Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Today, I want to talk about taking time to express your gratitude to others, whether you personally know them or not. This has come to light for me because, in the past 2 weeks, Jasmine and I have received personal handwritten notes, little gifts, cards, letters and emails of gratitude from people whose lives we have touched and didn’t even know it.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 3, 2016
The Institute for the Future's (IFTF) Workable Futures: People Transforming Work in the Platform Economy describes 7 "archetypes" of on-demand economy (ODE) workers and their motivations for working in the ODE. To develop these archetypes, IFTF conducted in-depth ethnographic interviews with 31 workers across a range of ages and socio-economic backgrounds. The 7 archetypes are: The Part-Time Pragmatist , who doesn’t see online platforms versus
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Andrea Kalli
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Using holidays as inspiration for marketing campaigns is a great idea. For Halloween, there is no shortage of marketing concepts that can be conjured up (see what I did there?) that play off of each other quite well. Here are 13 Marketing Concept Starter Ideas – How to use Halloween in your business content marketing: — Don’t be scared by xxx. — Cleaning out cobwebs. — It’s frightening how xxx. — Ghouls disrupting your xxx. — Don’t Look Behin
Productivity Bits
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Let’s be honest – we’ve all done it once or twice. We came to work early in the morning, especially on Monday and then decided to settle down a little bit by doing some easy tasks first. Seems pretty normal. However, if you are starting off your day with the easiest tasks on your list, you could be killing your productivity levels for the rest of the day.
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
Tips From T. Marie
OCTOBER 7, 2016
One of the most popular excuses many businesses give for needing ‘in office’ personnel is access to files. Some businesses have whole rooms full of metal filing cabinets. Within those metal behemoths are file folders stuffed with paperwork that may or may not be needed in the daily running of the business. I say may not because I’ve worked in offices where at least two-thirds of the file cabinets in the office were never opened.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 4, 2016
J Walter Thompson Intelligence's The Luxury of Less suggests that "pared-down lifestyles" with less stuff are becoming aspirational for the well-off. Key quote: This idea of “less but better”—a phrase coined by the German industrial designer Dieter Rams—has been picking up steam in the wider retail world over the past year, and gained traction when Ikea’s chief sustainability officer Steve Howard argued during The Guardian’s Sustainable Business Debates in January that “i
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Andrea Kalli
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Breast Cancer Awareness video – a simple way to show your support. You can use this in your campaigns. Order yours today – special deal – $25. By Andrea Kalli. The post Breast Cancer Awareness video appeared first on Video Editing Service & Internet Marketing Virtual Assistant.
Clutter Coach
OCTOBER 4, 2016
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. In this episode, I’ll talk about how to get tasks off your list faster and how to choose which tasks to speed up. Here are some highlights: Should I write it on my list or not? What’s the surprising benefit of knocking out a task quickly? What’s the important skill that will help with this?
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Less than a month ago we wrote about the startup OfferUp raising $119 million to compete with Craigslist. Today Facebook released their Craigslist competitor, called Marketplace. Like OfferUp, it's a mobile first app designed to let you to discover, buy and sell new and used items - mostly with people in your local area. Marketplace is purely a matching service. The buyer send the seller a direct message from Marketplace to make an offer.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 7, 2016
At the recent Assist Travel event we were lucky to have Tae Lee, the founder and CEO of Travo talk to our delegates about the future of business travel and the millennial traveller. He covered a lot of interesting points and I thought it would be useful to share his video with you today. I just want to give you a bit more of an introduction to the video.here is what Tae covered in his session: A new generation of business travellers are quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with.
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.
Andrea Kalli
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Halloween Video – Graveyard Zombies. I just love how this super major creepy Halloween video turned out! This is just one of the Halloween videos available this year. Be sure to check them out. Andrea Kalli. Video Virtual Assistant, Video Editing Services. The post Halloween Video – Graveyard Zombies appeared first on Video Editing Service & Internet Marketing Virtual Assistant.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 6, 2016
This piece originally appeared in The Productivityist Weekly newsletter. If you’d like to receive first-run and exclusive content delivered to your email inbox every week (and receive additional bonus offers and a free copy of my manifesto The Way of The Productivityist), sign up here. The start to my year (which begins for me in September) has been hectic to say the least.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 3, 2016
After a few years of doing business you are definitely looking to grow and take your business to the next level. Here are 6 real life examples of strategies used by small businesses to drive growth: Open a New Branch. Source: shakeshack.com. Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer waited for nearly five years before opening the second location. He waited till the business acquired a faithful following and was known for products that people loved.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 6, 2016
As promised, for those of you that couldn’t make Assist Travel this year, here are the rest of the slides from our wonderful speakers. You can find the morning slides here. . How to avoid visa disasters. Assist travel Avoiding Visa Disasters for Practically Perfect PA from Practically Perfect PA. Travel Apps and Technology. Apps and technology at Assist Travel for Practically Perfect PA from Practically Perfect PA.
