Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Nobody needs to tell you how influential you are in the office – it kinda goes without saying over here at Practically Perfect PA. However, following our recent Industry Snapshot survey, we have a lot of interesting data that shows us the areas in which you have the most influence. Your influence falls roughly into five areas… Here is a little more detail: The Office Gatekeeper.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Having two bosses can sometimes feel like a good cop/bad cop situation if they’re not on the same page or if they employ different styles of leadership. That might be effective in accomplishing their goals, but it’s not always the best approach for keeping employees happy and productive. But having two founders at the top doesn’t always mean chaos or mixed messages.
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Tips From T. Marie
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Hiring holiday help is a common practice around the holidays, particularly for retailers. Did you know that any business can benefit from teaming up with a virtual services professional for the holiday season? If you’re wondering just how it might work for you and/or your business, check out the list below: Give them your client list and have them use a service like Send Out Cards to make sure they all get a holiday greeting from you.
Office Organization Success
DECEMBER 1, 2016
At some point on your journey as a solopreneur, you will encounter at least one of these issues. How will you handle it? One of the questions I seem to get asked a lot when I present on Telesummits is to talk about some of the biggest challenges and/or mistakes I’ve faced during my business journey, and how my experiences and learnings can help other business owners.
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
Practically Perfect PA
DECEMBER 1, 2016
With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s a good time to focus on your surroundings and think about clearing any clutter that may have built up over the year. Taking the time for an end of year detox will mean you’re ready for a fresh start in the New Year. Organisation comes naturally to some of us but colleagues can often need some encouragement to tackle the past year’s clutter.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 2, 2016
As 2016 comes to an end, I hope you are working on your goals for your 2017 development. The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. So how do you determine what is best for you? After all, you will have to invest time for your development and in many instances, your company will have to make a financial investment.
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Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
The Federal Reserve Board's Survey of Enterprising and Informal Work Activities (EIWA) provides a detailed look at those working in the online and offline gig economy. Like other recently released gig economy studies , the Fed's EIWA shows the gig economy is large. Key data from the study includes: more than a third--36 percent--U.S. adults work full or part-time in the gig economy. roughly 11 percent of adults in the United States have engaged in paid services using an online gig
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Thanks again to everyone that completed the Practically Perfect PA Industry Snapshot 2016. We really did gain a great insight into how you feel about the role, your training requirements, your opinion on Practically Perfect PA and where you think the industry is heading in the next five years. I will take everything you have said on board and all of your comments really will help shape all of our activities for 2017 and beyond.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 2, 2016
In this brief webinar with Office Dynamics, we cover quick and impactful tips on goal setting and branding. This video will help prepare you for 2017 and it can’t help but put you in the holiday spirit, too. Watch the webinar replay, Goal Setting and Branding for 2017. Resources From the Goal Setting Webinar. Do you struggle with interruptions when you take time to learn at your desk?
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 2, 2016
This post is part of a series in which I share some of my favorite Internet finds (related to career advancement and professional development) from the past week. Enjoy! From Yours Truly. I wrote a few new articles for Ivy Exec over the past week. If you missed them, take a peek here: What Managing Up Really Means & 3 Helpful Techniques. For those who misinterpret the mandate to “manage up,” the consequences can be dire.
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.
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 1, 2016
As chart below (click to enlarge) shows, Google and Facebook have greater advertising revenues than any of the big, traditional media companies like CBS and Disney. What the chart doesn't show is Google and Facebook combined have greater advertising revenues than all of the traditional media companies combined. To be fair, Google and Facebook derive nearly all of their revenue from advertising, while the media companies also make money from things like theme parks, consumer good
Clutter Coach
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. You can leave a review here! In this episode, I’ll talk about how you can fit tasks into little gaps of time you might not have noticed before. Here are some highlights: What kind of work is good for this? What can I do in my car? Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 1, 2016
Escape the holiday overwhelm and join us for a quick and fun webinar. In this webinar we kick-off our special event, the 12 Days of Christmas. This event includes a free webinar each business day, a deeply discounted special offer, fun surprises and giveaway items, and lots of holiday cheer. Here are all the downloads and links associated with our program.
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 1, 2016
“I am endlessly creative and resourceful.” To learn more about affirmations and how to leverage them for career success, check out this article. The post Positive Career Affirmation #1 appeared first on Eat Your Career.
