Success
AUGUST 31, 2021
“ You have to also know when to surrender and say, hey, I’ve done everything I can do, and at this point, I’m simply going to trust God, trust the process, that it’s all going to work out for my greater good.” CEO of EGAMI Group and author of “The Big Stretch,” Teneshia Jackson Warner, knows how to turn pain into purpose.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Feeling undervalued and how to make a change One of the many challenges that I often hear from Assistants is that their Executives and the wider organisation does not understand the role and the work that Assistants undertake. Assistants are renowned for getting on with their tasks and ensuring everything [.].
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Small Business Labs
AUGUST 31, 2021
The metaverse has been getting a lot of media attention recently, mainly because Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook plans to shift from being a social media company to a metaverse company. So what is the metaverse? There is no standard, widely accepted definition. The Wall Street Journal, in its article Facebook, Roblox See the 'Metaverse' as Key to the Internet's Next Phase , describes it as: "The metaverse concept, rooted in science-fiction novels such as "Snow Crash&#
Virtual Moxie
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Never spin a story. Spinning is absolutely the same as lying. Yet, it’s not untruthful to uncover and expose the other side of, well, anything. It’s the classic glass half empty or glass half full analogy; the glass may be half empty (truth), but it’s equally true to say that the glass is half full. And it’s not spinning to share the truth that’s more in alignment with who you are as a human.
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
Success
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Making millions of dollars isn’t the best indicator of success , even if most people celebrate material gain. Success comes from giving back to others. It’s your ability to mentor that new intern, volunteer in your community or raise awareness for important causes. Shauna Nep, vice president of philanthropy at SB Projects , is an expert at creating social good.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 30, 2021
If you want to succeed in eCommerce, you can’t settle for average results. And if you want to be one step ahead of your rivals, you have to be dominant across all customer acquisition and retention efforts. Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay. One important part of this story is the way you handle your conversion rate strategies. The average conversion rate for most eCommerce stores is around 2 to 3% , but you shouldn’t be comfortable with this.
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Virtual Moxie
AUGUST 31, 2021
You can’t truly be focused on your own stuff if you have one eye focused on everyone else’s. Plus, an overabundance of looking around dulls your creativity. Stay focused and creative. The world needs what you know how to uniquely offer. Don’t get confused by what’s going on around you. Your best work is the work that’s right in front of you.
Success
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
I have so much admiration for this week’s guest on SUCCESS Line. I talk to Rudolph, an African-born immigrant who moved to the U.S. six years ago with almost no network. He has since been able to get a great job as a medical research professional and become an important member of his community. Now, he has started a business in the hopes of using his experience to help other African-born immigrants find their way in America .
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 31, 2021
In order to enhance your career, you need to take deliberate steps to boost your performance in the workplace and at job interviews. Working with an executive coach can help with both. Professional career coaches will tell you that there’s no silver bullet to building a successful career. photo credit: Rodnae Productions / Pexels. Below are some of the strategies that executive coaching professionals suggest to their clients.
Go Burrows
AUGUST 29, 2021
This episode is special because my friend Meagan Strout (CEO of Tack Advisors – the leading provider of management consulting and recruitment for administrative professionals) agreed to share the recording of one of their recent webinars called “Admin Leader in Action!” Meagan hosts an engaging conversation with Tack Advisors’ Executive Business Partner, Alexa Gundermann and Alissa Stearman, Executive Business Partner to the CEO and Co-Founders of sweetgreen.
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.
Bonnie Low Kramen
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
By Bonnie Low-Kramen. The pandemic has hit everyone hard and when it comes to finances, and it has hit women especially hard as many had to leave the workforce either temporarily or permanently. Plus, life isn’t cheap, with planned and unplanned expenses, some days it may feel like your household finances are going downhill fast. You may not know where to turn for trustworthy advice.
Success
AUGUST 31, 2021
The first day back after a holiday weekend inspires many people to wonder why every week can’t be more play and less work. Joe Sanok says that it can. Joe is a licensed counselor, entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the podcast, Practice of the Practice. He’s also the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to Work Fewer Hours, Make More Money, and Spend Time Doing What You Want , due for release on Oct. 5, 2021.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Moving houses isn’t an easy job. Planning and scheduling the move, wrapping up the paperwork, coordinating with the moving agency if you’ve hired one, and unpacking after you’ve finally reached your destination—it all gets a bit too much. But with some tools, you can make packing a whole lot easier for yourself. Here are four packing materials to stock up on before you begin packing. 1.
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
If you: do laundry, are (or have been) pregnant, tidy up, shop for your household or do similar labor, then by GDP standards, you're unproductive. In this visionary talk, economist Marilyn Waring seeks to correct the failures of this narrow-minded system, detailing why we deserve a better way to measure growth that values not just our own livelihood but the planet's as well.
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.
