Office Dynamics
MARCH 21, 2017
Administrative professionals are always asking us what it takes to really stand out in the workplace. After all, it’s a competitive market out there! If you really want to make a name for yourself and get ahead, it takes more than just skimming the surface. You have to dive deep within yourself to develop that “World Class” status that executives are looking for in their assistants.
Eco-Office Gals
MARCH 22, 2017
Mobile phone recycling is the best practice to save the planet and also to generate money in the process. Improper disposal of phones only fills out the landfills. Not doing so, will only continue harming the planet and putting lives in danger. Smartphones are here to stay, they’re simply part of our lives, so learning about the importance of proper disposal and recycling of these devices brings us one step closer to the utopia we all dream of living in.
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Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 20, 2017
So today I am sitting at my kitchen table hoping to write a few blog posts before my son wakes up from his morning nap. I have my laptop open, blog up and running, notebook and pen by my side and a cup of tea that has already started to go cold. I am ready to start working. However, in the last ten minutes I’ve checked Facebook, checked my son is breathing, thought about some flights I have to book later this evening, sung the theme tune to Peppa Pig in my head at least twice and eaten thr
Small Business Labs
MARCH 21, 2017
The quick summary is self-employed who are younger or have higher incomes will likely be better off under the Republican proposed American Health Care Act (AHCA, a.k.a. Trumpcare). Self-employed who are older or have lower incomes will likely be worse off. The law will likely not have a major impact on the total number of people who are self-employed, at least over the next 3-5 years. The reason is most of the Obamacare provisions that are important to the self-employed - and those
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
Office Dynamics
MARCH 20, 2017
Every person has secrets. They may be secrets about their families, health, money, business, fears, or successes. Some things should be kept secret or within a very small group. But there are other secrets that we should be sharing with others. What are you not telling people that would help them do their job faster, simpler, or save your company money?
Office Organization Success
MARCH 23, 2017
If you’re new (or newer) in business, you may have heard that you need to be “building your list”, or “the money is in the list” or any variation thereof. So let me take a minute today to explain to you exactly what this means, and why there’s so much emphasis on this business-building strategy. [.].
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Small Business Labs
MARCH 20, 2017
One of the more interesting stats we've seen lately is over 50% of the people who buy the Hasbro game Pie Face make and share a video of them playing it. This stat comes from the Washington Post article What Hasbro’s Pie Face signals about the future of fun. Hasbro's Pie Face was the single best-selling item in the games category in 2016.
Andrea Kalli
MARCH 24, 2017
Top 9 Fun and Exciting Video Business Ideas for Drone Owners. Gartner, Inc. estimates that 2017 will see the production of close to 3 million drones. By 2020, drone manufacture for personal and commercial purposes is projected to generate global market revenue in excess of $11.2 billion. If you are only using your drone for capturing selfies, or the occasional weekend entertainment, you could miss out on its moneymaking features.
Clutter Coach
MARCH 23, 2017
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. You can leave a review here! In this episode, I’ll talk about why you need to avoid a big obstacle: getting stuck in the past. To move forward, you need to focus on today. Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. This podcast is based on my book, 52 Simple Ways to Get Organized, available on my website.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 24, 2017
Being a personal or executive assistant is a career in itself, with the right drive and ambition you can carve out a highly rewarding working life as an invaluable support resource. But what if you don’t find it enough for you? How do you make the jump from your current role into perhaps a completely different industry? Personal and Executive Assistants have a unique advantage over many other office roles.
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
MARCH 23, 2017
The UK's Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) released To gig or not to gig? Stories from the modern economy , which is study based on a survey of UK gig workers. The quick summary is UK's gig workers have a lot in common with those from the U.S. Most are part-time and working in the gig economy to supplement their income.
Eat Your Career
MARCH 21, 2017
This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. When it comes to career success, there’s no denying that money matters. Sure, I’m all about creating career “nourishment” and finding meaningful work that enriches your life. But hey, work is work. We’re here to do a job and in exchange for that, we earn a paycheck.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 20, 2017
As a business owner every minute of your day counts so being more productive with your time is not just crucial for you personally but for your business too, and with the latest technology advancements the past decade, there is no reason not to use technology to help you with you goal of being more productive with your time. Here is a list of best tools we’ve found recommended by other business owners like yourself: 1.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 22, 2017
Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. The discussions amongst our workshop participants were so interesting that we decided it would be a shame to restrict the knowledge we gained for the people in the room! Instead, we are going to share what we learned over the next few OpenMeet blogs, so stay tuned!
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.
Productivityist
MARCH 20, 2017
My guest this week is Alan Brown – a productivity coach, best-selling author of the book Zen and the Art of Productivity , and the host of Crusher TV. Alan helps people get more things done in less time and with less stress through smart productivity and brain hacks. We chatted about his experience in overcoming a learning disability and addiction, how he catapulted himself from an average ad executive to a successful entrepreneur, and how brain hacks played an important part in all these.
