Success

JUNE 23, 2021

You likely knock out all the logistical tasks first, such as reserving a rental car and booking your hotel. Although it’s tempting to get scrappy and assume you’ll learn and create a financial plan for your new business on the fly, it’s better to think ahead so you can avoid costly mistakes that you can’t afford. Do your prep work.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

It’s a movement that helps people take control of their financial independence by making trade-offs, such as extreme saving and budgeting early in their careers, to retire earlier in life—often decades ahead of a conventional retirement plan. FIRE stands for F inancial I ndependence, R etire E arly. What is the FIRE retirement movement?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2012

We hold this blog-a-thon each April and the goal is to make assistants aware of the resources available to them and build a community of administrative assistant and executive assistants who want to learn and grow and flourish in their career of choice! Enjoy this excerpt from the recently published book, Who Took My Pen.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

“The world class knows that college is just the beginning of lifelong learning. Put your money toward classes, seminars and books that will make you more successful.”. If you have international clients or want to grow your business internationally, learning other languages is a wise investment of your time and money.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

andcards is designed with a focus on simplicity, allowing even non-tech-savvy customers to quickly learn how to use the platform. In fact, 95% of members book meeting rooms and desks on andcards by themselves without requiring the admin’s help. This includes adding logos, custom colors, custom domains, and more at no extra cost.

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Success

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Learning how to be spontaneous—or at least supporting greater spontaneity in the workplace—often comes down to plans and objectives. It can highlight opportunities for rapid learning. With bigger initiatives, small, more incremental activities offer the flexibility and agility necessary to fail fast and learn before succeeding.

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Success

MARCH 24, 2022

It’s not your momma’s finance lesson,” Lapin says in describing her book, Rich B h: A Simple 12-Step Plan for Getting Your Financial Life Together… Finally. Throughout the book, she shares personal anecdotes and examples, such as how she painlessly eliminated a $5,000 credit-card balance. That’s not her only unusual advice.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2022

Maybe you can learn from my journey. Relationships like that can be formed in any number of ways; it could be over books or wine or musicals. I’ve learned over the years that if I wait until everything is perfect to try something new, I’ll never do it. To set the price , we make assumptions about costs. I apply that now.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 13, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows, Eryn talks about the real cost of an executive’s time, the trending transition from EA to chief of staff, and how relationship management is an under-utilized skill for executive support. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Build a life you don’t need a vacation from.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

Cheryl Rosner, co-founder of former hotel-booking app Stayful.com, worked with eight full-time employees and outsourced to four specialists who are contract workers. For example, “you could have them research five top-rated web design companies according to your budget and timeline,” the author says. Then bump it up to scheduling.

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Success

JULY 22, 2021

Failure is so common, in fact, that many entrepreneurs have taken to penning failure post-mortems to determine where things went wrong, in the hopes that others will learn from their mistakes. If you want to avoid being made into sushi, you need to learn to thrive when facing direct or indirect competition.

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Success

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Developing a budget , combining finances, opening a joint checking or savings account or deciding where to park your emergency fund are all tasks that can be tricky to navigate if you and your partner aren’t on the same financial page. Deciding when and how to manage your finances as a couple can be a huge source of stress in a relationship.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2022

In her book Loaded , behavioral economist Sarah Newcomb writes about these values in terms of “needs” and explains that the infamous “latte factor” can in fact be scratching the need for “social connection.” As you spend time reflecting on your values , start listing low-cost and free ways of sustaining them. Choose your identity.

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Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

His teachings became the Tao Te Ching (though the authorship of it has been debated), a book which, in part, teaches that your thoughts and willingness to open yourself to emotions and experiences shapes your reality: “If you open yourself to the Tao, / the Tao will eagerly welcome you. / Ancient wisdom of a growth mindset In 600 B.C.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. Next, the article says that new generation leaders are content to schedule their meetings and book flights. They are not paid the big bucks to manage a calendar and book flights.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Cost and benefit analysis (This course costs $X, but will ultimately save the company $Y.). If possible, tie your request to the beginning of the fiscal year or budget cycle. Share what you’ve learned, and how it will improve your abilities. There may not be budget money in this quarter/year.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With a focus on the intersection of mindset, strategy and wellness, her Believe-Own-Learn-Design (B.O.L.D.) Her forthcoming book, which is all about how to apply the framework to your own life, will be distributed by Simon & Schuster in fall 2024. Framework is your map to the “bold” life. With the U.S. She holds a Ph.D.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

In last year’s Practically Perfect PA reader’s survey I asked you lovely lot “What area of your role do you think you need to learn more about? ”. Secondly, it is to reduce the amount of time that Assistants spend on booking travel, in the hope that it will free up time for Assistants to spend on much more interesting projects.

