January, 2014

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Why Being Unconfident Isn't a Bad Thing

On The Job

'What would the world look like if people had less confidence? In his new book, author Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic contends that if people had less confidence, they would begin each day better prepared, there would be fewer arguments and mistakes, company leaders would be less corrupt and we’d all be more competent. This certainly goes against other assertions that confidence is the cornerstone of any successful person’s life, but Chamorro-Premuzic contends we too often downplay things like talent a

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Which events should your boss attend in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

'Every year more and more events take place and understandably attendees are continuing to feel event fatigue; turning up to (at best) average events. Most of our organisations and our managers are continuing to question the return on investment and the value of business events. Everyone should be thinking if they are going to attend an event which one should it be?

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Infographic: Trademark Trolls

The Small Business Blog

'A worrying new trend is threatening businesses: the trademark trolls. This is when a “troll” registers trademarks relating to your business in an effort to make money from you. If you are not savvy in protecting your brand by registering all the relevant trademarks relating to your product in all the markets you are going… Read the full article here: Infographic: Trademark Trolls on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Profiling People Who Work on Amazon's Mechanical Turk

Small Business Labs

'Follow the Crowd's Being a Turker provides some insight into the people who work doing tasks as part of Amazon's Mechanical Turk service. For those not familiar with Mechanical Turk, it's an on demand workforce supplier that lets users contract to get micro-tasks done quickly and cheaply. The micro tasks are called "human intelligence tasks", or HITS.   Most of the HITS are short, repetitive and things computers can't do, but humans can do fairly easily.

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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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Want to Attract Ideal Clients? Raise Your Standards

Virtual Moxie

' . I’ve said before that I’ve yet to meet the VA who couldn’t stand to hike up her business standards. This isn''t because everyone has lousy standards, but because as soon as standards are created, and you start living and working within them, you change for the better. And when you change, your standards naturally can be higher. It''s a never-ending process, but a really fun and exciting one because as you do it, you''ll see everything about yourself, your life, and your work improving in rea

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Is It Worth It to Go Back to School?

On The Job

'When people consider ways to get a better job or a boost in salary, one of the things they think about is whether they should go back to school. That decision becomes more difficult as the average undergraduate student loan debt hits $25,000 and some jobs don''t offer better paychecks with more education. PayScale, which collects information on salaries, finds that those in finance, computer science or economics may see a salary increase if they have a master''s degree but not those in history,

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Are you where you want to be on your career path?

Practically Perfect PA

'Research suggests that the role of the PA is constantly evolving. Many of today’s PAs and secretaries are multi-skilled and work in complex roles; one minute being reactive and supportive, the next expected to have a proactive approach in a pressured environment. In the workplace of today, change seems the only constant and there is an ever increasing requirement to be resilient and utilise the most effective ways of working. .

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What do you need to know about royalty audits in the fashion industry?

The Small Business Blog

'When it comes to the world of designer brands, and both High and High Street Fashion, few countries parallel the success of the UK fashion industry. Around the world British brands earn billions, but to keep the business profitable for everyone concerned there needs to be strict and enforced royalty audit agreements between all relevant… Read the full article here: What do you need to know about royalty audits in the fashion industry?

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Intuit's Small Business Superbowl Ad Finalists

Small Business Labs

'Last week Intuit announced the 4 finalists for their Superbowl ad competition. For those first hearing of this, Intuit held a contest for small businesses and the winner gets a TV ad on this week's Superbowl.  How cool is that.   The 4 finalists, which were culled from thousands of submissions are:  Barley Labs ,  of Durham, N.C. - Produces all-natural dog treats  GoldieBlox , of Oakland, Calif. – Is a toy company inspiring girls to push limits  Locally L

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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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Do All The Different Online Business Systems Leave You Confused?

Office Organization Success

'I’m back from Dallas … and what a fabulous four days I spent there. This week has also been super-productive too, despite the numerous 2-hour delays that have thrown off my schedule! I finished a big project that I’d been working on for the past year. It’s a great feeling to have finally finished it, but even more rewarding is knowing that it will continue to generate income, which is a great long-term strategy, right?

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Kipple is Clutter

Clutter Coach

'Originally posted 2007-02-26 17:50:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter “Kipple is useless objects, like junk mail or match folders after you use the last match or gum wrappers or yesterday’s homeopape. When nobody’s around, kipple reproduces itself. For instance, if you go to bed leaving any kipple around your apartment, when you wake up the next morning there’s twice as much of it.

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How to Overcome Stage Fright

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post How to Overcome Stage Fright appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Along with the science behind stage fright. Do you get sweaty palms, weak knees, or heavy arms when speaking in front of an audience? You’re not alone. Overcoming stage fright can be a difficult task, but you can deal with it. This animated lesson from Ted-ed looks at stage fright not as an emotional response, but as a physiological response.

