Mon.Oct 08, 2018

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Having an assistant

Laughing all the Way to Work

Recently, my sister (a long-time assistant) retired. We were doing some work together and because she knew how busy I was at work, she immediately took over and started to do the small tasks she knew I didn't have time to do. I appreciated all over again how nice it can be to have an assistant, and not only just an assistant, but a very experienced one.

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Can Traditional Employment Match the Flexibility of Independent Work?

Small Business Labs

We've long found in our research that having work flexibility, autonomy and control are key reasons people become and like being independent workers (freelancers, contractors, self-employed, etc.).  But there's been much debate around whether or not companies - and particularly the online platform marketplaces like Uber and Lyft - could shift their workers to traditional employment and still provide the same levels of work flexibility.

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5 Things to Take Off Your Resume Right Now

On The Job

It can be daunting to write a resume. First, it's a lot of work. Second, you're never sure what to include or omit on a resume -- what if an employer really does care that you have a Goldendoodle? It's why many people recycle the same resume over and over, no matter that it's been five years since it's been updated in a meaningful way or that it's the same resume used to apply for a job as an airline pilot and as a bartender.

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How Small Business Owners can Use Online Writing Services to Build Their Personal Brand

Small Business CEO

Roy Spence rightly said that what you stand for matters more than what you sell. Every organization has a brand identity. If you don’t give it much attention, then it will be a lame one; but every company is inevitably going to have a personality. Therefore, it is essential that you build on that brand because how people think of companies is very similar to how they feel about people.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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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3 Tips For Protecting Your Small Business When Going Through a Divorce

Small Business CEO

While running a business in and of itself can be challenging, this task can become even more difficult if you have personal issues that are bleeding over into your professional life. Although you might try your best to keep things separated, big personal issues are bound to creep into your business life on occasion. One of those occasions where there’s likely to be some overlap is a divorce.

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