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Getting things done in the workplace is one of my favorite topics to speak on and write about. I have been passionate about this topic for 28 years. MORE
We often take the signs of businesses for granted because we pass by them every day. Sometimes as we head to our regular stops, the grocery store, restaurant, and gas station, we have stopped noticing the signs that advertise that these businesses are there. MORE
Interesting survey resluts from Bankrate on side hustles. According to their findings: nearly half of working Americans (45 percent) surveyed reported having a side gig in addition to their primary job. MORE
As the saying goes, you can’t be all things to all people. As a people pleaser, this is something that I have had to come to terms with in my career. While working as an Assistant, I wanted to help people as much as possible and got pulled in all directions. It soon became apparent […]. MORE
A few years ago, I worked with a Director who did everything on paper. He rarely turned his computer on let alone sent an email or scheduled an appointment in his diary. He took his planner with him everywhere and expected it to be up to date with meetings, he wrote all of his notes […]. MORE
The growth of internet and social media has led many marketers to focus more on these channels for marketing. The fact is that text marketing is much more powerful than other marketing channels in terms of reaching out to customers. The list of benefits of SMS marketing is actually impressive. MORE
It’s estimated there are more than 150 identified types of unconscious bias. These types range from the natural tendency to surround ourselves with others who are similar to us to form assumptions and stereotypes about others. MORE
Even working a full-time job, it can seem almost impossible to make it from payday to payday without running out of money. Forget having money for any expected expenses, you’re just trying to cover your current bills. You’re not alone. MORE
As human beings, we have three avenues to express ourselves in the world: our thoughts, emotions, and physical bodies. We can be fired up or intellectually drained, sad or uplifted, tired or energetic. MORE
Imagine that you're standing in line at Starbucks, when you receive this text. Hello! We just received your resume and wanted to chat initially via text. Can you tell us why you feel you're qualified for this position?" After a minute, you answer: "I know this is a joke. Who is this? MORE
We all love summer. This is considerably the best time to dive into the pool to ease the heat. And at night, we can stay comfortable with our air conditioners. MORE
If you are a homeowner, you may be sitting on tens of thousands of dollars in cash. In recent years, housing values across the nation have dramatically risen since the housing crisis in 2008. According to Zillow, the upward trend in home values began in early 2015. MORE
The English language has countless ways to say “Great!” ” or “Cool!” MORE
Still looking for the perfect gift ideas for Father’s Day? Finding the perfect gift for your dad is not as easy as what most people think. It’s somehow more challenging to shop for the men in our lives. We know you want your gift to be extra special. MORE
Diamonds have long been of great value, and with such a rigorous set of standards, diamonds are graded and this determines their value. If you have a few loose diamonds that you wish to liquidate into cash, the pawn shop is the best place to go, as they will give you a fair price for the stones. MORE
If you have lack of confidence in decision making or if you feel insecure about your own abilities, you may find it difficult to make even the simplest of decisions. Even the horrid choice of choosing where to go for dinner sends you into a frenzy. Insecurity occurs for several reasons. MORE
Outdoorsy claims to be the largest recreational vehicle (RV) rental marketplace. And we certainly don't know of a bigger one. RV owners use Outdoorsy to rent their idle RVs to people who want to hit the road but don't want to own an RV themselves. MORE
Sometimes, after a long and exhausting day, there is no better feeling than getting into your bed, sleeping for seven to nine hours straight and waking up feeling refreshed. Instead, do you toss and turn all night? Do you wake up feeling drowsy? Or do you often have a bad night of sleep? MORE
I changed my diet and added more meat and vegetables a few months ago. I was shocked when my grocery bill for the month went down and I could get by on $30 and sometimes, $50 a month. Now, $50 a month is obviously not for the faint of heart. MORE
On today’s episode, I spent time with Chad Barger. Chad Barger is a fundraising coach, productivity guru and vlogger. Chad teaches charities how to optimize their fundraising, so they can focus on changing the world. MORE
Cloud computing is irrefutably among the prominent new technologies that are increasingly becoming widespread today. This popularity and increased migration of applications, data, and other vital elements from an on-site data center to the cloud is owed to the benefits that businesses stand to reap. MORE
Yesterday the CEO's of Uber and Lyft published an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle offering to support efforts to improve the working conditions, wages and rights of their drivers. MORE
Love can be quite complicated for the millennials of today. It is not quite like the seniors who have learned to be comfortable in their own skin, as most millennials are still trying to figure out who they are and how they fit into the world. MORE
Whether you enjoy writing or not, there’s probably a fair amount of it that you have to do as a student. MORE
No one wants their home or yard to be ransacked and robbed. It can leave anyone feeling violated and afraid in his own home. MORE
The post The A-B-C’s of Personal Knowledge Management appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. The key question in filing or storing material is not, “Where do I put it?” but rather, “Where do I find it?” You can have the most sophisticated storage systems available, but if you don’t know where to find what’s inside, you’re no better off than having stacks of stuff all over the place. MORE
