The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I am very optimistic about 2015, here are a few reasons why… Employment opportunities and salary. MORE
It can be frustrating when you interview for a job and then aren''t offered the position. What a waste of time," you think. But it doesn''t have to be. MORE
If I had to make a list of all of my favourite office technology and software Microsoft Excel would most certainly be missing from the top ten (urm… it probably wouldn’t make the top 100). I do hold a grudge against Excel I must say. MORE
Would you please take my 2015 reader survey? The post Practically Perfect PA 2015 Survey appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Practically Perfect PA is nearly four years old. MORE
While the role of a PA or EA is constantly evolving, diary management continues to be a fundamental task. PAs spend at least a third of their time managing diaries, so it’s essential that you’ve mastered this aspect of your job. This guide provides tips to help you on your way. Own the calendar. MORE
The post Sponsor Post, March 2015 appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. HostGator I switched from GoDaddy to HostGator a few years ago, and they have made all the difference in how easy it is to blog. MORE
The post Five Inspirational Must Read Books for 2015 appeared first on Dumb Little Man. What better time than the beginning of a new year to make some positive life changes? The challenge is in figuring out where to begin and how to stay motivated. MORE
I''ve heard many horror stories over the years about job interviews gone wrong. Many times the mistakes are made by interviewees because they didn''t prepare. It wasn''t a matter of what they didn''t say -- but rather what they did say. It was often a case of TMI. MORE
Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2015. 2015 Technology Trends. The ongoing technology platform shifts to Cloud and Mobile Computing will continue as long term drivers of change in 2015. Add to this a growing wave of cybercrime – which is increasingly targeted at small business through the use of automated online bots – and 2015 looks like a year when online security and privacy will be major small business issues. 2015 Economic Trends. MORE
As we kick off the 2015 calendar year, I don’t just look back at the twelve months gone by but I envision the twelve ahead. Here are My Three Words for 2015, in alphabetical order: Generosity. ”If In 2015, I’d like to make that reach extend even further. MORE
The word networking can strike fear, horror and / or joy into the best of us. Networking is without a doubt a valuable skill set and resource tool but for many it can involve going outside our comfort zone when confronted with the notion of chatting to a complete stranger. MORE
Since 2011, I have watched it grow from a small group of 50, to nearly 500 members in 2015. What does your career path look like? I have been working as the Senior EA at PZ Cussons for over a year now and have developed my role to become an integral part of the ExCo Team. MORE
Google Glass and the Apple iWatch really do seem like something out of a sci-fi film but they will be available in 2015. Images are going to be even more popular in 2015 than they were this year. We can all expect to be a little less corporate in 2015. Wearable technology. MORE
Learning never exhausts the mind Leonardo da Vinci I have many weaknesses. I struggle to engage in conversation. Having to call up someone triggers a strong resistance in my brain, so I avoid the phone and use email instead. I do have some strengths though. MORE
“Do or do not, there is no try.” Yoda He’s the size of a small dog, green, and talks funny. But he’s also a wise master, and a great warrior. He took the world by surprise in 1980 in The Empire Strikes Back, and has been shaping culture ever since. He may be old, but he’s a badass. MORE
The post 2015 Customer Appreciation Day appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. I couldn’t write this blog without you, my customers. So to celebrate our relationship, I am having a Customer Appreciation Day. MORE
If you’re frustrated with the fact that men aren’t chivalrous and romantic anymore, you’re not alone. As a women’s dating coach, I constantly get emails from women who complain that chivalry is dead… romance is dead. Believe it or not, it’s actually not dead. MORE
The post A review of Assist Travel 2015 appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. We held our first Assist Travel conference and exhibition on Friday 25th September at the Hilton Bankside and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the day. I hope those that came along enjoyed it too. MORE
You are frustrated! You passionately desire to move from where you are to that grand goal you have set for yourself. The only problem is that you seems to fall short of reaching your goal every single time. The passion just seem to die off over time. You are perplexed! What happened? MORE
2014 comes to its end, and we all try to make some conclusions and plans on what we’ve done right or wrong and what we should do to make 2015 the best and most profitable year ever. The post Top 9 Lifehack Blogs to Motivate and Inspire You in 2015 appeared first on Dumb Little Man. MORE
