Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   From the article: "the uptick in social networks led to the 28% and 15% declines in email and instant messaging, respectively. .  Where are we finding the time? 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.     Low cost business models have disrupted a number of content industries, with music, newspapers and magazines getting hit very hard.    It costs $79 a year to subscribe.

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Loosely Speaking

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. Social networking became the trendiest way to stay connected in 2008. I think this raises some ethical dilemmas.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. Assistant networking and events.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 15, 2015

Succession planning for administrative professionals is critically necessary to ensure future success in every industry and every business regardless of size. .” This vibrant profession is continuously expanding to encompass higher levels of responsibilities and broader, dynamic opportunities.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? How I Use Lists I'm now connected to thousands of people on my social networking sites, so lists are key to me being able to manage the conversations.  Comments Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

Today I am very, very excited to be writing this blog post. We have always tried to make the events a little different to other conferences in the industry and we have always had good feedback from our efforts. This is the first event of its kind for the PA industry so you might have a few questions. What is a virtual summit?

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 12, 2009

This blog will highlight the tip I provided at the meeting: Using the Marketing-Mentor 2009 Grow Your Business Marketing Plan + Calendar. In conjunction with the calendar is The Marketing Mix: Official Blog from Marketing-Mentor, [link]. The blogs are fun, noteworthy, inspirational and beneficial. I love this thing!Â

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « The Structural Shift to a Contingent Workforce | Main | What is Freelance Camp?   We will, of course, continue to post on coworking on this blog. . 

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Loosely Speaking

APRIL 23, 2010

Sharon’s been hopping around the blogosphere answering industry questions and promoting this year’s Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC). I highly recommend that a new VA join groups/forums/associations and/or networks to connect with other professionals and establish valuable relationships.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

I think it will be another interesting year for assistants with lots of changes and further challenges for our industry. Remember assistants need to keep up to date with the latest innovations in our industries as much as any other profession. I wrote a blog recently on useful apps for assistants which you can find here.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 19, 2014

We have increased the number of blog posts and will continue to publish around four per week, each themed around the following areas: Career development. Travel management. So here is to 2014, it has been a wonderful year and I can’t wait to see what 2015 brings the assistant industry! Key skills. Office politics.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

With budgets tight, many companies are looking to trim back expenditure by reducing travel costs, slashing marketing budgets and even downsizing the number of staff. Networking: Conferences are the ideal background for some serious networking. Company conferences and events have also seen financial cuts.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   As you know, I have some fabulous colleagues in the productivity and organizing industry.    This past year, many of them have contributed their knowledge to blog postings and special reports I've coordinated.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Let’s get you up to speed with this rapidly growing industry. And this is why it’s becoming one of the fastest growing industries. There are generalist virtual assistants who offer a wide range of services while others niche in a service or industry. They could be looking for someone to manage their calendar and travel.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations. Support for an Internal PA Network. If so highlight this and what is going on in your industry.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 18, 2012

So do such revolutions of the 20th and 21st centuries as large-scale industrial agriculture and the reliance of globalized markets on long-distance transport of goods. So do urban greenspaces, which refer to networks of parks, cemeteries, nature preserves, and otherwise semi-natural landscapes. photo by: upton.

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 28, 2010

Early on, I attended a lot of in-person networking events and met often with clients. I’m still in the pre-launch process, but I will consider attending the summit next year.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 11, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. And Erika is not alone since more than half of Americans have a summer trip planned, and the airlines hope to capitalize by the flurry of travelers. Their overall score increased by 26 points. The lines move a lot faster now.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 5, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Why Arent Newspapers Doing Social Shopping? Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Why Arent Newspapers Doing Social Shopping?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. And it is also handy for when your manager is travelling. FlightTrack: £2.99

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. And it is also handy for when your manager is travelling. FlightTrack: £2.99

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

From magazines, blogs, exclusive membership clubs to events and exhibitions. PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. Free attendance to special networking and PA Life Club- sponsored events.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. The article suggests this industry consolation will lead to "architectural mediocrity" and less innovation. .    Industry analysts are upping their app revenue forecasts almost monthly.  A

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Small Business Labs

MAY 3, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Accounting a Barbell Industry | Main | Why Arent Newspapers Doing Social Shopping? Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? I’ve also worked in a variety of industries and have met lots of interesting people and been asked to do lots of interesting tasks! That inspires me to write this free blog!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? I’ve also worked in a variety of industries and have met lots of interesting people and been asked to do lots of interesting tasks! That inspires me to write this free blog!

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 24, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges | Main | Local Online Advertising to Increase 18% in 2011 » August 24, 2010 What are Social Magazines and Flipboard?

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 7, 2009

Strategies for managing those feelings include volunteering, participating in face-to-face networking, and hosting gatherings of one’s peers. In Arizona, we’re gearing up for a late summer meeting for Virtual Assistants.

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 24, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Chicago Seen & Heard Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:21 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Travel On the streets of Chicago, lurching from one chilly January adventure to another. I traveled a long distance to attend this gathering, and it was so worth it!

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 28, 2008

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. Just how many minutes a day can you justify without cutting into your workload?

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 2, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   This partnership highlights a trend we posted on last week - the growing role hackerspaces and industrial coworking facilities  are playing as shared work environments for entrepreneurs and inventors.   

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Wall Street Journal on the Two-Track Economy | Main | Over 250 U.S.   Click here for more information and to register. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   These are stainless steel "industrial facilities" on wheels that bring a butcher and federal meat inspector to small farms.    There are only 1051 licensed slaughterhouses in the U.S. 

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