Sat.Sep 07, 2013 - Fri.Sep 13, 2013

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What is business acumen and how do you get it?

Practically Perfect PA

'Over the last few weeks I have been developing a twitter strategy for one of my company’s clients. They are an online events business and we are helping them with their marketing so I have been learning about hybrid and online events. I already know how to market via social media, I understand the world of events and I can create content fairly easily but prior to. oh I don’t know… a few weeks ago I knew very little about hybrid events.

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Employer adds yoga, dance and fun to retain workers

On The Job

'Often the little things can make a difference in how an employee feels about a workplace. Maybe the boss ensures that you get your favorite color of nail polish at holiday time. Maybe you can bring your dog to work. Or, maybe the culture asks you to do kind things for other people. Michele Litzky does all those things and more when it comes to trying to keep her workers happy.

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Top 5 Tips for Content Marketing

The Small Business Blog

'Content marketing is a low-cost and effective way of spreading the message about your business online. If you don’t have a budget to promote your small or micro business, it is still possible to attract an audience by providing content that people will want to read and share with friends. Here are our Top 5… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Content Marketing on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Is Technology Hurting Your Job Search?

Eat Your Career

'What you don’t know could hurt you! Perfect example: Many job seekers have no idea that resumes submitted online are typically filtered through a software system before a human being ever sees them. That means if your resume isn’t formatted correctly, it could be kicked out before any real person has a chance to review it. According to Forbes, as much as 75% of qualified applicants are getting lost in these systems!

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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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Managing expectations

Practically Perfect PA

'I was recently discussing some of the harder areas of the role with a fellow EA. She mentioned that she was never 100% sure what her boss expected of her and whether or not she was delivering. I must admit I was quite shocked that such an experienced assistant would struggle with expectations but the more I thought about it the more I realised that assistants hold themselves to very high standards so most of us will wonder if we are exceeding expectations at some point in our career.

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Personal or Professional Development

The Small Business Blog

'In my last post I talked about the Business Owner Blind Spot and argued that personal development had to be an integral part of being a business owner. But the term personal development doesn’t sit well with many business people; to them it sits with the self-help books in Waterstones and WHSmith. Professional development is… Read the full article here: Personal or Professional Development on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Change Your Attitude; Change Your Biz

Virtual Moxie

'For more than a decade I worked with a wonderful VA who had, in her signature line, the following original quotation: "It never occurs to me that there are things I cannot do.". C''mon, what MORE could a client want from someone? That''s moxie personified! And while there were things she didn''t know how to do (remember, if you learn 500 things every day, you''ll still never be able to do it all), her attitude made it safe for me to ask her to help me with anything.

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Outsourcing and the Future of Accounting

Small Business Labs

'Last week we had the opportunity to lead a think tank session on the future of accounting at the Intuit Summit. This event was hosted by Intuit and attended by about 40 leading accounting profession practitioners, industry analysts and media. The session was part of a broader research project we're conducting with Intuit updating the Future of the Accounting Profession study that was released in early 2011.

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LEADERSHIP: Believe It or Not!

Office Dynamics

'Administrative and Executive Assistants Are Leaders. When I say “Leader” do you think in response to that statement, “Me!” or ‘Who, me?” Okay, Administrative Professionals, this is a vital issue to address, because whether you believe it or not, you ARE a leader. Every day, you (and thousands of administrative professionals out there) lead others within your circle(s) of influence toward – or away – from positive, enriching themes of life and work

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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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High Speed Internet, Not HS2, Is What Business Needs!

The Small Business Blog

'When BT spent £780m on their sports channel I was speechless. Here is a company losing total business focus, while failing the business community in Great Britain in almost every street. The internet service provided in the UK is appalling at best. I note the price for the sports channel is already dropping. I guess… Read the full article here: High Speed Internet, Not HS2, Is What Business Needs!

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Don’t Read If You Know What A Content Marketing System Is

Office Organization Success

'If you don’t have a Content Marketing System in place, or you don’t even know what a Content Marketing System is, then I highly encourage you to register for tomorrow’s free training: How To Create A Content Marketing System That Brings You New Subscribers Daily. Click here to register. Your Content Marketing System is what I call the “bread and butter” of your online marketing; it’s those seemingly small acts, but done consistently will bring you new subscri

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Academic Researchers Go Freelance

Small Business Labs

'Harvard University's Some Ph.D's Choose to Work Off the Grid  covers the growing trend towards independent, freelance scholars. These are people who do academic research and publish papers and books, but do so without a formal affiliation with a university or college. Key quote on why these people choose freelance scholarship: They may have been jilted by the academic job market, or are uninterested in either being on the tenure track or in cobbling together full-time work as adju

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TEAMWORK - Creating the Magic!

