Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
When I was asked to speak at the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , I was ecstatic. It was the first time my company OfficeTeam was participating in the event. And in my nearly 20 years around the administrative staffing industry, I had heard only fantastic things about the conference. So did the revolutionary event live up to its billing?
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Based on a review of a variety of recent studies, a consensus has formed that the gig economy is large and growing. Recent studies include, but aren't limited to: Pew Research's Gig Work, Online Selling and Home Sharing found that 24% of adult Americans - that about 59 million people - report earning money from the digital ‘platform economy’ in the past year.
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Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Every admin wears many hats: office manager, personal assistant, life coach, travel planner. And each hat requires a different set of skills and a different set of tools. Every time your manager is heading out of town, it’s time for you to don your travel planner hat, slip into your traveler’s shoes, and equip yourself with your suite of travel planning tools.
Productivity Bits
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
W orking from home is fulfilling for a multitude of reasons, but presents the difficult challenge of remaining focused. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of tools you can use to help supercharge your productivity in your home-office. Here are some great apps that will allow you to reach your potential while working from home. Pocket Have you ever had a lot of work to do, but seen an article posted on Twitter that looks too good to ignore?
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
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Today, I’m happy to announce a brand new blog series called, “Career Success: A to Z.”. This is a fun project I’ve been thinking about for a while. With the recent re-launch of Eat Your Career, I figured now was a good time to jump in. Here’s the idea: Each week, I’ll be posting an article that explores one key concept of career success. The catch? I’m going to cover the whole alphabet from A to Z.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
We mentioned yesterday that there is a recently formed consensus that the gig economy is large and growing. We also mentioned there is not a consensus as to how big it is or how fast it's growing. This is especially true for the online gig economy. It also turns out there's no consensus on what "work" is, especially, again, in the online gig economy. Evidence of this comes from recent studies from two highly respected research organizations.
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Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
By Barbara McNichol. No matter what you’re writing—a sensitive email, a report, a proposal, even chapters in a book—you aim to make it easy for readers to understand. But how can you ensure what you actually write is what you intended? Ignore this question at your peril—no matter how busy you are or how fast you want to advance your projects. When you rush to action, you risk having to redo, revise, and explain.
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Hey, what did you expect? I’m kind of obsessed with food. And trust me, my family knows how to do it right. It’s a day to celebrate the harvest, but also, to give thanks for all we have—and I really do have so much. This year, I’m most thankful for all of you. Over the past few weeks, I’ve re-launched Eat Your Career and the reception I’ve gotten is truly inspiring.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
Udacity, an online learning start-up, has launched a new service that connects graduates of their "nanodegree" engineering programs with companies seeking engineering talent. The program, called Blitz, provides companies seeking short-term contractors for specific projects access to graduates of Udacity education programs. Much like a project consulting firm, Udacity bids on the project, puts together projects teams and provides project management services.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
Thanks again to everyone who completed the Practically Perfect PA Industry Snapshot survey. We had some really interesting feedback and I want to share some of that with you today. We asked you a few questions regarding the environment you currently find yourself working in and what your offices might look like in the future. Here are some of your thoughts… Has the design of your office changed in the last five years?
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.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
There are several authors out there whose name I find synonymous with quality. There is an assumed level of trust and expectation when I pick up their work. There is also a calming knowledge that, when finished, I will feel enriched. One such author is Kourosh Dini. When I reviewed the second version of Creating Flow with OmniFocus by Kourosh Dini here at Productivityist and I was blown away by the attention to detail and structure of the prose.
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. …and we’re off! Career Success A to Z has officially begun! Today, we’re exploring Affirmations. Before I get into what they are and how to use them, let’s first discuss why they’re necessary for career success. The human mind is a tricky thing.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
The customer is not local anymore – we are all now fully aware of the global opportunity. However, in the pursuit of trying to address our distributed customer, we often forget that our inventory planning needs to be tuned to this new business model. Is the goal of this article to convince you to buy warehouses in multiple cities/countries? Not really.
Clutter Coach
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. You can leave a review here! In this episode, I’ll talk about some productive tasks you can fit in this week while things are a little dead in anticipation of Thanksgiving. Here are some highlights: I can’t focus on anything important this week. But I can do that some other time!
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.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
James Sudakow , author of the book Picking the Low Hanging Fruit, is this episode’s guest and we talk about the language people use in the corporate world. Every organization or group got acronyms, buzzwords, or phrases that is used on a daily basis. On this episode, James and I discuss how these can benefit organizations – but sometimes cause disconnect in communication.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
While digital marketing experts are convinced that video advertising is an efficient way of communicating with your current and potential customers, small and mid-sized businesses are still hesitant about it. This is mostly because of the lack of credible information about this great platform of advertising. This guide is aimed to providing this vital information, which can help you reach the digital marketing goals of your business effectively and beat your competitors with video ads.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
The implementation of a successful PR strategy is a very complicated process. PR involves a number of techniques used in other kinds of marketing and this usually confuses many new business owners. You need to understand the importance of PR before you start coming up with the best strategies to implement. What does PR entail? According to FinemanPR.com , “public relations is changing radically and becoming more dynamic.” To understand the importance of PR, you need to figure out what it e
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
CEOs of small businesses are generally expected to know a lot about running a business. However, there are some, especially the less experienced ones, who may need to get more acquainted with important matters such as inventory management. For small businesses, being able to properly monitor and manage inventory is a must. The failure to do so can lead to dire consequences.
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.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Here is a guide on how a new business can identify ways to reduce waste and create a new strategy for waste minimisation. photo credit: Miran Rijavec / Flickr. Create a strategy to reduce business waste. Reducing the amount of waste your business generates isn’t just great for the environment, it could also save your business a substantial amount of money.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Once only used for military purposes, drones have now become a part of civilian life overnight. Everyone, including small and medium size business owners are rushing to save their money and get their hands on their own flying robot. With all that said, drones aren’t without many potential faults, particularly since they still represent a relatively new and untested technology.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Payment protection insurance is something that few people in the UK ever consider until it’s too late. The biggest problem with insurance is that you can’t purchase it after the fact. Just like any other form of insurance coverage, PPI is there to protect you and your family in a case of an emergency. It helps to keep you on your feet during hard times, preventing financial ruin and unnecessary bankruptcy.
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