Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Welcome to Ask an Admin! This is where any administrative assistant or executive assistant can submit any question they have and your peers can weigh in on the conversation with their advice. There is more than one way to approach a situation or problem so we would love to hear your input! This week Karen asks: How do Administrative Professionals deal with an executive who says yes to everything?

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

‘Must have good interpersonal skills’ is a phrase that you will often see on job descriptions for Assistants, but what does that mean? What are interpersonal skills and why are they so crucial for Assistants? Interpersonal skills, or soft skills or people skills are the same thing. They are the skills you need to interact […].

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The European online talent marketplace Malt and the European Forum for Independent Professionals recently released Freelancing in Europe , a study based on a survey of close to 1,000 European freelancers.  The results are generally consistent with studies of U.S. freelancers. As the study chart below (click to enlarge) shows, the main reasons for Europeans becoming freelancers are quite similar to the reasons Americans do.

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

In the early days of my business I lost a lot of sleep. Sometimes it was due to working into the wee hours, other times an inconsistent income kept me awake and other times a multitude of to-do lists insisted on rotating through my brain like a revolving door of tasks I couldn’t slow down. The more sleep deprived I became, the less productive I was.

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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

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Note from Mike: Expressing gratitude can really make a difference in your productivity so rather than speak to it myself, I went to the expert, my good friend Karl Staib. Karl dedicates his attention and focus to helping others display and share gratitude. He is the author of Bring Gratitude and the creator of the 30-Day Bring Gratitude Challenge. .

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

At last week’s Future Assistant Conference, we had a brilliant session on how you can manage an awkward conversation. Our wonderful speaker, Julie Leitz, introduced the session by saying that most advancements in our careers and our lives come from difficult conversations, but actually, we are never taught how to have these conversations, how to manage […].

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In the early days, recruiters focused their work mostly around what clients (hiring managers) wanted. But with today’s changing recruitment scenario, candidates have started demanding the same treatment as well. Recently I came across a discussion on Reddit (An online discussion website), that was filled with bad experiences candidates faced while dealing with recruiters!

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

There is no physical money. It’s a mental construct, a controlled hallucination shared by almost the entire population of the globe. There’s no physical object which, by itself, can have an intrinsic, exchangeable value. Even if we can identify “precious”… The post Money Doesn’t Exist appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Whether you’re sat in the comfort of your own home or even your place of work, living in a clean and hygienic environment is not only important but a must. That being said, ensuring your waste disposal is kept on top of isn’t the task that always gets seen to. As a result, all too often, rubbish builds up causing an unsightly and unhealthy situation for everyone.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Ynsect , a Paris-based producer of insect protein used in fish farming and pet food, recently raised $125 million.  The company is using the money to expand in the U.S. and build the world's largest insect farm in Northern France. They plan to grow mealworms, which are larvae of the beetle species Tenebrio molitor (not that you care) at the plant.         Key quote from CEO of Ynsect from the TechCrunch article Tech investors see bugs as a big business as Ÿnsect

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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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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In the early days, recruiters focused their work mostly around what clients (hiring managers) wanted. But with today’s changing recruitment scenario, candidates have started demanding the same treatment as well. Recently we came across a discussion on Reddit (An online discussion website), that was filled with bad experiences candidates faced while dealing with recruiters!

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

The decision to leave Romania for another country was taken during 2017. I just knew that I had to leave. But the actual process materialized at the end of 2018. Partially because there were quite a few loose ends that… The post Fallas – The Purifying Effect Of Loud Noises appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In spring and summer, or if you live in a climate that’s friendly for outdoor engagements, it could be good for your business to get involved in an outdoor event. Outdoor marketing events come in many forms, but have several advantages; they have the potential to introduce you to loads of new people, they attract the eyes of passersby and passing drivers, and they allow you and your staff members to enjoy the outdoors at the same time.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Whether you’re a small or large business, ip scan needs to be conducted. It’s used to protect your network from inside and outside threats. And through this guide, we’ll help you find out if ip scanning is the right network maintenance method for you. The purpose of ip scanning are: Recognizing valuable TCP and UDP network services that run on the targeted hosts.

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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.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Every company in the world has information, data and knowledge. Managing all this knowledge, or Knowledge Management , without getting a headache can be overwhelming. That’s why there are systems in place that will collect this data, store it in a database, and manage that data like a well-oiled car. Here is a brief guide for implementing KM in your organization. 1.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Is your website not doing well despite your best efforts? You’ve put your heart and soul into the content, worked hard on great on-page SEO, and you’ve written a thousand guest posts to get traffic. Yet, somehow, you’re still struggling to maintain a steady audience. It could be a problem with your site’s speed. Slowness is an issue plaguing thousands, if not millions, of websites.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

On average, millennials make 54% of their purchases online and that number is only going to grow even more. This digitalization of sales makes building an e Commerce website a lucrative and potentially life-changing decision. If you choose the right niche and advertise aggressively, your ideas might take off and bring you unfathomable success. As enticing as this idea seems, there is a lot to be done before you can celebrate.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

According to a well known online encyclo…pedia (wink wink), signage can be defined as any type of visual graphic that has been created to display information or convey a message to a particular audience. While that’s all very well and good for giving a broad description of signage today, we want to know where signage actually came from? How it was first used in comparison to today and what were the signs originally made of?

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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.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Cloud computing continues to enable businesses large and small to do more with less. For that reason, as much as 70 percent of all software, IT, and tech spending will be cloud-based by next year, according to the International Data Corp. These startling numbers are among the reasons to believe that 2019 will see an arms race for companies looking to gain technological advantages on competitors — small businesses in particular.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In the early days, recruiters focused their work mostly around what clients (hiring managers) wanted. But with today’s changing recruitment scenario, candidates have started demanding the same treatment as well. Recently I came across a discussion on Reddit (An online discussion website), that was filled with bad experiences candidates faced while dealing with recruiters!

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 1, 2019

Timing the market means knowing when to buy at the lowest price and sell and the highest price. If it was really that easy, however, then everyone would be doing it. In actual fact, knowing exactly when to buy and when to sell it incredibly complicated. Whilst some investors still believe it is impossible to properly time the market, many more feel it is the key to strong investment and stronger returns on those investments.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Customers want free shipping. Amazon has forced the issue, pushing retailers to offer free shipping on products. The customers of today expect shipping to be fast, and if you’re in a niche where other retailers are offering free shipping or better prices, you’ll need to offer the same perk to compete. One study suggests that 90% of consumers say that free shipping is the incentive to shop online.

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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

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Electric scooters are becoming more and more popular on our roads today. From businesses to pre-car license aged teens, electric scooters are proving to be a popular choice. Their range of miles have increased considerably from their first appearance on the market and their looks are equivalent to, if not better than their petrol run siblings. With any electric vehicle today however, the biggest question on everyone’s lips surrounds the issue of safety.

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