Tips From T. Marie
MAY 26, 2017
I’ve blogged here before about the importance of down time as a business owner, particularly a small, one person business owner like myself. While I will always encourage you to take those vacations, sometimes it just isn’t possible. For those of you who aren’t jumping for joy over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and the. Read more.
Office Dynamics
MAY 22, 2017
How would you describe your e-mail situation lately? Are you getting so much that it’s sometimes impossible to manage it properly and still be productive? Do you worry you’ll hit the “send” button too soon, and deliver a message before its ready? Take heart….You’re not alone! E-mail technology has been great – but it has also wreaked havoc on the way we communicate.
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Practically Perfect PA
MAY 25, 2017
Assistants have come a long way, we are all asked to do lots of different things as part of our role. However, nearly every assistant I know at some point will be asked to write a set of minutes. Love them or hate them – minute taking is never going to go away! Meetings are still a vital part of business and actions will need to be captured! Over the year’s I have written quite a few blog posts about minute taking which you can find below, but today I thought I would share with you a
Small Business Labs
MAY 25, 2017
Tech startups are increasingly targeting agriculture. This is leading to a range of new companies and technologies focused on improving farm efficiencies and creating smarter farms. CB Insights The Ag Tech Market Map: 100+ Startups Powering The Future Of Farming And Agribusiness covers the companies creating the future of farming. They break up agtech companies into 9 catagories: Farm Management Software : Software that allows farmers to more efficiently manage their resources, crop produ
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
Andrea Kalli
MAY 25, 2017
My newest marketing video for Data backup solution – IT Support client. Designed and edited by [link] – Andrea Kalli – Video Design. Video Editing Services. Video Marketing. If you want to see more, check out my showcase videos: [link]. Technology Marketing Videos for your IT Support and Services or MSP Business. The post Marketing video for Data backup solution – IT Support client appeared first on Video Design, Editing, and Marketing Virtual Assistant.
Clutter Coach
MAY 25, 2017
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. You can leave a review here! Don’t just rush out and buy containers for your stuff. First, take some time to develop your own personal vision of what an organized life looks, feels, smells and sounds like. Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play.
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Small Business Labs
MAY 22, 2017
Older Americans are increasing turning to the on-demand economy for both work and access to services. The New York Times article Baby Boomers Look to Senior Concierge Services to Raise Income nicely covers where these two intersect - older Americans earning money by helping other older Americans. Key quote: Elder concierge, as the industry is known, is a way for the semi- and fully retired to continue to work, and, from a business standpoint, the opportunities look as if they will
Laughing all the Way to Work
MAY 24, 2017
An easy way to remember when to use who or whom: If you can replace the word with “he” or “she,” use who. If you can replace it with “him” or “her,” use whom.
Clutter Coach
MAY 24, 2017
by I worked with a client yesterday to declutter her garage. It went faster than we thought it would because a quarter of what was in there turned out to be empty boxes! I find many people hang onto boxes for a variety of reasons. This client was moving and thought they’d be helpful. In my experience with movers, they hate packing a truck with boxes in dozens of sizes that don’t stack together well.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 24, 2017
I am so incredibly excited to announce that this week we reached the target for our crowdfunding of the world’s very first virtual summit for PAs! You clever bunch! What does that mean? Well, it means that we are definitely going to organise the summit for you. We are now working on the programme, contacting speakers and looking at the technology we need to support the summit.
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.
Small Business Labs
MAY 23, 2017
In 2015 one-in-six U.S. newlyweds (17%) were married to someone of a different race or ethnicity. This is up from just 3% in 1967. The reason 1967 is the comparison date is that's the year the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that interracial marriages were legal. These stats comes from Pew Research's In U.S. metro areas, huge variation in intermarriage rates. Not surprising given the sharp increase in intermarriage, the U.S.
Eat Your Career
MAY 23, 2017
In a recent Eat Your Career community poll, there was a resounding request for more information on career planning. As always, your wish is my command! One of the first questions I always hear around the topic of creating a career plan is this: “Do I really need one?”. If you’ve been in the workforce for a while, it can be tempting to put this task on the back-burner.
Clutter Coach
MAY 23, 2017
by Define and write down the actual steps you will take to complete any project, even if you know them in your head. This also helps you know what not to do. This is the first tip in my new, free book, 101 Productivity Tips (to get the important things done at work). It’s from the first section about defining your work. I’ve written before about the value of writing things down , not only to remember them, but to clarify your own thinking.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 26, 2017
Today’s technology of the week: Paper by 53. Here are all the details… What is Paper by 53? Paper by 53 is a very simple, free to use app for your iPhone or iPad that lets you take notes, scribble ideas, write text, put together charts and diagrams, write on photos and screenshots. What does it do? Here is a quick video that shows you exactly what Paper by 53 can do.
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.
Andrea Kalli
MAY 22, 2017
Check out my latest IT Service Provider – promotional marketing explainer video for a client. Designed and edited by Andrea Kalli – Video Design. Video Editing Services. Video Marketing. If you want to see more, check out my showcase videos: [link]. The post IT Service Provider – promotional marketing explainer video appeared first on Video Design, Editing, and Marketing Virtual Assistant.
