Sat.Jul 13, 2013 - Fri.Jul 19, 2013

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The Role of an Online Business Manager

Office Organization Success

'Many business owners are a little confused between an Online Business Manager and a Virtual Assistant – they think they’re one and the same. To some extent they are, but there is a role for both types of virtual support professional in your business. And it very much depends on where you’re at in your business. To put simply, I equate an Online Business Manager with the traditional Office Manager/Executive Personal Assistant in the corporate world; and a virtual assistant with an administrativ

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The 10 Biggest Goofs Made By New Workers

On The Job

'On your first day of a new job you’re often excited and nervous. But after a few weeks, you start to settle in and feel more comfortable with your colleagues and the work. But if you’re not careful, you could find yourself unknowingly making the kind of mistakes that will not only bug your co-workers and boss, but prompt them to label you as “annoying,” “clueless” or “worthless.

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One of the Best Ways to Get What You Want #CatalystQuestion

Stephanie LH Calahan

'Do you know the best way to get what you want in business and in life? Ask for it! I know that sounds really simplistic, but many of the private clients that I work with have a really difficult time with this simple concept. Many people don't ask for what they want and they go through life having life happen to them/existing. Let's talk about why it is hard and what you can do about it.

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How to Deal With a Co-Worker Who Shares Too Much

Eat Your Career

'We’ve all had that co-worker who just shares too much information (the kids call it “TMI”). You know what I’m talking about: That person who gives you the play-by-play of her divorce proceedings. The one who’s happy to share all the gory details of her recent bout with stomach flu. The one who wants everyone to know all the details of what she’s working on at any given moment of the day.

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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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Moxie Lessons From a 50 Year Old

Virtual Moxie

'Thank you so much for all the comments and amazingly heart-felt emails you sent me last week as I celebrated my 50th. I had a wonderful trip to Minnesota and Iowa, had an amazing birthday, took some beautiful photographs (the one at the top of this post is probably my favorite—taken at a friend’s family’s farm in Iowa), received beautiful gifts and cards, ate amazing food at some wonderful and some quirky restaurants, and had some of the best laughs of my life with people I love.

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Monday Motivator: Turn OFF Devices and Be In The Moment

Office Dynamics

'Hello, Motivators! This week I am focusing on the Family Pillar of Live a BIG Life. As a professional speaker and corporate trainer, I travel all over the country and that equates to a lot of meals on my own. I get to watch the dynamics of the other diners and I’ve noticed that families are not interacting with each other. Often the parents are glued to their cell phones and don’t pay any attention to their children.

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The Mobile Centric World

Small Business Labs

'Well known venture capitalist Bill Gurley's Transitioning to a Mobile Centric World  provides an overview of the major shift to mobile computing.  Gurley argues - and we certainly agree - that computing is in the middle of a platform change from PCs to mobile computing devices.  More specifically, he argues that browsers are becoming less important and stand alone mobile apps more important.  Key quote: We are now seeing a new transition – away from the browser and b

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10 Ways to Enjoy a Day Off

Ian's Messy Desk

'A couple of weeks ago was Canada Day. In three weeks time it will be Heritage Day in Alberta , a Provincial holiday which focuses on the many cultures that make up our population. We haven’t yet put together our plans for the weekend, but have a couple of ideas. Successful people understand the importance of taking personal time to recharge and revitalize.

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Feisty Enterprise Tip #11: Bootstrap Don’t Borrow

The Small Business Blog

'I know this may go against everything my readers will have seen before about starting a business. But I am Soculitherz and these other writers are not. Sure, there will be exceptions. If you come up with a brilliant new invention that you’re going to manufacture there may be no alternative but to borrow to… Read the full article here: Feisty Enterprise Tip #11: Bootstrap Don’t Borrow on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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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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Link Lineup - Mindset, Market Research, Productivity, Workspace and Business Visibility

Stephanie LH Calahan

'Every few weeks I share a Link Lineup post where you get quick access to some great posts that I have found. This week, I'll share links on. Mindset. Market Research. Productivity, Organization and Clutter. Workspace/Office. Business Visibility. Armchair Travel. Mindset It's Time To Step Up and Step Out! - + Dr. Daisy S (Dr. Mommy) shares the post below that encourages you to shine !

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What is Radimparency?

Small Business Labs

'According to the funny folks at Vooza , radimparency is a buzzword standing for radical, impactful transparency. They coined this term in their spoof video on startups (shown below). My favorite line from the movie - "you gotta take that call and say sorry, I can't talk right now."   Vooza consists of a team of comedians focused on making fun of the startup world.

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How to Become More Influential

On The Job

'Remember the first time you heard about Twitter? At the time, you may have scoffed and said you could care less about what someone ate for lunch. But years later, with 400 million monthly visitors, the social network that uses 140-character tweets shows that millions of people obviously feel differently. Millions of people follow famous personalities or celebrities on Twitter to see what they think.

