Sat.Dec 06, 2014 - Fri.Dec 12, 2014

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15 social media and technology trends for 2015

Practically Perfect PA

'1. Wearable technology. Google Glass and the Apple iWatch really do seem like something out of a sci-fi film but they will be available in 2015. If my Executives are anything to go by your Executives will also want to try out the latest technology and incorporate it into their working day. It will be interesting to see how this new technology impacts our role, you would think it would make people more self-reliant but as we know technology tends to make people more reliant on those that know ho

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Never Agree to Being Paid for Outcomes

Virtual Moxie

'One of my coaching clients said that she''d been approached by a prospective client who, in discussing his needs, said he wanted to only pay her for successful outcomes based on the work she did, rather than simply paying her for her work. She asked what I thought of that idea, and I''m pretty sure that on my side of the conversation, I snorted in disdain.

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Collecting Client Testimonials Using the Before/After Template

Office Organization Success

'I’m going to share with you a really simple way for collecting your client testimonials. This is an important aspect of building your business. But many business owners overlook this important step simply because they don’t know how to implement it. Getting feedback is so crucial to your long-term business success as you need to know that you are providing: the information/services that your clients and customers want; when they want it; and. in the way that they want it.

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BIG Celebration! Celebrate Who You Are!

Office Dynamics

'This week I encourage you to. Celebrate WHO you are. Celebrate WHERE you are in your life. Celebrate WHAT you have. I have been in the personal growth and development industry for 25 years (as of 2015), I know that we put emphasis on developing new skills; assessing our skill gaps and taking courses that make us smarter and better at our jobs; setting goals in various aspects of our life.

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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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Hutong, The Shard, London

Practically Perfect PA

'Prior to moving out of London I was living in a house in Wapping. From my bedroom window I had direct views out to the Shard and over the years I watched Europe’s tallest building grow and grow until it was finally opened to the public in summer 2013. By that point I was living in Barcelona, eating a lot of tapas and enjoying the Gaudi architecture.

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Drones, 2nd Order Effects & Technology Forecasting

Small Business Labs

'The New York Times article Now, Anyone Can Buy a Drone. Heaven Help Us  covers the growing use of drones by what the article calls "troublemakers and pranksters"   Key quote: As the price of drones has fallen and sales have risen, the machines have emerged as central characters in stunts from the puckish to the criminal. In recent months, drone pilots have tried to smuggle contraband into prisons and disrupt sporting events at stadiums.

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Some Business Building Freebies For You

Office Organization Success

'We all love a giveaway event … especially around the Holidays. So I’m thrilled to have partnered with 18 other business coaches and service professionals who support business owners just like you. We’re offering you an array of fabulous gifts to support your business growth in the Build Your Brilliant Business: Holiday Giveaway. This special Holiday Giveaway only runs through December 19th so be sure to access your gifts from the industry leading experts (including me!

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How assistants should resign

Practically Perfect PA

'After the festive period, employees tend to take new resolutions which often involve changing job. Whatever your reason for leaving, and regardless of how stressed or excited you are, it’s always important to resign in a calm, calculated and diplomatic manner. Here are a few tips on how assistants should resign. Be clear about why you’re leaving. It’s difficult to know how your employers will react.

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Release The Equity In Your Business Vehicles

The Small Business Blog

'As a business owner there may come a time when you need to raise cash, either because of an unexpected cost or emergency, or because you see an opportunity to invest for growth. In either scenario you have a few options to consider, like borrowing from your bank, another loans provider, or even freeing up… Read the full article here: Release The Equity In Your Business Vehicles on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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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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How to Get Your Team on the Same Page

On The Job

'When you have a critical deadline approaching on a big project, as a manager you are hyper-focused on doing everything you can to ensure your team meets it. Then it happens. Your worst nightmare. You arrive for work one day expecting to get a status update that shows progress being made on systems and key details, but you instead discover: Several team members involved in a squabble over who is supposed to being doing what.

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Here’s What I do at This Time of Year

Office Organization Success

'For those of you in the US, I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving break. Even though this isn’t a traditional holiday for us, we’ve embraced the Thanksgiving Holiday — it’s like Christmas but without all the hassle! We enjoyed lots of family time (my son was home from college) and went to the movies to see the latest Hunger Games movie.

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Technology of the week: Survey Monkey

Practically Perfect PA

'What is Survey Monkey? Survey Monkey is a website which allows users to create really simple online surveys. What does it do? Survey Monkey has a number of features but its fundamental function is to create really simple surveys. The platform allows users to create different types of questions on their survey, from drop down answers to free text boxes.

