Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. I was asked to speak about networking and how beneficial it is for assistants.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2023

Women in business: a look at the numbers A 2022 annual report by the National Women’s Business Council found that women owned 20.9% Additionally, the report found that women-owned businesses “employed 10.8 Additionally, the report found that women-owned businesses “employed 10.8 of employer businesses in 2019—a growth of 16.7%

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Allwork

JANUARY 10, 2023

Additionally, a September 2022 survey from the School of Politics and Economics at King’s College reported that 25% of respondents would quit if forced to return to the office full time. . Even finance, the industry leading the charge for returning to the office, suffered significant churn. Resistance .

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Ideas.Ted

MARCH 1, 2022

These are among the disturbing findings of the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). We are three vice-chairs of the IPCC, and helped guide the hundreds of scientists worldwide who authored this report. The previous report , published last year, confirmed Earth has already warmed by 1.09?

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

In fact, rather than working less, most remote workers reported putting in more hours and becoming more productive when they ditched the office. In its fourth quarter of 2020 and first quarter of 2021 financial reports—while many other companies were experiencing layoffs and frantically downsizing—BELAY announced record-breaking numbers.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In a survey published in 2020’s “ Building the On-Demand Workforce ” report from the Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 60% of business leaders said they expected to increasingly “rent” “borrow” or “share” talent with other companies. Is the freelance industry growing or fading? It’s growing.

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MAY 27, 2022

Industries that were most impacted by employee resignations included: Retail trade (+106,000) . Additionally, collaborating with either their own colleagues or professionals from various industries can help boost creativity and critical thinking skills, both of which are essential to the future of work.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?   The best know example is the tech industry cluster in Silicon Valley.  

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? The report covers 20 key demographic, social, economic and technology trends. 

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Success

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Because it’s tough to be a woman in the entertainment business, and it’s tough, too, to be a woman in finance. Bush was raised in Los Angeles, where we’re gathered today, sitting across from each other in a sun-dappled industrial loft. Located in Chicago, it is, quite literally, the first women’s bank in the U.S.: So go ahead.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 13, 2023

Most industries have large inefficiencies which represent a major opportunity and the potential for productivity gains is enormous. Plus, GIRI recently reported that when ‘unrecorded process waste, latent defects and indirect costs are included, estimates of the total cost is closer to £10-25 billion per annum across the sector.’

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Small Business Labs

MAY 5, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? social networking sites play a major role in the web marketing industry.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?   Industry analysts are upping their app revenue forecasts almost monthly.  A

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Small Business Labs

MAY 3, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 24, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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BMT Office Administration

MAY 9, 2022

If you make heavy use of acronyms or industry jargon it can also help to define some of the key terms used in each process. Encourage internal staff to share the opening with their networks. The finance department is responsible for approving high-value office supply purchases and reconciling expense purchases. ATS user guide.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 2, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .  Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 22, 2010

Nothing really new here - the travails of the VC industry are widely reported.  Steve and Carolyn are partners at Emergent Research and Senior Fellows at the Society for New Communications Research. Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JULY 14, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?   We cover this trend in more detail in The New Artisan Economy research report.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 17, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .  Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .  Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .  Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 10, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

The right assistant can free up time so that you can focus on more important tasks like fundraising, industry networking, expansion, and other measures. While the duties can vary to an extent depending on your individual needs, these are some of the general tasks that assistants have experience with.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 11, 2011

Consult for others who would like to start a home-based business – whether they are VAs, or are in another industry, your experience in setting up and growing a business is invaluable. Are you a champion networker? Visit [link] to receive the free report, Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid in Creating a 6-Figure VA Business.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 12, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .    Tech Shop is a good example of an industrial coworking facility. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 18, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .  Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 29, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .    The same thing is happening in almost all industries. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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