April, 2013

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Looking for Deeper Conversations? Give GooglePlus a Try #LinkLineup

Stephanie LH Calahan

'Are you on Google+ or are you one of many that feel like one more social network might cause your brain to rupture?  I was the latter for quite a while.  I created an account a number of years ago and just simply did not do anything with it other than an occasional post from my blog.  Recently, I have been spending a lot of time on GooglePlus (aka Google+, aka G+).

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Career and Family Balance: How She Does It

Office Dynamics

'Not a week goes by that someone doesn''t ask me "how does Jasmine do it?" What they mean by this is that Jasmine Freeman, my Chief Executive Assistant, is heavily involved in my business as well as in our community and she has a beautiful family of four children and a spouse at home. We decided to sit down and talk about career and life balance to see if there was some magic formula that Jasmine knows about that she could fill us in on.

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Pic of the Day: Steve Jobs

The Small Business Blog

'Steve Jobs was one of the greatest innovators in history and he also shaped Apple into the second largest tech company in the world. We probably won’t see anyone like him ever again. But even though he is gone, we still have his words for inspiration. Above is a great picture with one of his… Read the full article here: Pic of the Day: Steve Jobs on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Rise of Handmade Bike Manufacturing

Small Business Labs

'Barron's The $22,500 Bicycle covers the growing demand for handmade, customized and high end bicycles. The title refers to an expensive custom bike made by bike studio Signature Cycles  - and yes, it costs $22,500. Of course most custom bikes are a lot cheaper than $22,500.  Prices in the $5,000 to $7,000 range are common and entry level custom bikes can be found in the $2,000 to $3,000 range.   The demand is coming primarily from aging baby boomers and Gen Xers with dispo

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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 do you stop your personal life affecting your work

Practically Perfect PA

'This is a question I have faced many times during my career. Your personal life can affect your work in so many ways, it could be anything from a few late nights that make you feel tired in the office to have real stress at home that really does impact your performance. How do you stop what is happening at home from interfering with your office persona?

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Having the Moxie to Let Go When You Can't Hold On

Virtual Moxie

'Some months ago, I asked you to give me feedback about continuing (or not) to do Moxie five days each week. You indicated that you loved getting a dose of Moxie at the start of every day, and I decided to continue creating and delivering it to you. But I have to tell you, I’m tired exhausted. Virtual Moxie is more than nine years old. And I’ve been doing posts five days/week for nearly two.

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A Simple Tool to Increase Your Productivity

Office Organization Success

'George and I had a great “Mom & George” time in Cincinnati last weekend. And since then the entire week has been one big whirlwind… with soccer games and practices, George’s birthday (he turned 14 on Wednesday), and a Spring program at school last night. This weekend is also going to be busy too with lots of soccer, a soccer tournament, and a fashion party!

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Mobile Technology Usage in Small Firms

The Small Business Blog

'The results of the quarterly survey of British small businesses by the Open University are in and the latest edition has a special focus on the rapid growth of mobile technology and its impact on small firms. Despite this growth, only 36% of firms have access to both static and mobile internet. Over half (56%)… Read the full article here: Mobile Technology Usage in Small Firms on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The End of Work - Or the Beginning of an Independent Economy?

Small Business Labs

'Well known tech journalist and analyst Tom Foremski's Futurists. and the 'End of Work'  looks at the employment disruption being caused by digital technologies. He argues that technology is destroying more jobs that it's creating, leading to a potential future where there simply isn't enough work to go around.  Key quote from the article: We face a future that will be defined by the end of work - it can become a golden age or one of horrific consequences.

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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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Angry, Sad or Hungry? That is Not the Time to Shop!

Office Dynamics

'Dear Monday Motivators! Did you run into any instances this weekend when you emotionally shopped? I bet a lot of the shopping we do is emotional. For example, you go into the local Hallmark store at the Christmas holiday to purchase a card and get all warm and fuzzy seeing all the Christmas wrap, bows and other goodies and walk out with $30.00 or $40.00 worth of merchandise more than you were going to spend.

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Time Management is You Management

Clutter Coach

'Originally posted 2008-06-27 15:20:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Here are some helpful hints from Jan Hayner for managing your time , courtesy of the Clutter Control Freak Blog (sponsored by Stacks and Stacks , which has some fab organizing products). These hints are especially helpful for those of you who have a hard time saying no. This means scheduling things during lunch so that you have no break time (not to mention no lunch) and otherwise feeling compelled to fill up your entire s

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Moxie Tip 359: Shift from "Have To" to "Get To"

Virtual Moxie

'If you notice yourself talking about your work in terms of what you "have" to do, shift that, and start talking about what you "get" to do. The shift is from duty to delight, from resentment to gratitude. And it will make a huge difference in your practice and your life.

