Success

MARCH 8, 2023

Other reasons included “not [being] ready to retire” and the loss of their previous job. According to Guidant, the highest number of women-owned small businesses were in retail (18%), followed by “food and restaurant” at 12% and “health, beauty and fitness services” at 10%. Women of all ages are launching businesses.

2019 246

2019 2012 2017 Collaborate 246

Success

JANUARY 18, 2023

In a July 2016 profile , The New York Times wrote that President Barack Obama—who wore only blue and gray suits—daydreamed about retiring to Hawaii to “open a T-shirt shack that sold only one size (medium) and one color (white)” with Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan and his former chief of staff.

Learning 257

Learning 2016 AT&T 2011 257

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. Hotels and airlines are increasing their use of technology with smart phone check in and front desks replaced with iPads and avitars.

2014 100

2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 100

Success

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One afternoon, while mopping the floor, she overheard a phone call that left him in a terrible frown, Insurance asking for more money than he had, and her heart began to drown. She dashed to the bar and on his cup, scribbled a sharpie note spiraled all around, Then handed his drink with a closed-lipped smile, not making a single sound.

2017 276

2017 Gifts 2012 2001 276

Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Go Live As Often As You Can I remember how scared I was first time when Ian Peatey sent me direct message on Twitter asking me where the restaurant that I was having lunch was. At this restaurant? Some of them I only email, some I skype, and some I regularly talk to on the phone. Wait, will I actually meet this nickname?

2010 40

2010 Twitter Facebook Social Media 40