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Should You Have Friends at Work?

Eat Your Career

I’ve long believed that friendships and work don’t necessarily mix. However, in the past few years I’ve refined my stance on the topic a bit. The Argument Against Friends at Work. First, a little background: I’ve seen many situations where friendships in the workplace create sticky, complicated, and unnecessary interpersonal problems. We’ve probably all experienced it or witnessed it.

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12 Strategies To Help You Cope With Change

Office Dynamics

As I’m sitting here on Friday afternoon catching my breath from a very busy week and working on my speeches for our Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , I am reminded how change is more prevalent than ever in our lives. In the past week, I have personally been through lots of changes; my staff has gone through changes; family and good friends of mine are experiencing change; and the world is changing every day.

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Drone Sales Taking Off

Small Business Labs

Over 3 million drones are expected to be sold in the U.S. 2017, with 4.45 million forecast to be sold in 2018. This data comes from The Consumer Technology Association via the Axios article Demand for Drones is Exploding. The chart below (click to enlarge) is from the article. Most of these drones are for personal use, but a growing number are being used in business.

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Lots of new speakers added to the Virtual Summit

Practically Perfect PA

We are almost there with the final programme for the Practically Perfect PA Virtual Summit and I will release all of the details next week, but in the meantime I thought I would introduce you to our next group of speakers. Here they are! Leni Miller, Founder and President of EASearch LLC. Leni Miller is the Founder and President of EASearch, LLC, a premier search firm, headquartered in Sausalito, CA and specializing in consulting, coaching and recruiting, senior level executive support professio

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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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Artist Painter Marketing and Promotion Video – Second Touch Art

Andrea Kalli

Here’s something I did for an Artist Painter Promotion Video to help with her marketing efforts – Second Touch Art. Designed and edited by Andrea Kalli – Video Design. Video Editing Services. Video Marketing. If you want to see more, check out my showcase videos: [link]. The post Artist Painter Marketing and Promotion Video – Second Touch Art appeared first on Video Design, Editing, and Marketing Virtual Assistant.

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Uber Promotes Worker Flexibility

Small Business Labs

Uber's  "180 Days of Change" campaign , which is designed to improve the Uber driver experience, is getting a positive response for both the media and drivers. That Uber drivers have earned over $50 million in the 50 days since they added tipping has certainly been viewed very positively.  Their most recent announcements around improving the driver experience are an array of driver app updates that give drivers more control over their schedules.

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Survey Reveals What CEO are Really Thinking About

On The Job

Life would be much easier if you could read your CEO’s mind, wouldn’t it? While that may not be possible, a new survey does shed light on what CEOs are thinking about every day, providing an insight into what your concerns and priorities should be now and in the future. The survey by PwC of 1,379 CEOs around the world finds that these top leaders are confident about the prospects for business growth, with 38% of the CEOs responding that they’re optimistic about their company’s bottom line in the

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Virtual Assistant Team Business Marketing and Promotion Video

Andrea Kalli

Take a look a my recent Virtual Assistant Team Business Promotion Video. This one is going on the home page of her website, to welcome visitors. Designed and edited by Andrea Kalli – Video Design. Video Editing Services. Video Marketing. If you want to see more, check out my showcase videos: [link]. The post Virtual Assistant Team Business Marketing and Promotion Video appeared first on Video Design, Editing, and Marketing Virtual Assistant.

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Zeqr Introduces a New Approach to Learning

Small Business CEO

Zeqr is quite literally the future of learning. Using the latest EdTech (Education Technology) available, this new online education portal allows users to take online courses from “Xperts” in a one-on-one video chat, for rates starting as low as just a few dollars per course. The knowledge sharing hub currently offers over 600 courses taught by 450 experts, with 150 classes currently being tech-based.

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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 Drivers of Contingent Workforce Use by Enterprises

Small Business Labs

We attended Upwork's Work Without Limits Executive Summit last week. This event was focused on the future of work and targeted at large enterprises.      The attendees were senior HR, procurement and business unit leaders from major corporations. The summit sessions and informal conversations provided an excellent opportunity to hear from a variety of corporate executives on why they are increasing their use of contingent labor, especially through the use of online talent m

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Szen Zone with Gary Szenderski

Productivityist

On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Gary Szenderski. Gary is the author of the book Szen Zone: Reaching a State of Positive Change and I wanted to dive into the idea of what “Szen” is why he is so fascinated with change. Other areas we explored during our conversation include his thoughts on getting stuck and how to escape a state of “stuckness,” the idea of negative change and how it can affect us in the short and long term, tapping into awareness, and – one of my favorite discussion p

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How Much Do You MSU?

The Marq

In business and life, you've got to MSU! But what the heck is MSU? Is that the thing in Asian foods that can make you feel bloated? Is it some new technology or business practice you need to know about? MSU is one of my favorite acronyms and one where the actual words always seems to surprise people: Making Stuff Up! I realized some time past that no matter who's the "Expert" on something, they've always and will always MSU.

