The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Many equipment manufacturers offer free training to companies that purchase their products. Don’t overlook the usefulness of this.

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Success

JULY 11, 2021

It can be that you go back to school or re-train in a new field to gain specific knowledge and skill sets. It is a form of self-hypnosis that lulls you into a belief that you are unlovable and incompetent. This article was originally published in June 2009 and has been updated. This is what psychologists call victim language.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supporting purposeful work by connecting employees to the ‘why’ behind their role and providing career growth with training and enrichment programs. During the 2007-2009 recession, companies with the most inclusive cultures grew by 14.4 Recognising and celebrating employee success and empowering them with decision-making autonomy.

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 15, 2010

As the news hit that we were in for tough economic times I asked the question “will the economy have an impact on the dollars you spend for customer service training?&# It was a sad set of answers but most said yes – training would be one of the areas hardest hit on their P&L. Have a question?

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 30, 2010

Cut down the stress and frustration levels by keeping track of your User Names and passwords. Here is a lnk to the audio explanation for using the Social Media Account form. Now we move into the meat of your strategy. Create a Social Media Site Map for each of your brand images.

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Make or Break Moments

AUGUST 10, 2010

This can take any number of forms beyond the obvious such as prompt, informed attention by capable associates, the right products available when needed, etc. Susan Garvey had this to say: Actually knowing and ensuring each customer receives the type of service they want, not what we THINK they want.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 2, 2010

You may not like it – but bottom line – social media, in some form or fashion, is here to stay and we need to jump in this afternoon and get connected. Scroll down the Advance Search page and click the sad face and/or the “?&# and see the negative reviews and questions being asked within Twitter.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 17, 2010

Please try later or contact administrator by other way By AndreaKalli Recently, a prospective client was trying to contact me using my contact form. In my search to find out what was going wrong, I decided to try a different contact form plugin. This is from the Contact Form 7 plugin. My contact form now works like it used to.

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Make or Break Moments

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Not a problem, I was entertained by the two sales associates talking to each other about how the one’s boyfriend refuses to change diapers and wants her to start potty training her 12 month old.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 25, 2010

During a lull in the afternoon, I mentioned the fact that they really just filled out order forms. He certainly doesn’t care about us – he never visits or calls or asks us questions or allows us to attend training. Did they recommend lens treatments like scratch protection, tinting and ultraviolet ray protection?

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Make or Break Moments

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Posted by Deborah Chaddock Brown on December 21, 2009 under Communication , Connecting Moments , Websites | Be the First to Comment One of the primary services of my company AllWrite Ink is providing content for websites that connects with the reader.

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 6, 2010

Several women business owners have gathered to form an LLC for the purpose of collaborating their efforts and offering more to their customers. Women business professional from several surrounding states came to network and connect and attend a series of over 40 break out sessions.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 7, 2010

More than 86 per cent of consumers defined proactive engagement as a “strong benefit” or would “welcome proactive assistance” when stuck on the Web or in some form of self-service. Three out of four of those items involve the RELATIONSHIP between the consumer and the sales associate or customer service representative.

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 19, 2010

Do you take the time to address the prospect by name rather than a generic form letter? Have you taken the extra step of additional testing or certifications or memberships? Do you have testimonials? Do you anticipate their needs and offer them options? And oDesk has been a great resource.

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 23, 2010

The forms included teacher recommendations, grade point average and their class standing. When she called asking me to be part of the selection committee, I jumped at the chance to work with her even though this was a task for which I had no experience.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 26, 2009

As a tribute to Spring (even though I am spending early springtime indoors), I’m wearing a Spring green top finished on the first day of Spring 2009. And, here it is on my dress form, wishing to be worn outside. Springtime also heralds the start of allergy season, and this means more time spent indoors than I would like.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 5, 2009

Whichever camp you’re in, you can be implementing the tips in this guide in no time: just go to the simplified PayPal order form here. Just fill in the form like this: Item: Unraveling Web Development Amount: $15.00

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 30, 2010

Admittedly, this form of marketing does not focus entirely on email marketing campaigns, a method which was extremely popular a decade ago. WordPress training 50% off until November 4th Turning Recorded Audio and Video Content into Products Guide to Membership Retention and Strategies Building A Business Blog? 3 Lee Jones (1 comments.)

