Sat.Jun 06, 2015 - Fri.Jun 12, 2015

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Welcome to Office Life (for administrative professionals)

Office Dynamics

Have you ever taken the time to go back through old pictures? Over the years, have you collected and packed away special mementos or souvenirs from places you visited? Do you have a box of letters or cards you received that were special and you just couldn’t throw them away? Do you have anything you have kept over the years that were special to you?

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The Rise of the Skills Training/Job Placement Industry

Small Business Labs

The current employment picture is quite interesting. The official statistics say we've got a great jobs market.   According to one economist : "Not only are the labor markets stronger today than at any point in the past 20 years, but we are beginning to see the start of broad-based wage growth," Rick Rieder, chief investment officer for fundamental fixed income at BlackRock, said in a client note.

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Play to the Strong

Virtual Moxie

In a recent conversation, I was sharing some of the lessons I learned while building AssistU that are helpful to me still today. There are two, specifically, that I want to share with you, and I'll share one this week, and one next week (so as to let them really sink in). Here's the first: You know who you are. You know what your business is all about.

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Technology to make events simpler

Practically Perfect PA

Assistants are using technology to help them manage their events and also to make their events better. So I thought I would ask William the Curator of Tech Fest a conference and event technology showcase which takes place at ExCeL on the 19th June to explain how five very different types of event technology can help those assistants who are involved in events stay on top of their events. 1.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

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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The Star Performer’s Secret Sauce Free Webinar Replay [assistant training for 25 years and counting]

Office Dynamics

25 Proven Tips to Administrative Excellence. Did you miss it? The 25-year anniversary educational free webinar filled with fun and celebration was a great success and we’re including it here for you to view in it’s entirety. Check out the program, download the handouts below along with the added bonus downloads. It’s all here! If you didn’t here about this event, read more below about this webinar.

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Key Steps to Becoming a Better Project Manager

Productivity Bits

The skills that are required of you as a project manager are numerous and various. You are supposed to be able to manage time and schedules well, and only those with developed planning skills can do this successfully. At all times, be ready to drop whatever you’re doing and dedicate your attention to helping any part of your team with the task at hand.

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Ultrabalaton – The Aftermath Of A 222 Kilometers Race

Brilliantly Better

It’s been exactly 11 days since the race. If you don’t read my blog on a daily basis, then I should tell you I’m talking … The post Ultrabalaton – The Aftermath Of A 222 Kilometers Race appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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What are The Benefits of Happy Employees? (Infographic)

Small Business CEO

All businesses are constantly seeking ways to improve their levels of productivity. After all, with higher levels of productivity come higher profit margins. Fortunately, one of the best ways to improve productivity is by making sure your employees are happy. In fact, with unhappy employees, you can take it to the bank that the entire success of your operation will be greatly hindered.

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How to Love Writing Again

Men With Pens

Click here to read the full article →Another rocking post from Men With Pens! How to Love Writing Again first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2015, All Rights Reserved. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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What is LifeWorking and How Does it Relate to Coworking?

Small Business Labs

Futurist Ayelet Barron  has coined the term  "LifeWorking"  to describe: "a way of life that does not try to separate life and work into two distinct and seemingly incompatible spheres, but instead meshes both into a new way of thinking about a life journey in the 21st century." Her point is to find work that is personally exciting and fulfilling and that also allows you to enjoy the journey.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

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.

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The Story Of My First 220km Race – Ultrabalaton – The Fifth Marathon

Brilliantly Better

I’m writing this exactly one week after the race. One week ago, exactly at the same time, my GPS watch battery decided to give up, … The post The Story Of My First 220km Race – Ultrabalaton – The Fifth Marathon appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Three Simple Ways to Supplement Your Income

Small Business CEO

Keeping a small enterprise afloat with a limited income is an unenviable challenge, yet it’s one faced by many businessmen and CEOs. The current commercial climate is highly competitive, and keeping the wheels turning whilst make a tidy profit is incredibly hard work. This is why many entrepreneurs are beginning to look outside of the box, beyond traditional methods of increasing turnover.

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Don’t Forget About Print Advertising! Three 3 Times Brands Made It Work

The Small Business Blog

Poster printing is everywhere. Despite shifts to Twitter ads, PPC campaigns and digital banners, we still see a lot of print based campaigns every single day. So, is print really dying or is it just reestablishing itself? London based poster printing company Ro-Am Posters say that despite digital trends they are still seeing numerous orders… Read the full article here: Don’t Forget About Print Advertising!

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The Personal Services Boom

Small Business Labs

Back in 2008 we forecast that personal services would be one of the key small business growth sectors over the next decade. We described their appeal as: Personal services firms. provide life support services to increasingly harried, time-constrained consumers. Basically, these folks are paid to do things we used to do on our own, or did without. Since then the personal services sector has boomed (and yes, we are patting ourselves on our back).

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

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.

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The Story Of My First 220km Race – Ultrabalaton – The Fourth Marathon

Brilliantly Better

The first kilometers after I put on my headlamp were rather easy. But, as I was covering more and more ground, I noticed a significant … The post The Story Of My First 220km Race – Ultrabalaton – The Fourth Marathon appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Staying Connected in Australia During your Business Travel

Small Business CEO

It sounds cliché, but we really are in an age of constant connection: video chatting on trains, emailing in cafés, watching YouTube in the bath (not advisable, but it can be done). Our smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices’ wifi and data capabilities let us access anything, anytime, anywhere. In fact, there is a growing number of business owners who work solely on their mobile devices.

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Are you an ORC? I am & Proud of it.

Tips From T. Marie

Being young, urban and creative is great, but baby boomers aren’t dead yet. Apparently Hipsters are dead. I know that will make some of my readers jump for joy in hopes that their local coffee shop will no longer be occupied by youngster’s sporting loafers, beanie caps and black rimmed glasses lacking magnification properties. Before you get too excited you might want to read the article on Mashable that proclaims their death and announces who they’ve been replaced by.

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The Smallest Step

Clutter Coach

by Originally posted 2010-03-05 16:02:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I’ve posted before about the difference between goals and tasks. It’s similar to the difference between projects and to do’s. Goals and projects are not one-shot deals. They need to be broken down into do-able steps. Sometimes even the next do-able step doesn’t seem to be getting done.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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.