I’ve written about email scams here before , but just like everything online, scams have changed over the years. From phishing emails pretending to be trusted companies you do business with to shady characters demanding money to save your reputation, identifying email scams can be tricky. MORE
Bitcoin has since become a household name and just about everyone wishes they had the foresight to buy it when it was still affordable. The phenomenon of cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm and it’s leaving many to wonder what the next big thing might be. MORE
Inventory management is about much more than just tracking down missing items. It’s about increasing your business’s efficiency, keeping shrinkage as low as possible, and ensuring that inventory counts are accurate. MORE
We are really excited to announce that we will be sharing an article each month from Executive Secretary Magazine. We are starting with this fantastic article from Marie Herman. Following these tips really will save you a massive amount of time searching the internet! MORE
It goes without saying that for an Assistant to be successful in the role, they need to have strong business acumen. I’ve written about this skill a lot over the years, and I have presented on the topic at various events. MORE
I came across this article on Inc.com that proclaims that hiring a virtual assistant is the best move that entrepreneurs can make. I’ve actually been arguing that fact for years here. MORE
In order for your company to succeed on a day-to-day basis, you need to hire the best possible employees. Thus, here are five tips that will help you find this person in the first place. First, think about who you need. What role needs to be filled? MORE
It’s easy to see how having good money habits can make you feel better. More money in your pocket means you are able to go grocery shopping and get that fancy cheese, get your oil changed, and maybe shell out for another TV subscription. MORE
I accept feedback gracefully and listen for the lesson. To learn more about affirmations and how to leverage them for career success, check out this article. The post Positive Career Affirmation #16 appeared first on Eat Your Career. Positive Career Affirmations feedback Lessons MORE
Your dog’s paws are like his shoes. If your shoes were cracked, broken or otherwise in disrepair, you’d probably be, at best, uncomfortable and possibly in pain. MORE
Every business needs growth but with growing competition, retail businesses are finding it extremely hard to expand their business presence. Here are 5 ways through which retail businesses can effectively increase their business. Leverage The Power of Online Marketplaces. MORE
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 14, 2019
If you have lack of confidence in decision making or if you feel insecure about your own abilities, you may find it difficult to make even the simplest of decisions. Even the horrid choice of choosing where to go for dinner sends you into a frenzy. Insecurity occurs for several reasons.
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 14, 2019
We are really excited to announce that we will be sharing an article each month from Executive Secretary Magazine. We are starting with this fantastic article from Marie Herman. Following these tips really will save you a massive amount of time searching the internet!
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Small Business Labs
JUNE 11, 2019
Interesting survey resluts from Bankrate on side hustles. According to their findings: nearly half of working Americans (45 percent) surveyed reported having a side gig in addition to their primary job.
Eat Your Career
JUNE 13, 2019
I accept feedback gracefully and listen for the lesson. To learn more about affirmations and how to leverage them for career success, check out this article. The post Positive Career Affirmation #16 appeared first on Eat Your Career. Positive Career Affirmations feedback Lessons
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 13, 2019
As human beings, we have three avenues to express ourselves in the world: our thoughts, emotions, and physical bodies. We can be fired up or intellectually drained, sad or uplifted, tired or energetic.
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 13, 2019
It goes without saying that for an Assistant to be successful in the role, they need to have strong business acumen. I’ve written about this skill a lot over the years, and I have presented on the topic at various events.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 13, 2019
Yesterday the CEO's of Uber and Lyft published an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle offering to support efforts to improve the working conditions, wages and rights of their drivers.
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Dumb Little Man
JUNE 11, 2019
Even working a full-time job, it can seem almost impossible to make it from payday to payday without running out of money. Forget having money for any expected expenses, you’re just trying to cover your current bills. You’re not alone.
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 11, 2019
A few years ago, I worked with a Director who did everything on paper. He rarely turned his computer on let alone sent an email or scheduled an appointment in his diary. He took his planner with him everywhere and expected it to be up to date with meetings, he wrote all of his notes […].
Small Business Labs
JUNE 10, 2019
Outdoorsy claims to be the largest recreational vehicle (RV) rental marketplace. And we certainly don't know of a bigger one. RV owners use Outdoorsy to rent their idle RVs to people who want to hit the road but don't want to own an RV themselves.
Tips From T. Marie
JUNE 11, 2019
I came across this article on Inc.com that proclaims that hiring a virtual assistant is the best move that entrepreneurs can make. I’ve actually been arguing that fact for years here.
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 10, 2019
Your dog’s paws are like his shoes. If your shoes were cracked, broken or otherwise in disrepair, you’d probably be, at best, uncomfortable and possibly in pain.
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 10, 2019
As the saying goes, you can’t be all things to all people. As a people pleaser, this is something that I have had to come to terms with in my career. While working as an Assistant, I wanted to help people as much as possible and got pulled in all directions. It soon became apparent […].
