year, so let’s dive right in.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Search the web and there’s endless information about internet marketing and digital media. It seems that business advice for online operations is readily available anywhere you turn. But when it comes to designing a shop floor or a product showroom, there’s not much information to look at it. Many businesses today operate both online and offline so a good understanding of shop floor marketing is just as important as ever.

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Clean up your desk. Re-arrange furniture. Add some color to that space. Make the place where you work really enjoyable. So enjoyable that work there … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 13. Change Your Work Space appeared first on Dragos Roua. Business Personal Development work space

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