Small Business Labs

JANUARY 9, 2017

 Workers in these spaces consistently report making more connections, learning skills faster, and feeling more inspired and in control than their cubicle-dwelling counterparts inside large companies.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2014

From corporate cubicles to the factory floor, the collective skills and efforts of people keep your operation going. You can easily set the right tone in the workplace by learning to respond to a basic need we all share… which is to be respected and valued. What you need? You know I got it!

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

It just proves that we all don't have to think or be alike to have a great time, learn, accomplish goals, and get the project done. A student in one of my classes said when you work with different personalities and skill sets, it creates the "perfect storm." You should seek this out, not wait until it is forced upon you.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

But before you begin to feel too comfortable in your little cubicle, are you sure you’re doing everything you can to hang on to that job? From the first day you walk into a new job, one of the most important things you can do is to express your willingness to learn. Grow your skills. How should customer questions be answered?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Get together with your cubicle buddies and set some ground rules. Learn about our Love Your Admin Career Challenge, click the image below. Maybe you can create some kind of fun, signage to put up that lets people know you are working on a project; or wish to not be disturbed. Related: How Assistants Can Be Like Zappos.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Of course, you have to present yourself well, answer the interview questions properly, have the skills and knowledge of the position you are applying for and a few other factors that help you get the job. We both had similar skills, education, etc. This is how I was able to get one of my past jobs. Great post Richard.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Show people your skills and how you are making a difference. Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. Remember to smile, do your job well and increase your foundation of skills. Here are 11 quick tips for helping you overcome those office blues: Think of the positives, not the negatives.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 25, 2010

Here are the five things you should consider stop doing to free up more time or more focus toward productivity: [ A workbook to Develop the problem-solving skills of employees: The A3 Workbook: Unlock Your Problem-Solving Mind ]. This is a mistake that most do when they first take their seats in the office or cubicle.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 4, 2012

You have to look at yourself as a total package with hard skills (such as what you need to do to get the job done) and soft skills (such as how you are perceived by others, how you treat people, how you behave around people). They are going to happen so you need to learn to expect them and plan for them in your day.

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Executive Assistant Breakthrough

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Here’s a story of a hard lesson I learned that ended up being a blessing. The blunder wasn’t a technical error, but rather a faulty response in my soft skills when a problem arose. What I learned that day has infused my approach to every snafu I’ve encountered in my professional career in the 11 years since! Basic Instinct.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

The key is that an employer connects with you via technology while you do the same work you would as if you were sitting in a cubicle at an office. But then we learned that so much of medical work is looking at digital imagery, which can be done from another location. Sharpen your technology skills.

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On The Job

JANUARY 14, 2011

The thousands of people who were left shaking in their cubicles -- wondering if they'd receive the next pink slip -- reminded me of the old saying that there are no atheists in foxholes. But times are improving, if slowly. I thought it was time to look at what workers can be doing now to prepare for better times. Stepping forward.

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On The Job

AUGUST 5, 2011

Those who were micromanagers before the recession may have evolved into micromanaging Godzillas, wreaking havoc among the cubicles. One key for a manager is learning that micromanaging not only hurts the company's bottom line, but his or her personal career. "If Say yes to either one, and you might be a micromanager, Beeson says.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Skilled writing the key. Try to throw in your own spin on information that you learn and post about. This will help readers put a face to the writer. Post regularly. Keeping your readers up-to-date and information about current information on your company or topic will make them ask for more. Dont allow for spelling and grammar errors.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Although I did have the skills and experience, I wasnt sure employers would view the move as a social disconnect. Ive been working as an assistant for quite a number of years, but theres always something new to learn. I always viewed it as a chance to learn first hand from experienced professionals in the business world.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2010

For example, "years30on" responded at the end of my story: " There's a term for this 'Learn to manage your boss' - FIRED." Here's the column: While a micromanaging boss is definitely a pain in the cubicle, having a manager who pays little or no attention to you may be worse.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

From corporate cubicles to the factory floor, the collective skills and efforts of people keep your operation going. You can easily set the right tone in the workplace by learning to respond to a basic need we all share… which is to be respected and valued. What you need?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Her new book, “Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant,” (Wiley, $21.95) draws direct correlations between the fussy and uncooperative child and the adult version roaming the cubicles at work. At least with little kids, you know that helping them usually leads to a burst of independence and pride in accomplishing a new skill,” she says.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Know what’s going on in an organization by meeting with those on the front lines and learning of their challenges. Not only did you learn skills that will help you in relating to managers throughout your career, but you also made sure others knew that you had some valuable input. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 25, 2021

Mindset in general refers to the learned attitudes you’ve adopted over time; so a growth mindset is the attitude that you can always change for the better whereas a fixed mindset means you believe that you’re stuck with your natural skills without any room for improvement. Every single person on earth has one of these mindsets.

