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Giveaway: 5 sets of Uni-ball Eye Designer Pens!

Practically Perfect PA

'Like many other assistants I am also a stationery addict – Hello! I’m not here to suggest you go into rehab – quite the opposite in fact. I am about to encourage your habit! Consider me your stationery supplier… (see what I did there!). I have 5 sets of uni-ball’s brand new Eye Designer pens to giveaway! If you love stationery you will love these pens!

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How New Hires Can Make a Great First Impression

Eat Your Career

'Congratulations! You got hired! Now the hard part starts. The first 30 days on the job is a critical time for creating your professional reputation. Like it or not, first impressions are often lasting impressions. But most of us are so focused on learning the ropes, we forget to consider how others might be receiving us. So, how do you ensure you make a strong, professional first impression even as you ramp up to speed in your new gig?

Facebook 182
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BIG ENERGY: Passion Creates Energy

Office Dynamics

'Hello Monday Motivators! I am so excited to write this Monday Motivator because today is my dad’s 89 th birthday and because my dad is the epitome of passion that creates energy and longevity. I did not plan for today’s topic to fall on his birthday. I hadn’t even noticed the connection until just now—when getting ready to write you. Let me tell you about my dad because I have learned so much from observing his life and so can you.

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Five Consequences of Data Fragmentation

The Small Business Blog

'Data fragmentation is increasingly becoming the norm for businesses. Now that we are all online and many of us use cloud software to help us in our daily lives, our business data is spread out all over the place. This might not immediately seem like a problem for your business but it certainly could develop… Read the full article here: Five Consequences of Data Fragmentation on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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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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So do assistants think the role has diversified?

Practically Perfect PA

'Last month I posted a blog about diversification with the assistant role. As always, I was interested in what other assistants had experienced in their roles. Has the role really diversified? If so, to what extent and is the diversification a good thing? Here are your responses… “Very interesting article but not surprising. I think many of us already know how our roles have diversified in our own firms.

Finance 172

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Grammar Mistakes

Office Dynamics

'What’s the one grammar mistake that drives you up a wall? by MARY ELLEN SLAYTER on APRIL 2, 2014 4:30PM. in ADMIN PRO FORUM. Question: ”I know that I make my fair share of grammar mistakes, but it just makes me crazy when people get ‘their’ and ‘they’re’ confused in a document (although it’s not nearly as bad as seeing ‘for all intensive purposes’).

2014 162
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5 Minutes With… Sharon Jones

The Small Business Blog

'Welcome to the latest in our occasional series of entrepreneur interviews for The Small Business Blog. These short Q and A sessions highlight some of the most interesting entrepreneurial figures in the business world. Our newest interviewee is also our very first international one: Sharon Jones, co-founder of FundWell, an online technology platform which matches… Read the full article here: 5 Minutes With… Sharon Jones on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Corporations Continue to Cut Employee Benefits

Small Business Labs

'Despite the economic recovery large corporations continue to cut benefits and have layoffs.   The  Towers Watson's 2013/2014 Global Benefits Attitude Survey has an interesting chart (below) showing the substantial reduction in benefits by U.S. companies with more than 1,000 employees over the last 2 years. Given the Great Recession officially ended 4+ years ago and the last couple of years have been pretty good overall for corporate America, you could find these numbers a bit su

2014 156
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Do Indoor Plants Really Provide Return On Investment?

Eco-Office Gals

'There are numerous reasons to invest in indoor plants for the office environment. Plants help to create a welcoming atmosphere, they can clear airborne nasties from the air, and of course, they are nice to look at. But do they provide a return on investment? Increasing Productivity. Various studies have shown that introducing plants into an office environment can help to increase productivity among workers.

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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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Are Women Holding Themselves Back?

On The Job

'As we recently celebrated International Women’s Day, let''s consider: 64% of women have the lowest position in law firms, such as staff attorney jobs, while only 17% garner top spots such as equity partners, reports the National Association of Women Lawyers. While women make up nearly two-thirds of the U.S. workforce and are more educated, they hold less than 20% of leadership positions across all sectors, finds a University of Denver study.

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Top 5 Tips for Moving Business Location

The Small Business Blog

'Sometimes it is necessary for your business to physically move location. Whether you need to finally expand your business outside of your home office or if you are finding the letting costs too steep in your current spot, the process of moving can be a big upheaval to your business life. Today’s tip column reveals… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Moving Business Location on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Trying Out a New Online System!