Productivityist
MAY 25, 2017
Netflix isn’t exactly considered a haven for productivity. But once you start leveraging some of its features, it winds up being more productive than most content-consuming platforms. I should know because I watch Netflix regularly and still get all the things I need and want to do done. And I do this by doing these 2 things: tagging and clipping. Tagging.
Small Business CEO
MAY 23, 2017
Small businesses just starting out online are at a disadvantage compared to businesses that have been online for years. The idea of overtaking Amazon, a Fortune 500 company or a large law firm that has a long presence on the Internet, can seem daunting and impossible. And while these entities do have the advantage of age and years of search engine optimization on their side, small businesses can still compete.
Energage
MAY 25, 2017
How a Virginia Consulting Firm Hires Young Talent, Trains It Well, and Keeps It for Decades. Plenty of organizations say they invest in employee development, but many end up doing it for someone else. This is especially true for places that hire young people and provide them with training only to see them leave for larger organizations with bigger this and flashier that.
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.
Productivityist
MAY 22, 2017
It ‘s been real treat chatting with this episode’s guest Toku McCree. Toku is a coach, teacher and the guy behind Unexecutive.com and Samurai Coaching Dojo. His background working with rock stars and living in a Zen monastery certainly gives off a vibe that he’s less traditional than the usual, and he uses these experience to teach entrepreneurs and leaders an out-of-the-box mindset to redefine success not as the destination but as a part of the journey to an amazing life.
Small Business CEO
MAY 26, 2017
When sales are low there are various things that can be done. You can use many strategies and make so many site modifications. A part of the strategies that can be used are connected to pricing. photo credit: Toni Girl / Flickr. When your storefront is attractive and sales are slow, although traffic is good, you can use various pricing strategies to increase sales.
Small Business CEO
MAY 22, 2017
Upon proactively recognizing the specific challenges on motivating and managing staff, salon owners or managers need to find effective ways to attend to these. However, there is actually no definite way to resolve those issues considering the fact that there are many types of salon business models. Diverse approaches could be employed depending on the type and case of your operation.
Small Business CEO
MAY 24, 2017
Professional services marketing is ever-changing. There’s a lot that goes into marketing, and when a business is small, it’s not uncommon for mistakes to be made and questions to go unanswered. Whether you’re a business owner or a marketer, you can use these tips to help properly market a service: 1. Social Media: How Does It Help?
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
Small Business CEO
MAY 25, 2017
If your small business doesn’t have an online presence, it doesn’t exist in the minds of millions of potential customers and clients. A study by Google found that “4 in 5 consumers use search engines to find local information.” In today’s world of business, you must have an online presence to be successful. That’s simply a fact of modern life. There are a couple of ways you can accomplish this.
Small Business CEO
MAY 26, 2017
For those on the outside looking in, running a business might seem like a luxury. While it does have its benefits, these individuals often ignore the complications and hardships associated with running a successful business. As a business owner, it often feels like there are innumerable tasks to juggle simultaneously. You’re responsible for keeping a smile on the faces of your workers and customers.
Small Business CEO
MAY 23, 2017
Americans with disabilities are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Signed into law in 1990, the ADA is a civil rights legislation that allows disabled persons to enjoy the same products and services as people without disabilities. Businesses must meet ADA compliance to avoid breaking the law. Fines and penalties are imposed on small businesses that fail to remain compliant.
Small Business CEO
MAY 26, 2017
So, you’ve just grabbed yourself a brand new office space and, quite simply, you don’t know what to do with it. So much room, yet you can’t think of a way to optimise it. Even if you think the perfect office is within your grasp without any elbow grease, there’s always something to improve. Most businesses don’t feel as though they need to change much.
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
MAY 22, 2017
Limo services need to continually come up with interesting and creative ways to promote their business. By accomplishing this challenge, you’ll get a better reputation in the industry, increase your service’s sales, and ultimately add more clients clamoring for your phenomenal services. It’s certainly possible to promote your limo service in a number of different ways.
Small Business CEO
MAY 24, 2017
Law firms need to stay at the forefront of marketing to expand and grow. And the rules keep changing every year. Software is an integral part of a law firm’s marketing campaign, and there’s a lot new and established firms can do in 2017 to expand their reach, bring in new clients and make more money. Your firm can implement the right strategies today to help spur growth tomorrow. 1.
Energage
MAY 25, 2017
A Top Workplaces Culture Drives Business Decisions as Much as the Environmental Mission Statement. Founded in 2004, Cali Bamboo helps customers implement stylish design without impacting the environment, setting the standard for sustainable businesses. Determined to maintain a positive work environment during rapid growth, the company uses an employee engagement survey as a tool to guide communication and hiring.
Energage
MAY 24, 2017
A Top Workplaces Culture Drives Business Decisions as Much as Its Environmental Mission Statement. Founded in 2004, Cali Bamboo helps customers implement stylish design without impacting the environment, setting the standard for sustainable businesses. Determined to maintain a positive work environment during rapid growth, the company uses an employee engagement survey as a tool to guide communication and hiring.
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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