Sat.Apr 19, 2014 - Fri.Apr 25, 2014

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Hotel Casablanca, New York City

Practically Perfect PA

'The Hotel Casablanca is a good quality hotel in the middle of Time Square. Yup, you read that correctly! There aren’t many nice hotels near Time Square but The Hotel Casablanca certainly fits that description. The location is great and I would say it is the real selling point for The Hotel Casablanca. All of New York’s major attractions are within walking distance.

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Happy Administrative Professionals Day

Office Dynamics

'Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the wonderful executive assistants, administrative assistants, secretaries, administrators and all support staff who support the management team! I personally know the wonderful contributions you make every day to the workplace. The bar has been raised over and over the past two decades and today’s administrative professional is valued as a vital contributor.

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Infographic: Brand Culture

The Small Business Blog

'How often do you think about the branding of your small business? You might not consider it very regularly, but everything you do under the banner of your business adds up to create your own personal brand. With every brand comes a unique culture – a unique way of doing things that are specific to… Read the full article here: Infographic: Brand Culture on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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How to Learn to Receive Feedback Well

On The Job

'This morning your mirror confirmed that yes, indeed, you do look fat in those pants. Your new puppy let you know that your house-training efforts are not working. Then you got to work and your boss had edited your report so heavily the only original thing was your name and the date. No matter where we get feedback – from our dog or our boss – it can be difficult to take.

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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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5 Systems For Success Tips

Office Organization Success

'Entrepreneurs are generally the creative type, they love to create and come up with new ideas – that’s what makes them an entrepreneur. As solo business owners, that’s all we want to do – create products and programs, and come up with new ways of delivering our services. So when the talk turns to systems and processes, this is where most business owners’ eyes will glaze over … after all it doesn’t sound like a very exciting way to spend your day, does it?

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Top 5 Tips for Office Essentials

The Small Business Blog

'Setting up your very first office is a big moment for any business, no matter whether you are decking out a room in your house to become a workplace or if you are renting premises from somebody else. Today’s tip column reveals our Top 5 Tips for purchasing your office essentials: 1. Even though your… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Office Essentials on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Forbes and its Freelance Workforce

Small Business Labs

'Forbes recently released some fascinating data on their use of freelance writers. They have roughly 1200 freelancers working for them, of which 400 are paid and 800 provide content for free. Forbes says the folks providing free content do so because they "find rewards in an association with FORBES that often leads to paid opportunities elsewhere." Based on our interviews and discussions with freelancers who are contributing to Forbes for free, this description is accurate.  Not su

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3 tips for a stress-free connected workplace

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post 3 tips for a stress-free connected workplace appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. (NC) Does your workplace stress you out? It may not be the everyday tasks, projects and deadlines, but rather the physical environment. Maybe your desk is too messy, or your colleagues are too loud. Perhaps your boss is always looking over your shoulder, the dated technology gives you anxiety, or you can’t stand the fluorescent lights.

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Spotlight on assistant resources: PA Life

Practically Perfect PA

'There are a lot of different resources available to assistants. From magazines, blogs, exclusive membership clubs to events and exhibitions. Some resources are better than others and we do have a lot of choice. So where do we begin? Well I thought I would offer one of the great resources a chance to introduce themselves to the Practically Perfect PA readers and tell us a little more about what they do and how they can support assistants in, what I think is, one of the world’s toughest jobs!

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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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Infographic: Big Data Energy Efficiency

The Small Business Blog

'Big Data is changing the way that many businesses do things. Marketing departments, in particular, now have a huge amount of information to work with in terms of computerised data. They are able to make unique insights about their customers that only become apparent now as a result of having such a vast quantity of… Read the full article here: Infographic: Big Data Energy Efficiency on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Investment Bank "Kiosks" Take On Big Banks

Small Business Labs

'The New York Times article Goldman, Citi, UBS. and a Guy in an Office  describes a successful one man firm that is currently the world's 11th ranked merger and acquisition adviser.   The article describes this as the "trend toward merger and acquisition microfirms, or, as in his case, sole practitioners." Key quote: Bankers have already coined a new catchword for such small firms: “kiosks,” as opposed to the somewhat larger “boutiques,”. Such arrangements can be fa

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Thank Goodness I Have a Backup Systems in Place!

Office Organization Success

'I’ve had a fun week this week … I spent three days hosting a fashion event here in town. I met some wonderful ladies, helped them put fabulous outfits together, and generally had a great time. Next week I’m in a more normal routine for the next few weeks, and I’ll be delivering the first training module in my brand-new training — Your Systems For Success Six-Week Challenge.

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The Art of Conscious Compromise: Finding Your Perfection

Eat Your Career

'I’ve been thinking a lot about compromise lately. Some people do it too much in life, others not enough. Over the past year, I compromised a lot to be with someone I thought I loved. If you asked him, he’d say he did the same. At some point, the question loomed: If all this compromise is required, maybe it’s not the right thing for either of us. It’s a hard, gut-wrenching lesson to learn in romance, but it also applies to your career.

