Sat.Feb 23, 2013 - Fri.Mar 01, 2013

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Is working from home really more energy efficient?

Eco-Office Gals

There are some pretty conflicting opinions on this subject. On the one hand, working from home can reduce your carbon emissions through a lack of commuting. But, on the other hand, around 17% of the US workforce is now at home all day, every day, causing an increase in energy consumption. It doesn’t have to be that way though. If you’re a contractor and you choose to work from home, you can make it a much greener option just by reassessing your working environment.

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Being #1

The Small Business Blog

Comes with enormous responsibility. The failure, the success, or a somewhat tacky mix of both- whatever result that your team achieves, they say, is a direct result of your leadership. At one time I really hated to think that having a successful team was all up to me- after all people came around with their own differences by default. How am I supposed to know that George and Rita would have a serious personality clash, let alone how I was supposed to solve their disputes?

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Why Lateral Moves Can be a Smart Career Strategy

On The Job

Does you career resemble one of those crazy paths in the children's game "Chutes and Ladders?" If so, you're not alone. No longer does a career have a straight upward trajectory, and that can be OK. Read this latest story I did for Gannett /USA Today to understand why. With the challenging job market of the past five years, many who have expensive business degrees report they can't get more than entry-level jobs.

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Assistants! Get the most out of attending an event

Practically Perfect PA

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one that gets a little bit apprehensive about attending events, especially large exhibitions that are set up like a gauntlet that you have to navigate through while avoiding overzealous sales people pulling you from one badly designed stand to another. Conferences, training and networking events can be equally as daunting especially when you are attending on your own and have to join in group activities and network with strangers.As I’ve said in the past training

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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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Top 5 eco-friendly office supplies

Eco-Office Gals

Being eco-friendly is at the top of the list for a lot of entrepreneurs at the moment, as lowering their carbon footprint can help them to save money in the long run. Being green can boost brand image as well, especially as a lot of people are choosing to only work with eco companies these days. Every aspect of your office will need to be switched out for an eco-friendly alternative if you really want to go green.

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Moxie Tip 323: Your Voice is Critical to Your Success

Virtual Moxie

You’ve been you for however many years you’ve been on this planet. And who you are—the core of that—was formed pretty early. What you like, what you don’t, your style, what emboldens you, what infuriates you all can change with life experiences, but who you are really doesn’t. And that core has a voice that is critical to your being. No big surprise there.

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What's a Cicerone? (hint - it involves beer and coaching)

Small Business Labs

A cicerone is the beer industry's equivalent of a wine sommelier. Cicerones provide expert advice on the selection, food pairing and serving of beer.   There's even a professional certification program for these beer experts. According to the research firm Euromonitor's Key Beer Trends for 2013 , cicerones are becoming increasingly influential.   Key quote: " the brave new world of craft and specialty beer surely needs its own ambassadors, experts, rituals

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How to get organized for everyday disasters

Clutter Coach

When disaster strikes, being prepared is essential. That means knowing how to get organized to recover. It means knowing where that solar powered radio is is critical. Having a food stash means not worrying about scavenging. Creating a plan for your family to keep them safe and in communication is comforting. Now, what if you had such a set up for your everyday life?

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Desperately seeking support for your business? 3 tips for finding it without blowing your budget!

The Small Business Blog

I remember once receiving an invitation to join a ‘mastermind’ group of female entrepreneurs. “Become part of an intimate, band of leaders who understands your trials and tribulations,” it beckoned. “Together, we can take your business to giddy heights.”. I eagerly clicked on. “WARNING!” It cautioned. “This level of support does not come cheap. You will need a minimum investment of £18,000 + VAT.

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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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What Are You Modeling?

Virtual Moxie

"Modeling" is simply teaching through action. In the context of your practice, everything you do in business models for someone else what it is to be in business for yourself. For instance, working with ideal clients models a variety of things: Having high standards. Engaging in joyful work. What beauty there can be in partnership. Choosing love over fear or abundance over lack.

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Are You Seen as Too Young for a Challenge?

On The Job

One of the biggest mistakes I made in the early part of my career was when my boss mentioned the year he graduated from high school. “That’s the year I was born!” I responded. The expression on his face should have been a clue to me that I had just made the man feel older than dirt. Never a good feeling to engender in your boss. When you start your career, you cannot help it that you’re young.

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Successful Businesses Are Built on Passion and Fueled by Excitement

Step It Up VA Coaching

by Donna Toothaker. Remember the passion you felt when you started your business? Do you still feel that same drive and ambition you felt when you first opened your doors or hung out your shingle? If not, it may be that you’ve gotten a bit off-track from your original vision or business model and have lost some of your passion. Passion is the emotion that keeps you pushing forward in your business.

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Is Good CSR Important for Small Companies?