T oday I studied the most-clicked-on items in my newsletter for 2015. The post My Top 10 Newsletter Items So Far for 2015 appeared first on The Solopreneur Life. I compiled a Top 10 and thought you’d like to see it. MORE
If you think it’s still too soon to start planning your professional and personal success goals for 2015, I want to encourage you to think again! I encourage you to think about other opportunities or techniques to assist you in goal-setting or goal assessment as we approach 2015. MORE
According to a 2015 survey by CareerBuilder, 16 percent of employees ages 25-34 still live with their parents, and 26 percent were unable to save any money last year. Meet Molly. Since graduating college, Molly has worked in the same entry-level position. MORE
There is a difference between the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people and this difference is created because of the habits, which they acquire and apply. This is the way through which the lives of people are transformed and eventually become successful. MORE
The infographic below has more findings from the 2015 MBO Partners State of Independence study. MBO Partners released a preview of their 5th annual State of Independence study. We worked with MBO Partners on this study. MORE
According to Business Insider, the price war on cloud computing rages on. Described as “the race to zero” by some tech experts, the competition seems fierce in the coming year and the market continues to be a vicious battle ground for cloud service providers. MORE
in 2015 to a total of 1.43 In other words, 1 out of every 5 people in the world got a new smartphone in 2015. Gartner is forecasting 2015 mobile phone shipments (smart and otherwise) of 1.9 Everyone knows mobile computing has gotten big. MORE
The post Sponsor Post, February 2015 appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. In February, my sponsors feature those that tickled my fancy. Calm The Email Dragon In my latest e-course, I teach you how to keep email from swallowing you whole. MORE
To avoid failure, entrepreneurs need to know how they can face these five common challenges in 2015. Companies face difficult challenges in today’s competitive business world. MORE
In 2015 I decided to continue this tradition. The post New Productivity Forms: August 2015 appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. In 2014 I decided I wanted to release monthly productivity forms with a seasonal theme. MORE
Everyone needs a drive and motivation to move on in life. Without the presence of the key drivers that help you to stay focused on your aims and objectives for the future, you cannot really work and find success in achieving those aims. MORE
The things you do in the morning, truly set the tone for the rest of your day. If your mornings are disjointed, rushed, and fraught with crises, chances are the remainder of your day will unfold the same way. MORE
As I pointed out in a recent post , the Oxford “Word” of 2015 is a pictogram. The appearance of this ancient word on the 2015 list is in the context of its growing use to refer to a person of unspecified gender. MORE
I am so proud and delighted to launch the first conference from Practically Perfect PA – The Assist Conference 2015. It is taking place on the 27th February 2015 in London and as you can imagine I am very excited! The Assist Conference 2015. MORE
By now, you should know the law: As of last year, all Americans – both individuals and businesses – are required to carry health insurance coverage under the terms of the Affordable Health Care Act of 2010. MORE
When I first started my virtual assistant business I was on a tiny budget. Surviving on unemployment and taking part in Maine’s Self Employment Assistance Program meant that I just didn’t have any extra money to invest in my little start up. MORE
As soon as December hit this year, I began charting my goals and what I wanted to achieve for 2015. The post The Only Habit You Need to Accomplish All Your Goals for 2015 appeared first on Dumb Little Man. We all know the disappointment of unachieved goals. MORE
It can be hard to see the difference between being productive and just staying busy. But there is a difference – a big difference. It’s possible to be busy all day long and at the end of the day feel like you haven’t accomplished much. MORE
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Business Writing
DECEMBER 31, 2015
In 2015 typos hid undetected in our writing. Let's face it. So did errors in grammar and punctuation that we would have recognized if we weren't racing to upload, print, or click Send. Mistakes happen. But some mistakes happen over.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 21, 2015
The post A review of Assist Travel 2015 appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. We held our first Assist Travel conference and exhibition on Friday 25th September at the Hilton Bankside and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the day. I hope those that came along enjoyed it too.
