The Small Business Blog

APRIL 9, 2013

In my first post for TSBB I gave a definition of Resourcefulness as:- The ability to find ways of dealing with the unknown, the uncertain, the unfamiliar, the unexpected and the obstacles that get in the way of your objectives. I also said that I wouldn’t be writing about “The 7 things that resourceful people… Read the full article here: Resourcefulness on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Business Advice Business Psychology Personal Effectiveness resourcefulness

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Success

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

When people think about pursuing something, the first thing they normally do is look at their resources to determine whether or not it can be done, which is always a wise thing to do. Sure, we need to know how much money we have, but money is not the greatest resource.

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Allwork

JULY 19, 2022

Given the challenging operating environment, we are closely re-examining all of our forward spending and investment plans to ensure the best use of our resources,” said Denis Coleman, Chief Financial Officer at Goldman Sachs. . “We’re Business Human Resources

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Success

JULY 19, 2021

We have an infinite wealth of information, connections and resources at our fingertips, thanks to the internet and smartphones. But what we don’t have is an abundance of time or unlimited attention spans, both of which are scarce resources. W e live in a remarkable time.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 1, 2020

Since 1990, we have provided rich resources for administrative professionals around the world. Office Dynamics International is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. As you can imagine, we have covered thousands of assistant-focused topics over the decades.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 30, 2018

Here are our new resources for Assistants. Career Development Featured Resources for Personal Assistants admin administrators assistants blogging Career EA Events Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant ResourcesOver the last few months, you might have noticed that I have been adding some new sections to the Practically Perfect PA website. Haven’t noticed? Don´t worry I know you are busy! So, today, I thought I would let you know what we have going on.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Whether you are aiming for success in your personal or professional life, check out these top ten financial resources for women, plus a bonus resource to help you create smart and effective strategies for your life right now. . Bonus Resource! By Bonnie Low-Kramen.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 17, 2018

We are delighted to be welcoming Lindsay Taylor, Director of Your Excellency Limited to the Virtual Summit on 22nd June 2018. More details of her beneficial session will be shared soon. In the meantime, I asked Lindsay to introduce herself and share details of the learning and development Your Excellency provides to the PA and […]. Featured Sponsored posts Training admin assistants EA Education and Training Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

In fact, there is an event called #AdminChat that’s just for assistants – a free event that happens with a select resource, weekly, hosted by Executive Secretary Magazine (another phenomenal administrative resource). Whether you are already on Twitter or you still considering the possibility of joining, you will want to know who the must follow admin resources on Twitter are! Must Follow Admin Resources On Twitter. Office Dynamics Twitter List of Admin Resources.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2019

It goes without saying that for an Assistant to be successful in the role, they need to have strong business acumen. I’ve written about this skill a lot over the years, and I have presented on the topic at various events. It is a topic close to my heart because I genuinely think once Assistants […].

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The price of clean energy resources has been falling and the technology to use them has been improving rapidly. What are some good resources that will provide returns on your investments over time ? The world is going through a major energy revolution.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The latter entails careful consideration of the resources needed to complete a project and ensuring that they’re exactly where they need to be — in the exact quantities required — to deliver the desired result. Management erp resource planning

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Jennie Lyon

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

… The post Social Media Hacks for Optimal Brand Growth (+ Free Resource) appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc. Social Media started in the early 2000s and has been pivotal in the growth of small businesses around the world.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2012

In my last blog I wrote about the resources that are available for assistants and administrators in the form of magazines and websites. There are three subscriptions tiers; Associate, Member and Fellow which give you access to a number of useful resources online, designated letters after your name, regular e-newsletters, national and regular events and networking opportunities. Also let me know if you use any other resources that make your job easier. Pin It.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2012

As this is the first blog on my new website I thought I would share with you some of the resources I find really helpful. The website is also a valuable resource and has lots of frfee articles, blogs and a forum for subscriber and non subscribers. pa-assist.com launched in 2000 and the site primarily offers help, information and resources for office professionals. The post Resources for assistants appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Pin It.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 8, 2022

The future of Human Resources remains a hotly debated topic, with conversations often focusing on whether the term is still accurate and how internal and external changes often put HR in a state of flux. In these instances, a disjointed approach could also lead to wasted resources and time.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 2, 2019

Like most senior level Executives, your boss will be involved in lots of different projects, making the decisions and driving these initiatives forward. If the projects are not managed by a central project management office (and in smaller organisations, this is often the case), then you can add value by helping your Executive plan out […].

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 12, 2015

I shared with her that the best resource for getting content for her newsletter was her clients! A couple of weeks ago I headed out to Orlando for a 3-day fashion event. I attend this event twice a year, and I love that I get to unplug for a few days and focus on something completely different—it’s all about balance, right? For me, this is when I get the best ideas for my business.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2012

In my last blog I wrote about the resources that are available for assistants and administrators in the form of magazines and websites. There are three subscriptions tiers; Associate, Member and Fellow which give you access to a number of useful resources online, designated letters after your name, regular e-newsletters, national and regular events and networking opportunities. Also let me know if you use any other resources that make your job easier. Pin It.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 17, 2019

