Sat.Jul 20, 2013 - Fri.Jul 26, 2013

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5 Ways to Share Your Professional Expertise and 4 Reasons You Should

Eat Your Career

'If you’ve been a part of the workforce for any period of time, you have at least some level of professional expertise. You’ve got a certain unique set of skills, knowledge and experience that makes you an asset to your organization. But what are you really doing with it? Are you hoarding it away like a squirrel stashes nuts? Are you saving all that goodness for yourself?

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Managing the boss

Practically Perfect PA

'I was working at an event in London last week where I was asked what my role in the company I work for involved. My rather tongue in cheek reply was that “I make my boss look good” Although this was said to get a quick laugh it did make me think, actually isn’t that a massive part of the role we all play at work? There is another phrase for this and it is called ‘managing up’ Some people are great at ‘managing up’ but assistants have to be fantastic at

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Capacity – the hidden curse of the small business and how to resolve it

The Small Business Blog

'This is something that is increasingly cropping up in conversations from those asking how to set up their own shop so thought it might be useful to explain. I regularly get phone calls or visitors all excited because they have this dream of setting up their own shop and are bouncing away telling me all… Read the full article here: Capacity – the hidden curse of the small business and how to resolve it on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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How To Convert a Gasoline-powered Car Into an Electric Car

Eco-Office Gals

'If you want to own a car that is eco-friendly and has good fuel economy, the obvious solution is to buy an electric car. But, electric cars are pretty expensive, and they are still considered somewhat of a luxury, which means that a lot of people can’t afford them. However, there are other options for those who can’t afford to buy an electric vehicle.

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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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Business Support … Right When You Need It

Office Organization Success

'I’m writing to you this week from Portland, Oregon as I’m here at a fashion event! One of the things I love about running my own business is the flexibility it gives me to pursue other ventures too. Something that you may not know about me is that I’m an Independent Fashion Consultant for CAbi. I’ve always loved fashion (I wanted to go to Art College when I left school to study to be a fashion designer … that’s a story for another day!

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Do your research before negotiating

The Small Business Blog

'The truth of the following story may well be in doubt, but the lesson is clear. In 1995 it is alleged that this conversation took place, just off the coast of Newfoundland, between a large US naval ship and a Canadian maritime officer. What the tale teaches us is the fact that it’s very easy… Read the full article here: Do your research before negotiating on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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How to Say No Without Losing a Client

Virtual Moxie

'Heyyyyy… we have someone who wants to pick my brain ! Annaliese (love that name!!) wrote to ask me this: “How do I say “no” to something a client wants me to do without risking losing the client? This isn’t something I can’t do, but something I don’t want to do ever. It’s not something the client and I discussed before we started having me VA for him, but it’s something he wants me to take on.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: 2014 Training Dates

Office Dynamics

'ANNOUNCEMENT: 2014 Training Dates. It''s time to get out your 2014 calendar and start marking your dates for training and development. We have announced our training program dates - reserve your seat now in one of our popular administrative training courses led/created by Joan Burge. For more about each training program, please click the link on the name of the program to be directed to more descriptive information. 2013 – There’s still time to register for… September 17 &nda

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The Sharing Economy is Hot

Small Business Labs

'Thomas Friedman's Welcome to the Sharing Economy is a rave piece on the sharing economy in general and Airbnb in particular. This is but one of many recent glowing articles on the sharing economy. Examples include The Economist featuring it in cover story a couple of months ago and the Reuters story on the sharing economy going mainstream.

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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 importance of learning new skills to diversify your freelance career

The Small Business Blog

'An experience with a client of mine highlighted to me the challenge that we as Freelancers, or indeed any micro-biz service provider, can have in keeping abreast with new skills. “I don’t suppose you know anything about pay per click campaigns, do you?” She asked, “Would be great if you could handle this for us.”… Read the full article here: The importance of learning new skills to diversify your freelance career on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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25 Simple Tips for Self Motivation

Ian's Messy Desk

'Visualize successful outcomes. Use positive affirmations to boost your attitude. Don’t reinvent the wheel. Find successful people and ask them how they do it. Pick their brains and copy their techniques. Give yourself rewards. Find what really interests you and you’ll get into the habit of wanting to learn. Be realistic about what you can achieve. Team up with others.

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Monday Motivator: Give & Take

Office Dynamics

'This month Monday Motivators™ are focusing on the Family Pillar of Live a BIG Life® Even though we are talking about family, you can still apply these messages to your family at work. Family turmoil can be a touchy subject; I ask you to approach this week’s message with an open mind and heart. Picture this. Family is like theater or a movie where each family member plays a different character or role.

