June, 2014

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The Power of a Winning Attitude

Office Dynamics

'We talk to ourselves all day. We either feed ourselves with positive, uplifting affirmations or affirm how things aren’t going our way, work is overwhelming, or life is just too difficult. The great news is that we can change our thinking which improves our attitude which leads to positive movement and great energy. I’ll share a little secret with you.

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Winner: most hilarious cleaning product

Clutter Coach

'by Originally posted 2008-04-19 11:08:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I just laughed out loud when I saw these dusting slippers in the current issue of Organize magazine ! They also come in hot pink! I must confess, I love to Swiffer, but these also look like swell fun. My floors are wood, and I can easily imagine myself getting up some speed and then sliding across the floor in them.

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Listening – Quote of the Week

The Small Business Blog

'“I think we have to lead people by being good listeners. That is to say, we lead in a company such as ours by drawing out ideas from people… we can’t simply issue commands.” – Minoru Makirhara, Mitsubishi corporation. It used to be the case that a manager would simply bark orders at their staff… Read the full article here: Listening – Quote of the Week on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Staybridge Suites, London

Practically Perfect PA

'Situated smack bang in the middle of Westfield shopping centre Stratford, the Staybridge Suites couldn’t be in a better location for those visiting East London. I made my way up to the reception area, via some lovely shops, and was welcomed by two smiley members of staff, both of which were excellent. The customer service throughout my stay at the Staybridge was fantastic.

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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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How to Quiet That Inner Voice of Doubt

On The Job

'We all have experienced, at one time or another, that tiny voice inside our head that tells us we can’t do something or that we’re failures. But once we start listening to that tiny voice, it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. If that voice tells you, for example, that you won’t give a successful presentation , then you may decide not to even try to prepare – and you actually give a rotten presentation.

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Make the Most of Your Business Downtime This Summer

Step It Up VA Coaching

'by Donna Toothaker. It is not uncommon for the summer season to be a slow period for many Virtual Assistants and business owners. This shouldn’t be a time to sit back and ride it out. Take advantage of this time to do those things that oftentimes get put on the back burner or at the bottom of the priority list. There can be a happy medium. Using this time efficiently can help things to run more smoothly during busy times , and can even allow for an increase in sales and service requests just by

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Leading Certification Provider for Executive and Administrative Assistants Cites Top HR Trends, Celebrates 24th Year

Office Dynamics

'Founded by CEO Joan Burge, Office Dynamics International reached its 24th year of providing the most trusted certification and training systems for peak performance of administrative professionals. Their nearly quarter century of experience has allowed them to identify critical new trends in human capital management. Office Dynamics International, the global leader in training and certification for administrative and executive assistants , today announced their 24th anniversary of advancing th

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Infographic: Teaching Entrepreneurship

The Small Business Blog

'An “entrepreneurial mind” is something that we often hear about as being a requirement for business success. But is it something that can be acquired through formalised learning processes or is it just a personality trait that you are born with? Education on the topic of entrepreneurship is only something that started in the US… Read the full article here: Infographic: Teaching Entrepreneurship on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Improve your attention to detail

Practically Perfect PA

'A few years ago an interim manager praised me on how much work I could churn out within a short amount of time (I was getting in to the office at 7am so the short amount of time wasn’t actually that short!) but he wanted me to improve the quality of my work. I had to agree with him. I could get through so much administrative work, most of which was fine but not as detailed as I would have like.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Don't Disappoint by Being Unwilling to Disappoint

Virtual Moxie

'Over the years, I’ve had experiences with contractors that never should have happened. With the one, she just wasn’t jazzed by the work she was doing. The other was overcapacity and unable to handle everything on her plate. Both of them didn’t want to disappoint me by telling me, so they continued to work, made really silly and stupid mistakes that ended up costing me time, energy, a lot of grief, and (you guessed it), they ended up disappointing me, anyway.

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The Freelancers Union National Benefits Platform

Small Business Labs

'Yesterday the Freelancers Union launched their National Benefits Platform. This is a one-stop, online site that will enable freelancers and other independent workers to access a suite of curated, freelancer-focused benefits, including: 401(k) plans. Health insurance. Dental plans. Disability insurance. Term life insurance. Liability insurance.

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How to Curb Your Addiction to a Frantic Pace

On The Job

'There''s a famous quote from “Alice Adventures in Wonderland” author Louis Carroll that says: “The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.” Since Carroll died in 1898, it’s clear that the current-day dilemma we seem to have with rushing around and trying to get more done isn’t a new problem. But as Carroll points out, all that hurrying doesn’t seem to pay off in getting ahead.

