Office Dynamics
MARCH 2, 2018
by Barbara McNichol. I love watching the TV show “Dancing with the Stars” but even this escape doesn’t give me a break from grammar glitches. In one episode alone, I counted four times when participants and/or hosts misused the pronouns as they spoke. As a society, if we repeatedly hear words used incorrectly on national TV (and all around us), how will we ever know what’s right?
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 2, 2018
During the Future Assistant Conference we touched on the subject of job descriptions, which if truth be told, we talk about a lot at Practically Perfect PA events. It is a topic that never stops being hot. Why? Well, firstly pretty much every job comes with a job description, detailing the skills and requirements for […].
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Small Business Labs
MARCH 1, 2018
Last week the online retailer Zulily celebrated their first annual pet week. In honor of this auspicious occasion, t hey released a set of survey results on pet owning millennials. It will come as no surprise to anyone who knows a pet owning millennial that they're, on average, a bit obsessed with their "fur babies" Our favorite finding is over 8 in 10 (84%) millennial pet owners report experiencing separation anxiety when away from their pets for even short periods of time,
Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Paperless Post, a service providing ecards and evites, contacted me and asked if I would be interested in checking out their service and possibly writing about my experience. They provided free credits so that I could take the service for a test drive and give my readers my opinion and review of what they have. Read more. The post Paperless Post- Can E-Cards Work For Businesses?
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
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
I have been speaking about office dragons for years and how to professionally deal with the dragons. Dragons were huge, dominating, fictitious creatures. Medieval writers had vivid imaginations for big, scary things. For many people, work is like a dragon. It can be overwhelming and certainly dominates well over half of our waking hours. Sometimes the people we work with can be pretty “fiery” creatures to deal with, too.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Business travel can be a stressful experience. Unfamiliar surroundings, time and performance pressures, networking in a second or third language, and a confused body clock all contribute to rising stress levels. We look at simple techniques that help you get the basics right, so you can keep stress to a minimum. If you can eliminate […].
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Clutter Coach
MARCH 1, 2018
by On Monday I was the guest presenter, talking about limiting your options and why it’s a good idea. No, a necessary thing to do if you want to get anything done! Click the image to watch the replay and find out why. The post My conversation with Chris Wilson of Unstuck School appeared first on Clutter Coach.
Office Dynamics
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
By Anel Martin. Well, that is a big question! Personally, I think what is holding us back from powerful, successful and valuable brands is the same thing that holds us back from fulfilling careers and happy lives. That is a big statement but here goes! I think it is the inability to speak up, trying to fit in, not being able to decide and FOCUS, believing we don’t deserve it (whatever “IT” is for you), lack of self-discipline and confidence.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 1, 2018
I loooooovvvvveee me some Instagram and I’m sure most of you are the same. I think it might be my favourite social media platform, although that is like picking your favourite child, it kinda depends on the day. Anyway, I do love Instagram and it has so much to offer Assistants who are looking for some career […].
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
LinkedIn's From van life to careers, figure it out as you go covers a couple who have spent several years as VanLifers. It includes an excellent video that is the most professionally done of any VanLife video we've seen and is well worth watching. For those not familiar with with the VanLife trend , it refers to the growing number of mostly millennials who have traded in their homes and apartments for life on the road in vans. Key quote from the article on the featured VanL
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.
Eat Your Career
MARCH 1, 2018
The word “leadership” is often misunderstood in the workplace. Most people think it requires a title of some sort. You’re a leader if you supervise others or if you have a few fancy letters after your name. I don’t think leaders are defined by position or organizational hierarchy. To me, leaders are defined by their actions. Consequently, I believe that anyone in any role has the ability to be a leader.
Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Paperless Post , a service providing ecards and evites, contacted me and asked if I would be interested in checking out their service and possibly writing about my experience. They provided free credits so that I could take the service for a test drive and give my readers my opinion and review of what they have to offer. I have what could be considered a paperless office.
Practically Perfect PA
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
At the recent Future Assistant conference we held a session on Project Management for beginners. It was a really popular session and it made me think that we could do a lot more blog posts on project management, particularly as so many of you are working on your own projects and in supporting project teams. So […].
Productivityist
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
I don’t consider myself to be a minimalist. But when it comes to my personal productivity, I definitely have minimalist tendencies. I align tasks with my time in a way that allows me to move forward with as little friction as possible. I put templates and frameworks in place that reduce decision fatigue so I can leverage every moment of my time. I am very deliberate with the tools I use—both digital and analog—so I know what to use and when to use it.
