The Small Business Blog

JULY 25, 2013

An experience with a client of mine highlighted to me the challenge that we as Freelancers, or indeed any micro-biz service provider, can have in keeping abreast with new skills. “I … Read the full article here: The importance of learning new skills to diversify your freelance career on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Experiment #3: Write 10 blog posts I like to think I have a great work ethic, but I’ll admit I only created three posts. It takes a while to see a payoff from blogging—if ever—and as a perfectionist, I can spend hours editing. The results: Did these three blog posts attract readers to my website?

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MAY 15, 2023

This month, the graduating class of 2023 will bid farewell to a rather extraordinary college experience — having endured an unforeseen worldwide pandemic, an unexpected switch to remote learning, skyrocketing inflation and housing costs, not to mention cascades of tech sector layoffs. It may also lead to a full-time job offer.

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

What skills or hobbies do you have that can be turned into a business? This gradual approach allows you to learn, adapt, and grow organically without risking a financial catastrophe. Offer your skills or services in exchange for something you need. Stay resilient, keep learning, and never give up on your dreams.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

A guest blog post by Kemetia Foley, CPS/CAP. Kemetia operates the blog superppn.blogspot.com. Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. Don’t want to learn Spanish? Facilities /Office management: A great example of this is to learn about the company phone system.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2010

A guest blog post by Kemetia Foley, CPS/CAP. Kemetia operates the blog superppn.blogspot.com. Consider taking on learning these new skills: Foreign Language: Learn Spanish. Don’t want to learn Spanish? Facilities /Office management: A great example of this is to learn about the company phone system.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2020

Their organizational skills, attitude, and outlook seem unscathed. With a resilient mindset, you will be able to persevere and develop the decorum, traits, skills, and patience you admire. The right adaptation skills combined with steadfastness are needed to keep emotions in check and optimism within reach.

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Allwork

MAY 19, 2023

The company’s Chief People Officer, Brent Hyder, announced in a company blog post from September 2022, “We have never enforced office attendance at Salesforce, and we never will.” The Mentorship Disparity: Favoring Interpersonal Skills Over Technical Competence Forced office attendance can lead to a mentorship imbalance.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And if you’ve worked in the same position for years, you might need some brushing up on your office skills and resume building too. Grow with Google offers free online tutorials and productivity tools to bring your office software and application skills up to date. LinkedIn for Skills Learning and Networking.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

According to the official blog post announcing the program , the curriculum offers “high-level coursework in topics including machine learning, computing algorithms, data analytics, and advanced robotics.” The school states that George J.

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Success

JANUARY 31, 2022

Outside of the financial benefits, side hustles can help workers learn new skills, make extra money or pursue a dream outside working hours. Side hustles give people the chance to earn more money, start their own businesses or learn new skills, potentially leading to a salary increase in the future.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 10, 2023

Blogging & Content Creation If you have a passion for writing, then starting a blog or creating content for businesses may be right up your alley. Blogging has become a popular way for individuals to share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences with others. I don’t believe that.

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Success

MARCH 24, 2022

Put your creativity and writing skill to use on Upwork. If you’re hoping to land a job in a technical field, you might not want to let your math skills get too rusty. Consider giving lessons to the neighborhood children, offering your math skills to friends and family, or joining an online tutoring service. Math—be a tutor.

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The Marq

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Add to that podcasts and blogs, and you know you’ll have to be picky! There are books, blogs and podcasts that have had a dramatic effect on me. Here are the shortcuts to each section: Books Blogs Podcasts Enjoy! Last Updated: 2020.11.05 There are far too many books out there than any of us have time to read and fully digest.

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Generating content: Create outlines or drafts of articles, blogs, essays, social media posts plus other content marketing and personal branding materials. The most important thing is that you approach it less like a technical skill and more like meeting a whimsical, yet highly intelligent, new friend.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

I highlighted the many professional and personal development focuses that I have learned from Office Dynamics resources, conference, team, and owner – Ms. Competence is proficiency or ability in a specific skill area. What skills do assistants need to develop to project empowerment and to feel empowered? Joan Burge. .

