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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Contact local development agencies – some may offer training programs Hire local teachers or consultants to run short training schedules.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I supplied tickets to more than 8,500 people, netting over $1 million in profits. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. So it came to me: I should become a coach.

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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. Most industries have large inefficiencies which represent a major opportunity and the potential for productivity gains is enormous.

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JULY 24, 2022

Andrew began his career in 2008 as an EA in the Retail industry, supporting the Chief Merchandising Officer at Hudson Group for 8+ years. To learn more about how you can join the now 200+ growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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APRIL 15, 2010

You probably have a fairly complete profile and have made several connections with co-workers, past employers and a few colleagues in your industry. You probably have a fairly complete profile and have made several connections with co-workers, past employers and a few colleagues in your industry. I love the LinkedIn groups.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

Recognized and awarded by his tennis industry peers, he has been acclaimed as a keen and insightful search consultant and coach. Apart from that, he has been published in multiple industry magazines and newsletters including CMAA's At Your Service and Tennis Magazine Australia.

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JUNE 2, 2010

Posted by Deborah Chaddock Brown on June 2, 2010 under Listening , Missed Moments , social media | Be the First to Comment Just saw this link on a tweet The Biggest Shift Since the Industrial Revolution. Enter your company name, your products, your industry key words and see what is being said. So how do you listen on Twitter?

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JUNE 12, 2010

Here’s what I said: I believe if we use social media as a way to connect – then yes, it can build wonderful relationships; with industry leaders as well as our customers/prospects. His question: Does Social Media Weaken Relationships ? The comments are interesting – some that agree and some that don’t.

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JULY 20, 2010

You often have to put their needs ahead of yours. That is true in a relationship with your significant other, a best friend, your parents, and your kids. Consider this quote: “Companies spend 6 to 10 times more to acquire new customers than they do to retain existing customers.

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JULY 9, 2010

So what does it take to be a computer business and stay a vibrant and valuable resource for 35 years in an industry that has had more changes than “Carter has liver pills?&# is celebrating their 35th year in business. is celebrating their 35th year in business. They no longer require a full room but can be stored in your pocket.

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Your blog’s role in your professional visibility Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:11 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging Ever wonder where blogging is headed now that social media web sites have become mainstream tools?

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

A Niche Market Can Be Your Train to Succes s: Talking to my fitness trainer the other day reminded me of niche markets and how they’re central to so many small business’s success. has improved in the wake of the economic revival, says a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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JULY 14, 2010

Will people forget that his ego seemed to shine brighter than his gifts to the industry? Let me start by saying that I’m not a basketball fan. If I had to pick a sport and lawn bowling wasn’t an option then baseball would be my pick. If that is the case, I wonder – what will be the long term affect with the fans?

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JULY 13, 2010

In Alan Alda’s book “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed… and other things I’ve learned,&# he talks about saying yes no matter what just to keep active in your industry. A favorite customer of mine called last week and asked if we could meet for an hour. His example is saying yes to keep food on the table.

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APRIL 30, 2010

We have a make or break opportunity available to us when we use social media to actively listen to what is being said about us and our industry and to query those consumers for what is important to them. In some cases we have gotten quite good but are we focused?

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MAY 11, 2010

I have been going and doing my weight training three times a week and the cardio bike thing ever since. He told me how to fix the cardio workout – MAN WHAT A DIFFERENCE – and tomorrow he’s showing me a new weight training program. The dishwasher and dryer come to mind. No change. No change in the routine.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Round up #3, Prescott Style Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 7:48 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Life of the Virtual Assistant Election Day 2008! This one feels like Christmas. I voted early by mail this year.

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs I am such an SOB! Monday, October 27, 2008 at 9:03 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging Successful and Outstanding Blogger, that is! Liz Strauss , the original SOB is hosting her blog’s 3rd birthday party tomorrow, October 28, 2008.

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MARCH 15, 2010

We provided a great service at a good price-the best in out industry. ’s new book Peaks and Valleys. ’s new book Peaks and Valleys. Just like the One Minute Manager and Who Moved My Cheese , the book is set up in a story format to share the great insights of the author.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 20, 2010

Try to learn a bit about the industry that your prospective business customer works in so you don’t look out of your depth. You are training your customers that that is what you are worth. Listen carefully to what your B2B clients require. If you can determine exactly what they need, you can serve them better.

