Virtual Moxie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'I remember a few years ago, I was watching D get his ears candled. Shahnaz, our wonderful esthetician, mentioned that I could do it, and I thought, "Hmmm, sure looks simple enough." But as I sat there and watched, I had this thought: Emulating is one thing, knowing is another. I certainly could do it. But I''d be emulating what I saw Shahnaz do. The gentle back massage, the pressure applied along the underside of the cheek-bone… all easy enough to do.

Training 154

Training Expenses Confidence Skills 154

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'Andrew Karpie's Online Work Arrangements Platforms  presentation does a great job of explaining the changing ways contingent workers are sourced, engaged and managed by hiring organizations.  It also describes the rapidly growing and diverse online talent marketplace industry.  The key slide in this description is below, but going through the entire presentation is well worth your time.

Elance 142

Elance Management 142

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'A few months ago I asked the Practically Perfect PA readers if they could complete a survey for me. The survey asked if assistants feel that having or not having a university degree has made a difference to their career path. I received so many thought provoking comments that I thought I would share them with you over two posts (the second post will be published on Friday).

AT&T 133

AT&T Skills Interviewing Management 133

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'Scott Anthony refers to it as “the first mile” – that place where innovation moves from an idea on paper to the market. It is often a treacherous first mile, full of obstacles of your own making and roadblocks thrown up by others. If you can’t make it through that first mile, says the international strategic adviser, then you may find that your great idea goes nowhere.

Finance 127

Finance International Management UPS 127

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'If you’re an amateur property developer, then it’s really easy to underestimate the cost of the build. We’ve put together a few hints and tips for you to make sure that you don’t make the big mistakes, and lose money on your investment. Buying in the Wrong Area. When you’re buying a property to do up, you need to think very carefully about who will buy that property.

UPS 63

UPS 63