July, 2014

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Interview With a VA: Monique Cunningham

Virtual Moxie

'This month, I caught up with Monique, who is a talented partner to her clients as a VA and Infusionsoft guru. Enjoy the interview and getting to know her! Meet Monique Cunningham.

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How to Breathe New Life into Old Blog Posts

Tips From T. Marie

'started blogging in 2004. Back then if there was a picture included with your post you were ahead of the curve. It’s not 2004 anymore. While the actual content of your posts is still the most important thing, it’s not the only thing. Visuals are becoming more and more important when it comes to blogging. In fact, I’ve seen an increase in the use of a visual aid that some people were declaring would be killed off by video.

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A guide to job hunting

Practically Perfect PA

'We don’t need to tell you how competitive the job market is. Increased competition means that your chances of getting a job could hinge on specific and even unexpected details. This guide looks at the little things that could make a big difference. CV essentials. It’s always difficult to pinpoint precisely what your employer will want from your CV – but there are a few things you can safely assume they won’t: Odd or extravagant fonts – Use a clear, simple font (Arial, Times New Roman) and strai

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The Common Mistakes Futurists Make

Small Business Labs

'LinkedIn's post Why Everyone Needs to be a Futurist  contends that due to growing competition and the pace of change, everyone should spend part of their day thinking about the future.   As the title states, it even goes so far to suggest everyone should become a part-time futurist. Key quote: While most of us are in roles where we are focused on exploiting the current business model, nowadays, everyone’s job, regardless of level, is to be somewhat of a futurist who is able to f

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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 Manage the Rush Jobs

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post How to Manage the Rush Jobs appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. It’s 3:00 in the afternoon and your boss calls from the road and says, “Drop everything, I need this report in an hour.”. Fifteen minutes later another manager comes by looking for last-minute help with a PowerPoint presentation. Meanwhile, you’ve skipped lunch, a courier is waiting on a delivery from you and the intern is hovering, looking for approval on the next step.

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Say What You Mean!

Virtual Moxie

'Joyce was recounting a story to me about a discussion she had with a client. In it, she shared that she told the client there was something she couldn''t do. "Couldn''t?" I asked. "Well, I can do it," she replied, "I just don''t do that kind of work.". "Can''t" means you''re not able. Don''t use it when what you mean is that you "won''t" or "don''t" do something.

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Grab Your Email Broadcast Checklist Here

Office Organization Success

'My trip to Denver was fabulous! I’ve never been there before so it was wonderful to visit a new place. And the event I attended was just as great too. This week it’s been back to following my 90-day Strategic Business Marketing & Action Plan (MAP). It’s such a relief to have this planning in place. I know many business owners shy away from creating a plan for fear of boxing themselves in.

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5 ways to turbo-charge your career this summer

Practically Perfect PA

'As I was reading Nicky’s timely and pertinent piece about mid-year reviews , it started me thinking about how you should be positioning yourself for the rest of the year. There is a temptation to think that the summer is waste of career-time and that should save our action lists for January. But, by following these tips, you could turbo-charge your career whilst your colleagues are topping up their tans. 1.

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The Societal and Small Business Impacts of Economic Uncertainty

Small Business Labs

'If you Google "economic uncertainty" you will find many references to its impacts on the economy and business. But you won't find much on its impact on people and society. We find this interesting because we think in addition to having a big impact on the economy and businesses, economic uncertainty is a major driver of societal change.  Several articles this week provide some insight on some of these changes: 1.

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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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Is Your Business Missing a Motivating Factor?

Tips From T. Marie

'Every business needs a motivating factor. It’s the thing that pushes you to step out and start your business in the first place and it’s the thing that keeps you going when things get hard once you’ve launched. I firmly believe that the businesses that find success, especially now in an age when just about anyone can start a business online , are those that stay in touch with their motivating factor.

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Strategies for Thriving Through Change

Office Dynamics

'Have you ever stopped to think about the importance of change? Look around you. What’s changed over the years? Look in front of you! At the very device you are using to read this very message! A lot of change had to take place to get us where we are today and a lot of change will continue to take place each and every day in every life across the globe.

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Entrepreneurship – Business Quote of the Week

The Small Business Blog

'“Nobody talks about entrepreneurship as survival, but that’s exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking. Running that first shop taught me business is not financial science; it’s about trading: buying and selling.” – Anita Roddick The words “entrepreneur” and “entrepreneurship” are thrown around so often online by people who seemingly have very little… Read the full article here: Entrepreneurship – Business Quote of the Week on: THE SM

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The Seven Deadly Organizing Sins: Wrath

Clutter Coach

'by Originally posted 2009-11-05 12:37:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter This is Sin #5 on the list, which also includes lust, gluttony , greed and sloth. Wrath, or anger, is sinful because it’s destructive. It can harm others and it can harm you as well. Here’s a scenario: Overwhelmed Olivia decides to beat clutter once and for all.

