Sat.Sep 14, 2013 - Fri.Sep 20, 2013

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20 great networking questions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

'With The Office* Show coming up in a few weeks I’ve been thinking about my networking plan for the few days that I am there. Earlier this year I wrote a post on how assistants can get the most out of attending events. It was quite a detailed post about my networking experiences so do check it out if you are going to any events this year. In the post I mentioned that I always come prepared with a list of networking questions in my head that I have now memorised and can whip out in case the

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When is a Partnership Not a Partnership?

Virtual Moxie

'One of the concepts I introduced in the late 90s that''s now commonly accepted in the. Virtual Assistance industry is that of only working in long-term and. collaborative partnerships with clients. When asked what they think it means to work in partnership with a client, VAs often tell me that it refers to "being equals" in the relationship. And while equality certainly is a big piece of what has to be present in a. partnership, the element I think is often missing is one of. equity --where bot

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Infographic: Productive Offices

The Small Business Blog

'If you have ever been frustrated by the level of productivity in your small business, simply altering some of your rules and regulations could be the key to fostering a more productive work environment for your staff in the future. Allowing ten minutes breaks or making social media and music available in the office are… Read the full article here: Infographic: Productive Offices on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Are Extroverts Misunderstood?

On The Job

'Ask an introvert about an extroverted colleague and you''re likely to hear how these outgoing co-workers talk too much, have trouble staying on task and are generally annoying. Extroverts may counter such opinions with the argument that their friendly nature helps make sales and establish key contacts, and keeps the workplace a fun and lively place.

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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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The Rise of Smart Objects

Small Business Labs

'Good article from JWT Intelligence on smart objects. These are objects that have been enhanced by the addition of computers of some kind. A good example from the article is the smart beer bottle from Heineken.   The bottle has a set of music detecting sensors and LED lights. The bottle flashes to the beat of music. The reason I like this example is if beer bottles are becoming embedded with computer chips and sensors then it means pretty much everything will.

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Quote of the Week: Opportunity

The Small Business Blog

'” A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” This week’s quote is by Sir Francis Bacon, the English philosopher, from one of his essays in the early 17th century. His words still ring true 400 years later for small business owners everywhere – you will not make a success of your business… Read the full article here: Quote of the Week: Opportunity on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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It’s Not All About Money, But Money Doesn’t Hurt…

Eco-Office Gals

'People of environmental principle are often defined as those who are willing to take an extra step to be more ecologically responsible, in spite of the potential financial impact of that decision. That’s honorable, and we’ve all experienced that in a variety of ways. We have eschewed unneeded travel, tolerated a different thermostat setting, and carpooled when we’d prefer to go solo.

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Autonomy, Control and Self-Employment Satisfaction

Small Business Labs

'Fast Company's Why Everybody's Going Freelance  explores a key issue why the self-employed tend to be more satisfied with their work than traditional employees - autonomy.  Key quote from the article: Organizational psychologists are finding that self-expression has deep links to productivity. It follows, then, that the autonomy of independence allows people to be more maximally self-expressive, and thus more maximally, sustainably engaged, and thus more successful over the

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Solo-E 10th Anniversary Ultimate Giveaway

Office Organization Success

'A happy Saturday to you. I’m just stopping by quickly today, before your weekend gets fully underway, to let you know about the Solo-E 10th Anniversary Giveaway Event. All of these giveaways are high-quality, no-fluff products provided by my fellow Solo-E Experts. Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find: Successful Teleclass Toolkit from me!

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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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Infographic: Student Debt

The Small Business Blog

'Student debt can be a huge issue for recent college / university graduates. In fact, sometimes student debt can be so serious that it will make it extremely difficult for graduates to afford to start their own business and become entrepreneurs straight after graduating. They will instead have to go into standard employment just to… Read the full article here: Infographic: Student Debt on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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How To Effectively Write Notes and To Do’s

Productivity Bits

'I admit it. I’m a bit tired of living a digital life. So I began embarking on this digital-to-analog journey. You might have read some of my posts here about Moleskine and Field Notes. I’m struggling. I can’t seem to find better ways of taking notes. To say that I’m having a hard time in my digital to analog transition is an understatement.

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The Personal Revolution

Small Business Labs

'Legendary venture capitalist Michael Moritz gave an interesting presentation at a recent tech show titled The Personal Revolution.  His slide show in embedded below. The theme of the presentation is the economy is moving to "data factories" that create tools and products that make it easier to start a small business.  Key quote from a Tech Crunch article on the talk : The tools and platforms listed above have given way to a “personal revolution” that’s delivered unprec

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Why Client Contracts Are Important In Good Times And In Bad

Step It Up VA Coaching

'by Donna Toothaker. Have you ever signed on with a new client thinking it was going to be the best relationship ever, only to have things sour at some point? If not, you’re lucky. Of course you don’t go into a new client relationship expecting that to happen, and you certainly hope it doesn’t. But realistically, chances are that at some point during the life of your business, you will experience a relationship gone bad that ends in a “professional divorce.