The Small Business Blog

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is increasingly in the limelight these days, especially since social media has given businesses a platform with which to appear more ‘human’. Facebook and Twitter are not only good marketing tools; they can offer companies the opportunity to interact directly with customers, and instantly address any bad PR in an appropriate manner.

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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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Moxie Tip 324: Think Possibility

Virtual Moxie

How many times have you heard a suggestion and immediately cast it aside? Maybe your immediate thought was, “Nah… that won’t work!” But how do you know ? Often that happens out of fear. Fear of what would happen if it worked. Fear of what the “new way” might look like or feel like or require of you. If you ever worked for someone who always insisted that things be done a certain way, you’ll understand why watching yourself here is important. ;).

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Tips and Strategies for Guest Blogging to Grow Your Audience #Infographic

Stephanie LH Calahan

Guest blogging is a fantastic way for you to share your knowledge and gifts to a new audience.  While the idea is simple, share your writing on sites you don't own, it is not always easy to figure out how to get started.  This infographic gives you a fast set of action steps you can take to get going today. Source: Guest Blogging 101 via Infographic File: Infographics and Data Visualization.   So tell me.

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The Psychology of the Job Interview

Job Advice Blog

Very few people say they genuinely enjoy job interviews. That makes sense because in the same way that most people dislike taking tests, a job interview is a test. Even those who feel confident about their professional past, are up-to-date with job requirement skills, and do not possess many potential liabilities still fear facing the [.].

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Is the Market for Food Trucks Becoming Oversaturated?

Small Business Labs

As a recent Zagat blog post points out, "There’s been some national discussion lately about whether the market for food trucks is becoming oversaturated." Our quick answer to this question is no, not even close. As we state in our food truck research report , we think the food truck industry will continue to substantially expand for at least the next 3-5 years.

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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 326: Are You Like a One-Armed Hitter?

Virtual Moxie

If coaching a baseball team, clients would never imagine getting a good result from a hitter where they’d tied one arm behind his back. But time and again I hear about how clients can expect a good result from people they work with and give far too little information and context to. If you're struggling to get something done for a client, think about what information, context, or tools you might be missing.

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Create a Resume or CV Free Online

Ian's Messy Desk

If you’re looking for help or ideas for creating a resume or writing a cover letter, CVrite is a website aimed at assisting job seekers with CV and resumé preparation. They offer. a free online resume or CV creator (accessible from the home page). free Downloadable CV Template & Advice Pack (download available after “liking” the site on Facebook or Google+). 100s of free Articles & Tips, plus resume and cover letter examples.

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Creating Automation For Clients

Office Organization Success

I’m ready for Spring! The one thing I’ve never got used to are the cold Ohio winters. It’s not like we’ve had a lot of snow this winter, it’s just been so cold. I treated myself to a day off on Wednesday (one of the advantages of being your own boss!) and I went with a friend to Toledo, shoe shopping … at least I can buy summer shoes and sandals, even if I can’t wear them yet.

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Obamacare, Job Lock and Freelancers

Small Business Labs

According to the  MBO Partners State of Independence study  about 1/3rd of independent workers  do not have  health insurance.  This, obviously, is not good.  But it may also change in 2014 as the Obamacare mandated insurance exchanges begin operation.   Obamacare may also increase the number of the people who become freelancers because it will likely end or reduce health insurance related job lock.

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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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Moxie Tip 325: When Outsourcing Costs More in the Long Run

Virtual Moxie

If you have a client who wants to outsource the “little stuff” and save your “valuable time” for other things, you might try some educating about how your depth of knowledge of the client and company bring valuable and intanglble benefit to the "little stuff." As always, the client gets to decide how to use her money, but at least you’ll have planted the seed, and can revisit it with her whenever you see an actual waste of your time—as in having to herd unresponsive outsourcers to get the result

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Pillar Huddle: Never Give Up, Never Quit!

Office Dynamics

You know I just love, love our pillar huddles, right?! Enjoy our 'double-birthday' week, a Judi Moreo poem, and some good ole' fashion motivation on never quitting! We enjoy and discuss our thoughts on this poem in today's audio of the pillar huddle. Want to learn more about the five life pillars and Living a BIG Life? Check out Joan's website Joan Burge Big Life for more about the pillars and giving yourself permission to live a big life.

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Your Brand: Do You Know What It Is?

Job Advice Blog

If you’re in transition and want to be found among the many people looking for work, you must stand out. How can you increase your chances of being called in for an interview if you cannot be picked out from the crowd? The answer is in your brand. Why do people ask for a Coke [.].

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U.S. Pet Population Declining?

Small Business Labs

The New York Times article High Debt and Falling Demand chronicles the financial problems facing U.S. veterinarians. Key quote: The problem is a boom in supply (that is, vets) and a decline in demand (namely, veterinary services). According to article the number of pets in the U.S. has declined over the last 5 years or so.  Here's the data from the article: from 2006 to 2011 the number of dogs declined from 72 million to 70 million. about 36 million households owned at least 1 cat in 2

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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