Energage
MARCH 21, 2017
B Lab Inspires Organizations to Use Business as a Force for Good. Bart Houlahan , the co-founder of B Lab , recently dropped by the WorkplaceDynamics office to update our team on the progress of the B Corp movement. B Corps are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. “B Corp is to business what Fair Trade certification is to coffee.” @WPDynamics @BCorporation #bthecha
Small Business CEO
MARCH 22, 2017
As a small business owner, you may have become so caught up in improving your company that you have forgotten to spend any time improving yourself. Running a business can certainly be a turning point for many people, but there are also many strategies for active self-improvement that can be effectively used by entrepreneurs. Self-improvement will not only benefit your personal life and relationships, but it will affect every aspect of your life, including your business and perhaps even your fina
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 22, 2017
Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. The discussions amongst our workshop participants were so interesting that we decided it would be a shame to restrict the knowledge we gained for the people in the room! Instead, we are going to share what we learned over the next few OpenMeet blogs, so stay tuned!
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 21, 2017
Today’s guest post is by Kacey Mya. Kacey is a lifestyle blogger for “ The Drifter Collective. ” She finds excitement in the world around her and this is portrayed through her visually pleasing, culturally embracing and inspiring posts. You can connect with Kacey on Twitter , Pinterest or Instagram. As much as you’re looking forward to the upcoming spring weather, you’re probably dreading the annual chore that comes with it — spring cleaning.
Energage
MARCH 21, 2017
B Lab Inspires Organizations to Use Business as a Force for Good. Bart Houlahan , the co-founder of B Lab , recently dropped by the WorkplaceDynamics office to update our team on the progress of the B Corp movement. B Corps are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 24, 2017
With the rise of the new gig economy , more and more people are leaving their traditional workplaces to go into business for themselves. These include entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners. While this means that the job market is robust, always changing and therefore steadily growing, it also means that there is now also an increase in independent professionals with a wide range of skills.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 20, 2017
So today I am sitting at my kitchen table hoping to write a few blog posts before my son wakes up from his morning nap. I have my laptop open, blog up and running, notebook and pen by my side and a cup of tea that has already started to go cold. I am ready to start working. However, in the last ten minutes I’ve checked Facebook, checked my son is breathing, thought about some flights I have to book later this evening, sung the theme tune to Peppa Pig in my head at least twice and eaten thr
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
Productivityist
MARCH 23, 2017
You might be wondering how in the world journaling can help you attain more focused attention. Well, like the brain dump, journaling helps you clear your mind of stuff that is cluttering it. Journaling also lets you review regularly and stay on course instead of deviating from what your priorities are. Some of the most successful people in history kept a daily journal.
Energage
MARCH 21, 2017
On Friday March 17th Bart Houlahan , the co-founder of B Lab dropped by the offices of WorkplaceDynamics in Exton, PA to update the team on the progress of the B Corp movement. B Corps are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Today, there is a growing community of more than 2,000 Certified B Corps from 50 countries and over 130 industries working together toward 1 unifying goal:
Small Business CEO
MARCH 21, 2017
A Well-Tuned Online Engine. Your website’s programming has some similarities to an automobile engine. Just substitute lubricating “oil” for functional “coding”. Like oil wears out, certain errors in coding will manifest through the site’s regular usage. How much traffic your site can handle, how it works in differing service areas, how well it performs generally—these things will transition.
BioTeams
MARCH 20, 2017
I am delighted to announce my new book " A Systematic Guide to Collaboration and Competition in Organizations ".
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.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
MARCH 18, 2017
Dear Readers, If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm an introvert and I like routine/being consistent more often than not. Being introverted doesn't mean I'm shy or I dislike being around people. Rather, it means that I tend to get drained very quickly when I go out and socialize for too long of a period. I need a lot of down time and quiet surroundings to feel re-energized and to feel like myself again.
Energage
MARCH 23, 2017
Uber Struggles on the Road to Success. Uber is going through a rough patch. While being embraced by 16 million users and providing an income opportunity for over a million drivers, the company has always been known for its aggressive business style. But more recently, Uber’s culture is starting to backfire. So what can senior leaders learn from its missteps?
Small Business CEO
MARCH 22, 2017
Today, there are so many options to conduct transactions at your bank without actually going to a physical branch. Two of these methods include mobile and online banking. While most people use these terms interchangeably, there’s still a big difference between these two modes. Defining Mobile Banking. Strictly speaking, mobile banking is an umbrella term to cover any transaction conducted using a mobile phone or device.
Small Business CEO
MARCH 21, 2017
Online merchants positioned to sell internationally are poised to see considerable growth, according to a study just released by international express services provider DHL. Entitled “ The 21st Century Spice Trade: A Guide to the Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunity ”, the report highlights significant growth opportunities for retailers and manufacturers with international ecommerce platforms.
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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