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Why incentive travel works

Practically Perfect PA

'Having been established in the incentive travel industry for over a decade now, I can state with confidence that we at First Event have seen it all; events to recognise success, reward achievement, inspire motivation, build relations and give back to communities. Giving staff a real driver to improve performance can be quite complicated, but when done well proves extremely beneficial for both employer and employee.

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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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Infographic: Holacracy

The Small Business Blog

'There are numerous different types of management style and over the years there have been hundreds (if not thousands) of books written about them, with each one usually claiming to be the best. Many of these management styles result in an increase in bureaucracy as a unintended consequence. A holacracy is a way of dividing… Read the full article here: Infographic: Holacracy on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Freelancing: Scary But Fun

Small Business Labs

'Every so often we run across an article that really catches the key themes of what we learn in our research on independent workers.   Minnesota Public Radio's  Life as a Freelance Musician: "Scary but a lot of fun"  is such an article. It pretty much sums up what we call  the yin and yang of freelancing. Freelancers like the freedom, flexibility and control freelancing provides.

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Moxie Extra: Calling All Writers--We Need Your Voices!

Virtual Moxie

'My friend Shannon and I were recently having a conversation about how we, as writers, make sure to live whole lives. It’s important to us that our lives are rich, full, and balanced, and that we have ample time to write and create. One thing we’d each realized on our own is that when we don’t take care of ourselves, when we don’t make time for our lives, external to writing, when we put our noses to the grindstone and pump out word after word after word, not only do our bodies, minds and spiri

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LinkedIn Q&A: What’s the Difference Between Endorsements and Recommendations?

Eat Your Career

'By now, most of you probably know that LinkedIn is the gold standard for online professional networking. Regardless of your opinion of social networking in general, LinkedIn is a site you simply can’t afford to overlook. A basic account is free, though in order to really get the most out of it, you’ll need to invest a little time and energy into the process.

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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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Can Better Eating Help Your Career?

On The Job

'You may start out the new year with the intention of taking better care of yourself. But then you go to work. In the break room is a birthday cake. The boss orders pizza when everyone is forced to work late. The vending machines have offerings that include chips, candy bars and sugared drinks. You get swamped at work and decide to skip lunch — after breakfast was a giant cup of coffee.

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Practically Perfect PA visits: The Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC

Practically Perfect PA

'Stepping into the Sofitel from the rain soaked streets of Washington DC was a lovely experience. The hotel lobby was lit in a warm glow and the door staff gave me an equally warm welcome. For a European visiting the US capital it was slightly disconcerting hearing the reception staff greet me with ‘bonjour, ça va?’ but before I was able to respond in my um… rusty… French I was quickly checked in and escorted up to my luxury king room.

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Startup Toolkit

The Small Business Blog

'Sometimes getting your startup off the ground is the most difficult step. There are just so many different questions that you need to consider before investing all your time and effort into a business venture. For example: Is there a market for the products or services that you want to provide? Do you have enough… Read the full article here: Startup Toolkit on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Why People Choose Self-Employment

Small Business Labs

'TD Ameritrade did a study late last year on retirement savings and the self-employed.  One of the questions they asked was why people chose self-employment over traditional employment.   The results, which are shown in the chart from the study below, will not surprise regular readers.  In our research on the self-employed we constantly hear autonomy, control and flexibility as the top reasons people pursue and like self-employment.  Pursuing a passion comes in close behi

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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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Computer Cord Organizer

Clutter Coach

'The MOS organizer is a beautiful thing. I’m guessing its designers are Apple fans because the packaging is equally beautiful and clever; the device sits in a drawer in its box and you pull an orange ribbon tab to slide it open. I love it when office supplies are fun and nice to look at. No one should have to put up with dull, strictly utilitarian stuff at home or at work.

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Virtual Assistance was Never Designed to be the Cheap Option

Virtual Moxie

' . Marianne came to me about a client she’s been working with for four years. Despite the fact that the client loves working with her, and that she’s brought great value to his company (in several instances saving him thousands of dollars he wouldn’t have saved himself), he never misses the opportunity to mention to her, or others, how “expensive” she is.

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Insulating Your Home for the Winter: It’s Never Too Late

Eco-Office Gals

'We may have already entered 2014 but I’m sure that we have by no means left the cold weather behind us. This means that insulating your home now will still provide you with the benefit of lowering your energy bill and keeping you cosy during those windy nights that may still be to come. You will also get the benefit of your insulation during the hot summer months as it keeps your home cooler; so don’t think that just because you may have missed out on insulating your home before the cold snap y

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Practically Perfect PA visits: The Hilton Garden Inn DC

Practically Perfect PA

'On my second night in Washington DC I was pleased to be staying in the Hilton Garden Inn because I always know what to expect from a Hilton – attentive service, clean and comfortable rooms, perfect wifi and great dining options. I wasn’t disappointed! The front desk staff were particularly charming. I arrived early and was given the option of taking a 2nd floor room immediately or waiting for my actual room on the 9th floor to become available.

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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