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4 Ways Small Businesses Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs

Small Business CEO

Workers’ compensation costs extend far beyond the cost of your insurance policy. The costs of a workplace accident also include time lost, attorney fees, disruption to your daily operations and medical costs. Injuries – no matter how minor or severe – can be time-consuming and costly for any business. Here are four ways you can reduce workers’ compensation costs. 1.

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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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Answering Reader Mail: I Got Really Sick Before An Interview & Still Went. Did I Make The Right Choice?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Dear New & Returning Readers, Helloooooo, everyone! Welcome back to my blog! As you know I only blog when I feel inspired and hopefully feel that I have some wisdom or tips to impart. I love helping people and that will never end. Several people have encouraged me saying I should really charge for my services and insider knowledge. Seeing that I gained all this wisdom via experience or by reading, I can’t imagine why anyone would pay for what I consider free advice… In the future (like 20 ye

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Business Marketing: Understanding Key Terms and Semantics

Small Business CEO

Business marketing isn’t what it used to be. Now, particularly with regard to online advertising, it’s more important to understand key terms and semantics than it is to try to push yourself as a brand or product from the inside out. You have to imagine people searching for what you do, rather than who you are. To help yourself out with this new age marketing concept, you can do things like learn to use search-centric advertising, work with Google’s algorithms, research experti

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4 Reasons to Use PDF Readers

Small Business CEO

PDF readers are now found everywhere no matter what type of device you have. They are lightweight softwares that let you read and edit PDF files. PDF readers – try Soda PDF or any other readers you’re interested in – is your best bet when you want to view, edit, share, create and secure content on any file or document. Without much ado, here are 4 reasons to use PDF readers: 1.

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4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Online Business

Small Business CEO

For many businesses, especially SMEs, they haven’t really gotten fully to grips with taking their business online in a significant way. Sure, their website is up and there might be a barely used Facebook page somewhere hidden away, but they’re lacking a cohesive online strategy or even a clue where to start. Here are four ways that your business can do better online.

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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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Tips for Insuring Your Car When You Have a Disability

Small Business CEO

If you or any of your employees are categorized as a driver with disability, you should be aware of a thing or two about insuring your business vehicle. Read on for some tips. You may not be aware that insurers are not allowed to refuse cover or charge more for disabled drivers. However, it it is essential that any motorist with a disability is aware of how to find the right policy and also if there are any ways that they can reduce their premium.

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Budget Planning: Why Every Fitness Business Owner Needs to Plan Their Finances

Small Business CEO

If you are the owner and operator of a small business such as offering your services as a personal fitness trainer it can be all too easy for your personal and business finances to mingle. It can sometimes be the case that a number of small business owners won’t create a budget that creates a distinction between their personal and business finances, but that is not a scenario to be recommended.

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Tips for Helping Employees to Grow So You Boost Retention Levels

Small Business CEO

There are many costs involved with having a high staff turnover , from the loss of knowledge that occurs when workers walk out the door, to the financial costs involved in finding replacements, and the time it takes to train them up. As such, it is incredibly important for all organizations to have a focus on boosting retention levels. While there are many different ways to do this, including recognizing and rewarding workers, creating a positive culture , providing employee perks and the like,

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Advertising Advice For Small Businesses

Small Business CEO

Small businesses, by definition, don’t have the same resource base the larger companies and corporations have. That means that advertising can be a little bit more difficult, or at the very least, advertisers have to be more creative and follow different sets of advice. If you find yourself in the position of trying to promote your small business, consider following the tips of getting visible, being creative virtually, starting conversations in the social realm, and using your small size

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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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6 Productivity Tips for Graphic Design Agencies

Small Business CEO

Running a graphic design agency is a lot of work, especially if you have several designers working under you. Finding ways to boost productivity can be a challenge when you have a mile-long to-do list. There are several things you can do, whether you’re a small or large graphic design agency , to encourage your designers to maximize their time. 1.

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Bright Ideas: 5 Ways That Neon Can Be Used As Effective Visual Marketing

Small Business CEO

An iconic reminder of bygone business marketing, the last few years have seen neon making a comeback in new and interesting ways. Neon is being used in more artistically-geared, creative ways than ever before, and it’s this new wave of neon usage that has sparked a “re-taking” of sorts by businesses the world over. Illuminated letters can now be seen advertising for extremely high-end restaurants, on the outsides of some office buildings, and in or around art galleries.

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3 Content Marketing Strategies Businesses Can Leverage Today

Small Business CEO

Content marketing is the ideal fit for large enterprise businesses and small mom-and-pop stores. Content marketing can fit into any budget, and if you do the work yourself, this budget can be nonexistent in many cases. Leveraging content marketing is essential for growth, but how can you incorporate this form of marketing into the mix? Avoid the big strategies that the Fortune 500 companies are engaging in and go a different route.

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