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What are the top desk must-haves for Assistants?

Practically Perfect PA

In the next few weeks I will be moving house, and although the thought of it feels me with absolute dread, I am also very excited because I finally get to have an office. Yes, that is right, a whole room that is just dedicated to Practically Perfect PA! So although thoughts should be turning […].

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A Look at Non-Employer Businesses from the SBA

Small Business Labs

The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Advocacy recently released A Look at Non-Employer Businesses , a one-page summary of key data on non-employers businesses. "Non-employer" is the terms used by government agencies to describe businesses that have a business owner, but no traditional (W2) full or part-time employees.

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Minute-Taking Coach

Laughing all the Way to Work

I am one of those rare birds who actually enjoys taking minutes. I avoided taking them for years. I wouldn't apply for a job if I saw that minute taking was a requirement and if an employer ever suggested it, I threatened I would quit. However, when I finally decided to try it, I found I really liked it. I enjoy the preparation leading up to the meeting, the actual taking of the minutes and the follow up afterwards.

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Sprinkle Similes into Your Writing

Office Dynamics

Teaching a weekly fitness class—like writing weekly business messages—can get repetitious. A good instructor motivates action while guiding people in their exercises. My instructor likes to interject colorful similes to keep us going. I suspect it’s also her way of staying sharp and engaged, too. Here’s an example of her colorful use of language. Describing what not to do while on all fours, she said, “Think of an overburdened mule in a spaghetti Western movie and don’t slump your back like that

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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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Here's a Radical Idea: Be Grateful at Work

On The Job

In my house, we have the Thanksgiving tradition of revealing what we're thankful for (we agree that family is a given and you have to name something else). Depending on the age of the person, common mentions include "good health," "all-day football" and "the pecan pie in the kitchen." Personally, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it's about being, well, thankful.

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Podcast 107: Get ready to move

Clutter Coach

by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play You can leave a review here! This is podcast 107 and it’s about getting ready to move. I occasionally help people pare down their possessions for a move. In these cases, it’s a corporate move and the company pays for this service. What a great idea! The company saves a bit on moving costs for their employee, and the employee gets to do what almost everyone wants to do before a move, but doesn’t get a

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Should You be Offering POS Within Your Business?

Small Business CEO

The area where business is transacted is key in most businesses. In a retail or face to face environment the point of sale (POS) is where you need to maximize the transaction; not just in terms of concluding the sale, but in recording customer data that can be used to build a relationship with them and provide valuable reporting information. Modern and flexible POS systems enable sales to be transacted quickly; they can facilitate the accurate recording of what was sold so ensuring accurate, rea

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Why We Need More Fights at Work

On The Job

There's no shortage of fighting these days -- whether it's the WWE or a cable news show. In real life, many people avoid fighting. They will turn their backs on a fuming co-worker or not respond to snarky emails at work. Or, they may simply hold up their hands in surrender during a contentious team meeting and back away from a disagreement simply because they don't want to fight.

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Happy Thanksgiving

The Marq

In the US, it's time to give thanks for all that is good in life and what progress we've made as families, cities, states, a country and for humanity. Certainly, we could talk about how much better or different things could be. We can take up those conversation, with no intent to diminish what we've accomplished, but with an eye of what we could become as humanity and individuals.

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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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The Art of Surveys: 5 Signs Yours Are Lacking

Small Business CEO

Your company recently sent out a survey to your customers. You got little to no response, and the responses you did get felt forced or dishonest. Why could this be? Like any business, you want happy, engaged, and returning customers. You want to know the product or service that you offer is worth their money and that they’ll come back again, and hopefully make a referral to their friends and loved ones.

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How to Choose a Trading Broker?

Small Business CEO

Finding a good trading broker is important, regardless of the type of trading you want to do. In fact, your brokerage account is going to heavily influence your trading potential. A strong broker will serve as a teacher and advisor, which is essential when you’re starting out in the trading industry. Your broker will provide an array of investment analytics that you can use to boost your earnings.

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3 Types of Penny Stocks That Are Worth Trading

Small Business CEO

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission defines a penny stock as any stock that trades below $5 a share. While savvy investors use penny stocks’ low prices to make money, many people are tempted to buy them without doing their research, but this is a mistake. Before investing in penny stocks, take time to learn about the risks involved and the key factors affecting their prices.

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Debt Options Simplified

Small Business CEO

You’ve inevitably heard a lot of terms thrown around while researching debt relief solutions. Among concepts like debt management, debt consolidation, debt settlement, and bankruptcy — you might be scratching your head wondering what the best option is to improve your financial standing. Keep reading for a simplified breakdown of debt relief options.

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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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Amit Raizada And Vision Venture Partners Form Successful Collaboration

Small Business CEO

Whenever we think of successful investments and investors, the name Amit Raizada is one that is sure to follow closely behind. In his latest investment move, Mr. Raizada is lending his talents and insights to Vision Venture Partners LLC where he works as a partner. This Vision Venture Partners collaboration has the veteran investor providing direction and strategic development options for the company’s existing investment portfolios.

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Key Differences between Health Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance

Small Business CEO

The idea of getting into an accident is frightening, as well as the idea of having to leave your family behind in a worst-case scenario. Life is unpredictable after all, and anything can happen in the blink of an eye. Signing up for an insurance plan is a good way to prepare yourself and your family for the challenges you might meet along the way. In exchange for a premium, your insurance can provide you and your loved ones’ health, hospitalization, and even death benefits.

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