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Feisty Enterprise Tip #10: Ditch the Business Plan – Find a Customer To Sell To

The Small Business Blog

'Whatever the product or service you are thinking of offering, you must test and practice selling it to prospective customers. You might need to change the product or service offer if you find it too difficult to sell. Don’t let the experts lull you into believing ‘business planning is the most important skill’. Of course… Read the full article here: Feisty Enterprise Tip #10: Ditch the Business Plan – Find a Customer To Sell To on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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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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A To-Do List by Any Other Name

Clutter Coach

'Originally posted 2011-04-19 14:23:57. Republished by Blog Post Promoter A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. ‘Tis true. If it were called bog shrub we would love it just the same. It’s not true for your to-do list, however. A to-do list should have a handful of concrete tasks on it that are related to your projects. Problems start growing when it’s used as a catch-all for everything you have to do.

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The Rise of Robo Sapiens

Small Business Labs

'The robotics industry continues to grow, innovate and create new products.  A recent NY Times article covers Atlas, an experimental robot built for the department of defense. Atlas - pictured standing quite proudly to the right - is hydraulically powered and equipped with both laser and stereo vision systems. It also comes with a chest compartment that shines with blue lights.

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Eco-Friendly Printing Solutions for Small Businesses

Eco-Office Gals

'Running a ‘green’ office can be challenging and does have an initial outlay of fees. However, when done right, it can be both fruitful to the environment and the business alike. There are the obvious changes that can be made such as installing recycling points within your office and changing light fittings to be more energy efficient, but what happens when you rely on printing for your business?

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Setting Up Vendor Relationships – How to Save Time and Money

The Small Business Blog

'As a small business owner working in the automotive or construction field, you strive to provide your customers with the products they need, at the right prices, while still earning a profit that keeps you in the black. Sometimes, however, it can be quite a chore to find the products you want for your store… Read the full article here: Setting Up Vendor Relationships – How to Save Time and Money on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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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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This Is What Biz Owners Want

Office Organization Success

'We had a fabulous vacation in Kill Devil Hills, NC. As is usual with vacations, the time went by far too fast, and now it seems like the holiday was just a distant memory. But, lots of exciting things are happening and ventures to be had. In fact, being away from the business for a week or so has allowed me to see things a lot more clearly. Specifically, I’m going to move back into making online business management support a primary focus of my business.

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Administrative/Clerical: Recording Better Messages and Voicemails

Office Dynamics

'For administrative professionals, recording voicemail greetings and leaving voicemail messages is an inevitable part of the job. Although recording a voicemail can be intimidating, it is an important skill to master. When you learn how to leave clear, concise voicemails, you can better accomplish daily tasks and maintain your professional reputation.

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Incorporating Green Practices Into Self-Employment

Eco-Office Gals

'In a recent blog published by the Wall Street Journal , writer Rachel Emma Silverman points out something that looks logical at first glance. Self-employed workers tend to land fewer jobs with established companies. It’s logical because it’s naturally assumed that most self-employed workers wish to work only for themselves and have somehow escaped the trappings of the corporate environment to do work from home.

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Manage Your Time. Schedule Your Workflow. Save Your Sanity.

Step It Up VA Coaching

'by Donna Toothaker. I heard an old expression the other day, “the harder I work, the behinder I get!” Do you ever feel like they’re talking about you? I remember times when I certainly felt this way. That got me to thinking about the importance of managing your time and workflow, especially as a small business owner or entrepreneur who typically works alone.

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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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Why you do not trust yourself

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

'Some good friends and I joke around about axioms of the pop-psychology and personal-development industry – there are some hilarious statements used out there, that are funny because they’re always true. “You don’t trust your yourself” is perhaps the quintessential example. Statements like this are used by gurus, therapists and cult leaders all over to create instant “OMG-you-hit-the-nail-on-the-head!

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How To Protect Your Business Inside And Out

Small Business CEO

'Your business is your pride and joy so it is completely understandable that you would want to do everything you can to protect it. Although many business owners think about protecting their company’s premises from vandalism and theft, not everyone considers protecting the internal elements of their business like their IT system and data. In this article we will explain how to protect both the outside and inside of your business from a number of dangers.

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How to Green Your Office Washrooms & Save Money

Eco-Office Gals

'Operating a business with an eye toward eco-friendly practices helps keep the planet green and offers monetary benefits like lower electricity bills and less trash. Green friendly bathrooms provide a safe environment for employees and also offer a pleasant experience for guests who visit the office. Consider the following projects for creating a greener, safer washroom: 1.

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I’m Not Doing Much Lately, I Mostly Am

Brilliantly Better

'When people were asking me what I do for a living, I used to give this answer: “Well, I do whatever I can to avoid a 9 to 5 job”. In other words, I used to be an entrepreneur, trying to put my ideas into practice while still being the master of my own time. [.].

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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