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What can assistants expect in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

I know I always say I can’t believe how the time flies but I seriously can’t believe how quickly 2013 past us by! Anyway here we are in 2014 and I hope that everyone is settling back into work after the Christmas and New Year break. It was quick wasn’t it!? I’m not just getting old! PA Networking. Technology.

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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2014

Small Business Labs

Our overall economic outlook for 2013 is for solid if moderate growth with U.S. Outsourcing Opportunities:  As firms become more networked, they focus their internal efforts on core and/or strategic business functions. Income Inequality:  Income inequality is a big issue that will become bigger in 2014.   8.

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How to Partner with a Rival for a Win-Win

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The New York International Auto Show features vehicles from dozens of manufacturers—all of which view the event as a worthwhile opportunity to promote their latest models to more media and potential customers than independent efforts could net. In 2013, I opened my retail store in a blighted commercial corridor. Improve visibility.

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Why Traveling the World Is the Best Investment in Yourself

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In 2013, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology reported a study that found students who traveled abroad showed increases in positive personality traits, including openness to experience and emotional stability. In the fall of 2014, my not-yet-husband and I had been together a while and were starting to consider marriage.

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A day in the life: Danielle Howes, Linley

Practically Perfect PA

I have worked at LINLEY since August 2013, initially as an Office Manager and then moving into the EA role in January this year when Anna took over the running of the business. Prior to this I worked for a large International Marketing Agency organising events and promotions for one of the UKs biggest retailers.

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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2017

Small Business Labs

For the list from prior years, click on the year:   2015 , 2014 , 2013 ,  2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008. SMB Globalization: Despite the backlash against globalization and international trade, exports by small, micro and even solopreneur businesses will continue to expand in 2017. It's still too far away. 

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Science in 2011 suggests that approximately 70 percent of people will experience at least one impostor syndrome episode in their lives. One day soon, the jig would be up … ” — Lean In* , March 2013. Impostor Syndrome is More Common Than You Might Think.

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