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Send Your Clients Some Christmas Cheer with Custom Envelopes

The Small Business Blog

'Some business owners find it difficult to justify the cost of sending Christmas cards and messages to their clients, but there are some very persuasive arguments for doing so. A Christmas message shows your clients that you look upon their custom as more of a human relationship – something that could further your commercial interests… Read the full article here: Send Your Clients Some Christmas Cheer with Custom Envelopes on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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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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Why Everyone Needs to Become a Digital Master

On The Job

'When hearing the term “digital masters,” many business people think of Silicon Valley and the whiz kids running dominant IT companies like Google. But a new book contends that it’s time other companies woke up to the reality that if they want to excel in the future – with their employees, with their customers and in running their operations – then they need to also embrace the idea of using technology to transform their business.

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The Holiday Lull—There’s No Better Time to Prepare Your Business for The New Year

Step It Up VA Coaching

'by Donna Toothaker. With the sacred carving of the Thanksgiving turkey completed, and that first slice of your favorite pie eaten; the holidays are officially upon us! I don’t know about you, but it’s one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a special time to be with family and friends, and reflect on the blessings of the year, of which I have many.

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Fairmont, St. Andrews

Practically Perfect PA

'Fairmont an American based group with some stunning properties is rightly regarded as a global hospitality icon. From the beaches of Hawaii and Bermuda to the heart of San Francisco their offering is wonderfully diverse. With only eight properties in the whole of Europe you could consider it a bizarre choice to set up a super hotel complex 10 miles from the nearest railway station in a tiny Scottish town with less than 20,000 inhabitants.

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Organizing kitchen spices

Clutter Coach

'by Originally posted 2014-05-20 16:11:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I worked with a client unpacking and setting up her kitchen this week. I corralled and sorted all her spice containers; jars, plastic bags, paper bags, plastic boxes, fabric bags; and we saw that there were duplicates and even triplicates of some spices. One problem is that spices don’t all come in the same kind of container and plastic bags don’t work well in a spice rack.

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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 find the courage to execute on big bold plans

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

'In my latest blog post , I argued that most entrepreneurs are optimizing for productivity when they should be optimizing for courage. It turns out that how you spend your time – hour to hour – does not determine your success. The only thing that matters is how willing you are to act courageously on extraordinary, BIG ideas. Bill Gates isn’t worth 80 billion because he’s 800,000 times more productive than you – but he did have an extraordinary vision for the future and the courage to execu

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5 Tips for Small Businesses Looking for a Loan

Small Business CEO

'The ways in which small businesses and startup companies find the funding they need to develop their ideas and target growth has changed significantly in recent years. The process is no longer focused entirely on winning the approval of your local bank manager and there are new dynamics at play in this vital context for SMEs. Here are some ideas worth having in mind if you’re looking for a loan as a startup or a small business: 1.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 32. Write A Personal Mission Statement

Brilliantly Better

'You’re here for a reason. No matter how small you feel now, or how insignificant others may made you feel in the past, you have … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 32. Write A Personal Mission Statement appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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3 Simple Strategies to Get 3 New Clients in 30 Days

Office Organization Success

'If you’re struggling to get more clients, there are three simple strategies that you can implement that will help. But, more importantly, taking consistent, daily action is the real answer to getting more clients. I’ve had many conversations with business owners these past few months who are, quite frankly, really struggling with their businesses: They have little to no clients.

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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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7 Essential Considerations for Choosing a Cloud Hosting Service

Small Business CEO

'You’ve probably heard that moving your business to the cloud has its advantages, but where do you start? What options do you have and what are potential pitfalls? You shouldn’t just pick any random cloud host, and preparation and careful consideration will help you avoid data loss when you move. Here are some considerations you should make before you sign a contract with any cloud host.

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5 Reasons to Offer Employees Voluntary Legal Benefits

Small Business CEO

'Most Americans are faced with at least one new legal issue each year. Legal matters require time and money to resolve, and some of that time is spent while on the job. Companies are increasingly helping to relieve their employees of this burden by providing a voluntary legal benefits plan. There are many reasons why an organization may opt to include voluntary benefits in a work package; here are just five: Retain and recruit great employees.

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Evaluating the Potential of Extending Credit to Your Customer

Small Business CEO

'There has been an ongoing debate among business owners as to whether or not extending credit to their customers is an ideal practice to consider. The reality is that you’re providing your products or services upfront, with the hopes that the customer will repay you at a later date. Of course, there are various risks involved that should be considered, but with the proper management of your cash flow and credit departments, extending credit to deserving and qualified customers can prove to

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 30. Release Your Guardians

Brilliantly Better

'Don’t touch that! Don’t eat that! Don’t go for that opportunity! Those are the sentences you hear when going for something you really want. Those … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 30. Release Your Guardians appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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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