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.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 1, 2018
A potential client comes to your house to take a look at your portfolio. Being the gracious host that you are, you offer a beverage. A martini? Sure. Extra dry? Fine. Have you got olives? Of course you do. Client is thoroughly blown away by your superior mixology skills. Just as you’re about to cross the t’s and dot the i’s, said client trips over your laptop cord.
The Marq
MARCH 1, 2018
It's been about three months since I posted anything on TheMarq or the YouTube channel, but that's changing today. I've published the video speaking to why I've been away for so long and exposing the dark and nefarious actions of.THIS SITE! ;-) Enjoy the video.and if you want to contribute to the survey, this is it. Copyright(c) 2017 TheMarq.com.
Productivityist
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
This episode of The Productivityist Podcast is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclist, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance. Go to healthiq.com/vardy to support the show and see if you qualify. Our guest this week is Jeff Sanders : a keynote speaker, founder of the Rocking Productivity Academy and the author of the new book The Free Time Formula.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 1, 2018
Service businesses are interesting. Small towns may only have one electrician that has a monopoly on the industry, but other cities may have dozens of electricians all vying for the same business. It’s a difficult situation to be in, but there are ways to use your website to boost sales. People flock to the Internet to review companies, search for the best prices and find a service provider to meet their needs.
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.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Digital marketing in the modern age is a beast to be reckoned with. Although there are tons of people constantly studying the shifts in the dynamic of internet marketing, it changes so often that it can be difficult to know where to get a hold of understand exactly what you can and should do to make your business and marketing strategies more successful.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 24, 2018
Do you have a cybersecurity awareness training program in your office? If so, what’s the central theme? How about… slow down. There are of course many tenets of a successful cybersecurity awareness program, but none more central to stopping human error and negligence. photo credit: Juan J Martinez / Flickr. According to the Ponemon Institute’s 2017 State of SMB Cybersecurity report, negligent employees were the number one cause of SMB data breaches.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 1, 2018
A common complaint among small business owners is the battle to beat out the competition that exists in this day and age. Since businesses open and close every year, estimates as to how many companies there are in the world are hard to make. Some experts place numbers well over 100,000,000 global businesses operating at any one time. So how then is it possible to compete, even beat the competition operating in your industry?
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Off-site construction and modular building are favoured modern building methods and no wonder: they save time, money and resources. MTX Contracts take a look at why this is the case, using examples from around the globe. It is a form of building that is here to stay. Modular building affords the client many options, from complete customisation to amazing savings on time and money.
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
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Every business starts with an idea. If someone hasn’t thought of it yet, or the market is still low in competition, it’s the prime opportunity for you to implement your idea into a business plan and start working! The key is a great business idea, which are hard to come by, but sometimes the most unusual or strange business ideas are exactly the ones that will be most successful and high-earning.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Any day at the office has its challenges. From the time you wake up in the morning to the morning commute to the actual time spent in the office, what you do for a living can be more of a frustrating task than a joy. We all look forward to any idea that might be able to help, within reason. Thank goodness that with the evolution of technology comes a few gadgets that could make your day at the office a little easier.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
When it comes to overseeing transactions in one’s place of business, it’s integral to keep up with the latest technologies and methods of payments. By now, most self-respecting business-owners have taken advantage of all the perks that credit cards and credit card terminals have to offer, but this isn’t always the case. The following, then, will discuss the benefits of buying a credit card machine – as we shall see, the pros certainly outweigh the cons, which is to say, get ahold of a new termin
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 25, 2018
In the summer budget of 2015, George Osborne first announced that a fee cap for claims management companies (CMCs) would be discussed. In November 2017, proposals were made that a 20% +VAT fee cap should be introduced for claims companies. This is in addition to other regulations about upfront fees and cancellations. With the upcoming PPI deadline being heavily promoted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), claims management companies are hoping to make as many claims as possible before Augu
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.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 1, 2018
According to a 2013 Gallup study , unhappy workers cost the U.S. economy as much as $550 billion. That’s because workers who aren’t feeling their best are less productive than those who consistently wake up on the right side of the bed. In a piece about the study’s implications, Entrepreneur contributor Catherine Clifford encourages bosses to do more to motivate down-in-the-dumps employees.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Are you someone who is looking to go against the grain in your career path? Does the thought of an everyday career leave you feeling a little bored and uninspired? If so, you may be someone who is more suited to honing your skills in a career that is more out of the box than the usual. In this article, we will look at 5 uniquely lucrative career paths that you can look into.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
The Amazon Buy Box is one of the most important factors that should be taken into account in strategizing to increase sales and boost profits on Amazon. Those who are well-versed in the Amazon marketplace always have this as a goal: to win the Amazon Buy Box. Win the Buy Box? Before anything else, it’s important to briefly discuss what the Buy Box is all about.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
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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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