ProAssisting Blog
APRIL 1, 2021
Working Through the Digital Hyperactive Hive Industrial Complex. THIS podcast by Ezra Klein with Cal Newport got my mind going in a number of different directions. How do we manage our deep thinking time? How do we tame the firehose of information being shot our way? How do we relearn a love of our inbox (this may be a stretch)? How do we maintain focus within our sphere of expertise?
The Assistant Room
MARCH 31, 2021
Working full time in an office will undoubtedly become a thing of the past, another major change since it was made illegal to smoke in all enclosed […]. The post Making Your At Home Office Space Work for You first appeared on The Assistant Room.
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Small Business Labs
APRIL 1, 2021
JungleScout provides a platform that helps small businesses find, launch, and sell products on Amazon. They recently released their 2021 State of the Amazon Seller Report. This report covers who Amazon's small business sellers are, what and how they’re selling, how they are responding to the pandemic induced increase in ecommerce and their future plans.
Executive Leadership Support Blog
MARCH 30, 2021
5 Habits Guaranteed to Boost Your EA Career in 2021. Being an executive assistant is a wonderful opportunity that presents countless occasions to boost your career. You can enhance your professional development through ELS to build a long and lasting career where you are able to accomplish your goals, whether that includes gaining more responsibility or stepping into official leadership yourself.
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
Small Business CEO
MARCH 30, 2021
An estimated 34% of event planners say increased attendance is the most satisfying result of turning to virtual events, according to Event Manager Blog. Virtual events are increasingly becoming an integral part of marketing strategies in various businesses. photo credit: Chris Montgomery / Unsplash. This modern way of hosting conferences provides companies with effective solutions to communicate with a larger audience regardless of time and region.
Go Burrows
MARCH 28, 2021
Jennifer Brown is an award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker and diversity and inclusion expert. In this episode, Jennifer talks about working with a fully remote team, email management from the executive’s perspective, and how executive assistants can help cultivate an inclusive workplace. Enjoy the episode and be sure to take Jennifer’s free inclusive leader assessment here !
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Executive Leadership Support Blog
MARCH 31, 2021
Breaking Glass Ceilings with Bonnie Low-Kramen & Cathleen Schreinder Gates, President at SimpleNexus. Join this ELSx webinar where Bonnie Low-Kramen interviews Cathleen Schreiner Gates, President at SimpleNexus. Even as President, Cathleen is a remote worker in Arizona while her company is based in Utah. On a backdrop of the pandemic and huge changes in the workplace for women, we’ll discuss breaking glass ceilings, gender stereotypes, and the importance of mentorship and paving the wa
Small Business CEO
APRIL 1, 2021
At the end of the day, your office needs to be perfect. Otherwise, your productivity will be significantly lowered and you’ll experience a wealth of issues. You won’t be able to perform at your best. With that being said, you need to do what you can to enhance your office so you can get more from your time and energy. photo credit: Unsplash. Many people will benefit immensely by choosing one of the many standing desks.
TED Talks
APRIL 2, 2021
ZigZag, a business podcast about being human, returns with The ZigZag Project: six steps (and episodes) to help you map out a path that aligns your personal values with your professional ambitions. In this first episode, host Manoush Zomorodi shares stories and data from the 150 listeners who volunteered to test the project. Learn why change requires spending time in “the neutral zone” -- and get your first assignment.
Recruit CRM
MARCH 30, 2021
Imagine you're running a recruitment agency but you have no CRM ( Candidate Relationship Management ). All your employees are burnt out in manually handling productive relationships with clients and candidates because at the end of the day if they're unable to do so, it's your business and their own job that suffers the consequences. For any successful business to make its own mark, it's mandatory to invest in a good CRM software.
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.
Brilliantly Better
APRIL 2, 2021
In the Baixa neighborhood, close to Praza de Commercio, in Lisbon, there’s a small coffee shop, called Copenhagen. They make really good specialty coffee, and huge tostadas with sourdough bread. As I was enjoying my regular double espresso, the other day, standing in front of the entrance (as we’re not allowed yet to have normal. Read more.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 28, 2021
Many people look forward to a lengthy work commute as it provides them with an opportunity to awaken their senses before entering the office and starting their workday. Others, however, prefer commutes under half an hour in length, as long ones make them feel drained and exhausted before even stepping foot into their place of work. No matter what your preferred commute duration is, the Journal of Transport Geography recently published a study that makes the case for an ideal commute time needed
TED Talks
MARCH 29, 2021
Valorie Kondos Field knows a lot about winning. As the longtime coach of the UCLA women's gymnastics team, she won championship after championship and has been widely acclaimed for her leadership. In this inspiring, brutally honest and, at times, gut-wrenching talk, she shares the secret to her success. Hint: it has nothing to do with "winning." Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Recruit CRM
APRIL 1, 2021
CEO and Co-Founder of Shortlist Professionals , a talent matching and employability platform, Paul Breloff loves building great teams and helping young people find careers of meaning and purpose. Breloff's Shortlist is a talent matching & employability platform, connecting skilled professionals to great careers in East Africa & India (and 25+ countries globally).
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.
