ProAssisting Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2010
Stephanie and I are very proud to announce our son, Wyatt Bull. Wyatt was born on 11/5/10, weighed in at 7 pounds 11ounces and was 20.75 inches long. It has been a real joy to get to know him over the last 4 weeks and he’s doing great. We think he’s taking it easy on us because he knows we’re newbie parents. Thanks for all of the well wishes and we’d like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season!
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
This post was inspired by Charlie Gilkey’s recent (genius) post 20 Inconvenient Business Truths. I read it and realized that, in career coaching , I share inconvenient truths with my clients on a regular basis. I know it’s sometimes hard to hear these things but, in the end, they make you stronger. Almost everyone starts at the bottom. Regardless of what you think you deserve, you probably will to.
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Eco-Office Gals
NOVEMBER 28, 2010
Granted Eco-Office Gals doesn’t offer anything that you can wrap up pretty and slap a bow on, but there are a few deals coming out for Cyber Monday that I would be crazy to keep to myself! Here are a few deals that will move you into the world of WordPress and make your business green and paperless with HUGE savings! Enjoy! StudioPress Disconts No More (Except this one).
Stephanie LH Calahan
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Improve Your Self-Image and Youll Improve Your Personal Productivity Power | Main | Communication Productivity Tip: Dont Make People Search for You. » 5 Simple Steps to Eliminate Fear and Even Use it as an Asset Everyone experiences fear. It’s a natural part of life and something you can’t avoid. But most fear isn’t real -- it’s created by you. So the good
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On The Job
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
Do you know a veteran? Do you know a veteran who can't get a job? Then, this column I did for Gannett/USAToday may be a real eye-opener for you. If you're an employer, I hope it hits home for you and the next action you take is picking up the phone to find a vet to hire. With a national unemployment rate of 9.6%, finding a job is challenging for many Americans.
Virtual Moxie
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance Practice I Want Moxie! And you can also join in the conversation about Moxie posts happening over on my Facebook page Recent Comments Stephanie on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Anastacia on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Renee on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Pam Ryan on Speed is the enemy of many good things.
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Complete Organizing Solutions
DECEMBER 2, 2010
Having three children with birthdays around Christmas means our holidays are filled with parties and gift giving galore. In preparation for wrapping some of my daughters gifts I noticed I had an over abundance of baby shower gift bags left over from when she was born. It was then that I realized two things, my daughter is quite spoiled, and there is know way I will ever use all of these bags!
Productivity Bits
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Visit the original article at [link]. [ Admin's Note: Since I've been busy keeping up with my work and trying to achieve some productivity in real world, I haven't had an extra time to devote to my blog. That is the reason why I encourage readers and bloggers to guest-post. I got another guest post here. This one is a little off the line of the usual content of this blog but I am publishing it anyways.
The Small Business Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2010
When you get into your car you usually know where you want to go – unless you are a joy-rider! So, why is it that so many people run a business without any notion of where they want to go? Every time you need to make a decision you need a criteria to judge your decision against, otherwise how do you know you’re making the right choice? Want to make 10,000 a month?
Eco-Office Gals
DECEMBER 2, 2010
What is the business cost of going green? In today’s society most of us are becoming more environmentally conscious, particularly in our personal lives. If the adoption of greener habits and practices are going to accelerate then we need to see more green initiatives in business. The larger organizations and the public sector often have the resources to appoint a green “Tsar”.
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Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 1, 2010
Out of everyone in my group of college friends, I was the only one who still had the same job two years after graduation. Everyone else had changed jobs once, twice, even three times. So, I felt somewhat smug—as if I knew something they didn’t. It wasn’t until many years later that I understood the positive side of job hopping. It hit me when I suddenly discovered that I had forced myself to stay in a job I hated for five years.
On The Job
DECEMBER 2, 2010
Long before Debbie Downer ever came along -- or Michael Scott or Dwight Schrute hit the airwaves -- there have been naysayers in the workplace. You know exactly who I'm talking about. Those people who shoot down your good ideas before they even get off the ground. The negative co-workers or bosses who always seem to have an argument as to why your plan won't work.
The Small Business Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2010
I have just finished a call with a customer and he was worried about making the wrong decision about growing or not growing his business… I asked him how long he had been thinking about growing his business? His answer: Two Years!!!! I told him he had managed to make the worst decision of all – not making one! The truth is, make a decision and stick to it – even if it turns out to be a wrong decision, it is still light years better than no decision.
Ian's Messy Desk
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
Image via Wikipedia. One of the key parts of the holiday season is giving and receiving gifts. How that plays out in your life, depends on the degree of simplicity you embrace. Unless you have decided against gift-giving altogether—and some do—you’ll find yourself with a new load of things. With all the stuff will come the need to find storage.
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Make or Break Moments
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Great article from the UK entitled 25 Customer Service Statistics to be Aware of for 2011 and the last paragraph of the entire article says it all: Many businesses still don’t ‘get it’! And, crucially, Those that do will be the ones that succeed in 2011 (and beyond!) It can’t be spelled out any clearer [.]. Tags: Customer Moments Training making a difference building customer relationships customer relationships empower your employees Golden Rule.
