The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Build your own network! Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Starting a Small Business?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! In many conversations that I have with assistants one of the topics that always comes up is the lack of training opportunities that we receive.

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Success

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The women met in September 2017 at a personal development seminar in San Diego, connecting not only for their shared United Kingdom ties, but also for their mutual desire to make the most of the experience. Ellis listened to her intuition and instead of accepting the offer, asked the company if she could take some time to consider.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.  Collecting business cards or other forms of contact information is only the first step in networking.  The most effective networkers have a system to manage/organize business cards and their contacts. 

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Build your own network! Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? 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. E-Mail me or follow me.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 10, 2013

This broadens your work experience and makes you more valuable to both your current employer and any future companies you work with. Additionally, read articles and publications relevant to your industry, to keep your knowledge fresh, and take advantage of free or low-cost training or seminars in your area.

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Productivity Bits

MAY 28, 2010

The economic turmoil make a dent on the capacity of many companies to sustain substantial employee development programs (EDP). Many companies now cut on their EDP budget, or worse, eradicate the program altogether. But this is not the kind of company we’re looking for in this situation. Free Seminars.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Recognized by the Congressional Black Caucus, Black Enterprise , Fast Company , and many other organizations and media outlets, Accius not only forges a strategic path forward for people over age 50, he brings others along with him. He is a teacher, a mentor, a coach, a convener, and a doer. Elena Cardone.

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APRIL 8, 2021

You can gain new skills and knowledge through in-house training, distance learning, and online courses. Online seminars and industry publications are also a great way to keep up with your industry, making it easier to transfer into a new career in the future.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2010

One of our members wrote an article about attending Joan's seminar in Chicago, and I thought you and Joan would like to see it (see page 6). I attended Joan's seminar in Cincinnati last week and was equally impressed, inspired and motivated.". Tags: Admin Assistant Training. I chose this profession because I enjoy it.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2010

One of our members wrote an article about attending Joan's seminar in Chicago, and I thought you and Joan would like to see it (see page 6). I attended Joan's seminar in Cincinnati last week and was equally impressed, inspired and motivated.". "I'm attaching a copy of the October newsletter for the Madison (Wisconsin) chapter of IAAP.

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Productivity Bits

MAY 29, 2010

You might be the king of experts in your company but you still need a mentor. Finding a mentor inside your company is easy. They are usually the leaders in your company. If this is what you need, a training or seminar is where to get it. What if you cannot find this mentor inside your company?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

PA Networking. Throughout 2013 we noticed a huge increase in PA networking with a number of local networking groups springing up across the UK. Niche networking is a big trend for 2014 so it would seem assistants are ahead of the curve on this one! Our training should inspire us through a really creative atmosphere.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

“ I held a training seminar and Committee meeting on the day that the second planned terrorist attack occurred in London in 2007. Fortunately the police managed to stop the would be terrorists but it did lead to chaos on the transport network. What do you think you can contribute to this company?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Is it possible to get a list of attendee email addresses to network after the webinar? You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. It can be a very hard sell.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The fact of the matter is that in today’s economy, acquiring additional education and training is becoming a requirement from the employer and for your professional development. Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. These seminars may enlist 1-2 day training. Check out Free training online.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

During a recent free coaching call , one individual asked the following question: “I’ve been employed at the same company for over 10 years. When you’re in the same role at the same company for a long time, you can easily get complacent. They expect their company to foot the bill for everything. What a great question!

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

A few years ago, I interviewed to be the executive assistant to the CEO of a biomedical company. The day had gone pretty much as you would imagine – being shuffled between conference rooms and offices meeting various team members, answering carefully planned questions, hearing all about how great the company was to work for.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Those workers who are willing to pitch in and help out are seen as a benefit the company and other employees. Send out notes to your network, and make sure that professional publications post your new achievement. Attend seminars that provide you with new skills, or consider taking a class to further hone your talents.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

When administrative professionals work together, there is less duplication, resulting in savings to the company and increased profitability. Working together can mean cross-training for out-of-office coverage and expansion of what the team together can accomplish that one person alone cannot do. Gain a new perspective.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 24, 2008

How many of us have kicked ourselves for not being better networkers so that when the layoffs came, we didn't have many places to turn for help? You might be surprised that the guy who washed dishes at your first job now owns his own company, or that the girl who was an intern with you now is a top executive.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

That means being better prepared for downturns in the economy or your industry, and keeping an active network so that when bad times do hit, you’re ready to get the help you need. Get more training. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Paul works with individuals, groups and organizations to create more productive working environments and drive individual success via high-content keynote addresses, interactive training seminars, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Service Untitled

JUNE 24, 2010

I know about the company because they make my favorite pair of headphones. A bit of background: The company was founded in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany and is still family-owned and the part that John runs is a wholly-owned U.S. That meeting made me anxious to join his team, and to become part of a family owned company.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

We’ll post the names of the companies offering these goodies and they are firmed up. Thanks to companies and organizations who have offered giveaways for our event! We will use ning.com, a social networking site, to continue brainstorming on how to best serve people who need emergency help. The ideas kept flowing.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 14, 2009

But he says people he had never met face-to-face in the company went to top brass and fought for him. Grossbart says he believes that by constantly making sure others knew of his contributions to the company, he managed to avoid a layoff. Social networking helps, but some people just need to be around other people.”

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 20, 2015

Be a ninja Whenever I go into people’s offices, I try to train them to understand that if I need them, I wait in the doorway until they see me or acknowledge me so I can ask them a question. Here are 10 random tips I’ve culled over the years on how to be a better assistant. This is part 6.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Some examples would be managing a company website, creating, editing and writing a company newsletter or creating promotional materials, invitations and brochures for marketing events. They each took the initiative to get appropriate training and education to better equip them in the areas they were interested in.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Enroll in a class or attend a seminar. For more formal training, take a class or workshop. This will show your employer your interest in growth in the company and professional development. Here are 10 ways to enhance your worklife and feel more satisfied in your job. Be proactive. Self teaching is easy via the internet.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

I think we should not underestimate the contribution we are making to our companys success and should evaluate ourselves accordingly. As wonderful as online learning can be, going to a live conference or seminar with other assistants is something that you should try to do a few times a year. Happy New Year to you as well.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

            Peter Coombs FRONTLINE Training & Consulting.         Tiffany Odutoye Talk Social Networking Llc. The initial thought was that we might need to design a server, network our computers together, etc. Find here: steph.bz/jI9HDF. I use Carbonite.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 30, 2010

Build your own network! Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? « Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget Top 5 Tips for Small Businesses at Easter » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 6:30 am and is filed under SME-Blog. Next day skipped it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

I also learned at a "Working Smarter with Microsoft Outlook" seminar that we should not use e-mails as urgent requests. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! This little tip has been a huge time-saver for me. (New

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Change the settings on your social networking sites that automatically notify you of new activity. Check your social networking sites only at specified times, preferably no more than once or twice a day. Thanks to Peter Coombs of FRONTLINE Training & Consulting 8.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2010

One on one consulting, seminars, meet ups are difficult to copy and expensive to hold. You can’t outsource your US seminar to the Philippines, yet. If the objective is training in a specific subject, some of these would work better than others. Is the goal training? That is where the future will be.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

It was free because it was idle; it wasn’t supposed to be the sort of business expertise that many companies would shell out good money for in the form of a consultant. Who said it was smart to give a one-hour free seminar, speech or workshop almost every single day? I no longer have a company paying into a retirement fund.

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