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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket. Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket ($199) enhances the sleep experience by incorporating the relaxing effects of deep pressure stimulation for reduced stress and anxiety.

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Establishing a Digital Presence

Recruit CRM

As a startup or a small company, not very many clients nor candidates are going to visit your office. You may add a list of clients, some client/candidate testimonials, any new service you provide (like resume writing, temp staffing, consulting), etc. small form could pop up which is filled by the visitor). This a bare minimum.

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Are Traditional Jobs Going to Disappear?

Small Business Labs

Regular readers know we believe the number of independent workers (freelancers, temps, etc.) Scale of some form is still a key competitive factor in most industries, which is why the Global Giants continue to grow. is going to continue to grow. Our reasons are: 1. These firms need the talent scale traditional employment provides.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Being a Hiring Manager Doesn't Give.

On The Job

This can be nothing more than a form e-mail saying "got it." While there are some badly prepared job candidates, there are plenty who have practiced their answers, done research on your company and are prepared to offer their take on industry trends. How about selling the company to the candidate? Pay attention. Great article!

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

Small Business Labs

Consumers tell us they are looking for authenticity and honesty from the companies they buy from.    Senior Independents:   Also driving the growth of independent workers is the increasing number of mature workers (those aged 55+) becoming independent (freelancers, consultants, temps, etc.).    . 

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More Canadians Becoming Freelancers

Small Business Labs

  The shift towards freelancers, part-timers and other forms of contingent work are powerful and global.   From the article: "The jobs that are coming back are part-time and temporary. The latest data show that there is an ongoing loss of full-time and permanent jobs.

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Breaking down Minutes: The Art of Minute Taking

Who's the Real Boss?

There are plenty of Board minutes online for publicly listed companies and the like, that show you how to formally capture comments in a ‘he said / she said’ way. This really is the only way you’ll learn. And, if you want to learn the art of Board minutes (which every EA should), get googling!

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