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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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WinWeb Hub Launch Reminder

The Small Business Blog

'Micro business owners and entrepreneurs in the Hertfordshire area are invited to attend the launch of the WinWeb Hub in Letchworth this afternoon. Drop in at any time between 2pm-6pm if you want to meet other entrepreneurs and experience everything that the Hubs have to offer. More Hubs rolling out across the world soon! Read… Read the full article here: WinWeb Hub Launch Reminder on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Social Fusion Mixer Kicks Off Conference!

Office Dynamics

'Tonight we met at the Red Rock Resort Pool Area for a great networking event. After checking in with Beverlina, I wandered over to the bar to cash in my drink ticket for something refreshing, cold, and fruity. A steel drum band was playing outside, and the warm breezes blended with the music in a satisfying way. It was close to sunset. We gathered at tables and cabanas surrounding an outdoor pool.

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Rage Against the Machines

Small Business Labs

'There's been a regular stream of articles about robots and automation taking jobs from humans of late. Techcrunch's Jobs, Robots, Capitalism, Inequality and You nicely sums up many of the negatives associated with the technology replacing jobs.   This article focuses on growing income equality.  Key quote: The strange present, we may conclude, is one in which the middle class is slowly being squeezed out of an economy that is gradually dividing into two camps, the few rich a

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Perfectionism or Death

Clutter Coach

'Originally posted 2007-12-05 15:52:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter What’s the biggest problem with perfectionists? It’s that they don’t know they have a problem! Perfectionism is a habit that people are proud of, even when it causes them anxiety and trouble. This New York Times article describes how being a perfectionist can lead to mental health problems and even suicide, not to mention garden variety unhappiness and stress.

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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: Careers

The Small Business Blog

'Fancy a change of career? Choosing a career that is right for you can sometimes be a difficult choice. Some people know from an early age exactly what they want to do for a living, whereas others will bounce around in numerous careers before finally settling on the right path. One thing that might help… Read the full article here: Infographic: Careers on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Self-Improvement. Commit to One Learning Event

Office Dynamics

'Happy Monday Motivators! Well, I am extremely motivated as I approach this week as it is our 20 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. I am excited to greet attendees from across the United States. Obviously, these are individuals who have committed to a learning event. They have committed to being away from home and their office for 4 or 5 full days.

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10 Reasons Why Brand Training Is Important For Your Employees

Small Business CEO

'Most companies provide initial orientation training, where employees learn about the company’s brand. After this, they get few opportunities to form a cohesive bond with the company’s brand. In this article, we explain why ongoing brand training is important for your employees. 1. In-house Brand Ambassadors. If you want your employees to sell your brand to clients, you have to first sell your brand to them.

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Saying Things Done: A Quick Look at Capturing Tasks Through Voice

Productivityist

'I''m a bit of a talker. If you''ve ever listened to Mikes on Mics or seen me speak , then you probably know that already. So it should come as no surprise that there are occasions where I capture my thoughts and tasks in audio form. There are numerous tools out there that you can use to do this if you want to give it a try, and each has features that will serve some people better than others.

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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 not to act when customer service fails miserably

Service Untitled

'This week was a drama-filled example of a customer “gone wild” when an incredibly frustrated customer service recording from Reddit was made public on YouTube. Picture a client, who for three hours tried in vain to get an issue resolved at an alleged home security organization, and went from agent to agent until finally customer service representative Michelle left a number for the client to call.

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How to Be Unique

Men With Pens

'How unique do you need to be? That''s a question that can apply to all sorts of content creation, from fiction novels to your next business blog post. After all, how can you possibly create and write something different when there''s nothing new under the sun? Easily. here''s how. Click here to read the full article → Another rocking post from Men With Pens!

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5 Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Take Information Security More Seriously

Small Business CEO

'What comes to mind when you think of identity theft? Probably someone stealing your credit card info or social security number, right? How about fraud? Maybe sketchy corporate employees hacking into their systems or engaging in illegal stock trading. Right? You’re not alone. Most people associate data breaches with individuals and big business, but fail to make the small business connection.

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"Letting food sit at room temperature and become colonized by airborne microorganisms runs counter to."

Denise Aday

'“Letting food sit at room temperature and become colonized by airborne microorganisms runs counter to everything we’re taught about food safety. But without this guided decomposition that we call fermentation there would be no bread, cheese, tequila, or kimchee.” - [link] (via fermentthis ). I discovered the joys of fermentation this year and it seems like magic, wonderful magic!

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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