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.
Andrea Kalli
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Halloween Videos – Just released for 2016. You can order the Halloween videos HERE. Need Halloween content marketing ideas ? I’ve listed 13 ways to utilize a Halloween theme in your marketing message. Andrea Kalli. Video Virtual Assistant – Video Editing Services. The post Halloween Video Demos 2016 appeared first on Video Editing Service & Internet Marketing Virtual Assistant.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 3, 2016
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I speak with my good friend Erik Fisher in the second part of a cross-podcast conversation started on his podcast Beyond the To-Do List. We talk about overwhelm, prioritization, what productivity (and other related terms) means to us, and much more. (Note: The mention of talking to “nobody last week” during the introduction is misplaced as this episode was scheduled to be published after next week’s episode – an episode that has no guest.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Are you looking to take your small business or start-up to the world? Here are a few expert tips on how to increase exposure for your business: photo credit: Shopify.com. Optimise Your Website for Local Searches. Many small businesses rely on local customers for their initial success. There are a few exceptions when it comes to ecommerce, but the best clients and customers often end up being those that are based in the area.
Andrea Kalli
OCTOBER 2, 2016
Created in a combination style, this video uses elements from both the whiteboard style and the explainer style. The request from the client was that it would be evident to their viewers that this video has a strong “Back to the Future” theme, which prompted me to create the special intro. The client was VERY happy with the result! I even gave their Bob character some crazy hair, just like Doc from the movie.
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.
Andrea Kalli
OCTOBER 2, 2016
It was fun putting together this travel agency promo video demo that would be used for marketing. A few well placed animations and sound effects that support the marketing message being told, and voila! Magic. Not loving the call-to-action scene near the end? No problem. I can change this to whatever you like. Take the leap and learn how to market your travel business through the visuals of video.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 4, 2016
There’s a lot of money to be made in industries that gear their products or services toward young children and families. However, just because the main person using your products or services would be the child, your actual marketing is going to have to be focused on both parents and children if you want to find commercial success. Because this can be a challenge for companies and brands new to the industry, here are three tips that will help you better market to parents of young children.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 5, 2016
When it comes to entrepreneurship and business, flexibility is the key to success. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs fail to broaden their horizons by limiting themselves to a specific geographic location. If you can help it, avoid grounding yourself in one city. There are plenty of great cities for launching a small business in the U.S., but yours may not be one of them.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Whether you are a business operating in the private sector, or a municipality, personnel costs has a huge impact on your bottom line. Roughly 70% of most municipal budgets is used for personnel expenses, such as payroll and benefits. This is not far off from the expenses incurred in the private sector for personnel and their related expense. Private companies report that 40% – 80% of their operating budget is absorbed in personnel overhead.
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
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Using technology when marketing your business offers huge benefits. It’s easy to stick within your comfort zone, but learning new ways to use technology in marketing your business will definitely prove to be beneficial. Follow these tips when using technology in marketing your business. Start using social media. Not only are the different social media platforms extremely popular in today’s culture, but they’re also free and offer a ton of great tools to help you connect with your customers
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 7, 2016
It is already autumn, and this time of year can be one that can seem to fly by before you know it when you run a retail business. Almost all retail businesses see an increase in sales either before Christmas, if they sell things that people tend to buy as gifts or which people use in their homes over the festive season, or after Christmas, when traditionally there are the best offers and bargains to be had, and so this is really the time of year to make any changes to how you do things that can
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 6, 2016
There has been a ton of focus put on protecting businesses online, and that is an important thing to do for both your business and the safety of your customers. You should also be making sure that your business has protection offline. Even if you work from home and your business is all virtual you still have things, like your computer itself, that need protection.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 7, 2016
3D printers and their products are gaining increasing amounts of attention for their use in both education and innovative design. While you can quickly create some fun objects with a 3D printer, many of the groundbreaking products are being produced using what is called lattice structuring. A lattice structure is a web-like, or honeycombed, design that has several design benefits.
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
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Understanding your pet owners is crucial for your business to grow. By determining your ideal customers you’ll be choosing the best focus for all of your marketing efforts, making sure your communications are effective, timely and geographically appropriate. Who do you want to talk to? Start by researching your market and creating a profile of your ideal customer.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 6, 2016
The local store is evolving. As retailers rally to prove their value to shoppers, stores are re-emerging as hubs for local communities. And one of the most effective methods of retail experience differentiation is the use of relevant, targeted, vibrant infotainment content to keep shoppers engaged. photo credit: Pinterest. Since the rise of ecommerce in the late 1990s and early 2000s, market analysts have predicted the demise of brick-and-mortar stores.
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