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Executive Assistant Time Management Tips

Office Dynamics

'There are many activities throughout the day that waste our time. They may not seem significant individually, but can add up to equal minutes or even hours of wasted time! Where does your time go? Get morning beverage, say hello to co-workers and unpack desk 20 min. Online surfing at work 120 min. Social networking (non-work related) 30-180 min. Stop in hall throughout the day to speak with co-workers 45 min.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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Are You Overlooking This Simple Marketing Strategy?

Office Organization Success

'This week has been all about getting back into the swing of things again after the crazy few weeks with graduation and family visiting. The first thing I did on Monday morning was to re-organize my calendar so that I can follow my summer schedule (afternoons free for the pool), and then I added in day trips with the boys. Creating a structure around your work week is one of the secrets to a successful business.

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Get the best corporate hotel rates

Practically Perfect PA

'It can be quite a daunting task asking assistants to negotiate corporate rates with hotels. It is obviously a lot easier booking hotels either through a 3 rd party website like booking.com or just accepting the hotel’s rack rate. But assistants can save their organisations a lot of money if they negotiate a special rate with local hotels, particularly if many of their colleagues or clients stay overnight.

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Clutter is Tiring

Clutter Coach

'by Originally posted 2012-01-17 15:58:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter It’s exhausting, actually. It’s hard on the eyes. It hems you in. Sometimes it feels like it’s just in the background, just there in case you need it. But then you remember how relieved and calm you felt last time you cleared out that clutter, as if a weight had been lifted.

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Virtual Companies Becoming More Common

Small Business Labs

'The Wall Street Journal's Virtual Biotechs: No Lab Space, Few Employees  focuses on how biotech startups are outsourcing lab work and hiring consultants and other contingent workers instead of traditional employees. Key quote: Hundreds of virtual biotechs are estimated to be operating today, in tech hubs from San Francisco to Cambridge, England.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Change – Quote of the Week

The Small Business Blog

'“Business leaders must not cling to old ways of doing business, or allow inertia or complacency to prevent them from making the decisions that they will eventually be forced to make.” – Patricia Hewitt, British government minister Complacency is one of the biggest causes of problems for businesses as they grow. Unlike in the early… Read the full article here: Change – Quote of the Week on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Technology Training Tuesday: Creating Newsletters & SharePoint Team Sites

Office Dynamics

'7 Strategies for Creating E-Newsletters That Get Results. Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Time: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET. Effective newsletters take a little thought and effort, but the results are worth it! This educational webinar will provide you with valuable information on creating successful e-newsletters for your organization that inform and engage participants.

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The Case of the Disappearing Virtual Assistant

Tips From T. Marie

'This article written by a Virtual Assistant made me cringe this morning. In it they claim to have ‘crashed and burned’ several times in their VA career. And then the author goes on to claim that it’s ‘a rather common occurrence’ amongst virtual assistants and then extends it to ‘Western freelancers and other people who work from home.’ And then the kicker: “ … most of us either tend to just disappear, or go AWOL , because we’re so ashamed that we let our boss/es down.

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A guide to online job searching

Practically Perfect PA

'Where to search. It’s very easy to get lost on the internet – a simple search can quickly turn into a series of dead-ends if you don’t think carefully about where you need to be looking: Search engines are a good starting point, but without carefully considered keywords and terms you could easily be misdirected. We touch upon how you can refine these terms below.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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How to be an Effective Employee

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post How to be an Effective Employee appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Sometimes being an effective employee is easy and sometimes it’s not —work responsibilities and circumstances vary, as do relationships with co-workers. One thing is certain: your attitude makes a big difference in how successful you are at work. A positive attitude is a requirement of all of the following tips for improving your chances of succeeding at work.

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Amazon's Shopping and Showrooming Phone

Small Business Labs

'Amazon is a retailer, so it's not surprising their new cellphone would be built for shopping. It's key feature is called Firefly, which uses object recognition software so that users can scan items and then buy them immediately on Amazon. It can also recognize sounds and link back to the music, movies and TV shows they come from.   According to Amazon, Firefly can recognize over 100 million items, including 245,000 movies and TV episodes, 160 live TV channels, 35 million songs and

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Infographic: Marketing Automation

The Small Business Blog

'Small business owners only have a limited amount of time to do everything in their business. That’s why marketing automation has greatly increased in popularity as newer technology makes it possible. Marketing automation is something that has come to prominence as CRM systems have become more affordable. Now every business is able to afford their… Read the full article here: Infographic: Marketing Automation on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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6 Steps to Being Resilient

Office Dynamics

'STAYING POWER: The Power of Resilience. Staying power requires that we be resilient. We have to be resilient to changes at work and home life; changes in the economy and world events. How many times in life did you feel like you finally got things in order only to get side-swiped? Every day we are faced with unexpected events, constant changes, information overload, upheaval, time compression, a multitude of personalities, technology excess and much more.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha