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Backstage Capital Is Funding Startups by Underestimated Entrepreneurs

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Christie Pitts, Backstage Capital’s general partner, talks about the early days of the Los Angeles-based company and how she got involved: Working in the music industry, Hamilton learned about startups and networked with investors and entrepreneurs.

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5 reasons to learn a foreign language to further your career

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Learning a new language takes time and dedication, but the development of smartphone technology has brought new opportunities to fit learning into your daily routine. Language apps such as Duolingo allow you to learn new words and phrases while on the go, such as during commutes or lunch breaks. per year for you.

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Why Traveling the World Is the Best Investment in Yourself

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I’ve learned something different every day—sometimes every hour, and sometimes even more frequently than that. There are experiences and lessons you learn on the road that can be directly applied to business and investment. Learning to be curious about and gain knowledge from people will aid you in every aspect of your life.

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I am proud to be an “EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT…because miracle worker is not a job title”!

Office Dynamics

in 2013, Office Dynamics has changed my life! As the years passed, I raised my children as a working Mom while adding new skills, learning new technologies, etc. There was obviously much more to learn. Share how continued growth and learning has impacted your own administrative career. …it’s my career!

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10 Must Follow Admin Resources On Twitter

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Finalist – PPA Independent Publisher’s Business Magazine of the Year 2013 – Lucy has been a supreme collaborator and provider of quality content for administrative professionals. IAAP International Association of Administrative Professionals – The largest association for administrative professionals. Sign me up.

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Invest in Interpersonal Skills Development is Important but Few Plan to Invest in Them

Office Dynamics

June 19, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- Executives say it takes strong soft skills to move up the corporate ladder, but few firms provide training in this area, a new Accountemps survey finds. Their responses: 2013. Messmer added, "It''s a misperception that soft skills can''t be learned or honed. MENLO PARK, Calif.,

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Thursday Morning & 20 Years of Celebrating You & Your Profession!

Office Dynamics

Meanwhile, at 7:00 am, 9 attendees gathered in the OD Boutique for Coffee Chat to learn about Habits, Cues and Rewards, also a Wellness pillar event. Joan noted that by 2013, all of these have grown in importance in the administrative world. They discussed that excellence is subjective and motivation is internally generated.

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