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On The Job

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Could telecommuting be a career mistake? October 14, 2009 7:23 PM Sylvia Dahlby said. October 15, 2009 6:49 PM Anita said. Labels: david w. Great advice.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Most of the entrepreneurs I talk with tell me that they started their business because they wanted some form of freedom.  Both hourly consulting and training classes are partially leveraged because the business owner spends time teaching, consulting, and supervising. Training classes.   What about you? Unleveraged.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Social psychologists studying the impact of image have determined that it only takes 30 seconds for someone meeting you to form a whole laundry list of impressions about your character and abilities, such as: • educational level. c) Copyright Joan Burge/Office Dynamics 2009. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Professional Image.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 16, 2015

by Originally posted 2009-06-01 13:35:01. When you have form and structure in your life – such as getting organized – you create more space and that creates more freedom, not less. Republished by Blog Post Promoter. It's also an essential part of taking care of the most valuable person in your life, yourself.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 5, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Dissecting a WordPress Blog Crash Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 10:06 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging This is a really long, detailed post for anyone who may ever have to sort through the labyrinth of possibilities in the aftermath of a blog crash. via Blackberry.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! As we head into the New Year it will be easy to forget and put 2008 instead of 2009. I only use this if I have a form or something that I always want the current date on it. All the best in 2009. Lets enjoy our day together.© Happy New Year everyone!

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Admins4Admins

JANUARY 19, 2010

Use this tip if you’re creating forms, schedules or applications! This gives people the option to modify your spreadsheet with the exception of the few cells that you’ve protected. As always, let us know if there are things you need help with. and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar !

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Clutter Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2014

by Originally posted 2009-06-01 13:35:01. When you have form and structure in your life – such as getting organized – you create more space and that creates more freedom, not less. Republished by Blog Post Promoter. It's also an essential part of taking care of the most valuable person in your life, yourself.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 Lord Sugar’s – the government’s enterprise czar – outburst last week where he allegedly called small business owners moaners and said: “I can honestly say a lot of problems you hear from people who are moaning are from companies I wouldn’t lend a penny to.

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 24, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs WordPress 2.8 Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 5:10 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging The last time I updated my WP installation, it was quick & easy and smooth sailing… for about a month, when Loosely Speaking magically crashed on the morning of my birthday.

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Denise Aday

SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

From: IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2009-20. Behavioral Control covers facts that show whether the business has a right to direct or control how the work is done through instructions, training or other means. Additionally, they can face penalties for failing to pay employment taxes and for failing to file required tax forms.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

Firstly, you need to understand in the UK there is no requirement to have any formal training or qualifications before calling yourself an accountant. I feel 2008 will see the efforts of the accountancy bodies see results, in the form of legislation. Hopefully not! You should apply the same reasoning in selecting your accountant.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. Patty Buckner April 28, 2009 Anonymoussaid. May 04, 2009 Peachon said. Lets enjoy our day together.© Thanks for a great article.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 11, 2010

Everyone enjoys discussing their thoughts, or expressing ideas in physical form. Best Buys for 2010: Software, Webware, and Other Digitools – I almost met my 2009 financial goals. This strategy allows for the member to study and look forward to more learning materials or beneficial information.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 22, 2010

Everyone enjoys discussing their thoughts, or expressing ideas in physical form. Best Buys for 2010: Software, Webware, and Other Digitools – I almost met my 2009 financial goals. This strategy allows for the member to study and look forward to more learning materials or beneficial information.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Social psychologists studying the impact of image have determined that it only takes 30 seconds for someone meeting you to form a whole laundry list of impressions about your character and abilities, such as: • educational level. c) Copyright Joan Burge/Office Dynamics 2009. FACT: Just 30 Seconds! career competence and success.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. February 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said. February 23, 2009 Patricia Robb said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. March 16, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. Put it in a folder for your boss’s signature in completed form, i.e. envelope clipped to letter and attachments. Eve December 13, 2009 Patricia Robb said. Patricia December 13, 2009 danielle.mcgaw said. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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