Sat.Dec 13, 2014 - Fri.Dec 19, 2014

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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2015

Small Business Labs

'Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2015. Below is our 8 th annual Top 10 Small Business Trends List. Click here to see last year’s list and for links to the lists from prior years.  2015 Technology Trends. The ongoing technology platform shifts to Cloud and Mobile Computing will continue as long term drivers of change in 2015. While each is important and powerful on its own – and both have been listed individually multiple times in our top 10 lists from prior years - their growing convergen

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5 Things to Remember in a New Job

On The Job

'As the economy improves, many people are starting new jobs and learning how to work for a new company and a new boss. But what many don''t realize is that your first few days on the job can set the tone for your time in that position, Complain about something on Day 1, and you may forever be labeled a whiner. Gossip about your old job in the first week and you may be seen as immature.

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When Time Matters, Old School Rocks!

Virtual Moxie

'Rose wrote to me about a problem with a client. The client was readying for an event that Rose was helping with. Two days before the event, the client asked Rose to get the answer to an important question (logistical) from the venue''s coordinator. Rose got the answer, but not in a timely fashion, according to the client. The client was upset, and Rose was perplexed.

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Networking with ACE Connects

Practically Perfect PA

'Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. I must say I was completely bowled over by the event, which is not something I have often said about networking events for assistants! The event, entitled ACE Connects, was organised by assistants for assistants which meant that a lot of thought had gone into the structure of the sessio

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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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Working at a height

The Small Business Blog

'What should you be mindful of when working at a height? Safety Concerns When Working At a Height Official statistics from the Government Department of Work and Pensions reports that a million British businesses and 10 million workers are estimated to carry out jobs involving some form of work at height every year. The Chair… Read the full article here: Working at a height on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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How to Get Workers in Any Organization to Help Drive Change

On The Job

'"Change agent” is no longer just a term for an outside consultant or someone in the C-suite who is charged with transforming an organization. More organizations now realize they must have leaders and employees who are change agents, capable of looking at what they do in a different way and bringing about change in order to be competitive. Allen Barclay, a management professor for Colorado State University, explains in his research that it makes sense that employers should turn to employees to b

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What is happening with Practically Perfect PA in 2015

Practically Perfect PA

'Well firstly I just wanted to say what a year 2014 has been! Thank you to everyone that has read Practically Perfect PA over the last twelve months. I hope you have all enjoyed the posts and will stick around next year! We have some very exciting plans in the diary for 2015 and I want to share them with you today. Practically Perfect PA. The website has gone from strength to strength this year.

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Businesses Love New Technology

The Small Business Blog

'Understanding new technology is key for explaining how start-ups grow to become well known brands. These days, it is important for companies to be ‘fresh,’ ‘in cloud’ and, of course, ‘socially connected. New technologies allow you to spend less money and get more time for running a well operated business. There are some new tools… Read the full article here: Businesses Love New Technology on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Holiday Wishes From Me to You

Virtual Moxie

'I''m taking a break from Moxie to focus on the holidays and finish my sabbatical in style! I hope you and all those you love have wonderful holiday and end-of-year celebrations, and I look forward to being back here with you in 2015! Thanks for reading, and for growing your own Virtual Moxie! Schedule.

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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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Productivity App

Clutter Coach

'by A software engineer reached out to me last week to let me know about an app she and her partner developed to increase their own productivity as they worked on their start up. It’s called 52 Wins. There’s a companion blog that will record the successes of the app users as they build a skill, try something new, stick to a plan or whatever it is they choose as a goal over the coming year.

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Technology of the week: Expensify

Practically Perfect PA

'What is Expensify? Expensify’s moto is “Expense reports that don’t suck!” Founded back in 2008 Expensify have a number of features that make processing expenses easier. What does it do? There are a few different elements that make up the Expensify website, here are just a few features. Expensify enables users to import expenses directly from personal and corporate card transactions.

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What is attracting employees to work for an SME?

The Small Business Blog

'When there are so many monetary and big benefits of working for a large organisation, we have to question what is attracting so many of us to work for an SME? New research shows that a friendly atmosphere, having a close relationship with colleagues and bosses, and having a say in the future of the… Read the full article here: What is attracting employees to work for an SME?

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Preparing Your Business to Weather the Storms and Survive the Unexpected

Step It Up VA Coaching

'by Donna Toothaker. When your business is hit by fluctuations in the economy, you probably have ways of adjusting to help you ride out the storm. You cut back on expenses, bump up your marketing, whatever it takes to keep that revenue coming in, right? To some degree, you are still in control in those situations and can navigate your way through them.

