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MARCH 9, 2010

. & Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Organization, (0) Comments The plan for a successful project Submitted by Ethan on March 09, 2010 at 03:10 PM As an assistant, you’re going to be tasked with completing both large and small projects. What didn’t?

2009

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JUNE 18, 2025

Policymakers in new economic projections sketched a modestly stagflationary picture of the economy. The report was released a day early because of the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday on Thursday. That has left builders with little incentive to break ground on new housing projects.

Payroll

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

around 70% of workers have lost focus by December 20, signaling the onset of the holiday wind-down. Employers can combat the holiday productivity slump by proactively implementing core strategies to sustain company performance. Why Employers Should Strategically Navigate the Holiday Season In the U.S., In the U.S.,

Holidays

Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 10, 2019

It’s the holiday season , and many home businesses are thinking about client gifting. From wondering if you should or shouldn’t gift clients to worrying about whether your client celebrates a certain holiday or not, it can be a stressful decision to make. Here are a few pointers to help you navigate client gifting for the holidays.

Gifts

Success

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Ive experienced four layoffs in mid-November over the past decadetwo of mine and two of my husbandsperfectly timed to put a damper on the holiday season. Below, I share my own survival strategies that got my family through multiple spells of unemployment during the holidays. I also spoke with Kelly Vincent, Psy.D.,

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

As an EA you’re not only there to support staff on a one to one basis or a team (depending on the company structure and needs) but you also find yourself processing invoices and expenses, whilst logging everyone’s holidays and preparing for the latest marketing conference while booking a flight for your executive to NYC – all at the same time!

Management

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 30, 2014

Below are some tips which I followed recently whilst on holiday over Christmas in Melbourne, Australia: Out of courtesy, let your clients know you will be out of the country and emphasise that the service you provide will continue to operate as normal. unscheduled interruptions from clients. You can follow me on Twitter: @RoCoVirtual.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 7, 2018

It's December, the time of year when our thoughts are drawn to holiday festivities and the purchase of gifts. And if your business is totally project-based, you may not feel that a client gift is appropriate. Some industries have the opportunity to gift their clients at the end of their project. Gift cards.

Gifts

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

Autumn and winter can highlight communal bonding through gratitude dinners, skill workshops, book clubs, holiday markets, reflection sessions, and charity drives. Winter: Festivity and Reflection Holiday Markets Transform your coworking space into a holiday market showcasing products made or curated by your members.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 24, 2012

Instead, we limit the number of clients we work with, only work with clients we like and only take on projects we're interested in. An example of our other interests is time with our family over the holidays. Happy Holidays to all and see you in January.   So we're closed until next year.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For me, seasonal overwhelm is a combination of my granddaughter’s soccer practices and games, seasonal activities like apple picking and pumpkin carving parties, increased client projects, and trying to plan for the fast-approaching holiday season. This can cause a sudden onslaught of projects all at once.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 21, 2010

The holidays are coming up quick and it’s time for Eco-Office Gals to get in the giving spirit. Christmas cards or holiday catalogs may be on the holiday horizon. PFL prints Holiday cards, business cards, note cards, catalogs, stationery, brochures and more. Many of you will have printing needs for the season.

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Eco-Office Gals

DECEMBER 28, 2011

I’ve been quiet over the holidays. Trying to keep up with work, holidays and life in general has been overwhelming. Some more BIG thanks going out to some guys and gals I have gotten to team up with the past few months on projects and love working with them so much I want to share them with you!

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2020

We all know how hard it is to mentally get back in our work mode after a holiday—especially a long holiday like Christmas season. Prioritize tasks and projects. Touch base with teammates and anyone who may have covered for you if you were out of the office during the holiday.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Are your Mondays getting harder and harder during the holiday season? If you’re like me, your weekends are packed with activity and flurry getting ready for the holidays and maybe just having fun with family and friends. Your thoughts can be, “I can’t wait to get to work today and tackle my projects.”

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Allwork

JUNE 25, 2024

DW reports that Greece’s GDP growth is projected to surpass the eurozone average — with expectations of 2.2% this year and 2.3% next year — while unemployment is predicted to fall to 9.7%

Salary

Success

AUGUST 23, 2024

She combined her one-week “wellness sabbatical” with vacation accrued and a December holiday break for a three-week friends and family reunion. “I Employees can use this time to pursue further education, attend workshops or engage in research projects related to their field.

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Success

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Holiday feasts followed incongruously by healthy eating tips, after which we will be inundated with advice as to which diet will help you shed the weight you put on over the holidays. What if—hear me out here—you just said, “Screw it, I’m going to eat what I want this holiday season?” Here they come.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Now that Thanksgiving is over, your mind has most certainly turned to end-of-year activities and the holidays. Take a moment to plot out work projects, activities and events planned over the next three months. Happy Holidays! Hello to all my readers! And that’s OK.). Build them into your schedule now! Limit interruptions.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Take a moment to plot out work projects, activities and events planned over the next three months. This is an excellent best practice that can prevent mistakes during high-stress times when we're often asked to "rush" certain projects. Survival Tips for the Hurried Holidays Video. Build them into your schedule now! Joan Burge.