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 13, 2019

This year I focused on learning as much as I could in areas related to my current job – programming, that is. More specifically, I wanted to ramp up my skills in blockchain and artificial intelligence.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 27, 2017

I’d love to share these ten consistent messages that I’ve learned over and over during my time here at Office Dynamics working with the legend that is Joan Burge. Joan would give me an assignment like writing a blog or recording a video, or speaking on stage to our sold-out conference of 250 attendees for my first time. We’re human.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Are you relying on your own self-taught skills to make you remarkable? The reality is that we learn on the job. We learn as the tasks get sent our way. We often don’t get a lot of opportunity to attend training, to keep our skills cutting edge, or even know how we compare in the marketplace. How do you compare?

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 18, 2023

Surf the Web Regularly: Just like checking the weather, make it a habit to explore websites, blogs, and news sources that talk about digital trends. Videos are a fun way to learn about new tools and trends without feeling overwhelmed. Learn what’s working and what’s not, so you can refine your strategies.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 4, 2019

I personally learned a lot from that breakout session. Focusing on sharing your skills with your current employer can not only make you more productive but also help you better create a position that you enjoy. Continue to learn through professional and personal development to create an environment you choose to work in.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding the 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Use Good Listening Skills.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

The skills you gain as an administrative professional can easily transfer to other roles. For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. As an assistant, you have many opportunities to stretch your skills and try on different “roles.”

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Tips From T. Marie

JULY 6, 2021

Many didn’t realize that learning online was an acceptable way of learning and that you didn’t need to be in the same room to have a business meeting. Many people were surprised to learn that they were able to complete their work, oftentimes faster and easier, without a supervisor hovering over their shoulder.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2019

Joan stated – Expand your mind; add to your skill set; challenge your thinking; look at your day in a new way; be a life-long student. The themes of those interactions always encourage learning and challenging yourself while realizing how far you have already come. You can read and follow Dana’s blogs at Success Encourager.

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Success

MAY 30, 2022

Skilled needleworkers mix decorative stitches, thread types and even beads to create intricate handheld works of art. I helped them learn more about the social media platform that was catapulting other LNS’s like Lycette Designs in Palm Beach to viral success. There is so much we can all learn from each other.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 19, 2023

Research the market: Look for gaps in the market that you can fill with your skills and expertise. Evaluate your skills and expertise: What are you good at? What unique skills do you have that can help you stand out in the market? Read blogs, follow influencers in the area on social media, listen to podcasts, etc.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 30, 2015

Here’s a recap of just some of the amazing things that went on this year in celebration of you, Administrative Professionals: Executive Secretary Magazine sent out daily gifts from a variety of organizations specifically for administrative professionals learning benefit. So what do we do now that the blog-a-thon is over?

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JUNE 15, 2023

In contrast, AGI is a theoretical type of AI that would be capable of performing any intellectual task that a human can, such as learning and adapting to new situations, reasoning abstractly, and thinking creatively. But with a growth mindset, these challenges can become opportunities to learn and improve.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 7, 2019

” Something to remember is that typically if you want to dig deep into administrative training content and practice the skills you are learning, you usually get that in a training course or workshop. I will write about this in another blog. Skill practice – some Skill practice – ample time to practice newly-learned skills.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2017

If you’re still struggling with time management, organization, professional presence, and communication, focus on amplifying your skills in these key areas. These kinds of leadership skills are only gained through practice and yet, they’re essential for advancement. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon.

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Success

MARCH 26, 2022

By working through what you like and don’t like, your daily responsibilities and what you’ve learned, you’ll better position yourself for the next step. Use the time management skills from your previous role to make sure you stay on task regarding your goals. What are the key things I can take away from my current role?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

We recently posted a blog that listed free training sources we provide; 6 Free Training Sources for Administrative and Executive Assistants. Please visit her site and learn how you can improve your writing skills. Lucy has a database of blogs, information, and education. Visit Word Trippers. Visit The Executive Secretary.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs! 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. What could be more perfect?

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs! 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. 10 in-demand skills over 10 weeks. What could be more perfect?

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The Marq

OCTOBER 10, 2019

I was speaking with a buddy about the Persistence blog post I've been working on. I told him about online resources, including the HubSpot Blog Topic Generator , as well as my own approach. To warm up, I re-read and edit a blog post I’m working on, if there is one, or read my Idea Box and refer to the list of blog topics there.

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