Sat.Apr 07, 2012 - Fri.Apr 13, 2012

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Did You Know Paper and Other Things in Your Office Hold Emotion?

Stephanie LH Calahan

OK, you may be thinking that I've lost my mind in telling you that paper holds emotion.  Maybe I have!  However, I also know that when I'm working with my clients, letting go is extremely hard for most.  So why is it so hard?  There is emotion to it! As you are looking to simplify and move your business to the next level, be prepared to face a sense of loss as you let go of certain possessions.

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Offshore, Team, Solo: A Client's Challenge to get the Help he Needs

Virtual Moxie

A new one here at VMoxie… a Pick Anastacia’s Brain question from a client! Henry wrote: I’m so confused. I don’t really know whether to work with one of those VA companies in India, a VA in the US who has her own business and works alone, or a woman I met at a conference who has a team working under her. I’m a consultant, and I need general admin help, help with my social media, some design help (I need a new logo), and help with my web copy and SEO-and that’s just to start.

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News on the Growing Contingent Workforce

Small Business Labs

Lot's of recent news about the continued growth of the contingent workforce, which is the term the corporate world uses for what we call the independent workforce - freelancers, contractors, independent consultants, temps, etc. Recent articles on this topic from the corporate point of view include: 1.  Aberdeen Research reports that  26% of the average company’s workforce is contingent.  This is up from the 24% they found in last year's study.  Both studies focuse

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Do You Respect Your Own Time?

Step It Up VA Coaching

by Donna Toothaker. When it comes right down to it, our most valuable business resource is our time. If you’re like me, you have created systems and outsourced certain tasks so you can make the most of the time you have doing the most important things (like building and marketing your business). This has allowed you to ultimately work less for more, and spend more time with your loved ones, and doing things you love.

Phones 165
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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 Save At Least 2 Hours a Day By Automating Your Business

Stephanie LH Calahan

I was talking with a small business owner earlier this week and sharing a bit about what I do.  He instantly told me that he could use our services, but did not have time to put anything new in place.  He shared that he feels overwhelmed performing daily tasks and he does not have time to engage his prospects or maintain a strong connection with his current customers or even assign tasks to his staff.

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Are You in the Right Profession?

Job Advice Blog

As a career coach, I am at times asked for such advice as whether I believe a person is a good fit for the person’s current profession or some future one. Usually, I refer such a case to my business partner, who is a well-qualified and experienced career counselor who meets with clients several times [.].

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Business Planning – Why Bother?

The Small Business Blog

Business planning is, contrary to popular belief, not to get money from the bank or investor. 1. Business planning is about what; 2. business planning is about when; 3. business planning is about why; 4. business planning is about where; 5. business planning is about how.

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Real-World Experience Pays Off

On The Job

Journalism has always been one of those professions that demands experience before you even get your first job at a television station or newspaper. In my case, I began working for the school newspaper and writing articles for my hometown newspaper by the time I was 17. In college, I was required to work on the school newspaper and have internships before I graduated.

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5 Golden Nuggets from Be The Change Event

Office Organization Success

Suzanne Evans shared so much valuable and wonderful information during her 3-day event … attendees walked away with a huge binder-full of information. So I thought I’d share with you my top five take-aways from the event. 1. The way you do anything is the way you do everything. Recognize how you show up in your life and your business, and how it plays out for you.

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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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Industry Structures - Big Get Bigger, Small Get Smaller

Small Business Labs

We've done a lot of work looking at Barbell Industrial Structures.   These industry structures consist of a relatively few giant corporations on one end, a narrow middle consisting of a shrinking number of mid-sized firms, and a large and growing number of small, micro and one person (solopreneur) firms on the other end. Almost all of the industries we've studied exhibit the Barbell Industrial Structure.  Examples include beer , news and information , software , account

Forms 142
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The Need For Speed

The Small Business Blog

Money is the lifeblood of any business, start-up or 100 years old. Considering implications for your cash-flow should be at the heart of every decision you make in your business.

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Moxie Tip 152: Alternatives

Virtual Moxie

Virtual Assistance was never intended to be the inexpensive alternative to hiring employees. Don't market it that way! Virtual Assistance was intended to be the efficient, effective, and convenient alternative to hiring employees. That's what you need to share.

Training 139
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Does Education Still Matter? Yes and No

Eat Your Career

Today, I’d like to address the age-old question of education and employment. What’s the correlation? And, given today’s economy, how much does education matter? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t perfectly clear. I hear from a lot of people who are unemployed or underemployed, and they always want to know: Should I take advantage of this time by going back to school?

Salary 135
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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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Manta Raises $44 Million; Small Business Sector Attracting VCs

Small Business Labs

One of the more interesting venture funding shifts we've seen over the last decade is the growing interest by VCs in investing in startups targeting small businesses.   Even as recently as 5 years ago, few VCs would even consider investing in companies targeting small businesses.  The reason was was straight forward - VCs felt it was too hard to market to small businesses and too expensive to support them.   This, by the way, was also common wisdom at most large corporation

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Four Common Invoice Factoring Myths

The Small Business Blog

Invoice Factoring is increasingly recognised as an important part of business finance, particularly for SMEs. It operates as a viable alternative to a traditional bank loan and helps to promote a healthy cash flow. However, there are a number of misconceptions that cause many business owners to hesitate before taking advantage of it.

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Moxie Tip 149: Modeling What's Possible

Virtual Moxie

Whether we're talking about clients, other VAs, or anyone else,by showing people that you are successful without having to compromise what's important to you shows them that they can do it, too.

Training 135
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When a Demotion Makes Sense

On The Job

If you’ve ever been unemployed, you know the joy that comes from finally getting that job offer. But that elation may be tempered by the fact that the job pays less than your previous one, or is certainly lower on the career status level than you desire. According to an Urban Institute research, job seekers have taken positions that pay 16 percent less than what they earned before the Great Recession.

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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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The Aging in Place Market

Small Business Labs

We recently attended the Boomer Summit , a conference focused on the business opportunities being created by aging baby boomers.   One of the more interesting market opportunities we heard about was supporting aging boomers and seniors wanting to stay in their homes instead of moving to a retirement community or assisted care facility.   This is clearly a large and growing market.  Studies show that more and more Americans want to stay in their homes and age in place instead of

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International Business Times column

The Small Business Blog

You can now read even more from me via my new column in the excellent International Business Times. I will be sharing advice and helpful tips to their readers on the tech topics that I feel strongly about.

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Moxie Tip 151: The VA/Employee Comparison Trap

Virtual Moxie

VAs make sense, not in the dollar-to-dollar comparison, but in the effective/efficient/convenient comparison w/ employees.

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Sample Voice Mail Templates

Ian's Messy Desk

Voice mail is one of the most frustrating aspects of telephone communication; just below navigating automated phone menus. If voice mail is used properly, it can be a highly effective tool. The trick is to ensure your messages clearly communicate all the information need, but no more. Here are some tips for leaving good voice mail messages along with half a dozen temples you can customize for your own use.

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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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Happy Easter 2012

Eco-Office Gals

Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter! Post from: Eco-Office Gals Happy Easter 2012.

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London 2012 Olympics – Even Better Business

The Small Business Blog

Excitement for the London 2012 Olympics is visible everywhere in London these days, but how do you enjoy the games when you have a business to run? You may even be one of the lucky ones and have a ticket to an event.

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Moxie Tip 150: Be Ready With Strong Language

Virtual Moxie

Having strong language ready allows you to go into an intimidating situation with an increased degree of self-confidence. If you need help languaging a situation and are struggling, get help. There's no shame in not being especially good on the fly, and preparing so that you can do your best. Besides, the more you prepare, the better you'll get to be on the fly.

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Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence

Office Dynamics

Big news! The complete conference brochure is available for you to download now! If you have been waiting for the event brochure to share with your executive you can download it now and share with them the numerous reasons why this event is going to be so great for you and them! Gain confidence, strength, and walk away empowered in every aspect of your life!

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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