Holidays

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Take a moment to plot out work projects, activities and events planned over the next three months. This is an excellent best practice that can prevent mistakes during high-stress times when we're often asked to "rush" certain projects. Survival Tips for the Hurried Holidays Video. Build them into your schedule now! Joan Burge.

Holidays

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Take a moment to plot out work projects, activities and events planned over the next three months. This is an excellent best practice that can prevent mistakes during high-stress times when we’re often asked to “rush” certain projects. What steps do you need to take to ensure you meet those deadlines? Joan Burge.

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

I recently completed a project I had been working on the last few months. I had the pleasure of working with Donna Maria of Indie Business Network on a 32 page Holiday Gift Guide. There are several reasons I wanted to share this particular project with my readers.

Gifts

Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 11, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap The Five Phases of Project Planning Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 11, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Allen goes on to this is an ideal model for planning projects. Brainstorming – Brainstorming generates the ideas for moving the project to completion.

Ergonomics

Success

MARCH 21, 2023

Think back to a couple of months ago, before the holidays. You were trying to wrap up a million projects at work before heading out on vacation, while juggling shopping for presents, preparing to host your relatives or travel. The problem is, that’s no longer enough. Your attention was divided as you bounced from task to task.

Stress

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Take a moment to plot out work projects, activities and events planned over the next three months. This is an excellent best practice that can prevent mistakes during high-stress times when we’re often asked to “rush” certain projects. Review your approaching deadlines. Build them into your schedule now!

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 11, 2014

With the sacred carving of the Thanksgiving turkey completed, and that first slice of your favorite pie eaten; the holidays are officially upon us! The holidays always bring with them a lot of hustle and bustle as far as preparations, activities and celebrations. I wish you and your family a very blessed holiday season.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

With the sacred carving of the Thanksgiving turkey completed, and that first slice of your favorite pie eaten; the holidays are officially upon us! The holidays always bring with them a lot of hustle and bustle as far as preparations, activities and celebrations. I wish you and your family a very blessed holiday season.

Holidays

Success

AUGUST 31, 2021

The first day back after a holiday weekend inspires many people to wonder why every week can’t be more play and less work. A sprint is when you devote all your attention to completing one task or project in a short amount of time. Joe Sanok says that it can. Find what works for you practically and psychologically.

Sprint

Success

AUGUST 4, 2023

It was an awful experience, and I fired him as a client halfway through the project,” Labunski says. “I I knew at that time that this was going to be toxic based on the fact that this client was so eager to overlook the holidays and my own family plans,” she says. “He said every plan and proof I sent him was wrong.” The lesson?

2016

Tips From T. Marie

MARCH 17, 2020

I prefer email because it has the least impact on my ability to focus on client projects. I can quickly read and respond to an email without losing my momentum in a website build or other project. If by chance no calls are scheduled, I’ll return to client projects that I have on my to do list. 12:30pm to 1:30 pm: Lunch break.

Phones

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Use a cultural calendar to avoid setting meetings on holidays. Google Meet, Skype, Slack, Zoom, and other popular resources can be used to conduct virtual video meetings to keep team members connected and projects moving. Plan virtual “town hall” meetings where employees can be updated on important activities and results.

Basecamp

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Whether you’re looking for a holiday gift, a birthday gift, or just something special to show your love and appreciation, we’ve got you covered. Posting jobs in over 50 different categories from entry-level to executive level, this may be the perfect holiday gift for a digital nomad. . Calendly subscription .

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It happens when you’re really jazzed about something—an upcoming project or a big goal—and you dive head first into the planning process. Towards the end of summer, the cycle starts again, bringing me to Stage 2 in the Fall and culminating in a final recovery stage during the winter holidays. Stage 1: Preparing.

Holidays

Success

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

These travels were far from the luxurious holiday most people imagine when they hear destinations such as Paris and Venice. There’s lots of people who are well educated but have [not] actually had the real, practical experience of having their own skin in the game around managing and funding and delivering a project.”

2019

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JANUARY 10, 2024

With the holidays behind us, data indicates that office occupancy numbers have remained relatively stable. SmithGroup is exploring opportunities to reimagine workplace environments, elevating them from strategic renovation projects to more significant investments in new, higher quality space.

Collaborate

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MAY 24, 2023

Penelope Cline, a project manager, HR manager and talent scout, loves the quarterly home office stipend provided by her company, which allows employees to purchase items they get to keep or to use the funds for external workspaces such as WeWork or Selina.

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