Brilliantly Better
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
“Coffee and cigarettes” is a 2003 movie by Jim Jarmusch. If you didn’t see it yet, I recommend it. You may be surprised to see a Roberto Benigni (Oscar winner for La Vita e Bella) at the beginning of his career. Benigni played in many Jarmsuch movies, and there are at least two that I. Read more. The post Coffee And Conversations appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Success
AUGUST 29, 2021
Earning money doing work you truly enjoy is a dream come true. But realistically, most people aren’t able to financially support themselves doing what they’re most passionate about. So how do we find a balance between the work we’re required to do and the work that inspires us? We asked ourselves this very question toward the latter part of our corporate careers.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 31, 2021
After carefully evaluating the costs of starting and operating your business, you realized you need a little financial assistance. You decide to apply for a small business loan through a local bank or credit union. You gather the appropriate documentation and complete several applications, but unfortunately, you learn you’re not qualified. What went wrong?
TED Talks
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language -- from an Aboriginal community in Australia that uses cardinal directions instead of left and right to the multiple words for blue in Russian -- that suggest the answer is a resounding yes.
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.
Brilliantly Better
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Entropy is a wonderful concept. It measures the degree of disorder or randomness in a system. If you really think about it, being able to measure how messy something is it’s actually mesmerizing. Because if we know how f *d up things are, we can also have a rough idea about the effort required to get. Read more. The post Oversimplifying Versus Analysis Paralysis appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Success
AUGUST 31, 2021
Early detection is one of the most powerful weapons in the fight against cancer, and now there’s a new test on the market that could forever change how we monitor and advocate for our health. Our success spotlight today features James Howard Tripp, CEO of StageZero Life Sciences Ltd., to discuss his company’s next-generation cancer testing and other leading-edge health care solutions.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
No, the term ‘OOH advertising’ isn’t simply reserved for advertising that might make people literally say “Ooh!” – even if that’s the effect you’re aiming for. The ‘OOH’ part of the term is, as you might have guessed, an acronym – and, as implied by Entrepreneur Handbook , stands for ‘out of house’. You might also sometimes see OOH advertising referred to as ‘out of home advertising’ – but, whatever exactly you call it, you can see it in various places outside.
C-Suite Assistants
AUGUST 31, 2021
Running a startup is an incredibly exciting yet challenging responsibility. Not only are you focusing on how to grow your business through hiring, training and fundraising, but you are also juggling the million administrative tasks that come up during the day. Startups are all about keeping up this momentum and energy, putting systems in place to manage rapid growth and a lot of hard work and innovation.
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
Brilliantly Better
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The mainstream approach towards opportunity is that it’s a very rare event, and it should be prioritized when it happens, maximizing any potential outcomes. While I wholeheartedly agree with “maximizing any potential outcomes” I do think there are a few thoughts worth pondering on the first part of the definition. What Is Opportunity?
Success
AUGUST 30, 2021
Financial loss is often talked about as something that can be avoided by people who are “good with money.” But losing money in the stock market will happen to all of us, and pretending otherwise, or worse—jumping from investment to investment to try to mitigate losses—can leave you with a mess on your hands. It’s part of doing business in the stock market, and coming to accept downturns is part of being a mature financial investor.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 31, 2021
Having transparency as a company creates an excellent image to the world, making many people will like your organization. Start with compliance with the tax laws and the IRS regulations in general. This makes you have a cordial relationship with the authorities. The accuracy of your reporting needs to be accurate always; hence have skillful accountants in your team. photo credit: Unsplash.
Jennie Lyon
AUGUST 31, 2021
Everywhere you look on the internet, you find information flung at you from every direction and medium. We are awash in stimuli for most of our day on our mobile devices, laptops, and computer monitors. When you consider marketing your business amidst this deluge of content, it can seem pretty overwhelming! Thankfully, you can use… The post 5 Easy Ways to Use Video Content to Get Eyes on Your Business!
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.
Brilliantly Better
AUGUST 31, 2021
Today is the last day of the eighth month of this year. From the first day of 2021, until now, I published a post every day on this blog. I still have 4 months to go, because the goal is to publish an article for 365 days. At the end of each month, I do. Read more. The post 365 Days Writing Challenge – Checkpoint Eight appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Success
AUGUST 30, 2021
Shelly Bell’s eternal optimism allows her to see everything as a problem that she can solve, not just in business, but in the community and the world as a whole. It’s what sets her apart from many would-be entrepreneurs who flit from one business idea to the next without committing. Bell, the founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures , solves problems and achieves her goals through ingenuity, dedication and relentless positive energy.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Globally, there has been a big push towards being green and sustainable. These terms get thrown around a lot these days, but what does it actually mean? When something is sustainable, can be utilised now without having negative effects and repercussions on future generations. Businesses have a key role to play in making the change and commitment to sustainable energy, and in Australia, they’re making positive steps towards this goal.
Worxbee
AUGUST 30, 2021
Have you thought about conducting a performance review with your virtual executive assistant? Performance reviews are a typical and expected part of work life when you’re co-located in an office, but employers often seem to hesitate over the virtual performance review. In light of the pandemic, many are wondering how to conduct the review while remaining sensitive to the situation, as well as determining review goals.
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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