Office Organization Success

'I had such a positive response to last week’s video article, that I decided to do another one again for you this week! This week I’ve also been learning a new system … I’m such a geek and love learning new online systems. This one is Premium Web Cart and it’s a great alternative to your 1ShoppingCart or Infusionsoft. The ONE thing that I like about this service above the others is that it integrates with some of the list management services such as Aweber, MailChim

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How to Keep a Time Log

Ian's Messy Desk

'The post How to Keep a Time Log appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. One of the simplest time-management tools is a daily time log. By selecting a typical week and gathering data on your daily routine, you can find areas where you could improve your use of time. Instructions For Keeping Daily Time Log. Gather Data : Keep a daily time log for one week.

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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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Manufacturing Hubs and Small Manufacturers

Small Business Labs

'The National Network for Manufacturing Innovation  (NNMI) is a federal program started in 2012 with a goal of creating up to 15 national centers for manufacturing research and innovation.   As the Brookings Institute chart below shows , so far 4 centers have been started. In all four cases, a mix of public and private money has been used to fund the centers with the private sector contributing the majority of funds.

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Infographic: Robots

The Small Business Blog

'It’s human nature to worry if someone is going to come along who can do your job better than you can, but now you also have to worry about whether a robot might eventually replace you instead. No, it’s not the plot of an 80s comedy movie – this is based on real research from… Read the full article here: Infographic: Robots on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Ten tips for organising a business trip to… New York City

Practically Perfect PA

'Having recently spent two months travelling around the States for a mixture of business and pleasure I definitely have a new found respect for our Executives, particularly those that travel week after week. I am speaking at the Conference and Hospitality show in Leeds next week on travel itineraries and my recent travels has certainly had an impact on my presentation.

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Home office clutter management

Clutter Coach

'by Originally posted 2012-10-01 20:13:24. Republished by Blog Post Promoter If you’re not lucky enough to have a separate room for your home office , you’ll make do on the dining table, or setting up a desk in a corner of the living room. This poses a special challenge because any clutter you leave on your desk is also now in the common living area for all to see.

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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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I've Moved -- Please Join Me -- Here is What You've Missed

Stephanie LH Calahan

'My team and I have bee working diligently to transition my blog to a WordPress site and it is now live!  I'd love for you to join me on that site.  I will no longer be publishing here and we'll be taking this site down soon. RSS Subscribers -- I'd be honored if you would switch your subscription to this feed [link].   Ever Wonder Where Your Time Goes?

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Infographic: Social Video

The Small Business Blog

'One of the vital components to social media is the proliferation of video. Many of the most popular viral tweets or Facebook posts contain links to videos. This isn’t a coincidence – people love to watch videos and if they see something that they enjoy, they also want their friends to know all about it… Read the full article here: Infographic: Social Video on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Why You Should Get Rid of Your "To Do" List

On The Job

'In 2007, Ari Meisel was diagnosed with a severe case of Crohn’s disease (a disease of the digestive tract) and nearly died. He was in an out of the hospital and told the disease was incurable. But in 2011, he completed Ironman France and was declared free of all traces of the disease. Meisel says that he achieved his good health by improving his diet and fitness, but also by finding a way to deal with stress, which he says was a big part of his illness.

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What Can You Learn about Social Media from a Meteorologist? A Lot. My Interview with Brad Panovich (@WxBrad)

Tips From T. Marie

'Categories: Blogging & Social Media. Business Tips Is social media right for everyone? Can Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. make an impact no matter who/what you are? Example: has it changed the way meteorologists perform their jobs? Probably something you’ve thought very little about until now; most of us probably take for granted how we receive information about our weather.

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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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How New Hires Can Make a Great First Impression

Eat Your Career

Congratulations! You got hired! Now the hard part starts. The first 30 days on the job is a critical time for creating your professional reputation. Like it or not, first impressions are often lasting impressions. But most of us are so focused on learning the ropes, we forget to consider how others might be receiving us. So, how do you ensure you make a strong, professional first impression even as you ramp up to speed in your new gig?

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Taxation – Quote of the Week

The Small Business Blog

'“President Herbert Hoover returned his salary to government. His idea caught on and now we’re all doing it.” – Sam Ewing, US author. This quote is fairly tongue-in-cheek but at its heart there is an undeniable truth that the rewards of working have been somewhat diminished by over zealous taxation. Not only will your business… Read the full article here: Taxation – Quote of the Week on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Why some people make money writing and others never will

Men With Pens

'There are two types of writers in this world: the people whose writing has a positive net effect on their lives and their businesses, and the hobbyists. If you want to make money through writing, either by selling it or using it to sell your stuff, here are the 4 keys to being a pro writer who succeeds. Click here to read the full article → Another rocking post from Men With Pens!

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Self-Awareness: The Key to Better Educational Leadership

Small Business CEO

'An effective leader exhibits a number of features that motivate people to follow them. Honesty, charisma, confidence, know-how, a willingness to take risks — the qualities of a better leader are myriad and diverse. One of the most important characteristics in an effective leader is also one you can further develop with a bit of effort and reflection: self-awareness.

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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