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The Strong Job Market's Impact on Independent Work

Small Business Labs

employment has grown consistently since 2013. That means the purchasing power of Americans went down during that period. The strong economy makes independent work more attractive for those with in-demand skills. This is leading to more highly skilled workers going independent. 

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6 Ways To Feast On Learning

Office Dynamics

I decided to pull out this Monday Motivator from 2013 because it is a favorite of mine, still holds true and in fact, I believe it to be truer than ever before. Since I wrote this in 2013, I have expanded my mind to the worlds of: Focus instead of multitasking. What can you learn from them to enhance your own communication skills?

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4 Tips For Keeping Important Documents Safe

Practically Perfect PA

For around £100 you can purchase a fireproof case made of a reinforced material that will survive fire damage, flooding and impact from falling objects. In 2013, the NHS was fined for destruction failings after their old computers were sold on with patient information still embedded in them. Featured Key Skills Sponsored post'

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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Office Dynamics

Pancreatic cancer ranks as the fourth deadliest cancer in the United States and it’s estimated that there were 45,220 new pancreatic cancer diagnoses in 2013. As a one-time highly appreciated Admin herself, she knows how effective finely honed skills are … let me learn how to do it and I’ll do it. Purchase a copy of Underneath It All.

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Administrative/Clerical: Will Technology Replace the Administrative Assistant?

Office Dynamics

In August 2013, Japan sent a 13-inch-high android called Kirobo to the International Space Station, where it uttered the first robotic words ever spoken in space. If you''re worried that your admin job pays more per week than the one-time cost of an iPad purchase—don''t panic.

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Why India Is a Rising Star Among Exporting Nations

The Small Business Blog

According to the 2013 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index (GMCI), a survey of 550 senior manufacturing executives from around the world, India currently ranks a surprising fourth in manufacturing competitiveness, behind only China, Germany and the U.S.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities.

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