Small Business Labs

MARCH 5, 2020

But Gig Mindset is about how companies and workers can use freelancers and other gig workers to save time, access needed skills and increase productivity.  As Estes found in his work, approaching your job in this way increases productivity and improves work outcomes. This is where the real magic happens.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I believe meeting planners and administrative professionals possess similar skills/traits that enable them to be good at what they do. If your meeting requires full-scale production, you may also need to add a production company representative to your team. . Procurement and Legal. I think you get the idea.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Learning & Development — building future skills: How to address the challenges organisations face in upskilling their workforce and improving their employee experience.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Glocalization  refers to the integration of local differences in the cost and availability of skills to a standardized global structure that enables their use. For instance, Alibaba has emerged as a significant platform for international trade in intermediate and final products, especially among SMEs and microenterprises.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Interpersonal & Communications skills Communication is essential to being successful with office manager responsibilities.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work! So we asked our attendees what they thought about their career paths, skills development, performance reviews , and any other developmental aspects of their jobs.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

How else can you perfect your skills if you do not professionalise your skills? Choose your supplier by testing their products in small quantities and the best ones will always have a wide range of products to choose from. Remember that you will be dealing with your client’s skin.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Office plant supplier, Exubia, plays a central role with eye-capturing biophilic design, seamlessly merging live planting with innovative moss elements. This is complemented by a 66m custom printed fabric backdrop provided by Kvadrat, featuring a forest design and crafted by the incredibly skilled seamstresses at Waverley.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2013

You should already have the skills you need for this job. Duncan’s influential article The Case of the Executive Assistant : At very senior levels, the return on investment from a skilled assistant can be substantial. Use this skill to strategically plan your career. We need you in the office at all times.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 12, 2013

are looking to import new products from abroad. million India-based members and hosts more Indian suppliers than suppliers from any other country outside of China. The ability to communicate with suppliers via phone, e-mail and Skype in a common language reduces confusion, response time and translation errors.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Wherever you are planning your event ask your venue to ensure they buy local food and drink product and wherever possible use local suppliers. Chances are your venue and suppliers are willing to make all these changes, they just need to be asked the right questions! This notion is true of whatever city you are in.

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

It was a great opportunity to flex my photoshop skills and learn about the world of publishing – or shall we say digital print. This offers immediate gratification, if your readers like a product they can go straight to the source. I recently completed a project I had been working on the last few months. Problem solved!

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

A lot of Job Specs tend to focus on a standard set of skills rather than the actual responsibilities. This is a culture which embraces tooting your own horn and showcasing your productivity. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Businesses can now stay connected with customers and suppliers via the Internet as well as telephone so that business centres have become more dispersed. He is also a Technology Writer and Product Tester for satellite internet provider Bentley-Walker. Please grab my free productivity ebook!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. Google Alert – if you want to impress the boss, gain brownie points and have up to date news you can set up google alerts for topics of interest (company updates, products & services, clients etc.).

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

This is a culture which embraces tooting your own horn and showcasing your productivity. It is imperative to be proactive about self-promotion in order to showcase your skills, achievements and personal brand. Generation Y makes about 50% of the current workforce. Millennials belong to a Show and Tell Culture.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! Many companies do not pay for their assistants to receive training and they don’t encourage assistants to keep their skills up to date.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

When making sure you and your people have the skills they need to become successful project managers it’s important to look beyond the project management certification. However, there are other skills that will also improve performance.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Turbocharge Your Sales by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 03, 2010 With better economic conditions coming soon, there couldn’t be a better time to brush up on your sales skills. The recent downturn has made companies think twice about who they are dealing with and has made them potentially more likely to switch suppliers. Perhaps to your firm?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

New Small Business Startup Idea: Virtual Import/Export Assistant by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 13, 2007 You may speak more languages and have market segment knowledge about a certain product or service. You use your language and local knowledge skills and open up a new market for this small business. Get your suppliers to advertise in it!

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Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2013

With the new opportunities global markets provide, small businesses often see job growth and productivity increase by up to 20 percent. jobs, while importing improves the quality of products and services offered, gives you freedom of choice and offers purchasing power. As an exporting venture grows, it needs more in-house support.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Ask corporations – often they have training courses or accreditation for their products. For speech and presentation skills, there are quite a number of individuals in organizations like Toastmasters and the Rotary club that are looking to increase their teaching and leadership skills. Check their references first.

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On The Job

AUGUST 19, 2010

I just kept talking about the product, hoping no one would think I was nuts (or drunk). For example, you can join a social network such as LinkedIn, where you create a profile that outlines your interests, skills and abilities. The only way I got past it was I started thinking of Lucy in that Vitameatavagamin routine.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2008

Even if you are not creative enough to design your own signs, if you possess the right skills you will be able to manufacture them to order. Skills needed: If you plan on designing signs for others then you will need some skill in graphic design and computer aided design. for wooden signs you will need to know how to carve).

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Give a presentation on what benefits you bring to the company - Especially in a group interview setting, this can be a good way to showcase your presentation skills – something often difficult to really do in a traditional interview. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? Help them attract and retain top talent?

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Extra income will be generated through affiliation with weight-loss products such as diet pills or videos that you endorse. Skills needed: You will need to have a background in personal training and nutrition or have experience of working as a fitness instructor. Please enter your real name, not your company, product or services name.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Many people have trouble writing a successful CV or cover letter, so if you have excellent writing skills and know how to effectively create a résumé then this business may be for you. Skills needed: The only essential skills for this business are knowledge of CV writing and the ability to write well.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. Basic web skills will be needed to maintain a website and good communication skills will be essential in order to convince your clients that you really know what you are doing! Please enter your real name, not your company, product or services name.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Yet as soon as these women have a child they are placed on a ‘has-been’ pile with their skills and talents lost. And people claim our country has a skills shortage? I meet these ladies all the time, and often they come from large corporate backgrounds, and have a fantastic skill set. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2008

Often the conversation includes the so called “skill shortage&# , felt especially hard in Australia these days. When I question this alleged shortage, I’m always surprised about how little consideration is given to well skilled and educated parents – mainly women – sitting at home looking after the family.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Not only explain the intricacies of your systems, software or products, but also sell them the attention to detail, patience and customer care that comes with buying from your small business. Said on August 19th, 2010 at 6:52 pm Great customer service skills are missing in a lot of businesses today. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Skills needed: You need to be a creative person who is able to design an amazing experience for your clients. It will be helpful if you have basic web publishing skills to maintain your website. Please enter your real name, not your company, product or services name. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2010

For example, if you learn about products that are doing well in other countries then you may be able to adapt them for sale here if no-one else is doing it. Please enter your real name, not your company, product or services name. Some entrepreneurs find it easier to look for gaps in a market and attempt to fill them. a good article.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Please enter your real name, not your company, product or services name. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Here’s a recommendation for a business coach – [link] Jason Hommel Said on December 23rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm Those tips are applicable to everyone, not just businessmen. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Success

JULY 25, 2022

I teach a highly effective negotiation script in my free salary negotiation course, which can be personalized for your specific experience and needs: “Based on my skills, education and experience, to be fairly compensated I’m looking for a range of $X–$Y. Product and service information are the sole responsibility of the author.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 21, 2007

Team has many function, they develop more skill, service, and opportunity to your business. Please enter your real name, not your company, product or services name. He says that people need to work in team to perform better and complement each other. If the team works well, your business will likely to be success as well.

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