Sat.Jan 10, 2015 - Fri.Jan 16, 2015

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

'Every January I seem to find myself in a bit of a confused state. I’m excited about the year ahead and yet seem to ask anyone who will listen ‘how fast did last year go?’ It is a good time to reflect on achievements from the previous year but also a great time to set objectives for the year ahead. The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015.

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Should Your Home Go Solar?

Eco-Office Gals

'Solar panels are gaining quite a bit of popularity. Still, they’re a relatively new innovation. Most people know what they are, but don’t know much about the specifics such as how exactly they work or how to install them. Unless you’re an engineer, you will probably need a professional to give you specifics for your home, but we can start here as a jumping-off point.

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Having the Moxie to be a Legend

Virtual Moxie

'Nearly a decade ago, Oprah did a special event that she called the Legend''s Ball, to honor a group of African American women who had paved the way for others. I can''t tell you what an impact it had on me. . Among the "Legends" were Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Alice Walker, Lena Horne, and Toni Morrison. Among the "young ''un''s"—the younger women who were paying tribute to the Legends—were Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, Judith Jamison, Anna Deveare Smith, and Iman.

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1 in 3 Small Business Owners are 65 or Older

Small Business Labs

'Barlow Research Associates is an analyst firm that helps financial institutions better understand the small business sector of the economy.  For over a decade Barlow has fielded a quarterly survey of businesses on topics of interest to financial institutions. Because of their history and the comprehensive nature of the their surveys, Barlow has lots of interesting and insightful information on small businesses.  The Barlow chart below shows the rapid aging of U.S. small business own

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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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Creating Your Online Marketing Flow in 3 Simple Steps

Office Organization Success

'Are you doing what many service professionals are doing when it comes to marketing? And jumping around from one online marketing strategy to the next? Without giving any one of them any time to really work? Many business owners make the mistake of picking one or two online marketing strategies, trying them for a couple of weeks, deciding that they don’t work because they’re not bringing in new subscribers, and then moving on to the next hot online marketing strategy that they’

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Certain Truths That Never Change In Professional Development

Office Dynamics

' I am so excited to kick off 2015 with a bang for many reasons. One big reason is I am feeling great and healthy. Second is because Office Dynamics will be celebrating its’ 25th year anniversary all year long and boy, do we have surprises for you! So please take 2 minutes to read today’s Monday Motivator. It is a special message and I don’t want you to miss one word. 25 years!

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Gallup Wrong About Solopreneurs

Small Business Labs

'I'm a big fan of the Gallup organization and often reference their work. Which is why I'm so disappointed by their article  American Entrepreneurship: Dead or Alive? Gallup is simply completely wrong about solopreneur businesses. Key quote from the article: Let's run some numbers. You will often hear from otherwise credible sources that there are 26 million businesses in America.

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News from the Assist Conference

Practically Perfect PA

'With just over a month to go until the Assist Conference we are hard at work making sure that we put together the best conference for our amazing readers. I’m so happy to share the following updates with you! For more information and to book your place please visit the Assist Conference website or you can register here. Assist Conference Programme.

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Creating an Ideal Office at Home

Productivity Bits

'Working from home has its own share of pros and cons. While it is a more feasible option for many, there are people who would choose to work in a proper professional setup without even a hint of homely feeling to it. The choice varies from person to person but recently there is a growing trend of home-office setups. People give their homes the touch of an office ambiance.

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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 Key to Feeling Less Overwhelmed

On The Job

'One of the solutions being touted more and more as a solution to the emotional and physical overload many of us experience is mindfulness. But is mindfulness the answer ? Or is it just the latest fad that you don’t have the time or inclination to try? Scott Eblin, an executive coach and speaker, says he understands the skepticism many feel when they’re told they will be happier and less stressed if they’re more “mindful” in their lives.

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The Boom in Ag-Tech

Small Business Labs

'Entrepreneurs Push to Raise More Food More Cleanly, Profitably covers the rapidly growing field of agricultural technology. Key quote: Experts predict that, in five years or so, the growth of the so-called ag sector will outpace today’s hottest technologies in terms of the number of startups and venture-capital investments. “It’s going to be bigger than cloud software, it’s going to be bigger than Big Data, because everybody eats,” said Paul Matteucci, a partner with U.S.

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S?r Steak + Spirits, Dallas

Practically Perfect PA

'Ask any Texan or in fact anyone who has visited the lone star state and they will sum up Texas, this massive expanse in one word, and that word is big. It is a cliché but like many clichés it is true. From the ice-cream scoop sized portions of butter which accompany your melon sized jacket potato to the thousand bedrooms hotels. While in Texas using the word big is as ubiquitous as the Texan flag.