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BMT Office Administration

APRIL 22, 2024

For example, a solid timesheet approval system will help you stay on budget, and you can gain insights into your workforce’s productivity. If so, read on to learn how you can streamline your time approval to save time and money. Otherwise, you could go over budget for the pay period, or you may wind up undercompensating some employees.

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Success

JUNE 13, 2023

I learned how to use Pro Tools, how to record myself and how to EQ [equalize] my vocals a little bit from Simeon Viltz and another mentor who passed away, Brother Mike Hawkins,” he says. But when there’s no label, the production costs come out of Chance’s pocket. “I That was a really, really big part of me gaining my fanbase….

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What you’ll learn Discover the latest trends in the flexible workspace industry and stay ahead of the curve. Explore the importance of cultivating a thriving community within flexible workspaces and learn how it contributes to success. So the products there you buy which products you want as well, and you get a ready made community.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 29, 2015

When I first started my virtual assistant business I was on a tiny budget. Even so, I cut back on the things that I could in order to get a business phone line, a multi-function fax/printer/copier and a couple of business books. This is what I learned about using free for business. Free costs a lot of time.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Below are a few examples of general and job-specific goals: Set a professional development goal whether it’s attending a conference, completing an online course or program, reading a certain book or two, scheduling time each week or month for webinars, computer program training, time management courses, etc.

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Administrative Arts

AUGUST 18, 2010

They know this lack of mastery costs them time and energy and they simply want to resolve it. Even without training programs or budgets for traditional or online classes, there are still ways to learn the tips and tricks you need to become more efficient. Invest in a good reference book. I still refer to it regularly.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 15, 2007

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Fixed costs – rent, rates, utilities bills, make sure you add these to your monthly out goings.

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Men With Pens

JULY 28, 2011

So when I received strong interest for my fourth book from traditional publishers and was told they’d put it out in spring of 2012…. I’m no newbie to publishing, having written three books already. I’m well aware that book publishers and the publishing industry at large are behind the times. I believe I’ve written a great book.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 31, 2011

So why is it that many of us are more than willing to spend money on software, computer equipment and all the physical trappings of business, but balk at spending anything on learning? I’m saying that continuing to learn new things, new skills and being exposed to new ideas is just as important.

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Admin Awards

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

What have you learned about the administrative profession from running the awards? I think the biggest thing I’ve learned about the administrative profession is that administrative professionals are a rare combination of so many unique attributes that you don’t often see all in the same person. What inspires and motivates you?

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

For example I always include the following contact details: The out of hours telephone number for the travel agent you booked through. A lot of the apps are free or only cost a few pounds. There are so many options and the prices range from budget to, shall we say, extravagant! Book your place now. Powered by Eventbrite.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Based on 1,000+ interviews, Bonnie’s new book about the workplace is called Staff Matters and will be published in early 2023. The gaps can be bridged with compromise and staff may be asked to contribute a percentage of the cost of certain training. I want to discuss with him how that happened and how did he learn to be fearless.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

If you ever find yourself saying, “There’s nothing more to learn,” you’re kidding yourself. A book costs about $10 and you can learn a ton by actually reading a book on any topic. Sadly, too many people buy books they never read—not a wise investment.) You’re just not looking hard enough.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

Register Today:  What's for Dinner - 5 Steps to Meal Planning Success You Will Learn You will get insider meal planning tips from a dietitian who has planned menus for over 130,000 customers with a wide-range of tastes & preferences.  INVESTMENT :  No Cost REGISTRATION :  Register today by clicking here.  

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 3, 2012

I am usually running all over the country speaking, training, and doing book signings. This comes from a theme that has resonated at Office Dynamics all year, was a part of our 2012 conference, and is emphasized in my new book for women, Give Yourself Permission to Live a BIG Life : they are the 5 Pillars.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

If you think your employee’s poor performance is costing you profit, instead of overhauling your employee roster, why not try motivating them to become better employees ? You can easily set the right tone in the workplace by learning to respond to a basic need we all share… which is to be respected and valued.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 17, 2012

You’re about to learn what it is. That’s the question author Laura Vanderkam asked when she interviewed people for her new book, All the Money in the World: What the happiest people know about getting and spending. How to weight the costs and benefits of every purchase you’ll ever make, ever again. Don’t miss it!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Starting a Small Business? How to be successful and eco-friendly. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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Service Untitled

JUNE 1, 2011

The new manager of the Chicago Marriott was going over year-end budget requests and came across a $20,000 line item to upgrade the black-and-white television sets to color in the bathrooms of the rooms on the concierge level. It is about listening to learn, not listen to make a point, instruct, or correct. Listening is a contact sport!

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