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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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Getting to grips with IT issues

Practically Perfect PA

'Don’t blame your tools they say, but we’ve all had those days when the equipment fails and things do not go to plan. Laptops do not synchronise properly, emails disappear, photocopiers jam and chew up your important documents etc. Here are some important tips so that you can keep calm when IT problems arise. Forward planning. Learn how your equipment works.

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Freelancers and the Rise of Multiple Income Sources

Small Business Labs

'A recent Freelancers Union post titled  87% of Freelancers Have Multiple Sources of Income covers the gowing trend of freelancers piecing together multiple sources of income - and even multiple careers - to meet their financial, work and lifestyle goals. The data comes from the Freelancers Union study How to Live the Freelance Life , a research project we partnered with the Freelancers Union on.   As the article's title states, 87% of the surveyed freelancers reported having mor

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How to Present Complicated Information That Anyone Can Understand

On The Job

'We’ve become a world that communicates in two-minute sound bites and 140 characters, but how can anyone expect you to explain complex information so quickly and concisely? Well, they do – and you can. Many of those who work with complex information believe it can’t be done, and hence we have the mind-numbing, jargon-riddled, overloaded PowerPoint presentations that do little to engage or inform.

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Speaker Lineup Announced for Administrative Assistant Conference 2014

Office Dynamics

'Office Dynamics International has announced the keynote presenters for its administrative professionals conference , the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, to be held September 30 – October 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exciting lineup of speakers includes Joan Burge, Lucy Brazier, Julie Perrine, and Vital Germaine. Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) July 24, 2014.

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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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How to create a Professional Image for your Small Business

The Small Business Blog

'Setting up your own business is a dream for many and a reality for those brave enough to take the initial steps. Having your own business can provide a great deal of satisfaction but it can be hard at the initial stages as you are having to contend with competitors who are often well established… Read the full article here: How to create a Professional Image for your Small Business on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Generate Business During the Summer Slowdown

Step It Up VA Coaching

'Does your business slow down in the summer months? Do you need income NOW? Here are a few tips to use this time to your advantage, and earn income along the way. Announce an affiliate program. Chances are, if business is slow for you, it is because it is also slow for your clients, and they are also looking for ways to earn additional income. Announce an affiliate program to current clients to drum up new business.

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Organize your bedroom

Clutter Coach

'by Wouldn’t it be delightful to walk into a serene, welcoming bedroom after a hard day’s work? It would invite you to relax and nothing else; nothing to put away, nothing to distract you from chilling out. The way it is now: The bed is unmade, clothes are slung over chairs and doorknobs, newspapers and magazine are on the floor, the bureau and nightstand are littered with stuff.

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San Francisco's Coworking Boat

Small Business Labs

'7X7SF's A Boat Owned by Two Tech Geniuses is Charting a New Course in Coworking  describes the Maritol, a former car and truck ferry that has been converted into a floating coworking space. Key quote on the ship's amenities: While the amenities arms race rages on among well-heeled and well-equipped tech offices across the city, a floating coworking space that is rusty, drafty, encrusted with birds’ nests, and laden with fish carcasses is luring some of the brightest minds in the B

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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 negotiate a job title change

Practically Perfect PA

'Negotiating a job title change can be a scary prospect. It can be particularly daunting for those in the administrative sector who feel that they are not taken seriously in their chosen field. In the past I have asked to have my job title changed to accurately reflect the work I do only to be told that it doesn’t really matter what title I have and actually I get paid really well for what I do so why change things.

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Be Detached From the Outcome

Virtual Moxie

'Think about a time when you''re meeting someone new. The other person shares her name, and you say, "My name is.". Unless you have a horrid name and you''re used to people immediately making fun of you, chances are it would never even occur to you that the other person might be thinking something negative about it as it leaves your mouth. You also probably couldn''t care less if that person likes or hates your name.

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How to Know If You're a Toxic Sponge

On The Job

'Are you the one that colleagues or your boss turn to when there is a crisis or they just need to unload their negative baggage? Do you then feel pressure to fix whatever is going wrong – as they walk away feeling better from having unloaded their troubles on you? If so, you may be a toxic sponge. While others find your calm demeanor and attentive presence reassuring and comforting, the reality is that you can only absorb so much negativity.

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BIG Change: It Takes BIG Faith

Office Dynamics

'Have the Faith to Change Your Life. Do you have the faith to change your life? When you approach a situation that you wish you could change but it appears to be impossible, that’s when we need our faith more than ever! Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Faith in action is when something seems so unrealistic, so out of reach, we have the faith to step out and go for it without knowing 100% of the detail on how we&

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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