Sat.Jul 09, 2016 - Fri.Jul 15, 2016

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So the Big Questions happened…

Practically Perfect PA

I’m just back from a week in the UK where we held the first of our regional events in Edinburgh and Leeds. The PA Big Questions took place at The George in Edinburgh and Horizon in Leeds. I was really pleased that we had 50 assistants at the events, all there to discuss the issues that face assistants and the industry as a whole. As this was the first event of its kind I wasn’t too sure how the events were going to pan out, but I was really pleased to see so many assistants sharing t

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4 Reasons You Should Get Out Of The Classroom

Office Dynamics

It’s time to get out of the classroom. I have been training assistants for more than 25 years. Most of my work is conducting onsite seminars for executive assistants and administrative professionals. I love onsite training because I really get to know the organization, their mission, goals and the people I will be teaching. Most of my classes are held in a training room or conference room at the organization’s offices.

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Convey Confidence Without Words

On The Job

Do you get a lack of respect at work? Do you feel like you're being passed over for promotions or opportunities that should have been yours? If so, it could be because you're "telling" others to ignore you. You're "telling" others that you lack confidence to tackle the big jobs. "Not so!" you may cry. You may not be saying it with your words, but you may be telling others loud and clear with your body language that you're not strong enough to cope with a challenge.

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Pokemon Go and the Gig Economy

Small Business Labs

Unless you've been living in a cave for the last week or so, you know about the Pokemon Go craze. In just 8 days it has become almost as widely used as Twitter and the most popular smartphone game ever. Not surprisingly, entrepreneurs are responding to this craze by offering a wide range of services to help Pokemon Go players capture and train their Pokemon.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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A business case for Assist Travel 2016

Practically Perfect PA

With just under two months to go until Assist Travel kicks off on Friday 9th September at The Grange Tower Bridge, London I am putting the final touches to the event. I must say I am really looking forward to the day. We have fantastic speakers and the programme is packed full of thought-provoking, relevant and informative content. We have great networking opportunities for all of the delegates and we are adding a few creative details to make the conference fun and engaging.

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How to Ensure Collaborations Thrive

On The Job

Innovation and business strategy experts are urging more companies to collaborate with outside partners to stay competitive, but research shows the risk can be great if the contribution level isn’t carefully considered. While companies like Apple can thank outside collaborative partners for products such as the hugely successful iPhone, there are unfortunately many collaborative efforts that have failed.

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The Powerful Business Secret That Can Change Your Life

Tips From T. Marie

[ There will be an accompanying video for this post on the Clerical Advantage Facebook Page. ] When you look at your business to-do list what does the little voice in your head say? Does it go down through the list and point out the things that you can’t get done today? Are there excuses running through your thoughts as to why things can’t be done.

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Podcast 010: Where does it go?

Clutter Coach

by. In this episode, I’ll talk about how to put things away. Everything you own needs its own place to live in your home. Here are some highlights: I don’t know where this goes! How do I pick the best spot? Why do I need to put a label on it? Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube. This podcast is based on my book, 52 Simple Ways to Get Organized, available on my website.

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When Outsourcing Goes Wrong: What Not To Do

Small Business CEO

Outsourcing is undeniably a useful option for small and growing businesses. As the main operator at your business, you can’t possibly handle every task and role. You might be a one-man or one-woman show, but quickly you’ll realize that certain tasks are taking too much of your time without delivering the needed ROI. Enter outsourcing to solve all your business challenges.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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The Productivityist Podcast: Avrum Nadigel

Productivityist

On this episode of the podcast I chat with Avrum Nadigel. He is an author and relationship therapist. He co-produces “It’s the anxiety, stupid!” – a podcast about relationship angst, and draws a comic about intimacy called “Ball and Change”. His new book, Learning to Commit (The Workbook): Becoming Your Best Self to Find Your Best Match, will be published by Self-Counsel Press in November 2016.

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Top Workplaces Companies Know the Value of Appreciation

Energage

Seven Insights on What Matters to Employees. Employees thrive on appreciation. It matters to them and it motivates them. We know this because workers across the country consistently tell us so. Through our employee engagement survey, which drew more than 1.3 million responders in 2015, Appreciation ranked among the most important factors in any organization.

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Podcast 009: The 10 minute tidy up

Clutter Coach

by. In this episode, I’ll talk about how to stay on top of the clutter by doing a little tidying every day. Here are some highlights: What are the most important spots to tidy up? It’s only 10 minutes. Why do I have to schedule it? When’s the best time to fit this into my day? Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube.

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Why Use VoIP for Your Small Business?

Small Business CEO

VoIP is an up and coming internet-based communication method. Often touted as a replacement for traditional land telephone lines, VoIP’s many features beyond traditional voice calls are making it the choice for many small businesses. What is VoIP? VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is a technology developed to allow users to place voice and video telephone calls over IP networks.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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5 Unusual Business Funding Sources to Tap

Small Business CEO

When your back is against the wall and you find you need some significant cashflow, which you don’t have, for your business to make it in the next 30 days or so, often times conventional funding sources just aren’t an option. When the wolf’s at the door and/or you need money to launch/expand quickly, there’s simply no time to seek out bank loans, commercial mortgages, venture capitalists, angel funding, family loans, etc.

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How to Start a Blog for Your Small Business

Small Business CEO

Starting a blog for your business takes a slightly different approach than starting a personal blog. Your business blog can be a marketing vehicle, but rather than a constant sales pitch, it should be a source of credible information for your customers. Done right, it can showcase your brand and increase customer engagement. Business blogger. Establish Your Goals.

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Business And Marketing: Local, National and Global Considerations

Small Business CEO

When it comes to a topic as broad as business and marketing, it’s smart to approach the topic from several perspectives in order to achieve the maximum potential for success. One set of decisions that you’ll have to make thoughtfully include the ideas of local, national, and global reach. Because the internet, through various online means, connects the entire world, your reach is essentially unrestricted.

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Dan Anton: SEO CEO Birthed in the Fires of Iraq

Small Business CEO

The transition from employee to CEO is typically engineered out of mental necessity, protection of the ego; whether it’s being disrespected, unappreciated, underpaid, the gamut of reasons is extensive and certainly valid in the eyes of the employee, turned would-be CEO. What if you loved your current role, and never had plans on leaving? This was the mindset Dan Anton embodied when he, serendipitously was confronted with a decision to become a small business owner. source: DanAnton.com.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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3 Ways User Reviews Can Impact a Small Business’ Local SEO

Small Business CEO

Some 88% of online users read reviews to determine the quality of a local business. If your businesses’ customer reviews are not visible on Google and the other various online platforms relevant to marketing your business, that one glaring fact alone should be all the inspiration you need to get started – PRONTO! If you’re still not convinced, or don’t know where to get started with an SEO Company , keep reading to learn more about how reviews impact your business’ local search

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Compelling Benefits of Going for a New Launch Condo Instead of Old Property

Small Business CEO

As a business owner, you should always find ways to make money works for you. Investing in financial markets is great, but real estate remains one of the most reliable form of investment, especially in growing region like Singapore. With influx of entrepreneurs and expats who want to live and work in the city-state, demand on real estate – especially affordable ones – remains high.

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How to Support Data-Driven Decision Making in Your Organization

Small Business CEO

Today’s IoT-driven landscape requires you to make data-driven decisions quicker than ever before. While companies have been collecting customer data for some decades, they’ve only recently realized that insights from big data can help them make predictions and identify trends that lead to long-term success. However, cultivating such a data-driven mindset is an obstacle for several organizations, particularly the ones that are just beginning to unlock and analyze the data accessible to them.