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Reduce Gift Clutter

Clutter Coach

'by Originally posted 2010-10-21 12:44:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter It’s book chapter Wednesday (um, Thursday). Here you go! Like it? You can buy the ebook here. Simple Way #8. Reduce Gift Clutter. Request non-cluttering gifts such gourmet food, show tickets, donations in your name, wine, flowers, etc. It may seem awkward at first to tell friends and family about your new policy; after all, they’re giving you a gift!

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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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Good Cookware Set Make All the Difference

Professional Assistant Blog

Are you tired of using an old set of cookware that even don’t heat evenly? Are you thinking of buying a new set of cookware? If yes, then you must think about Calphalon cookware set. But before purchasing one, you should read the best cookware set reviews. They will help you to make a better choice. Though Calphalon Cookware were initially designed for use at home, the technology behind it is simply innovative.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 62. Get A Pet

Brilliantly Better

'Whatever works for you, a bird, a guinea pig, a dog or a cat. It will keep you alert and it will cheer you up … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 62. Get A Pet appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Why Should a CEO Care About Employer Brand?

Small Business CEO

'CEOs have many things to occupy their attention. There’s share price, growth, profit levels, competitors and new product development. Why should they add Employer Brand to their list? Isn’t it just another fad? Perhaps they remember the noise around CSR a few years ago that has now become a faint whisper? Will the same happen to the term Employer Brand?

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The Productivityist Podcast: Francis Wade

Productivityist

'Francis Wade is the guest on this week’s episode of The Productivityist Podcast. I worked with Francis back in my Lifehack days (he was a regular contributor) and I love how passionate he is about helping others get more out of the time that they have. His new book, Perfect Time-Based Productivity , is a great read. During this episode, we talk about the difference between time management and time demands, the importance of looking inward when trying to improve your productivity, and what to do

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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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3 Success-Killer Mistakes to Avoid this Year

Men With Pens

'Click here to read the full article → Another rocking post from Men With Pens! 3 Success-Killer Mistakes to Avoid this Year first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2015, All Rights Reserved.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 66. Say Something Nice To Yourself

Brilliantly Better

' Ok, but if nobody is telling you nice things, why not start it yourself? Do it in whatever form you think it’s appropriate: send yourself emails, … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 66. Say Something Nice To Yourself appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Choosing the Best Website Hosting for a Personal or Community site

Small Business CEO

'Ever noticed how most of the advice you receive online about choosing a web hosting plan focuses on business customers? There’s no end to the number of articles or blogs out there giving us tips on how to pick hosting that helps us to make money and serve our customers. But what if we don’t have customers? What if we’re not in the business of making money at all, but instead want to launch a new website dedicated to something we’re passionate about, like a hobby or speci

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How To Do A Yearly Preview In 3 Steps

Productivityist

'I take the month of January and slowly build up the muscles and energy I’ll need to see all of what I’ve planned to the end. There’s just something about taking the first month of the calendar year slowly in order to really set up the next eleven months properly, and since I really start this process during the first week of the Christmas break I have about six weeks to reflect on the months gone by and mindfully prepare for the months ahead.

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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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Enter to Win Your Spot in the Damn Fine Words Writing Course

Men With Pens

'It''s that time of year again: The Damn Fine Words writing course opens to new students on February 2, 2015. This writing course is changing the game for business owners around the world, because it teaches effective content-creation techniques that help cut down your writing time, make it twice as productive, boost your confidence, and target the right readers, with the right message.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 65. Say Something Nice To Somebody

Brilliantly Better

'Just like that. Out of the blue. Pick an unknown person and say something nice. After the initial surprise you’ll be amazed by the unmasked … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 65. Say Something Nice To Somebody appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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NEW! Top EMAIL MARKETING TIPS for You – Make the Most of Your Efforts. Subscribe Today.

Denise Aday

Check out my first issue of Email Marketing Tips. Inside this one you’ll find the first of a series of quick email check-ups to start the year off right. Make sure your from info, subject line, and preview snippet copy work together in the inbox to entice subscriber opens. Plus, a couple more brief but excellent supporting articles. The aim of these updates is to provide you with only the best, most useful news and information.

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Book Review: Switch

Productivityist

'Until now I had never read the Heath brothers, which is a shame. Their books are good. Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard is a mix of business experience, academic research, and productivity tools that anyone can apply. The machine that Switch attempts to fix is you – or more specifically – your attempt to make a switch.

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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