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The Rise of the Task Economy

Small Business Labs

'I was at a party on Sunday and the host had hired a contractor from  TaskRabbit to man the barbecue. She did this so she could enjoy her party and mix with her guests instead of worrying about the food.   The TaskRabbit did a great job and before he left he also fixed her broken front door nob.   Welcome to the task economy.   There's been lots of buzzwords coined to describe the shift from traditional employment and towards temporary and/or self-employment.  E

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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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Infographic: Social Media Influence

The Small Business Blog

'If your small business does not see the value of social media, it is probably losing out in some way. The majority of internet users are now on social media in some capacity or other – including an amazing 85% that use Facebook! Social media is an awesome way to obtain leads and connect with… Read the full article here: Infographic: Social Media Influence on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Can’t Find a Job? Do You Know Why?

Job Advice Blog

'Growth, evolution, changes. Technology may be a wonderful thing, but it has negative elements—especially if you’re in transition and looking for a job. Why? Perhaps you don’t know how to conduct a contemporary job search. Well, that may not be true, and don’t blame yourself. The résumé Two decades ago, applicants would submit their IBM [.].

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Do You Feel Like an Imposter?

On The Job

'If you''re in a position of power, people probably believe you to be a confident, hard-driving person. If only they knew. The reality is that inside you''re a churning mass of insecurities and doubts, always afraid that others will find out you''re not really what they think. If you feel this way, you''re not alone. Some highly successful people have felt the same way, including Avon''s first African-American female vice president, Joyce Roche.

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Hotels Going to the Dogs

Small Business Labs

'The hotel industry has long recognized the  pet humanization trend. But a growing number of hotels are going beyond just being pet friendly and offering new, high end pet services.   According to the LA Times article Dog-friendly luxury hotels in Southern California go gourmet , some hotels are adding fancy dining options for their canine clients.

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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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Building a Reputation

The Small Business Blog

'Your online reputation is serious business. Unhappy customers can really damage a brand or perhaps spread false information that makes it difficult for your company to shake the perception that something is wrong with what you are doing. There isn’t a simple way or quick fix to create a good reputation for your business and… Read the full article here: Building a Reputation on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Prioritizing with GTD

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post Prioritizing with GTD appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Two Minutes with David Allen. Click to learn more about GTD®. Related articles. GTD Times: GTD community on Lift. GTD Times: Digital or paper GTD system. GTD Times: You really can have “mind like water” 4 Productivity Tips to Maximize Your GTD Efforts. You just finished reading Prioritizing with GTD !

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Gmail Users, There Is Something You Should Know

Office Dynamics

'If you are a Gmail User chances are you have already heard about the new Inbox updates. If you haven''t, read on for what to expect and important tips on to customize your own Inbox. Gmail has rolled out some new features and they are now automatically filtering your email messages for you. Please note that messages from "Joan Burge" and "Office Dynamics" (such as time sensitive updates or weekly Monday Motivators) may also be skipping your Inbox and head straight to the "Promotions" folder.

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Are We All Going to be Farmers?

Small Business Labs

'Regular readers know that next to pet trends my favorite topic is small and urban farming.   PSFK's In the Future We Will All Be Home Gardeners is an interview with the CEO of WindowFarms , a company that makes vertical hydroponic platforms (pictured below) for growing food in city windows. PSFK considers this part of a broader trend they call Home Farming.

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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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Infographic: Google

The Small Business Blog

'Do you ever wonder how Google makes its money? Well, this infographic has every little detail of the various ways that the search giant generates revenue. Unsurprisingly, it all comes from advertisements, but the numerous ways that they have added services or product acquisitions to their product range in order to serve us with even… Read the full article here: Infographic: Google on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Even Processing Credit Cards Can Be Paperless

Eco-Office Gals

'Accepting credit and debit cards is growing more and more important in today’s business world. Fewer and fewer customers are carrying the cash in order to pay you. Not having a method to accept payments from these cards could cost you sales. However, you don’t have to be drawn into a merchant account for credit card processing that uses paper receipts, a bulky device at the register and paper monthly reports sent to you in the mail.

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Executive Assistant Training Can Be Fun! iAssistant Rap

Office Dynamics

'Who says training has to be boring? Mundane? Training can and should be fun. It should not be boring and laborious. We actually learn and retain more information when we are engaged in the learning process. Good training encourages creativity, imagination, exploration and stepping outside your comfort zone. It should be participant-centered with some lecture.

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Magic and Possibilities

Clutter Coach

'Originally posted 2011-02-24 12:18:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter How do I want to feel when I’m doing my work, when I’m at my desk, when I’m in my life everyday? Magic. I want there to be magic. When I was a kid I loved the book The Secret Garden. I really loved the beginning of the book, when Mary finds that secret door covered by ivy (I just reread that chapter and it gave me a chill down my spine).

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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