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
DECEMBER 1, 2016
If you run or manage a financial institution, then you already understand how difficult staying ahead of collection compliance laws can be. Although staying compliant is not always an easy task, any mistakes can make it all but impossible for you to collect on delinquent accounts, and they can even result in legal problems. Taking the proper steps and following an effective plan can work wonders to keep your bank on the right track.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Michael E. Gerber, founder of Michael E. Gerber Companies and author of The E-Myth Book Series is my featured guest this week. He discusses the main concepts of his new book, Beyond the E-Myth. Michael is a pillar of business development and coaching going as far back as the 1970s, and his insights on systems, startups and scaling up businesses into enterprises will be central in this episode.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Are your Mondays getting harder and harder during the holiday season? If you’re like me, your weekends are packed with activity and flurry getting ready for the holidays and maybe just having fun with family and friends. You finally relax Sunday night, then comes Monday morning, and you are expected to kick into high gear when you walk into the office.
Audacious Admin
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
I am a shy introvert. No one believes me when I tell them that fact, but it is true. 10 years ago, the thought of going to a networking event where I didn’t know anyone and had to make small talk would give my hives. In 2016, I began working with a woman who was a master-networker and I learned there is great value in learning this skill, and it is a skill.
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
DECEMBER 1, 2016
You are what you eat. Unfortunately, a sizable portion of today’s workforce is going about their lunch breaks all the wrong ways and paying the price through lethargy, stress, and overspending. By implementing health-focused cafeterias in their workplaces, many employers could see a rise in productivity and overall well-being among their staff members.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 1, 2016
In the midst of our constantly-changing culture and ever-more-digital world, the meeting and events industry is the next realm to be updated. Dull, dusty meeting rooms are being replaced and refreshed by smart trends that are making meetings more productive and more enjoyable. The emergence of unique and. interesting meeting rooms and workshop spaces is changing the market and offering many more options to meeting and event planners around the world.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
With drone technology having advanced to the point of offering an attractive alternative to human labour in industries ranging from defence to wedding photography, property management markets around the globe are bracing for impact. Drones could be a genuine game changer for the property management industry, but companies wishing to replace their human employees with robots face numerous obstacles.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
There has been a serious misconception that productivity and colocation are two inseparable factors for success. The need of a swift business expansion in emerging startups has encouraged a new approach towards management that favors remote teamwork as a time-saving and cost-effective solution. Despite being extremely popular, especially among tech companies, remote team management is still an evolving concept.
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
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Sooner or later, every company experiences a crisis that threatens its reputation and revenue, which are of course inextricably linked. For the uninitiated, the experience can be truly terrifying. In crisis management, as in much else, fortune favors the prepared. Before you get in over your head, follow this crisis management roadmap. Lay the Groundwork with a Transparent Corporate Culture.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Your small business success is propelled by several factors. The most significant of which is marketing strategy. You may have the best products and the best employees, but they may become useless without some regular and concurrent marketing programs. Selling is one thing, but marketing is something else. If you want to really succeed in growing your business, you should always have two or more marketing strategies that can be implemented altogether at the same time.
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Salespeople play a crucial role in the success of any organization. After all, they are the ones who generate the revenue a company needs to grow. One common mistake that hiring managers make is focusing too much on the numbers and other details that are already on a candidate’s resume. While it is important to know what a sales representative is capable of, taking the time to ensure that he or she is a good fit for the business is even more critical.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
With a new President-elect already shaking up the political sphere with Cabinet and agency picks, many are wondering what the new U.S. administration is going to mean for the tech industry. Markets have swung in both directions since the election, and calling a close forecast of what to expect from the new administration’s financial or policy positions has been deemed an impossible endeavor from many major publications.
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
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Training institutions can be abundant, depending on the type of industry that they’re training for. At times, they might even have to offer discounted prices on their training packages just to lure in prospective trainees. Often, though, the most established and effective training institutes won’t necessarily have to resort to such measures in order to attract new customers.
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 2, 2016
As a business owner, you might be wondering what kind of insurance policy you should get. Here are the 7 essential types of insurance for every small business owner: 1. General Liability Insurance. This insurance is a necessity for all businesses—whether big or small, home based or mainstream. It can protect you and your small business from a variety of claims such as bodily injury, property damage, and any other problems that you, your employees, or your products or services have caused or are
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
The office reception furniture you choose for your reception area can help promote a positive image of you and your company. Nobody likes being stuck waiting – but if they must, they may as well be comfortable. photo credit: O plus A. When selecting office reception furniture, here are a few thing to bear in mind: Comfort. Colour and material.
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Unlike big enterprises that can apply for bank loans easily, smaller businesses have a harder time raising the capital they need. Banks tend to be strict with their loan requirements and they also require loan applicants to provide a business plan , a good credit history, and collateral. Fortunately, going to the bank is not your only option if you need for a loan.
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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