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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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Our Totally Free Thank You Gift

Office Dynamics

'Office Dynamics International has been serving the Administrative Profession for 24 years (since 1990). Our team collectively began to wind down the year and talk about all that’s happened over the years, in the profession, in our own lives, and in the lives of the many we’ve come to know – as we did this, we experienced a wave of emotion. If you’ve known us for any length of time, you know, a lot has happened in these last 24 years.

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Five Reasons to Set Up Your Virtual Business in Singapore

Small Business CEO

'If you think it takes money and power to create a successful business, think again. It takes the right skill set, the right ideas, and knowing how to leverage your resources. For this reason, location is king for start-ups. Virtual business services can help you get your business off the ground for very little. Here are five little benefits Singapore virtual outsourcing provides that most business owners don’t suspect can save them money: 1.

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Press Release: Better Working Relationships Attract Employees To SMEs

The Small Business Blog

'A friendly atmosphere, having a close relationship with colleagues and bosses, and having a say in the future of the company are key benefits of working in a SME according to new research from Nescafe Alegria and YouGov. The study which questioned over 1200 SME employees and over 550 SME employers, focused on the advantages… Read the full article here: Press Release: Better Working Relationships Attract Employees To SMEs on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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2015 can be YOUR year!

Step It Up VA Coaching

'I recently announced the launch of a brand new 6-month private coaching program. It’s called, 6 Month Life & Business Development Coaching Program , and it runs January through June 2015. In my 11 years as an entrepreneur and in creating two successful businesses – - I learned a few things! I learned… that your business can only grow at the rate of your personal growth. that you can do all the right things (marketing, systemizing, pricing, team building, etc) but if your

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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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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 33. Dissolve Negative Opinions About Yourself

Brilliantly Better

'Whatever you think you may do, it’s half of what you can really do. And that’s – partially – because you have so many negative … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 33. Dissolve Negative Opinions About Yourself appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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How to Turn 2015 into Your Breakout Year in Business Success

Small Business CEO

'2014 was a good year for your business, but not a great one. It is not that you did anything particularly wrong. You considered the size of your business, and made decisions based on that. If things keep progressing in this manner, you are going to have a perfectly acceptable small business one day. There is a good chance that if you stay the course, 2015 will also be just fine.

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Productivityist 2.0: The Next Level

Productivityist

'I try to focus more on task than time , but in recent months I realized that it was time for a change here at Productivityist. Over the past year the site has grown, both in terms of offerings and in terms of audience. Ever since I launched the blog, growth has been consistent but between October 2013 and today the growth has been more than consistent – it’s been tremendous.

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6 Strategies for a Powerful About Page

Men With Pens

'Click here to read the full article → Another rocking post from Men With Pens! 6 Strategies for a Powerful About Page first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2014, All Rights Reserved.

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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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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 39. Read A Book Per Week

Brilliantly Better

'Or, alternatively, a fine selection of blogs. That will keep your mind alert and your focus steady. Reading is like good food for your brain, … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 39. Read A Book Per Week appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Inspire your team With an Innovative Workplace

Small Business CEO

'There is nothing worse than walking through the doors of the same 9 to 5 job every day and feeling demotivated and uninspired. In such a repetitive environment it is easy to lose inspiration and see your work suffer as a result. That being said, one of the best ways to reinvigorate a work force is through workplace innovation. Workplace innovation aims to improve staff motivation and overall working conditions.

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Book Review: The Fish That Ate The Whale

Productivityist

'I wasn’t going to write about this book. I thought this was going to be book about a man, his business, and the story of how they come together. But it was so much more. Beyond being my favorite book of the year (and one of the best I’ve ever read), it’s got everything a nonfiction story needs. Lessons, characters, angst, confusion. Reading this book about New Orleans, old ships, railways, and the isthmus of Central America made it feel like I was there.

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Living The BIG Life Principles

Office Dynamics

'I am celebrating finishing a year of Monday Motivators which focused on a 12-month theme of “ 2014-The Year of BIG. ” I’m wondering how many of you were reached with my BIG Life principles. I am curious if I clearly communicated what I mean by a “BIG Life.” Each month this year, I focused on a different aspect of BIG Life. Themes included BIG: Thoughts (Jan); Goals (Feb); Energy (March); Focus (April); Learning (May); Staying Power (June); Change (July); Action (August); Choices (Se

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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