Eco-Office Gals
AUGUST 25, 2011
Environmentally friendly cars, so-called “Eco Cars&# , are big sellers these days, and are capturing the imagination and budgets of new car shoppers, particularly in trend-setting markets such as California. With gas prices so high now, and set to go even higher, people are looking for a way to save money and feel good about the future of the environment as well.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 22, 2011
This article is the eighth in a 10-part series on the topic of overcoming career-limiting habits. I’d like to admit something right off the bat: I’m a little selfish. Okay, maybe I’m a lot selfish. Sometimes, you have to be. I’m making this bold statement today because the 8th career limiting habit we’re discussing is selfishness, and I may not be the best person to advise you on this topic.
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The Small Business Blog
AUGUST 23, 2011
“Are you stupid?&# or “What are the chances of that happening?&# – these are some of the common statements people make when confronted with business ideas of others.
Office Organization Success
AUGUST 26, 2011
One critical element of running a successful business is that you need consistent and regular cash flow coming into our business so that you can pay your bills and, more importantly, pay yourself! I come across too many business owners who do not have this crucial foundational system in place. As a result they’re on a constant feast or famine cycle … you know, some months they have a massive surge in income and the following month they hardly have two pennies to rub together.
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!
Eco-Office Gals
AUGUST 23, 2011
As concerns over climate change and our impact on the environment increases, there has never been a better time to start going green. Many businesses still believe that going green is too expensive or time-consuming, with the current economic climate adding to the notion that reduction of waste is not a priority. However, there are many simple ways a business can reduce their impact on the environment and it doesn’t necessarily have to involve drastic or expensive changes.
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The Small Business Blog
AUGUST 22, 2011
The weekly top 5 tips post is always full of helpful hints and advice for small, home and micro business owners. 1. With the job market still in a period of turmoil, it is more likely than ever that a small business will be able to attract some graduate talent.
Productivity Bits
AUGUST 25, 2011
Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. This is a guest article by Ruben Corbo, a writer for the website Broadband Expert where you can find internet providers in your area and compare prices on different deals for your wireless internet necessities. I n the age of smart phones and apps, having information at your fingertips is simple.
Ian's Messy Desk
AUGUST 26, 2011
Summer vacation is a prime time to have to create an out-of-office message for your e-mail client. You could use some of the examples below. However, depending on your boss, you might find your vacation has been extended permanently. ( Read more on leaving a good out-of-office message.). I am currently out at a job interview and will reply to you if I fail to get the position.
Professional Assistant Blog
AUGUST 25, 2011
Image by Office Now. T his is a guest post from Maureen Santoro from Atlas Meetings + Incentives. Across the country, companies large and small are putting “best practices” policies into place. One such resolution concerns measures that a company can take to mitigate the environmental footprint that their actions have on the planet as a whole and on their small corner of the world in particular.
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The Small Business Blog
AUGUST 24, 2011
Small business owners are often burdened and distracted from essential tasks (ie. getting new business, talking to clients) by business admin, online marketing and IT hassle in their office. This leads to very poor business performance and business failure.
Stephanie LH Calahan
AUGUST 24, 2011
Once a month, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites. Today, you can see content on: Building Effective Processes in Your Business. Effective Marketing Measurement. When to Let Go of a System. Successful People Tips. Understand Good Processes. The Right Process (and the Right People) Leads to the Right Results - [link] -- Michael Port (author of Book Yourself Solid) wrote this great post on how to think about the business processes you put into place. Five Simple W
Eco-Office Gals
AUGUST 24, 2011
In today’s society, running a business that is both economically intelligent and environmentally intelligent is important. With so much of our focus on making a profit in the turbulent economic climate today, cutting back on our wastefulness can be a great start to cutting unnecessary costs. Numerous articles online will explain the importance of reducing paper waste, turning off computers and electronics, and working in an eco-friendly office structure.
Virtual Moxie
AUGUST 23, 2011
It’s my experience that most people look at ROI (Return On Investment) primarily with an eye toward the almighty dollar. And while money is a very important thing to all of us, I think that looking at investments in that singular light is shortsighted. So I also like to think about the “I” as meaning “intention.”. Not all intention is focused toward the buck.
