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Positive Career Affirmation #18

Eat Your Career

I choose my attitude every minute of every day. To learn more about affirmations and how to leverage them for career success, check out this article. The post Positive Career Affirmation #18 appeared first on Eat Your Career.

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10 Smart Things to Do in a New Job

On The Job

It's natural to be a bit nervous on your first day of a new job. You want to make a good impression and not mess anything up too much. Chances are, you'll be fine. If you care enough about the job to be a bit nervous, that means you're going to try hard to do all the right things. Still.some of you won't do the right thing. You'll make some rookie blunders that can damage your reputation.

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Bouncing back from a mistake

Practically Perfect PA

A few weeks ago, the wonderful Jeremy Burrows asked me to appear as a guest on his fantastic podcast – The Leader Assistant. If you haven’t subscribed yet, I’d really recommend it. I am coming up on an episode soon. During the interview, Jeremy asked me if I had made any mistakes during my time […].

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Freelancers Increasing Their Use of Online Marketplaces to Find Work

Small Business Labs

One of the biggest shifts uncovered by the MBO Partners State of Independence study series is the increased use of online marketplaces to find work by freelancers and other independent workers. As the study chart below shows (click to enlarge), in 2012 only 3 percent of full-time independent workers reported having used an online marketplace to find work in the prior 12 months.

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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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7 Energy-Saving Ideas for Summer

Ian's Messy Desk

The post 7 Energy-Saving Ideas for Summer appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Non-profit organizations face the same challenges and costs, when it comes to operating their facilities. Rent, taxes, insurance, utilities are all part of the cost of doing business. Some of these costs are out of the control of the organization. For example, taxes are set by the municipality, and not many of them have exemptions … Continue reading 7 Energy-Saving Ideas for Summer → You just finished

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Branded Graphics Made Easy with RelayThat

Tips From T. Marie

Branded graphics. If you’re using social media, you’ve seen them, the images that you recognize right away as belonging to a certain business. It’s the holy grail of marketing images and many small and solo entrepreneurs believe that branded graphics are only for the big boys with graphics departments. While that may have been true in the past, creating images that fit your personal brand is doable even for those of us running the whole show alone.

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Facebook Announces Libra, a New Cryptocurrency

Small Business Labs

Last week Facebook announced Libra , a new cryptocurrency. It's designed for use in transactions and as an easy and cheap way to transfer money.  Expected to launch next year, Libra is what's known as a stablecoin - a digital currency built to avoid the large fluctuations in value that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience.   And unlike Bitcoin, because the value will remain relatively stable Libra will usable as way to buy things.  While Facebook is the driving

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How to negotiate the best deal for your favourite venue

Practically Perfect PA

When an Assistant organises an event or a large external meeting, the venue they choose will likely be among the most expensive things on their event budget. So with that in mind, we asked William Thomson from Gallus Events to share his 15 tips on how to negotiate the best deal at a venue at […].

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How To Upgrade Your Cubicles To Be Eco-Friendly

Eco-Office Gals

As more and more working professionals realize how important protecting the planet is, they are upgrading their cubicles to be eco-friendly. Business owners like yourself can encourage employees to make small changes that can go a long way for Earth. At the same time, you can save yourself capital while upgrading your cubicles. Companies who have green offices typically pay less costly bills each month.

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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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If You Receive Payments You Should Have An Electronic Payment Option

Tips From T. Marie

This post isn’t just for the small business community, this one is for anyone taking payments for anything. Big businesses, small businesses, service providers, local youth organizations and yes, even the grandma selling her homemade sea salt chocolate fudge; if you’re taking payment for something you should be offering an electronic payment option.

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9 Tips for Branding and Marketing a Start-up Business

Small Business CEO

Successful entrepreneur and marketing expert Luke Lazarus recommends focusing on brand messaging as a path to success. With an extraordinary record of building and selling four new businesses in Australia in only 10 years, he counsels new business owners on the proven methods that led to his success instead of continuing as a serial entrepreneur. Lazarus regards most entrepreneurs as “highly intelligent and generally talented,” but his experience as a consultant informs his opinion that they lac

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Technology of the week: Otter.ai

Practically Perfect PA

This week’s Technology of the Week: Otter.ai What is Otter.ai Otter.ai is a platform that allows users to record conversations, transcribe the audio and share the results. What does Otter.ai do? It has lots of features including Recording conversations right from your phone or computer. You can import or sync recordings from other services, and it […].

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Episode 250: 5 Days with John Poelstra

Productivityist

On today’s episode, I spent time with John Poelstra. John, in addition to over 25 years of professional experience working with people and organizations, he is an experienced coach, consultant, and mentor–backed by credentials as a Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC) with the Coaches Training Institute and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coach Federation.