Office Dynamics International is the global industry leader in the development and presentation of sophisticated executive and administrative assistant training, coaching, and resources. It is known that we offer a broad range of training, education, peer to peer networking, but this year we are adding even more to our catalog of resources! The post New Training and Resources to Office Dynamics in 2019 appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Not having resource limits respected is often the culprit. Honoring the resources will strengthen the relationship with your client, and allow you to get more work done simply and easily. Clients often notice that things feel off to them, but they don’t often have the self-awareness to know why. VAs often notice that things with clients feel off to them and they don’t know why, either.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Putting your money into natural resources could make it possible to weather the financial storm on the horizon. Investing in Natural Resources. Why exactly would you want to invest in natural resource companies as an investor? If you have money to invest, putting it into natural resources like oil, natural gas, gold, and silver makes a lot of sense. If hyperinflation does occur, the values of these natural resources will still be there.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

To start and sustain a prosperous business, you need resources like: Knowledge. Explore the five essential resources required to start an Oklahoma City business in greater detail below. Management business resources Oklahoma City

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Small Business CEO

MAY 14, 2020

In business, you need to be able to use every resource to your advantage if you don’t want to be one of the many businesses that fail each year. … The post How to Leverage Local Resources to Win in Business appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The post Great resources for assistants on Twitter appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Earlier this week I wrote a piece on Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for assistants so I thought I would carry on with that theme and try to convince you all to join Twitter! Twitter really is a great place for learning as well as being social. Here is a list of people, companies and professional associations that I think will add real value to your career development.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 22, 2020

… The post Resources for Struggling Businesses During COVID-19 appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. COVID-19 has severely impacted the way that everyone goes about their lives. Most are forced to stay at home, yourself likely included.

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Small Business CEO

APRIL 18, 2021

Why not check out some of the most important resources available to CEOs today? … The post Resources and Knowledge for the Small Business CEO appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. CEO Leadership business resources

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 3, 2011

7 Evernote Resources You May Not Know About. Image via CrunchBase. As I have mentioned in previous posts , I have been using Evernote for almost as long as it has been on the market. Version 1 came bundled as bonus software with a scanner I had purchased and I have stuck with it through its evolution to version 4.5 (pre-release). pre-release). Apart from e-mail service, it is my most used piece of software. Like any good software, familiarity with tips, tricks, shortcuts, etc.,

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2013

Office Dynamics has been named a best administrative assistant resource online - twice! Voted in by administrative assistants saying that we are a " best administrative assistant resource " out there on the world wide web means a lot to us. Best Administrative Assistant Resources on Twitter (the full list). The group voted on their favorite/best administrative assistant resources and we were pleased to be included in their results!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

There are a lot of different resources available to assistants. Some resources are better than others and we do have a lot of choice. Well I thought I would offer one of the great resources a chance to introduce themselves to the Practically Perfect PA readers and tell us a little more about what they do and how they can support assistants in, what I think is, one of the world’s toughest jobs! The PA Life website also has lots of great resources for assistants.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Pew Internet's  Searching for Work in the Digital Era  illustrates the growing role online resources are playing in the job hunt. The report chart below shows the various ways job seekers use online resources. Key quote: A majority of U.S.

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Office Organization Success

MAY 9, 2014

Today, I want to share a fabulous training resource with you, and one that’s free for you to attend too. I’m a huge fan of lifelong learning and am continually investing in myself and my business through training courses and other programs … whether those are free or paid training programs! It’s the… “Grow and Monetize Your Business” And it’s being hosted by the Expert Telesummit Speakers Bureau. Click here to register.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Annual audits of human resources are necessary for all companies out there. … Management hrm human resources auditIt does not matter how many employees the business has. HR audits can be compared with the health checks that you do for your body. Organizations have to measure current standings and then determine accomplishments possible with the purpose of improving HR functions. An HR Audit and Compliance report involves reviewing basically all HR functions.

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Virtual Moxie

JANUARY 19, 2012

Build resources you can share with your clients, allowing them to choose their own vendors and paying them directly. This reduces your liability while still allowing you to make things easier for the client--both very good things! Moxie Tips AssistU Moxie Tips Virtual Assistant Virtual Assistant Training Virtual Moxie

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

… The post Why is CPD Certification an Integral Aspect for Human Resources Departments? Human Resources CPD certification hrdContinuing professional development or CPD is a concept that describes the advancement of professional careers and in turn, companies.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Listen in to find out about Bonnie’s TEDx talk on Feb 5th and lots more valuable resources for the Admin community. Bonnie’s TEDx talk and other resources on Heads Together with Bonnie Low-Kramen – 2/2/22 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen. TEDx week is here!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 11, 2012

More recently, the TV show Leverage took the concept of leverage beyond finance or mechanics to mean having a strategic advantage -- using your assets/resources to benefit your situation.   Each of us have resources/assets that give us advantage when used strategically.  The resources you have change every day as you learn and grow.    I say that he is effectively leveraging his resources and his teachers agree. 

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

While each and every one of us is ultimately responsible for the state of their personal brand, we all have a sturdy stock of resources at our disposal to make the job easier. Those resources don’t look precisely the same for everyone.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 4, 2014

For most assistants working in the UK the Square Meal website and guide is a well-loved and trusted resource. The post Spotlight on assistant resources: Square Meal Venues and Events Live appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. For many years I have consulted the guide for restaurant and venue ideas, it has always been my first port of call when managers have asked me to book restaurants for them.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Recently, I shared some of my favorite tips on how to eliminate writer's block in my post: Writer's Block Stinks !    Based on all of the shares, tweets and messages I received, I can tell that there are a lot of people that are feeling stuck creating content! I have also heard from clients that would like to try some new things on their blog, but don't know how to introduce it to their audience. Today, I'm going to share one of my blogging secret weapons!

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