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Success

JULY 3, 2022

4, and the only reason you filled up another cup was because you were so bored at your desk that your cubicle walls were basically closing in, threatening to suffocate you. Quick responses to messages and being early to interviews are at least as important as years of experience and strong interview skills. It’s Monday.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

After reading the article on the "remote clicker", which is what I used to call it, I asked John in the cubicle beside me. 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! Reactions: 2comments: Patty said.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. But do they (GenY) have less of an attitude?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I have always liked to share and learn from my co-workers. Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:30 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , co-workers , cubicle , learning from each other , open workspace , professional assistant , teamwork Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements. Haynes says the way you get opportunities is often by selling your skills to a company leader face-to-face. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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Allwork

MARCH 25, 2024

What you’ll learn Discover the evolving workplace design trends shaping the future of urban workspaces. Learn effective strategies for revitalizing cities through intentional industry specialization. Explore the impact of community on productivity and collaboration within coworking spaces. That was anathema.

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

You’d better learn to lead yourself first. Sooner or later, every entrepreneur discovers that negotiation is an indispensable skill. When you learn to coax the best from yourself, success is assured. Singer made following his heart the same as following life’s plan for him, instead of fighting it like most of us do.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Grow Your E-Commerce Business Create systems Automate everything Learn to delegate Collaborate Always Be Monitoring Step 7. Spoiler alert: my first e-commerce business was a failure—uh, I mean, a great learning experience. With what you learn below, you can avoid my mistakes. Learn to delegate. Enjoy Life. Why E-Commerce?

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 7, 2010

It is like there is an open field of room for those few who perform actions, and then a huge cubicle for those who only use words to battle inside of. Stay Consistent In A Skill/Activity Of Yours This one is a continually impressive item. If you have a skill, and stay consistent in using it, this will grow more and more.

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

Improve skills. Most people have figured out that to survive in today’s business climate they must make themselves more valuable by learning new skills. But the guy in the cubicle next to yours drives you crazy by eating chili cheese dogs – with extra onions – at his desk. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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On The Job

MAY 11, 2009

The guy in the cubicle next to yours; 2. When learning of the group, Ferrazzi sent them drafts of "Whos Got Your Back" to get their input. “It It could be the woman in the cubicle next to you, or if you’re the boss, members of your own team, who can help you.” Now let me guess who you named: 1. One of your employees.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

It’s not all that bad once you learn how, but it’s not a job for wall flowers. You have to be disciplined with money, a skill many writers don’t have. I’ve also done the freelancing thing–learning to market myself, developing my money management skills and learned to juggle.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Becoming too comfortable in your career and with your skills can set you up for problems if you suddenly find yourself out of work. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You? Be the dumbest person in the room. Happy New Year!

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

They’re not just cubicle legend. They learn to step back and view problems, people and things from a completely different point of view.”. Children are designed by evolution to be extremely good learners—to be able to learn about anything that’s interesting and important in the world around them,” she says. “You

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Learn how to assess imbalances, how to get rid of the deadlines (replacing them with livelines, that is) and how to create the life you want. This sounds to me more like ‘sugar-cubicles’ motivation, rather than a mature man discipline. I think I’m going to have fun (and learn a lot) exploring your blog.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

I would encourage Joshua and everyone else working from home to relearn the social skills of building local friendships, or live near family and give you the social life you need. On the other hand we are less mobile, less communicate on work less learn about the experiences of colleagues. What do you think?

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Men With Pens

MAY 30, 2010

As for listening to parents, mine learned this weekend that a wise parent can actually prevent theft. Do we appreciate it because we’ve learned how to make it interesting to us, or because we can choose to work on what interests us most? What are you going to tell them?&# but it’s the crucial key to bringing in sales.

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