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 12, 2015
The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I am very optimistic about 2015, here are a few reasons why… Employment opportunities and salary.
Dumb Little Man
JANUARY 5, 2015
2014 comes to its end, and we all try to make some conclusions and plans on what we’ve done right or wrong and what we should do to make 2015 the best and most profitable year ever. The post Top 9 Lifehack Blogs to Motivate and Inspire You in 2015 appeared first on Dumb Little Man.
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 7, 2015
in 2015 to a total of 1.43 In other words, 1 out of every 5 people in the world got a new smartphone in 2015. Gartner is forecasting 2015 mobile phone shipments (smart and otherwise) of 1.9 Everyone knows mobile computing has gotten big.
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2015. 2015 Technology Trends. The ongoing technology platform shifts to Cloud and Mobile Computing will continue as long term drivers of change in 2015. Add to this a growing wave of cybercrime – which is increasingly targeted at small business through the use of automated online bots – and 2015 looks like a year when online security and privacy will be major small business issues. 2015 Economic Trends.
The Solopreneur Life
MARCH 10, 2015
T oday I studied the most-clicked-on items in my newsletter for 2015. The post My Top 10 Newsletter Items So Far for 2015 appeared first on The Solopreneur Life. I compiled a Top 10 and thought you’d like to see it.
Productivityist
JANUARY 2, 2015
As we kick off the 2015 calendar year, I don’t just look back at the twelve months gone by but I envision the twelve ahead. Here are My Three Words for 2015, in alphabetical order: Generosity. ”If In 2015, I’d like to make that reach extend even further.
Practically Perfect PA
DECEMBER 12, 2014
Google Glass and the Apple iWatch really do seem like something out of a sci-fi film but they will be available in 2015. Images are going to be even more popular in 2015 than they were this year. We can all expect to be a little less corporate in 2015. Wearable technology.
Brilliantly Better
DECEMBER 31, 2015
It’s not an evaluation in the strict sense of the word, but … The post The 2 Most Important Things I Did In 2015 appeared first on Dragos Roua. At the end of each year I take some time to look back.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 19, 2015
Would you please take my 2015 reader survey? The post Practically Perfect PA 2015 Survey appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Practically Perfect PA is nearly four years old.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
According to Business Insider, the price war on cloud computing rages on. Described as “the race to zero” by some tech experts, the competition seems fierce in the coming year and the market continues to be a vicious battle ground for cloud service providers.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 17, 2014
As soon as December hit this year, I began charting my goals and what I wanted to achieve for 2015. The post The Only Habit You Need to Accomplish All Your Goals for 2015 appeared first on Dumb Little Man. We all know the disappointment of unachieved goals.
Daily Writing Tips
DECEMBER 5, 2015
As I pointed out in a recent post , the Oxford “Word” of 2015 is a pictogram. The appearance of this ancient word on the 2015 list is in the context of its growing use to refer to a person of unspecified gender.
Simple Productivity Blog
AUGUST 14, 2015
The post 2015 Customer Appreciation Day appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. I couldn’t write this blog without you, my customers. So to celebrate our relationship, I am having a Customer Appreciation Day.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
By now, you should know the law: As of last year, all Americans – both individuals and businesses – are required to carry health insurance coverage under the terms of the Affordable Health Care Act of 2010.
On The Job
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
I''ve heard many horror stories over the years about job interviews gone wrong. Many times the mistakes are made by interviewees because they didn''t prepare. It wasn''t a matter of what they didn''t say -- but rather what they did say. It was often a case of TMI.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Since 2011, I have watched it grow from a small group of 50, to nearly 500 members in 2015. What does your career path look like? I have been working as the Senior EA at PZ Cussons for over a year now and have developed my role to become an integral part of the ExCo Team.
Simple Productivity Blog
MARCH 1, 2015
The post Sponsor Post, March 2015 appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. HostGator I switched from GoDaddy to HostGator a few years ago, and they have made all the difference in how easy it is to blog.
Small Business Labs
JULY 1, 2015
The infographic below has more findings from the 2015 MBO Partners State of Independence study. MBO Partners released a preview of their 5th annual State of Independence study. We worked with MBO Partners on this study.
