Small Business Labs

JUNE 16, 2016

We were surprised to see that several of the reasons given for Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn relate to coworking.  At a very high level both Microsoft and LinkedIn execs are explaining the main deal driver is the opportunity of combining productivity applications and networking. Key quote from MSFT's CEO's memo to employees on the deal: "Think about it: How people find jobs, build skills, sell, market and get work done and ultimately find success requires a connected

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On The Job

JUNE 16, 2016

Companies with leadership that is determined to do business the way it’s been done for the last several decades and focus only on selling more products to customers may be destined to fail. That’s because the traditional focus doesn’t take into account the new way that value now is being created – through networks of customers, employees and business partners.

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Assertiveness Networking Skills 122

Productivity Bits

JUNE 16, 2016

Getting work done is no easy feat for anyone. It’s difficult to sit down and concentrate on one task in a world full of distractions. These distractions also cause stress, which makes work even more unbearable. The key to getting work done is to decrease your stress, which can develop from a variety of situations — from issues in your personal life to your workload at the office.

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Productivityist

JUNE 16, 2016

I’m a firm believer in looking inward to find ways to move ahead. For me, journaling is a powerful tool in this process. Putting pen to paper on a regular basis – even if for only a few minutes per day – deepens your connection to the work you’re doing. This simple step allows you to review your progress and helps ensure that you move in the right direction.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 16, 2016

If you read my blog on a regular basis, you know that I am aligned with a lot of Buddhist concepts. Many of these concepts or activities are related to mind training. I’m talking about meditation, mostly, but there are… The post The Meaning Of “Zen” In ZenTasktic appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Training 46

Small Business CEO

JUNE 16, 2016

Many people dream of owning small businesses. Unfortunately, not all of them realize that small companies often have a hard time competing with larger businesses. Perhaps that isn’t such a serious concern, since you can use these four tips to make a small business feel like a big one. Build a Professional Website. It doesn’t matter whether you own a farm or a travel agency, your company needs a professional website that gives visitors valuable information about your business, product

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