The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Evans Said on February 25th, 2010 at 3:30 am Always look at the applicant’s educational background. Not just check that he/she graduated in the relevant field but the best candidate’s full educational history will tell the story. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

As a consumer – other retailers have educated us to what some of the options are. “What about those check verification systems that Wal-mart, The Gap, Cutco and so many other national retailers have adopted. You get your money right away,&# I offered.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 13, 2023

The decline in UK productivity since the Great Recession of 2008/2009 has been a matter of concern for business leaders, policymakers, and economists alike. By ensuring that all regions have the necessary resources and opportunities to thrive, the UK can unlock untapped potential and drive overall productivity growth.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? Try this link: [link] Thanks, Richard Posted on 26 August, 2008 10:54 AM Cathy Clifton, CMP, CMM Hi.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Remember what 2008 felt like? Look at the person's skills, education, background and connections. Pretty grim years. Thousands of people lost their jobs, and didn't have the foggiest idea of where to turn. Now, with unemployment at its lowest level in seven years (5.4%), those memories may be fading for many people. Big mistake.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

A lot of money is invested in educating women; through school, university and even beyond. Both of these positions are so absorbed in the problems associated with women working that they struggle to find, or even attempt to find, a solution that works from women, employers and, perhaps most importantly, children. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 12, 2008

Small Business Startup Checklist – Naming Your Business by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 12, 2008 This is the first of a series of weekly posts focusing on some of the key issues that a small business startup faces. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

CRM) Video Tutorials By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you using ACT! My employer needs someone who is educated in this program. Home About Me Advertise Free ACT! as your client relationship manager (CRM)? If you’re looking to purchase ACT! Ive never used it.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 20, 2008 I always enjoy the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs out in the field, during speaking engagements, trade-shows and other events. But then my business education does not limit me to just ticking boxes on a form (-forgive me for this little side dig, but it had to be done!). — ST.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 Lord Sugar’s – the government’s enterprise czar – outburst last week where he allegedly called small business owners moaners and said: “I can honestly say a lot of problems you hear from people who are moaning are from companies I wouldn’t lend a penny to.

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MARCH 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Get A Job With A Thank You Letter By The Professional Assistant on Friday, March 28, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity D id you just get out of an interview ? We both had similar skills, education, etc. Did you attend a few recently? Do you really want to get one of the jobs that you just applied for?

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2007

kitchens Said on May 13th, 2008 at 7:35 am That is very inspiring to read. Anya Cook Said on July 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pm This is an inspiring story that I am hoping to emulate. Thanks for sharing it kitchen for success Said on August 21st, 2008 at 2:47 pm I believe this story will inspire a lot of business starter like me.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Prepare now for when business picks up again Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 12:54 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Business Strategies/Perspectives Here’s a list of things to do now, if you are in a work slowdown, so that when things pick up again you’ll be ready!

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MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Thinking Outside the Job Description Box By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 20, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing All The Way to Work: The Ultimate Secretarial Survival Blog.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2007

casket guy Said on July 16th, 2008 at 8:54 pm I agree with what you were saying about politicians they seem to be clueless as to what question we as small business owners need answered. james ainsworth Said on May 15th, 2009 at 3:31 pm Another great read. Great info and knowledge base this blog. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Stefan Töpfer Said on November 1st, 2007 at 6:49 pm Jason, they can only have an educated guess – the questions I posted will give them an idea how flexible and passionate you are about small business. Tom Said on January 19th, 2008 at 10:08 pm Can I write off products which I can’t sell due to deterioration.

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OCTOBER 1, 2007

South By South West Midlands Said on February 28th, 2008 at 4:51 pm [.] low cost business ideas Said on April 10th, 2008 at 11:10 pm the internet has allow the bootstrapper to go to a whole new level. – Stefan Carlos Weil Said on May 27th, 2008 at 11:38 pm STEFAN: I fully agree with bootstrapping. But you will need some [.]

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

Our economy has invested in the education of us all, only to exclude some parents or even disabled people from contributing to our economy. richard hazelgrove Said on May 25th, 2008 at 8:12 pm A tough one – the work life balance I guess may have something to do with another balance – the one at the bank!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! As we head into the New Year it will be easy to forget and put 2008 instead of 2009. All the best in 2009. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. Lets enjoy our day together.© 23, 1 p.m. .

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 15, 2010

By 2009 the proportion jumped to 29%. Attendance at arts performances dropped from 15 million to 13 million in 2001-2006; Low income, living in a poor neighbourhood, low parental education, recent immigration, racialized status, and Aboriginal status affect participation in leisure and culture.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 February, 2009 Just a secretary. There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. February 18, 2009 Zelma De Souzasaid. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Service Untitled

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Interestingly enough, the social trends since 2008 have grown exponentially. In 2008, social media and customer service were not even on the radar; in 2009 it grew to 13%, and this year 40% of contact centers actively use social media in their customer service. Powerful brands help customers make educated choices.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 14, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Only 4% spend more than $10 million a year, and most of these organizations are hospitals and educational institutions.    It likely fell again in 2009.    The number of U.S.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 October, 2009 That is not in my job description. Her office encouraged her when they saw her knack for numbers and she pursued further education and is now a junior accountant. jackal [link] October 12, 2009 Anonymoussaid. Very educative!! Lets enjoy our day together.©

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. December 29, 2009 Helene Sinclairsaid. 23, 1 p.m. .

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 July, 2009 I look like that!! Helene Sinclair July 21, 2009 Anonymoussaid. July 21, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Thanks, Patricia July 21, 2009 Danielle McGawsaid. July 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.© I cant believe I look and act like that.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. Some organizations like you to list the attachments, i.e. Enclosure: 2008 Annual Report. Eve December 13, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Patricia December 13, 2009 danielle.mcgaw said. December 23, 2009 Anonymoussaid. Thanks again!

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APRIL 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 April, 2009 April 22nd - Administrative Professionals Day It often amazes me that a day is set aside for our profession. April 09, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Patricia April 10, 2009 Foley-In-Charge said. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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APRIL 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. Patty Buckner April 28, 2009 Anonymoussaid. May 04, 2009 Peachon said. Lets enjoy our day together.© Thanks for a great article.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. February 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 February, 2009 Thats not my job! February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. February 22, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JULY 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie. July 30, 2009 Patricia Robb said. July 31, 2009 Hélène Sinclairsaid. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne.

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MAY 10, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Getting your foot in the door. She saw the importance of this training to help her daughter know the workings of an office from the bottom up and the office benefitted from her educational training. Lets enjoy our day together.© Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donat.

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Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Since the hotel’s 2009 opening, the area has thrived, building off of Harper’s mission. Another plan in the pipeline is to further employees’ education by offering courses that develop skills in computer science and HVAC technologies, for example. In September 2008 Harper took a two-week hiking trip— and completely unplugged. “I

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. the next day!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 February, 2009 Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. link] February 22, 2009 busymomof4said. February 24, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. March 24, 2009 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. ▼ 2009 (58) ► December (5) Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your Ne. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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