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The GAO Finds Twice as Many Self-Employed as the BLS

Small Business Labs

According to a recently released report by the U.S. The GAO includes the following in their definition: Agency temps: (1.3%). Self-employed workers such as shop and restaurant owners, etc.   This is quite a bit higher than the roughly 10% of the workforce the BLS reports. .  Contract company workers (3.0%).

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Find or make an org chart so you understand your boss' direct reports and their direct reports. Are there favorites of anything your boss likes - their coffee, restaurants, cafeteria lunch food, etc? If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you. Start reading now about your company's mission, strategy, and goals.

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

Laughing all the Way to Work

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Finally, I asked her how she knew the answers and what was she doing to get the information? It was then she introduced me to Google. I have loved it ever since and that is when my list of handy Favourites was born. Google has an information line ( 1 800 466 4411 ). vs. i.e.

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.