Small Business Labs

MARCH 15, 2011

Network Solutions recently released its 2010 State of Small Business report and it has lots of interesting information, including data on social media usage by small businesses. As the chart below (chart 14 from the report) shows, Facebook is used by 27% of small businesses for business purposes.  small business sector. 

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Small Business Labs

JULY 13, 2010

» July 13, 2010 Is Facebook Replacing Traditional Websites?   We've noticed a steady increase in the number of small businesses using Facebook as their primary or exclusive website.    They are doing this because it's cheap, easy and their customers are on Facebook.

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Success

JANUARY 21, 2023

Perusing a company’s Facebook page, liking a couple of features and adding a short comment is an excellent way to demonstrate interest in the employer.” Or, if you know someone employed by the company you’re interviewing with, arrange an informational session with them. Being a good cultural fit can go a long way in securing a job.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? Or have you played the popular “phone tag&# game?

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ProAssisting Blog

MAY 31, 2010

We also pride ourselves on answering our emails, returning our phone calls and giving daily support via our member forum. If they are a member of the BBB and have a stellar profile, it gives us one more bit of information to pass onto our boss so they can decide whether to schedule time with that particular company. Enjoy this post?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 5, 2017

With cloud technology, the increased use of email and other electronic forms of communication (Slack, Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, etc. we have to be even more aware of how we deal with confidential and information that is discussed and communicated through technological channels. b) Encrypt any attached files.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

Thankfully Facebook has taken pains to offer it to you: Facebook Mobile. Facebook takes advantage of this by allowing you to upload status updates or photos from any email account. Of course, if your mobile device has web access, you can access Facebook Mobile directly from your device’s web browser.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

While there’s certainly a case to be made for banning phones from the workplace – confidentiality concerns, Facebook faux pas, employees who spend more time on Snapchat than spreadsheets – some smartphone apps, when used properly, can make your job a lot easier. So pick up that phone, test them out, and put them to use today!

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 31, 2010

Many cell phone owners are not aware that both cell phones and portable computers have the capability to access the Internet from anywhere using wireless Bluetooth technology. Furthermore, they may already be paying for Bluetooth wireless access in their monthly cell phone plan.

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Productivityist

MARCH 27, 2015

Then Kelly and Ferriss agreed on something I hadn’t thought of, their phones are poor input devices. It isn’t easy to produce something on our phones, so why focus on it when you can do better work someplace else? Okay, so using my phone as an input device didn’t work – but that was only one side to the coin.

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On The Job

JULY 6, 2020

We just need to become better informed and more aware of our own actions. Check out your online connections, whether it's Facebook or Instagram or LinkedIn. More than once, I've met someone in person who says: "Oh, you sounded blonde on the phone." Here are some things to think about: Your network. Your assumptions.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 6, 2018

Lots of businesses mistakenly believe(d) that they could skip the website and simply create a Facebook Page instead. Now, everyone is upset because Facebook is changing it’s algorithm yet again and Facebook Pages are apt to see a decrease in engagement and organic reach. Having your own website gives you a marketing hub.

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Tips From T. Marie

JULY 6, 2016

Ok, so maybe they’ll get really wild and crazy and start a Facebook Page. The majority of people who use the phone book are seniors. But not all seniors use the phone book. That demographic is getting older and older and the number of people that are likely to find you in the phone book is getting smaller and smaller.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account. Encouragement to participate on Facebook. These are wonderful additions and can add value to your information and skills as an assistant. Remember it is professional.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account. Encouragement to participate on Facebook. These are wonderful additions and can add value to your information and skills as an assistant. Remember it is professional.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account. Encouragement to participate on Facebook. These are wonderful additions and can add value to your information and skills as an assistant. Remember it is professional.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account. Encouragement to participate on Facebook. These are wonderful additions and can add value to your information and skills as an assistant. Remember it is professional.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2014

Key characteristics desired are those who are avid users of the Internet, blogs, Twitter and/or who have a Facebook page or other social networking account. Encouragement to participate on Facebook. These are wonderful additions and can add value to your information and skills as an assistant. Remember it is professional.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I'm not saying you have to apologize on Twitter or post a remorseful 600-word apology on Facebook when you screw up at work. I didn't have my report done because I was waiting on information from shipping. Bosses, especially, don't like to be blindsided by such information. "I

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Tips From T. Marie

JULY 26, 2018

This question about an upcoming event went unanswered on a local business group’s Facebook Page. If you’re not going to commit the time and resources to provide information, updates and answering questions through your chosen social media platform what’s the sense of having a presence there? Social Media Isn’t A Magic Carpet.