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 3, 2010
One of the key business trends for the next decade is the growing importance of sustainable business practices. Put simply, sustainability is moving from a "nice to have" to a competitive requirement. The key reasons sustainability is becoming a business necessity are: Customer demand: Over 40% of consumers say they prefer purchasing products from eco-friendly companies. This is up from less than 20% 5 years ago and we expect the number of consumers basing pur
The Small Business Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2010
The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Make sure that your choice of CRM software is fully integrated with the rest of your key business systems. 2. CRM software will allow you to keep a full record of all of your customer service interactions. This can then be used for staff training purposes. 3.
Complete Organizing Solutions
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
Last weekend we went on our annual shopping trip to Hallmark to pick up cards and ornaments. This year something new caught our attention. Hallmark now offers Recordable Storybooks for The Night Before Christmas , The Very First Christmas , and Frosty The Snowman ! My Mother-In-Law is the most amazing story teller. When she reads to the kids the adults will stop and become mesmerized as well.
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Make or Break Moments
DECEMBER 3, 2010
The monthly report from E-zine Articles just arrived in my email. Once again – the number one article for the month is one I wrote a few years ago entitled How Do You Define Customer Service. I wrote the article before the economy took a turn for the interesting, when companies were still staffed and [.].
Job Advice Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2010
Who thinks sending out your resume to a list of hiring managers is a good idea? Has that ever worked before and if so who is the lucky person? Everyone knows that you are just blanketing your resume like throwing mud on a wall and hopefully some of it will stick. In today’s market we [.].
The Small Business Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
We live in the age of “Celebpreneurs&# and I’m often not overly excited about the way in which these entrepreneurs portray business, especially SMEs. But the good people at Wiley sent me this review copy of “The Samrta Way To Do Business&# and after having read it I have had to revise my opinion somewhat. Over one hundred entrepreneurs contributed to this book meaning that it is jam-packed full of very good business advice for almost every kind of business scenario you could fi
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Recipe for a Happy Holiday. 2 dashes of positive attitude. 3 tablespoons of humor. 2 teaspoons of forgiveness. 3 pinches of energy. 2 cups of relaxation. 1/2 cup of organization. 1 quart of living in the moment. Enjoy your holidays!
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Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 27, 2010
Today is Small Business Saturday , a promotion by American Express designed to get more people spending money at locally owned, independent merchants. I did my part, buying several seasonal items and new dog beds from a local merchant. As part of their promotion, AMEX was kind enough to subsidize my purchases with a $25 credit. Small Business Saturday is a buy local promotion. As John Tozzi's Business Week article on Small Business Saturd
On The Job
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
I've started something new today I've never before done on this blog or my website. I'm now accepting advertising. This wasn't an easy decision, and one I've avoided for years. As a journalist, I've always worried about a conflict of interest. I didn't want anyone to think I covered an issue or wrote about someone because they advertised on my site and I made money from the deal.
The Small Business Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Leonora Soculitherz has written books before, but this one is, in my opinion, the best she has ever written for anyone who wants to take control of their own destiny by going it alone. At the same time this is the funniest hard-hitting business book, that is absolutely full of business truth, I have ever read – some have called this book “whacky&# and I can agree with that to some extent.
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 1, 2010
Hi everyone! I am so excited about a fabulous book called Making Ideas Happen. Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision & Reality by Scott Belsky, Founder & CEO of Behance. The book was recommended to me by Nancy Fraze, who helps on our creative team. I can hardly put the book down as every page is packed with usable, solid information. Scott provides practical, proven techniques that will help you and your executive.
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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
Ian's Messy Desk
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward men are common sentiments at this season of the year. There are times when, Christmas is too commercialized, seems to join that list. As seasonal greetings go, it seems to be the most meaningless. People who complain about the commercialization of Christmas also talk of the amount they spend on gifts. Those who complain about losing the true meaning of Christmas spend more time shopping than they do at Church.
Job Advice Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2010
The hiring manager makes biased and subjective decisions when selecting a candidate to be hired.
The Small Business Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
The structure of a family business as a business model has been one of my all time favourites, after all over 80 % of all businesses around the world are family businesses. Running a family business can be a very stable and fulfilling way to run a business, as it grants the family members a great deal of personal freedom and lifestyle choices. When I first was sent the book – The Family Business Guide by Frederick D.
Complete Organizing Solutions
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
An unhurried sense of time is in itself a form of wealth. ~ Bonnie Friedman. For extra inspiration read my friend Leisa’s post, about a special person in her life that is teaching her to slow down and enjoy the little things. Quite fitting for this week’s quote. - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - &#
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
The NY Times has an interesting article on the growing role robotics and smart machines are playing in the military. Key quote: "New robots — none of them particularly human-looking — are being designed to handle a broader range of tasks, from picking off snipers to serving as indefatigable night sentries." The trend towards smart machines is not limited to the military. Intuit, our partner on the Intuit 2020 Report , refers to this trend as creating products th
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