Sat.May 11, 2013 - Fri.May 17, 2013

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How can I ruin your day?

Practically Perfect PA

'The other day I was asked what features I like in my new flat. It is terrible but I could instantly list a few things I didn’t like before I answered positively (the sofas too close to the telly, the dining room table is in a weird place etc etc!). I think it is human nature to think about your dislikes rather than all the things you adore, it just seems easier – especially when it comes to work!

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Self-Employment Shifting to the Creative Class

Small Business Labs

'Well known author and academic Richard Florida has written extensively about the rise of the creative class. According to his work, the creative class - a grouping of knowledge-based professions - has rapidly increased its share of total employment over the last 2 decades and now  comprises about one third of all U.S. jobs. While the majority of creative class members have traditional jobs, a growing share of the self-employed are also members of the creative class.

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Effective Office Tips for a Greener Workplace

Eco-Office Gals

'Want to make your office greener on the budget? Want to contribute to the green revolution without making any major changes to your office? If your answer’s yes, then check out the following few office tips that will help you create a greener workplace. #1: Use Multiple Bins. Have separate bins for paper, glass, plastic and for food scraps. Putting a multiple bin system like this one allows you to manage the waste better.

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Get people experienced in everything to do with SMEs!

The Small Business Blog

'Today saw the publication of a report by Lord Young entitled ‘Growing Your Business’- one of a series of pieces by ‘The Dude’ (still don’t know why he has that nickname) to help Small Businesses in the UK. I have a lot of time for Lord Young, I’ve met him, and discussed a few ideas… Read the full article here: Get people experienced in everything to do with SMEs!

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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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Feeling undervalued?

Practically Perfect PA

'I’ve been soooo busy with work over the last few weeks including business trips to Madrid, Amsterdam and the UK I’m still not quite sure which country I’m in at the moment! My new job has been great though and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it, my colleagues really understand what I do, the skills I have and what I can offer. Feeling like this in a company has been few and far between for me, I’ve always had aspects of my job that I’ve loved and mangers that I&

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Cover Letters: Why Bother?

Eat Your Career

'A lot of people think cover letters are relics of the past. But truth be told, they’re still a crucial part of the job search process. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should just throw one together and check the box. You want to use the cover letter as an opportunity to differentiate yourself from the crowd. In my recent segment on Fox 31 Denver’s Good Day Colorado , I address the importance of cover letters and the various things you should include to make yours stand out.

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Enterprise Rockers: Response to Lord Young’s Report

The Small Business Blog

'With the release of Lord Young’s report this morning, Growing Your Business, a report on growing micro businesses, accompanied by a press release from BIS and the Prime Minister’s office entitled ‘Micro business boost will transform the economy’, Tina Boden and Tony Robinson OBE, co-founders of Enterprise Rockers, an independent community interest company launched in… Read the full article here: Enterprise Rockers: Response to Lord Young’s Report on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Is Technology Making Your Rude?

On The Job

'Nearly everyone has a story about someone at work who has been rude. Perhaps it was the boss who sent a snippy e-mail or the co-worker who made snarky comments, but workplace civility often seems to have gone the way of the typewriter. The deeper issue with workplace rudeness is how it affects the bottom-line success of a business. A 2011 study found that workplace rudeness caused 48% of workers to deliberately slack off and even affected their interactions with customers.

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Social Media, Joint Venturing and Building a Kick Butt Workshop Speaking Biz

Stephanie LH Calahan

'Meggin McIntosh and Stephanie Calahan. Building your business and partnering with people all around the world is truly possible for anyone with today's technology.  Yet, many people feel that it is beyond their grasp.  Lately, I have been sharing a number of joint venture partnership strategies on various telesummit programs and radio shows, but I had a client ask me the other day for a real life example.  So, I thought it was a great opportunity to share that example with

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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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Problems With No-Shows, SOLVED!

Virtual Moxie

'Martin wrote to pick my brain : "I have weekly calls scheduled with my clients. Two of them think nothing of blowing it off, with no notice, and nothing afterwards to apologize or explain. BOY that bugs me. How in the world do I talk with them about it?". You know what, Martin? I feel ya on this. Almost nothing annoys me more than people who no-show.

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Infographic: Small Business Time Management

The Small Business Blog

'When you run your own business it might seem like there is not enough time to get everything done. Time is in fact the most valuable asset to a small business owner – as revealed in the infographic below – even more so than having a website or owning a computer! Nearly half of all… Read the full article here: Infographic: Small Business Time Management on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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How Your Office Can Go Green in 2013

Eco-Office Gals

'We’re all in it Together! ??Owing to increased global warming and rapidly depleting non-renewable resources, we have all started to look into ways in which they can save the environment and the Earth. And since office buildings contribute largely to the consumption of resources and release of harmful chemicals into the environment, a big difference can be made to sustaining the environment if all companies take certain measures.