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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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Professional Development Plan Basics: The Purpose and Benefits of a PDP

Eat Your Career

This is the first article in a two-part series on the topic of Professional Development Plans. As a career coach, I spend a lot of time helping my clients create plans for professional growth. One of the most important tools we use is known as a Professional Development Plan or PDP. Many professionals have heard this term before but few know what it’s really all about.

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Top 4 Reasons to Attend Social Media Marketing Conferences

Small Business CEO

Social media marketing and management are constantly changing. Social media managers need to embrace new trends to stay successful and promote their brands. You can keep track of a lot of new information by keeping track of the latest news, but you can learn more by attending a social media marketing conference. Digital marketing is more important than ever, and a conference can help you keep up with the latest advances and increase sales for your company.

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[Free, live webinar] How should you be managing travel and expenses?

Practically Perfect PA

Managing travel can be a headache. You might still be writing long emails back and forth to your travel agent, wasting time searching for the best deals yourself, or having to wait for your travellers to send you the booking options they want. Every time they travel! And expenses—what a nightmare. You get thrown hundreds […].

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Bouncing back from a mistake

Practically Perfect PA

A few weeks ago, the wonderful Jeremy Burrows asked me to appear as a guest on his fantastic podcast – The Leader Assistant. If you haven’t subscribed yet, I’d really recommend it. I am coming up on an episode soon. During the interview, Jeremy asked me if I had made any mistakes during my time […].

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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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Here’s What You Need to Know About Content Syndication & How to Get Started

Small Business CEO

Content syndication is a great way for business owners and/or bloggers to capitalize on audiences that other publishers have already built. With this strategy, you can benefit from additional opportunities, and even sales. If you want to establish thought leadership in your niche, you need as many eyes on your content as possible. With content syndication, you can achieve this.

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4 Cybersecurity Due Diligence Questionnaire Tips

Small Business CEO

Process and operations within many financial firms are becoming more reliant on digital solutions. As technology continues to evolve, it’s essential to realize that the potential for efficiency gains and improvements are becoming larger. However, more powerful technology also paves the way for more sophisticated ways for hackers to get access to sensitive company information.

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Innovative Point of Sale System Trends

Small Business CEO

Business is all about innovation. From your advertising, to your products to your POS, you have to be forward-thinking if you want to ensure your venture is a successful one. In recent years, point of sale systems have been on the rise, becoming more popular in small businesses of all shapes and sizes. In the process, they’ve grown and adapted to the needs of the modern business owner in order to make running the show a little easier.

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Does an In-House IT Team Make Sense for Your Business?

Small Business CEO

For most companies, IT underpins everything. Even if your core business doesn’t involve a desk, there’s almost always a team of people backing up your efforts – sales, marketing, accounting, payroll – and so on. The trouble with IT is that it doesn’t really do a good job of looking after itself. Sure, you might have someone who knows there way around your router and has the patience to talk to your internet service provider – but the complexities of an IT network will require specialist professi

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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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Why a Business Needs a Commercial Lawyer

Small Business CEO

For small business owners – there is a common myth that you should only enlist the services of a commercial lawyer if there is an urgent need like a plumber or an electrician. However, there are many instances where it can come in incredibly handy to have a commercial lawyer – particularly for new businesses. Here we discuss why every business needs a commercial lawyer.

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5 Ways Your Business Can Take Advantage of Laser Cutting Technology

Small Business CEO

Do you run a manufacturing business or similar? Are you still using traditional cutting technology to get the job done? Did you know that laser cutters can add huge value to your business. They can make your job quicker, easier and faster. Yes, laser cutters can be expensive, but sometimes that large up-front cost is worth it. Especially when you see how much money you could save or make in the long run.

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How to Prepare Your Small Business for an Emergency

Small Business CEO

According to a survey by Staples.com, just 19% of office workers believe that their company is prepared to handle a major emergency — which is especially concerning, since each year across the U.S. explosions and fires occur in approximately 70,000 businesses and cause nearly 200 deaths. Furthermore, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that approximately 1,200 tornadoes occur each year, and virtually all states — not just those on the west coast or Hawaii — are vulne

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Finding Out The Cheap and Exclusive Car Insurance Policies With Ease

Small Business CEO

The high rates of car insurance premium have been a significant reason why many avoid investing in the car insurance policy. Well, the same is the biggest mistake committed, which can count much on cost. Car insurance is a vital step which should not be neglected. The insurance cover plays a significant role in overcoming the unexpected financial expense in case of any event leading to breakdown or theft of company cars.

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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