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Small Business Labs
AUGUST 23, 2011
American Express has been tracking the attitudes of small businesses and their owners for a decade via their Small Business Monitor surveys. They recently released a report summarizing changes in small business optimism over the last 10 years. The chart below is from the report. It's pretty clear that small business optimism has not recovered from the Great Recession. Business has clearly improved over the last year, but the uncertainty around
On The Job
AUGUST 25, 2011
I was trying to think the other day if I know someone who has not been bullied in his or her lifetime. Nope. Seems everyone I know -- whether they were harassed on the playground or in the workplace -- has been the target of a bully. How each person handles that bully can vary, of course, but I don't think we can ever dismiss bullying as unimportant or a thing of the past.
Eco-Office Gals
AUGUST 24, 2011
Businesses can be notorious for bad waste management procedures and plastic disposal by employees is usually at the top of the list. Used and tossed in the garbage without a thought many of us should be thinking more clearly about our relationship to the synthetic material, which takes hundreds maybe thousands of years to degrade. In most cases plastic is made from petroleum and natural gas often inundated with a variety of chemicals that aid its strength and durability.
Virtual Moxie
AUGUST 24, 2011
Sometimes, you have to take a leap of faith and do it--whatever "it" is. Remember, you can't steal second with your foot on first.
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.
Productivity Bits
AUGUST 22, 2011
Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. This guest post is by Mike Sobol. Mike is a business consultant and entrepreneur, creating unique solutions in a wide array of niche markets. Two of his current projects include samedaypassports and onlinedating. I f you’re a GTD fan or aspiring productivity enthusiast, I hope that title felt like a jab in the ribs.
Ian's Messy Desk
AUGUST 22, 2011
Remove any item from your desktop that you don’t use more than once per day. For example, if you rarely use tape, it doesn’t need to be on your desk. Put the dispenser somewhere accessible, but out of sight.
Office Organization Success
AUGUST 22, 2011
Well, I finally made it home after an 8-hour delay at Amsterdam airport! The upside — I flew back business class! It took me a few days to get back into the swing of things and get over the jet lag. This week has been really busy with running around getting the boys ready for back to school, open houses, soccer practices, and soccer games… ’tis the season!
Job Advice Blog
AUGUST 25, 2011
The first question is, Why do you need help to start with? After all, in the past, you were always able to find jobs. Well, today things are different. There aren’t many open jobs to begin with, and the competition for those few is fierce. So, let’s think about good reasons to get assistance. Your [.].
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.
Small Business Labs
AUGUST 24, 2011
Shine is an online movie on the entrepreneurial journey. Here's the description of the movie from the filmmakers: SHINE began on May 6, 2009 when 12 video crews and over 400 entrepreneurs gathered in Seattle’s largest film production studio to share why they work long hours, for low pay, facing great uncertainty. I think they've done a great job of capturing how entrepreneurs think about their path. By online video standards the movie is quite long at 24
Virtual Moxie
AUGUST 23, 2011
Pay attention to the inklings you get (you always get them!) and don't be afraid to act on them.
Loosely Speaking
AUGUST 25, 2011
For 17 years I’ve been married to a wonderful man. Along with the marriage came some bonus kids, a house with no mortgage and innumerable other gifts. The yang to that yin is that we live next door to a very dilapidated, smelly mobile home. About ten years ago it was hauled away, only to be replaced the next day with one of similar characteristics.
Step It Up VA Coaching
AUGUST 25, 2011
by Donna Toothaker. When you think about marketing your Virtual Assisting business, are you excited and energized, or do you feel a sense of impending doom? Many business owners know they need to do marketing, yet the thought of promoting themselves can be uncomfortable… and even scary. If you’re ready to do more marketing in your business, but don’t have a lot of experience, there are a few things that will make it more comfortable and effective.
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
Brilliantly Better
AUGUST 24, 2011
Tweet Every once in a while people are asking me: “Dragos, do you really do all that stuff on your blog?”. “What do you mean by that?”, I usually respond. “You know, writing all the articles, coding iOS apps , publishing books. Do you really do ALL that stuff on your blog?”. “Yes”, I answer and usually change the subject immediately. The Wrong Questions.
Virtual Moxie
AUGUST 25, 2011
Instead of suffering in silence, have conversations about the places you and your clients want something different, and find a third option that works for you both.
Loosely Speaking
AUGUST 25, 2011
I used to be a teacher; now I am a virtual professional. I used to be a runner and a backpacker; now I am a gramma who hikes a lot, camps in a popup camper rather than on the ground, and rides my bike with my grandkids. I used to sew most of my clothes. Now I teach my grand kids how to hem and embellish their jeans. This bike seat cover used to be my friend Susy’s sweater.
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