Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It's that time of year again. We're not referring to the holidays. It's trend forecast season, when everyone releases their top trends lists and predictions for the next year.  Gartner, the large technology analyst firm, has already released multiple 2017 trends lists.  Below is their list of the top technology trends for 2017.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 31, 2016

If you're tempted to yell "Shut the $#% up!" to a colleague in a nearby cubicle, you're not alone. As it turns out, loud-talking co-workers are so annoying it has prompted researchers to study it. Specifically, 74% of workers in a Cornell University study say they have to put up with lots of noisy disturbances and distractions, but the most annoying of the annoying is -- drum roll, please -- loud human beings.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Perhaps nothing is so routine as garbage day. At least once a week in neighborhoods around the world, garbage trucks hit the streets to empty waste and recycling bins at homes and businesses. Although these routes are carefully scheduled based on time and geographic location, they are not always the most efficient. The trucks come whether the bins are empty or full.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The clothing you wear at work may have an impact on your daily productivity levels. If you want to do well on the job, you have to plan your outfits out in a meticulous and careful manner. Failing to do so can often lead to results that are less than desirable. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of classic mens business suits or more casual and easygoing attire.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 31, 2016

On this episode, my guest is Grant Baldwin , who returns to The Productivityist Podcast. Grant is a speaker, blogger, podcaster, and founder of The Speaker Lab – where he helps people (specifically speakers) become more effective in their craft. We spoke about the processes in planning and delivering an effective talk. Grant expounded on the logistical needs prior to a speaking event, the mental process of writing a manuscript, and the importance of rehearsing.

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