Office Dynamics

'What is teamwork? The dictionary defines it as: the combined action of a group of people, esp. when effective and efficient. If it’s not effective or efficient, it’s not a team. There is a difference between a group and a team. A group is comprised of individuals who may or may not work together or help each other. A team however, works together and “leaves no one behind.

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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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Escape your home office

The Small Business Blog

'Working from home can be great, but there are also times when it can be quite isolating. That’s why WinWeb recently launched the first of their innovative co-working spaces, the WinWeb Hub. The Hub is open for you to run your business in a friendly and helpful collaborative environment throughout the working week. If you… Read the full article here: Escape your home office on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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A Tip To Increase Product Sales

Office Organization Success

'It was lovely to have a long weekend last weekend; we enjoyed the last couple of days at the pool, a murder-mystery night (which was a lot of fun), and, of course, the usual soccer games. I am glad to be heading into Fall though; it’s my favorite time of year. As I was putting together information earlier this week for the upcoming training classes, I had a realization … the School for Online Business Success is entering it’s fourth year of training programs!

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Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Step Up to a New Level of Success

Step It Up VA Coaching

'by Donna Toothaker. Life is short. And our time here is precious. So why waste time dreaming about the things you want to do and the places you want to go? Stop dreaming. Stop thinking in terms of “someday” and instead, start thinking in terms of “now.” And I mean this for your life and for your business. In terms of your business, the “someday” may include things like doing only the work you love, working only with your ideal clients, enjoying financial freedom, and whatever else defines succe

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Persuasion Skills – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Office Dynamics

'Persuasion skills for the administrative assistant. It was Desmond Tutu who stated, “ Don''t raise your voice, improve your argument. " There are a lot of people in the workplace who don’t seem to operate by that wise statement. Executive assistants and administrative assistants who are savvy and mature professionals know that positive persuasion skills are not optional – they are useful tools to grease the wheels of business toward successful completion of projects, meetings,

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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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Infographic: Back to School

The Small Business Blog

'A new school year is just beginning for kids and students all over the world and for many retailers, this is one of the most critical periods of the year. Books, clothes and various supplies are huge sellers during this time and online retailers are looking to cash-in, with “Back to School” specials everywhere you… Read the full article here: Infographic: Back to School on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Get My Ebook: 52 Simple Ways to Get Organized

Clutter Coach

'Originally posted 2010-08-04 16:53:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter This ebook will help you get organized. What exactly will you get out of it? Lots of creative, helpful and immediately useful tips, including: You’ll get more time. Time to spend the way you want to. You’ll be in control of your environment. Your life will be simpler. You’ll save money.

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Everything you know about brainstorming is wrong

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

'“I will figure it out” . As far as entrepreneurial quotes go, this one is entirely unremarkable but utterly ubiquitous. You figure stuff out – as we all do – because you’re an entrepreneur. That means you’re a problem solver. You brainstorm like you’re Thor. When an ugly obstacle presents itself, you swing into superhero focus – you pull your notebook/smartphone/whiteboard close.

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Challenge Yourself with Self-Improvement: Improve Your Mind

Office Dynamics

'Self-Improvement. Wake Up Your Mind! September 9, 2013. Happy Monday Motivators! I love September and the onset of fall. Even though it is still warm in Las Vegas and will be for another month, it is about the mental change of season for me. People buckle down to work and seem to be focused on their careers and jobs. In many companies, employees are mustering up their energy to end the year on a high note.

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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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Moving into a new office: Utilising the space

The Small Business Blog

'Even within the current economic climate, a number of businesses are experiencing periods of exponential growth. If your company is one of these, you may find that your changing business needs require a larger office space. Here are some top tips on how to select and utilise your new office… Room to grow When selecting… Read the full article here: Moving into a new office: Utilising the space on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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4 Essentials To Get Right In Your First Year Of Business

Small Business CEO

'Ask any entrepreneur and you’ll get the same answer: starting a business is hard. The first year in business is toughest, then all of the hard work, blood, sweat and tears begin paying off. But how do you make it through that first year? 1) Be passionate about your product. Your products or services are the reason you’re starting your business in the first place – that unique, life changing benefit that your business adds to the world.

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Technical Difficulties

Productivityist

'I wrote this piece today.and then posted it shortly thereafter. I don''t normally do that. Up until I started writing it, I had no idea what I was going to write about today. Sure, I had ideas of what I could write about today, but I didn''t actually feel like writing any of those. Today has been a day where I''ve accomplished little of what I usually do on Mondays and more of what I usually reserve for my lighter-lifting days -- Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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PEER SYNERGY & YOU!

Office Dynamics

'What Is Administrative Synergy? The dictionary defines “synergy” as the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements and contributions. Today, Patriot’s Day, I can think of no better way to describe peer synergy than to bring to mind those brave individuals who banded together on 9/11 as Ground Zero First Responders or as passengers and crew of United Flight #93.

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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