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DECEMBER 15, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Put a smile on that face Monday, December 15, 2008 at 9:42 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Family Life Feeling too busy? Not busy enough? Maybe all you need is a little gingerbread house. Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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DECEMBER 4, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Can you say “sidetracked?&# Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 11:41 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Life of the Virtual Assistant I could blame it on the economy. Melodee Patterson Comment // December 6th, 2008 // 5:01 pm choke Cubbies!?! Happy Holidays!

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JULY 14, 2010

I belong to several; local groups with a variety of business types and industry specific groups for speakers, writers, customer service and HR professionals. I love the lively discussions that happen on LinkedIn in the various groups. I have answered questions and joined/started discussions but I felt like something was missing.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

How often are we ungrateful of: Our customers when they have demands Our employees when they do something wrong Our boss when they ask too much Our industry when it doesn’t respond like we’d hoped The little things in life The economy is tough and we can find ourselves wallowing in the land of the ungrateful. Ungrateful.

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JANUARY 7, 2010

The article details the survey particulars (about 500 people per country surveyed), the worst hit industries, what ticked customers off and what set businesses apart. I have often theorized the importance of building relationships with customers and now a recent survey puts dollars to the sense of that theory.

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MARCH 25, 2024

A 2021 Bureau of Justice Statistics study found that 66% of people released from prison in 24 different states in 2008 were re-arrested within three years. Many of these arrests led to reincarceration: parole and probation violations and new sentences led 61% of prisoners released in 2008 to return to prison within a decade.

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JANUARY 13, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Can Virtual Assistants provide social networking support? Social networking became the trendiest way to stay connected in 2008. As a result, clients in many industries are seeking VAs with proven expertise to manage their social media presence.

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APRIL 2, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Congratulations to Ryan Perry! I can’t say I know him, but my son was his teammate for the 2008 Wildcats season and I am pulling for Ryan, as he’s the first teammate we’ve ever watched to go on and make it to the show in his rookie year.

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JULY 1, 2010

Best selling author – noted speaker – he is a gem in the industry of marketing and social media. In fact, I’m not a very gracious “getter.&# His THREE WORDS are a classic strategy to focus your year and I’m a big fan! This all happened because Sheila GAVE me a high compliment with a recommendation.

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MAY 7, 2010

Back then, the marketing industry was abuzz about how citizen marketers were changing the landscape, whereas the second two editions have revolved primarily around the growing field of social media and how its methodologies have affected marketing as a whole. Yours truly has a chapter in this book as well as in the Age of Conversation 2.

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DECEMBER 16, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Updating to WordPress 2.7 Comments: 2 2 Comments Posts about Wordpress 2.7 blog.looseends.net » Dissecting a WordPress Blog Crash Pingback // March 5th, 2009 // 10:08 pm [.]

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OCTOBER 8, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Reasons why work slowdowns can be good Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 11:12 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Life of the Virtual Assistant My DH had his first-ever no work day in 35 years as a Land Surveyor. Not that he has never taken a day off. Loosely Speaking�A

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DECEMBER 13, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs All I need is $4.59 Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 10:37 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Family Life , Life of the Virtual Assistant I won’t tell you how long it’s been since I became a Google Adsense Publisher. But I WILL tell you I have only $4.59

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs AZVAs Podcast Episode 1 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 2:34 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: AZVAs Podcast , Life of the Virtual Assistant AZVAs Podcast launches today! Task Crate was founded in 2008 by his wife and partner Jennifer Talbot. Episode 1: February 2010 [.]

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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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OCTOBER 28, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Are Social Media sites today’s biggest time suck? Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 9:25 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Business Strategies/Perspectives , Web/Tech Social Media sites have been heralded as the latest and best way to network and establish your brand.

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MARCH 7, 2023

With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Ryan’s work focuses on how places can be better designed and managed to support positive and productive experiences. We’ve already had flight simulation training in VR decades ago. I don’t want to pay for their move. I’d rather give the money to them than to Beacons.

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