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Inefficiency Hinders Your Job Search

Job Advice Blog

'Most if not all job seekers reach at some point a heightened level of frustration with their job search process. It’s easy to understand, and it might be justifiable to blame the complex and convoluted job search process. It’s difficult to improve efficient and speed up the process. Loosely explained, efficiency is output over input [.].

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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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Cleantech 2.0 = Cleanweb

Small Business Labs

'The cleantech industry has fallen on some hard times. The U.S. energy boom - and especially the "shale gale" of cheap natural gas - has led to lower prices for fossil fuels.  While good news for the U.S. economy , the energy boom has taken the air out of cleantech investing, especially in the areas of wind power, solar and biofuels. Key quote from SiliconValley.com's article Latest cleantech funding woes spark fears of industry slide : New figures from the National Venture Cap

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Feisty Enterprise Tip #1: Suck It and See – Find Out If This Is Your Right Time

The Small Business Blog

'If you have other ways of earning a living and you feel that you haven’t enough know-how, or enough available time and money, to get through the first eighteen months of your own business – don’t do it. In my opinion there is no better way to earn a living than being your own boss… Read the full article here: Feisty Enterprise Tip #1: Suck It and See – Find Out If This Is Your Right Time on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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3 Needs of Time Management

Ian's Messy Desk

'Before you can start managing your time, you have to analyse how it’s being used. Keep a log of your daily activities for 2–3 weeks. Once you have a fair representation of your regular time usage, ask yourself the following three questions for each of the items in your log. Does it need to be done ? Just because the weekly sales report has been produced for the past 10 years doesn’t mean that you need to keep generating the data.

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My Top 5 Strategies for More Website Traffic

Office Organization Success

'I signed up for Hancock County’s Relay for Life earlier in the week. This is the first time I’ve ever done one of these events and I’m looking forward to it. I’m part of Team Body Fix, which is headed by Shawna, my Personal Trainer! Things are definitely gearing up for summer around here. The boys’ soccer is almost over for the Spring season.

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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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Will Obamacare Lead to Lots More Small Businesses?

Small Business Labs

'The Wall Street Journal's Will Health Care Law Beget Entrepreneurs? suggests that once fully implemented, the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) could lead to a substantial increase in new small businesses. Key quote: The Obama administration has touted a boost for entrepreneurship as one of the health-care law's key benefits. The Kauffman-RAND Institute for Entrepreneurship Public Policy in Santa Monica, Calif., says the law could increase the number of new U.S. businesses by as mu

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Self-Employed Work / Life Balance Tips

The Small Business Blog

'If you’ve recently started your own business it can be difficult to know where to draw the line between working all the time and making sure that you spend enough time on your personal life and with family. This couple profiled on the BBC website have some good tips for maintaining this work and life… Read the full article here: Self-Employed Work / Life Balance Tips on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Weekend LinkLineup - Video, posts and more

Stephanie LH Calahan

'There is a lot of great content out on the web, but sometimes it is difficult to determine what to read.  I feel your pain!  That is why I share my LinkLineups.   Some of the links below will take you to video and some of the links will take you to posts.  I share a bit of commentary on why you might want to take the time to look at any of it.

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Help! I Hear This All The Time From Biz Owners

Office Organization Success

'I hear it all the time from business owners, “Help! I need systems and I don’t know where to start!” If this where you are right now in your business, then I know you’re going to love this free training I have coming up for you … and it will be my last one before the Summer break (but don’t worry, I’ll be back with new trainings in August!).

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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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Be more productive with better sleep habits

Ian's Messy Desk

'You just finished reading Be more productive with better sleep habits ! Consider leaving a comment! Recommended: Evernote Essentials.

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Infographic: Improving Customer Service

The Small Business Blog

'This excellent infographic from GetApp has some great ideas for any business wanting to improve their customer service. According to their figures, poor customer service costs $338.5 Billion annually. Providing great customer service is really important because it leads to repeat business and satisfied clients, whereas poor customer service will do just the opposite and… Read the full article here: Infographic: Improving Customer Service on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Laughing all the Way to Work - Untitled Article

Laughing all the Way to Work

'Minute taking can seem scary at first but once you know what you need to record, you will get better at it over time. My next minute-taking webinar will be on May 31 at 1 p.m. EST and I will go over the basics of minute taking as well as the actual process so you will feel more confident in this role. This webinar is well suited for those who have never taken minutes but want to learn, beginners or those at an intermediate level.

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Like Bacon and…well, Bacon.

Tips From T. Marie

'Categories: Business Tips. Featured. Working with a Virtual Assistant Tags: Bacon Business Collaboration Business Process Outsourcing virtual assistants your business I don’t think it’s a coincidence that our society which is so fixated on being thin is seeing a surge in people admitting that they love bacon. Smoky, salty and dare I say it; fatty bacon.

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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