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Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. & Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Stress Management, (4) Comments 8 Reasons Why You Should Work for a Tough Boss Submitted by Ethan on April 28, 2010 at 03:00 PM When we say work for a tough boss, we’re not necessarily saying someone like the Kevin Spacey character in “Swimming with Sharks&# or the Meryl Streep character in &#
Let’s take a few minutes to look critically at your actions in the workplace. Do you react to the events happening around you or do you take initiative to prepare for, participate in and/or control the events? Do you take an active or passive role? Do you think in terms of the present or do you look to the future, anticipating outcomes and preparing for the consequences?
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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
The Sodastream products had struck my fancy for a few holiday seasons. Several blogs had been giving them away and unfortunately, I hadn’t won one yet. So, I was excited when the company agreed to be part of my Green Gift Giving series this season! Sodastream’s products are a great addition to the home or office making green steps: How Does SodaStream Help the Environment?
Don’t let the title mislead you, this post is for both those of you that are interested in using a virtual assistant as well as virtual assistants themselves ( and those that want to be one). I love hanging around the virtual assistant forums. It’s become just one of the ways that I try to give back to the virtual assistant community. The forums were an important place for me when I was first starting my business and I got tons of great advice and information there.
Okay, I’m going to dive right in to one of the biggest problems for many solopreneurs, and one that quite likely will keep them awake at night … finances! Creating a robust financial management system is THE essential system for your business – after all it’s the one system that will show you: if your business is making a profit; if you can afford to make an investment in a program or product; if you can take advantage of an opportunity as it arises; or if you can take a salary (also known as Ow
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Okay, I’m going to dive right in to one of the biggest problems for many solopreneurs, and one that quite likely will keep them awake at night … finances! Creating a robust financial management system is THE essential system for your business – after all it’s the one system that will show you: if your business is making a profit; if you can afford to make an investment in a program or product; if you can take advantage of an opportunity as it arises; or if you can take a salary (also known as Ow
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I have to be honest – I don’t think I have any words to add to this message from a PRIOR HP customer. Talk about poor customer service! HP – do you have anything to say for your approach to helping customers? Tags: Missed Moments Resolving Conflict a message to HP HP customer support poor customer service US soldier.
We have set up a Career Portfolio Photo Album in our photo gallery with pictures of administrative professionals showcasing their portfolio as well as pictures of examples of what these administrative professionals are putting in their own portfolios. If you have an innovative idea, please email it to us to be added to the album. Here are some cool things that other admins have done with theirs: • Set up a virtual career portfolio in Google Docs to use when applying for jobs outside of their sta
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.
Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. & Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Technology, Tricks of the Trade, (0) Comments Raise your hand if you like automated phone message systems… Submitted by Ethan on March 18, 2010 at 12:37 PM I don’t know about you but whether I’m making calls for my boss or myself, I try as much as possible to bypass those pesky recorded
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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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People in transition should explore seriously the power of LinkedIn since it often provides the bridge between being in transition and getting that coveted job.
When you’re constantly working on and in your business you forget to schedule in some down time for yourself. The summer is the perfect time to take that downtime, especially if it means taking a vacation somewhere nice. But then there’s always the worry that if you’re not involved in your business on a daily basis that things will fall apart and you won’t have any business to come back to when you return.
One of my favorite technology trend analysis and forecasting efforts is Gartner's annual Hype Cycle report. Gartner analyzes hundreds of technologies and forecasts which will - and will not - enter the mainstream over the next 2-5 years. The Gartner chart below summarizes the analysis for 2010. As you review this chart please keep in mind that Gartner mostly takes an enterprise viewpoint on technology. For example, they ha
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Guest blogger Kathy Tosoian shares a blog about SMART goals. How many times have we heard someone say, "I need to lose weight," or "I'm going to start college this year," or "I want to be promoted to Office Manager sometime soon"? We set out with the best intentions, but for some reason, we often fall short. Why? Some of these goals are merely "wishes".
Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. & Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Off Topic, (4) Comments Some BIG News To Share Submitted by Ethan on July 21, 2010 at 02:42 PM Yep, your eyes are not deceiving you… that’s Baby Bull sucking its thumb!
Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.
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Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.
Having three children with birthdays around Christmas means our holidays are filled with parties and gift giving galore. In preparation for wrapping some of my daughters gifts I noticed I had an over abundance of baby shower gift bags left over from when she was born. It was then that I realized two things, my daughter is quite spoiled, and there is know way I will ever use all of these bags!
Many business owners share with me that one of their biggest problems is information overwhelm which in turn leads to lack of focus, and therefore they don’t actually get stuff done in their business. They’re so busy trying to keep up with all the information that they’re being hit with that they don’t actually get around to any implementation and so they stay stuck.
I love being a virtual assistant. I love educating others about virtual assistance. And I love helping new virtual assistants get started. With that said, I also believe that if you’re thinking about becoming a virtual assistant there are some things that you shouldn’t need to be taught. The whole concept of a virtual assistant is that clients are hiring someone who is technology savvy.
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