Bonnie Low Kramen
APRIL 1, 2021
Recorded March, 2021. Article by Nicole DeSimone. Bobbie Carlton interviews Bonnie Low-Kramen. As the Founder and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting, Inc. aims to help cultivate inclusive, respectful workplaces. R/T 17 min. Read the full article here. The post Lioness Interview with Bonnie Low-Kramen appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 31, 2021
What is crypto trading? The trading of the Cryptocurrencies is a new form of trading which is taxable and is not illegal. It’s essentially the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies in a crypto exchange. Just like any other trading activities, you can do-it-yourself or use the service of a broker. That’s not the only way you can profit from the crypto price movement , however.
Brilliantly Better
APRIL 1, 2021
When I was 24, I had my first computer, a 486 at 80 Mhz, which later got overclocked as a Pentium II at 120 Mhz. I was using that computer for a variety of tasks. From playing Civilization for 24 hours in a row, up to making literary analysis of various texts. I was in. Read more. The post The Joy And Horrors Of Being A Polymath appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Admin Awards
MARCH 31, 2021
Melinda Vail Goodnight, Senior Executive Assistant at Southwest Airlines once found herself in the all too common and uncomfortable position of being somewhere where she didn’t feel valued while supporting someone that she knew didn’t truly embrace the Administrative role. The idea that a highly-skilled Executive Assistant could have an enormous impact on a Leader and Organization?
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.
Productivityist
MARCH 31, 2021
Podcast host and entrepreneur Darren Virassammy shares how connecting with nature will cultivate your excellence. Check out the Productivityist Playbook – a framework to up your personal productivity game, no matter if it’s your first attempt to level up or you’ve tried countless times before. You get an ebook, audio files, videos, a base series of “plays”, and a formal introduction to The NOW Year Method, a personal productivity approach that I’ve designed.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 30, 2021
As cyber breaches continue to run riot and proliferate, governmental and non-governmental organizations continue to grapple in an attempt to find a long-lasting solution to the seemingly out-of-control menace. No single day passes by without an organization falling victim to a cyber-attack. According to a Clark School study of the University of Maryland, there is a cyber-breach on average every 39 seconds.
Brilliantly Better
MARCH 31, 2021
This is my 3rd month in a row of daily blogging. Since January 1st, I published an article every single day. That makes this the longest streak of writing – 90 interrupted days. And this is my monthly “checkpoint”, a post in which I look back and try to evaluate the challenge. March was a. Read more. The post 365 Days Writing Challenge – Checkpoint Three appeared first on Dragos Roua.
TED Talks
MARCH 30, 2021
Could psychedelics help us heal from trauma and mental illnesses? Researcher Rick Doblin has spent the past three decades investigating this question, and the results are promising. In this fascinating dive into the science of psychedelics, he explains how drugs like LSD, psilocybin and MDMA affect your brain -- and shows how, when paired with psychotherapy, they could change the way we treat PTSD, depression, substance abuse and more.
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
Worxbee
MARCH 29, 2021
What does it really mean to be a career executive assistant? There are misconceptions about the EA role, sometimes fueled by images in popular TV shows. You might see an EA appear to fetch coffees and light cigars (hello, Mad Men!), but the reality is an EA isn’t a stereotypical secretary-type role, it’s the role of a skilled and committed professional.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 29, 2021
Content marketing can change a businesses online presence and make a company. If you’re interested then read these digital marketing tips to ensure your business is making the most out of content marketing. 1. Content Marketing Helps Building Brand Awareness. Content marketing is your ultimate weapon in the fight for building brand awareness to your target demographics at affordable costs.
Brilliantly Better
MARCH 30, 2021
And I’m not saying this in a good way. It’s true, in the last 10-20 years, there was a lot of action around “improving” humans. At some point, someone used the word “hacking”, in a positive way, equaling all these improvements with a “white hat” hacker approach. Things like productivity, new diets, tips and tricks.
Productivityist
MARCH 29, 2021
Productivity matters a great deal in life and at work. The more you get done, the better you’re going to feel. No one wants to go through life always feeling stressed out and anxious. The good news? You don’t have to when you apply the following 8 simple tips I’m sharing in this post. You can tackle what needs your attention while feeling in control and at ease.
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 Labs
MARCH 30, 2021
The U.S. Census has released new demographic data on nonemployer businesses. Nonemployers are businesses that have an owner but don't have paid traditional full or part-time employees (W2 employees). The data comes from tax records, and you can think of nonemployers as solopreneur businesses (freelancers, independent contractors. gig workers, etc.).
Small Business CEO
MARCH 29, 2021
Every business requires a certain amount of marketing budget no matter what your business is. Your business’s success highly depends on this marketing campaign and its budget. If you have somehow enough marketing budget, it can help you measure the extent of your business. The food or condiments business is all about managing your investment and gaining new clients along with existing ones.
Brilliantly Better
MARCH 29, 2021
If it’s Monday, then we have Monday Moving Forward, a series of posts about getting unstuck, igniting the week on a reasonably positive note, or just getting along with the unbearable frivolity of the existence. One of the things that works really well for me to remove blockages, especially at the beginning of the week, Read more. The post Monday Moving Forward – Take A Different Route To Work appeared first on Dragos Roua.
TED Talks
APRIL 1, 2021
With candor and cunning, sex historian Kate Lister chronicles the curious journey of an ancient, honest word with innocent origins and a now-scandalous connotation in this uproarious love letter to etymology, queens, cows and all things "c**t." Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at [link] Hosted on Acast.
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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