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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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The Legal Aspects of Setting up a New Business

The Small Business Blog

'Beginning a new business can be an exciting process, but the legal aspects of it can be quite intimidating. Often, asking business solicitors for advice and aid can be a good way to get everything in order. If you are wondering what sort of questions you should ask when getting law advice for your new… Read the full article here: The Legal Aspects of Setting up a New Business on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Hotel Library, New York City

Practically Perfect PA

'As a little girl I loved spending time in my local library so imagine my excitement when I found myself spending a night in a library themed hotel – in New York City! Walking into the lobby from the hustle and bustle of Madison Avenue you do feel like you are in a rather sophisticated library. There are books everywhere! With everything that New York has to offer, visitors need a bit of peace and quiet and a place to relax – The Hotel Library offers all three!

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Help I Need Systems! Last Day to Register

Office Organization Success

'A quick note to remind you that this is the last day to register for the Your Systems For Success Six-Week Challenge. Registration will close tomorrow, at 12 Noon Eastern. Your Systems For Success Six-Week Challenge. [link]. If you know you need systems in your business, but you don’t know where to start, this program is for you! Here’s an overview of what we’ll be covering during the six weeks: Training Module 1: Get More Clients.

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Why You're Annoying Your Colleagues

On The Job

'You’re never late for meetings. You also chip in for every co-worker’s birthday or baby shower that comes along. That’s why you consider yourself a good colleague – certainly not like that annoying person in the cubicle next to you. But what you may not realize is that you are indeed that person. The person who annoys teammates with rude, sloppy, underhanded and clueless behavior.

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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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Beginnings – Quote of the Week

The Small Business Blog

'“The secret to living the life of your dreams is to start living the life of your dreams today, in every little way you possibly can.” – Mike Dooley, US author. Easter is a traditionally a time of new beginnings and getting a fresh start. If you really want to make a change, it will… Read the full article here: Beginnings – Quote of the Week on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Conference and Hospitality Show and The Ultimate Travel Itinerary slides

Practically Perfect PA

'Thanks to Jamila Juma-Ware ?@Justjampr for the most flattering pic! A few weeks ago I spoke at the Conference and Hospitality show in Leeds. For a regional show I was impressed with the variety of exhibitors and the number of attendees. The show wasn’t packed but there were enough people milling around to make a good atmosphere. I was speaking in the PA Hub zone.

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Staying Organized

Clutter Coach

'by I live in California near the Golden Gate Bridge (which celebrated its 75th birthday last year). To protect it from corrosive sea salt, it needs to be touched up all the time. As long as the ocean winds blow, the bridge will need new paint. I’m talking about maintenance , my friends. There’s really no way to get around it. Once you organize your space, you have to maintain it or, like that bridge, it will fall down.

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How to Transition Your Clients to Your Team When What They Really Want is You

Step It Up VA Coaching

'by Donna Toothaker. I have discussions all the time with clients about how to create that 6-figure business they want. And one of the things we discuss is the need to build a team to help make that happen. After all, you need the right tools to build a sturdy house, right? So, as I tell my clients, having a strong support team will allow you to devote more of your time to marketing, bringing in new clients and business development.

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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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The Art of Conscious Compromise: Finding Your Perfection

Eat Your Career

I’ve been thinking a lot about compromise lately. Some people do it too much in life, others not enough. Over the past year, I compromised a lot to be with someone I thought I loved. If you asked him, he’d say he did the same. At some point, the question loomed: If all of this compromise is required, is this the right thing for either of us? It’s a hard, gut-wrenching lesson to learn in romance, but it also applies to your career.

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5 Reasons Small Businesses Should Outsource Their Bookkeeping

Small Business CEO

'Few small business owners relish the thought of going over their books on a regular basis. Of course most have good intentions, and may even make a good start by setting up a rudimentary bookkeeping process and keeping track of income and expenditure, but usually the day to day grind of running the business takes priority and everything starts to fall behind.

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The Pile-Free Zone

Clutter Coach

'by Years ago I had a client who was plagued by what she called CHS. That stands for Convenient Horizontal Surfaces. Whenever there was one, she found herself filling it up with something and then had to work to get it free again. Your desk is a prime candidate for attracting piles, especially when there is empty space on it. It’s a conundrum; you want to have space to work at your desk, yet that empty space inevitably calls out to have paper piled on it.

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Maintaining customer loyalty in an impersonal digital world

Service Untitled

'I’ve often thought that customer loyalty was all about making the customer the king by maintaining transparent ethical practices, sound policies, and impressive customer service. Technology, however and the busy retail world of the Internet brings more competition, more inventory, convenience, and cheaper prices. Shopaholics notoriously are in the constant search for the best prices and the best choices, so what is any retailer to do?

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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