Office Dynamics
JUNE 12, 2019
Getting things done in the workplace is one of my favorite topics to speak on and write about. I have been passionate about this topic for 28 years.
Ian's Messy Desk
JUNE 11, 2019
The post The A-B-C’s of Personal Knowledge Management appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. The key question in filing or storing material is not, “Where do I put it?” but rather, “Where do I find it?” You can have the most sophisticated storage systems available, but if you don’t know where to find what’s inside, you’re no better off than having stacks of stuff all over the place.
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 12, 2019
The growth of internet and social media has led many marketers to focus more on these channels for marketing. The fact is that text marketing is much more powerful than other marketing channels in terms of reaching out to customers. The list of benefits of SMS marketing is actually impressive.
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 10, 2019
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Productivityist
JUNE 12, 2019
On today’s episode, I spent time with Chad Barger. Chad Barger is a fundraising coach, productivity guru and vlogger. Chad teaches charities how to optimize their fundraising, so they can focus on changing the world.
On The Job
JUNE 12, 2019
Imagine that you're standing in line at Starbucks, when you receive this text. Hello! We just received your resume and wanted to chat initially via text. Can you tell us why you feel you're qualified for this position?" After a minute, you answer: "I know this is a joke. Who is this?
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 13, 2019
Love can be quite complicated for the millennials of today. It is not quite like the seniors who have learned to be comfortable in their own skin, as most millennials are still trying to figure out who they are and how they fit into the world.
Daily Writing Tips
JUNE 10, 2019
Whether you enjoy writing or not, there’s probably a fair amount of it that you have to do as a student.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 8, 2019
In order for your company to succeed on a day-to-day basis, you need to hire the best possible employees. Thus, here are five tips that will help you find this person in the first place. First, think about who you need. What role needs to be filled?
On The Job
JUNE 10, 2019
It’s estimated there are more than 150 identified types of unconscious bias. These types range from the natural tendency to surround ourselves with others who are similar to us to form assumptions and stereotypes about others.
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 14, 2019
Still looking for the perfect gift ideas for Father’s Day? Finding the perfect gift for your dad is not as easy as what most people think. It’s somehow more challenging to shop for the men in our lives. We know you want your gift to be extra special.
Daily Writing Tips
JUNE 13, 2019
The English language has countless ways to say “Great!” ” or “Cool!”
Small Business CEO
JUNE 11, 2019
We often take the signs of businesses for granted because we pass by them every day. Sometimes as we head to our regular stops, the grocery store, restaurant, and gas station, we have stopped noticing the signs that advertise that these businesses are there.
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 11, 2019
We all love summer. This is considerably the best time to dive into the pool to ease the heat. And at night, we can stay comfortable with our air conditioners.
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 14, 2019
Sometimes, after a long and exhausting day, there is no better feeling than getting into your bed, sleeping for seven to nine hours straight and waking up feeling refreshed. Instead, do you toss and turn all night? Do you wake up feeling drowsy? Or do you often have a bad night of sleep?
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 14, 2019
I changed my diet and added more meat and vegetables a few months ago. I was shocked when my grocery bill for the month went down and I could get by on $30 and sometimes, $50 a month. Now, $50 a month is obviously not for the faint of heart.
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 11, 2019
No one wants their home or yard to be ransacked and robbed. It can leave anyone feeling violated and afraid in his own home.
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 12, 2019
It’s easy to see how having good money habits can make you feel better. More money in your pocket means you are able to go grocery shopping and get that fancy cheese, get your oil changed, and maybe shell out for another TV subscription.
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 10, 2019
Bitcoin has since become a household name and just about everyone wishes they had the foresight to buy it when it was still affordable. The phenomenon of cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm and it’s leaving many to wonder what the next big thing might be.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 14, 2019
Inventory management is about much more than just tracking down missing items. It’s about increasing your business’s efficiency, keeping shrinkage as low as possible, and ensuring that inventory counts are accurate.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 13, 2019
Diamonds have long been of great value, and with such a rigorous set of standards, diamonds are graded and this determines their value. If you have a few loose diamonds that you wish to liquidate into cash, the pawn shop is the best place to go, as they will give you a fair price for the stones.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 14, 2019
Every business needs growth but with growing competition, retail businesses are finding it extremely hard to expand their business presence. Here are 5 ways through which retail businesses can effectively increase their business. Leverage The Power of Online Marketplaces.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 13, 2019
If you are a homeowner, you may be sitting on tens of thousands of dollars in cash. In recent years, housing values across the nation have dramatically risen since the housing crisis in 2008. According to Zillow, the upward trend in home values began in early 2015.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 13, 2019
Cloud computing is irrefutably among the prominent new technologies that are increasingly becoming widespread today. This popularity and increased migration of applications, data, and other vital elements from an on-site data center to the cloud is owed to the benefits that businesses stand to reap.
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