Simple Productivity Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
The post Sponsor Post, February 2015 appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. In February, my sponsors feature those that tickled my fancy. Calm The Email Dragon In my latest e-course, I teach you how to keep email from swallowing you whole.
Simple Productivity Blog
AUGUST 1, 2015
In 2015 I decided to continue this tradition. The post New Productivity Forms: August 2015 appeared first on Simple Productivity Blog. In 2014 I decided I wanted to release monthly productivity forms with a seasonal theme.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
If you think it’s still too soon to start planning your professional and personal success goals for 2015, I want to encourage you to think again! I encourage you to think about other opportunities or techniques to assist you in goal-setting or goal assessment as we approach 2015.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 28, 2015
“Do or do not, there is no try.” Yoda He’s the size of a small dog, green, and talks funny. But he’s also a wise master, and a great warrior. He took the world by surprise in 1980 in The Empire Strikes Back, and has been shaping culture ever since. He may be old, but he’s a badass.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 29, 2015
According to a 2015 survey by CareerBuilder, 16 percent of employees ages 25-34 still live with their parents, and 26 percent were unable to save any money last year. Meet Molly. Since graduating college, Molly has worked in the same entry-level position.
Tips From T. Marie
JANUARY 29, 2015
When I first started my virtual assistant business I was on a tiny budget. Surviving on unemployment and taking part in Maine’s Self Employment Assistance Program meant that I just didn’t have any extra money to invest in my little start up.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Everyone needs a drive and motivation to move on in life. Without the presence of the key drivers that help you to stay focused on your aims and objectives for the future, you cannot really work and find success in achieving those aims.
Practically Perfect PA
DECEMBER 15, 2015
If I had to make a list of all of my favourite office technology and software Microsoft Excel would most certainly be missing from the top ten (urm… it probably wouldn’t make the top 100). I do hold a grudge against Excel I must say.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
If you’re frustrated with the fact that men aren’t chivalrous and romantic anymore, you’re not alone. As a women’s dating coach, I constantly get emails from women who complain that chivalry is dead… romance is dead. Believe it or not, it’s actually not dead.
The Small Business Blog
JULY 27, 2015
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics last week show that British online sales increased by 11.4 % in June 2015, compared to the same time last year.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 28, 2015
While the role of a PA or EA is constantly evolving, diary management continues to be a fundamental task. PAs spend at least a third of their time managing diaries, so it’s essential that you’ve mastered this aspect of your job. This guide provides tips to help you on your way. Own the calendar.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 15, 2015
It can be hard to see the difference between being productive and just staying busy. But there is a difference – a big difference. It’s possible to be busy all day long and at the end of the day feel like you haven’t accomplished much.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 16, 2015
The things you do in the morning, truly set the tone for the rest of your day. If your mornings are disjointed, rushed, and fraught with crises, chances are the remainder of your day will unfold the same way.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 13, 2015
The word networking can strike fear, horror and / or joy into the best of us. Networking is without a doubt a valuable skill set and resource tool but for many it can involve going outside our comfort zone when confronted with the notion of chatting to a complete stranger.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
Learning never exhausts the mind Leonardo da Vinci I have many weaknesses. I struggle to engage in conversation. Having to call up someone triggers a strong resistance in my brain, so I avoid the phone and use email instead. I do have some strengths though.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 3, 2015
There is a difference between the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people and this difference is created because of the habits, which they acquire and apply. This is the way through which the lives of people are transformed and eventually become successful.
On The Job
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
It can be frustrating when you interview for a job and then aren''t offered the position. What a waste of time," you think. But it doesn''t have to be.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
You are frustrated! You passionately desire to move from where you are to that grand goal you have set for yourself. The only problem is that you seems to fall short of reaching your goal every single time. The passion just seem to die off over time. You are perplexed! What happened?
Business Writing
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
After you have worked hard to collect meaningful data, the big challenges are how and how much to communicate. Consider these tips when you work on your next report or presentation that includes data. Focus first on your message, Writing Tips
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