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On The Job

AUGUST 6, 2018

Phone addiction. I know even the most rabid phone users who are annoyed when a colleague is always looking at his phone and can't hold one conversation without constantly checking it. Any personal interactions -- whether it's on the phone or through texts or social media -- should be rare outside of lunch or break times.

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Allwork

APRIL 3, 2023

“Good, fundamental interviewing skills,” Cosgrove said, “are the easiest way to identify when someone hasn’t before truthful about their experience.” She emphasized that it’s possible to spot falsities even during phone screenings.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 12, 2011

There were no cell phones. 20 years ago, if you wanted to go from point A to point B, you had to rely much more on action, than on information. Information, on the other side, was very expensive. Most of the time, information was confined within thick walls, like libraries or laboratories. Just be out there somehow.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

And then this too: Later, the phone rang. Digg Email Facebook Google Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati TwitThis Comments #1. Posted by Life Coach on April 04, 2010 thanks for the post, really informative and it has given me some ideas for my own career. Mr. Allaire [Xerox’s President] wanted to see her in his office.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Here’s the idea: Go to my Facebook page and write a sentence or two telling me what idea or technique you’ve learned from my podcast that’s been the most valuable to you. Go to Facebook and find me at Clutter Coach Claire. I’ll give away three copies of the ebook to people who write in, randomly chosen.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

FullContact helps you with additional data on your candidates, like his/her social media accounts, address and all the information this app can find on the internet. Apart from basic information, Prophet goes one step further and helps you find additional details about a specific candidate. FullContact. Prophet is free to get started.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2014

You don’t hear those horror stories anymore about people being sacked because of something they wrote on Facebook. Facebook is still going to be incredibly popular in 2015 and will continue to be a great source of information for assistants. Be fun but be professional when using Social Media. Mobile ready.

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Admins4Admins

JANUARY 6, 2010

Learn to easily split information across multiple cells in excel. The most common use for this is splitting first and last names, phone numbers, titles etc. The most common use for this is splitting first and last names, phone numbers, titles etc. Share it on StumbleUpon Post this to MySpace Share this on Facebook Tweet This!

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2016

So when you're constantly engaging with your phone, instead of your co-workers, you get an immediate strike against you. Keep your phone out of sight unless you are going to use it for work ("I can look up those measurements on my phone, if you'd like.") Finally, remember to use your manners.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 17, 2016

Instead of dreading Yelp and Facebook reviews, encourage them. According to JD Power , a whopping 67% turn to places like Twitter and Facebook for customer service. I didn’t even mention newsletters, customer relationship management, online events and information or the biggie…business blogging. Improve communication.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 9, 2013

However, with over 18 million Canadians on Facebook alone, setting up a page for your business is a simple and cost effective way to be more discoverable, build relationships with new and existing customers, and drive in-store or online sales. Posts with images receive more engagement than those without. • Do you own a local floral shop?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I saw it during the welcome reception, all day during the trainings, and as we finished, the admins were sharing emails, phone numbers, and business/personal cards to keep in touch. Melia: I am on the phone and helping people and groups all year by answering questions, helping with registration, assisting with hotel information, etc.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

An example would be call centers, where employee phone calls and voicemails were recorded and closely monitored to ensure their quality and efficiency. Certain types of employee monitoring software allow you to enable ‘time-wasting’ sites like Facebook and YouTube, but only for a. Why is this valuable information?

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 13, 2011

The two most popular sites are Facebook and Twitter. The capabilities within these sites are forever expanding to meet the needs of its users; for instance, Facebook currently has enabled the ability to host ‘group chats’ in their instant messaging service. Do Not Underestimate Smart Phones. Social Networking.

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On The Job

APRIL 6, 2015

Interact with key industry people via Twitter or Facebook, commenting on their links or asking their opinion. Add to your network with a phone call. Schedule a time to chat with an existing contact, or follow up with a phone call to someone you recently met at a conference or meeting. Keep the conversation short but memorable.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While dealing with such stress and frustration, we’re being constantly bombarded with information from thousands of different sources. For example, in 2011, Americans took in five times as much information every day as they did in 1986, or the equivalent of 175 newspapers. Do an information dump. Control incoming messages.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Be prepared with personal information. They don't want to have to look up your aunt's phone number in the phone book. They don't want to have to look up your aunt's phone number in the phone book. It becomes annoying to see you digging in your pocket or purse to find your phone so you can see the time.

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