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3 Tips for Successfully Managing Your Day-to-Day Workload

Office Organization Success

'If you don’t already know, I am a big fan of spreadsheets! They have so many more uses than just calculating figures. They are also a great tool to help you manage your time effectively. As a busy soloprofessional you are not only working for your clients, but you have to work ON your business too. Effective time management is crucial for developing and growing your business, as well as income generating activities.

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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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Enterprise Rockers Launch Mentoring Scheme for Bankers and Politicians

The Small Business Blog

'I am one of the “Head Roadies” of the Enterprise Rockers and I’m pleased to announce that we will be offering a free mentoring scheme for any bankers or politicians. Bankers and politicians have not got a clue about what is required to run a micro business. If they knew what they were doing the… Read the full article here: Enterprise Rockers Launch Mentoring Scheme for Bankers and Politicians on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Benefits of Green Office Products

Eco-Office Gals

'Green office products allow your business to successfully reduce energy wastage and limit environmental impacts such as pollution and deforestation. By aligning your firm’s procurement policy with a wider sustainability strategy, firms are better able to reduce their overheads and carbon footprint in the long-term. A green office product policy should begin with an in-depth audit of your equipment requirements.

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Why Your Neurotic Colleague is So Valuable

On The Job

'There''s lots of advice out there about how you have to develop an elevator pitch, use self branding to communicate your message and speak up in meetings to make sure the boss doesn''t forget you. But what about the introverts who quietly do their jobs every day, who keep companies humming along without saying much? This story I did for Gannett/USA Today shows that managers would be remiss in not realizing their value.

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The Rise of the Underground Economy

Small Business Labs

'Last year we suggested growth in the underground economy is likely a key reason workforce participation has fallen so much in the U.S.  Others are starting to also suggest this.  Noted author James Surowiecki's New Yorker article The Underground Recovery  points out: Ordinary Americans have gone underground, and, as the recovery continues to limp along, they seem to be doing it more and more.

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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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Moxie Tip 358: Keep Your Power

Virtual Moxie

'When you say yes to something only to please another, or because you''re concerned about what "might happen" between you and that person if you say no, you surrender your personal power. You can''t do that too often before your self-esteem has taken such a hit that you have no personal power left. Care about your self enough to say what''s true for you.

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Invest in yourself

Practically Perfect PA

'So here I am in sunny Madrid attending my first event as the Executive Assistant of Gallus Events. My manager is speaking about sponsorship to a group of event organisers who are all taking notes and listening intently. It has got me thinking about the differences between our profession and theirs. The fact I even call what we do a profession is to some people quite shocking.

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Infographic: Social Media Usage

The Small Business Blog

'Not every social media platform is used equally and that should be reflected in your social media marketing. Some platforms see much heavier usage than others. Google+ recently became the second largest social network, but as the infographic below shows, that market penetration has not translated to increased usage. The data (compiled by the Wall… Read the full article here: Infographic: Social Media Usage on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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How to Handle Negative Feedback About Your Business

Step It Up VA Coaching

'by Donna Toothaker. Remember when you were a kid and you accomplished something great at school? Maybe it was a school election you won, or an award you received for placing first in the school spelling bee. Of course your family was proud of you, and most of your friends rallied around and were happy for you, but there always seemed to be that small group of kids that found reasons not to share in your success.

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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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Can I Ask For 2 Minutes of Your Time?

Office Organization Success

'As you know, my business focuses on delivering top-quality trainings and workshops to solo service professionals. But in order for me to deliver exactly what you want, I’d really appreciate just two minutes of your time. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed more and more small business owners are leaning towards “on demand” everything (music, movies, books) to download/stream instantly.

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The Growing Independent Worker Ecosystem

Small Business Labs

'The growth of the independent workforce (freelancers, temps, self-employed, etc.) has also led to a growing ecosystem of companies supporting independent workers and the firms that hire them. This ecosystem includes a wide range of firm types, including: Talent marketplaces : firms like Elance , Odesk and Freelancer.com that connect independent workers with those interested in hiring them.

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Moxie Tip 357: It's OK to Say No.

Virtual Moxie

'Each morning, figure out your highest priorities for the day. Make sure that you have time for them. For anything else that comes along, have the courage and commitment to what you know you need to do to say no to them rather than trying to bend time in order to say yes.

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Are You Visible to Your Ideal Clients and Ideal JV Partners Online?

Stephanie LH Calahan

'Many successful purpose-driven entrepreneurs are using social media, blogs, articles, webinars, and other on-line marketing tools to gather their community and share their message with their ideal clients.  Are you? When I talk with coaches, authors, health practitioners and speakers they often have one thing in common.  They  frequently express is that they don’t know how to authentically and effectively use social media or content marketing.  They get stuck and often h

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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