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SMART objectives for Executive Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

SMART objectives for Executive Assistants are so crucial because, without them, Assistants can be at such a disadvantage. They can be taken for granted, they can be mismanaged, and they can be left without a clue as to what exactly is expected of them in the role. If an Executive takes little time to [.].

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Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff? Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

Ask an Admin was created by Office Dynamics to help administrative professionals with their problems through the help of their peers. We don’t always have an answer to each individual’s problem but we know some of you might. Please read the question and comment below. Preethi asks: Hi Fellow Admins, I am an administrative professional with over 10 years of experience.

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Creative Professionals Pushing Back on California's New Gig Economy Law

Small Business Labs

California's new gig economy law, AB5, is not being well received by independent creative professionals.  Freelance writers, musicians, actors, artists, and other creative professionals are finding the new law is damaging their livelihoods. Indie musicians are a good example. Key quote from the musician's Change.org anti-AB5 petition : AB5 will have a devastating and catastrophic impact on independent musicians, their livelihoods and the music industry in general in California.

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5 Tips for Efficient PowerPoint Presentations

Ian's Messy Desk

The post 5 Tips for Efficient PowerPoint Presentations appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Creating a PowerPoint presentation requires skill, knowledge and creativity. Here are five tips to help you create an engaging and fun PowerPoint presentation. Share a story. All PowerPoint presentations should tell a narrative which includes a beginning, middle and end part.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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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Tips and Techniques for Assistants – Skevi Constantinou

Practically Perfect PA

Our Tips and Techniques for Assistants video series focus on seasoned Assistant’s advice for success in the role. Each Assistant has a tremendous amount of knowledge to share with you, and we are proud to introduce their videos to you each week. You can find all of the tips and tricks on the Practically [.].

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January WordSearch

Tips From T. Marie

It’s time for the first WordSearch of 2020. Happy New Year and Good Luck! Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Select Level: {{ currentLevel.width }}x{{ currentLevel.height }} {{ level.width }}x{{ level.height }} {{cell.letter}} {{word}} × You won? You rock!

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Episode 281: Accomplish It with Mridu Parikh

Productivityist

On this episode I chat with Mridu Parikh , founder of Life Is Organized and author of Accomplish It: 7 Simple Actions to Get the Right Things Done and Achieve Your Goals. This episode is brought to you by Zapier. When you’re running your own business your to-do list is never-ending. You know you could automate many of the tasks you do, but you don’t know-how.

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6 Qualities to Look for Before Hiring an SEO Company

Small Business CEO

SEO or Search Engine Optimization is the most important aspect of online marketing. With the increase in the use of the internet, it has become essential for all businesses to create an online presence to boost their sales. SEO companies offer their services to both small and big companies; they have created packages that companies can purchase to hire these SEO firms.

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How to remain relevant in the 4th Industrial Revolution

The Persistent Assistant

We’re entrenched in the 4 th Industrial Revolution and technological advances are mind-blowing. Our desire for constant connectivity and instant gratification have resulted in everyone being connected and contactable most of the time…. Sometimes to our own detriment with regards to work/life balance, but that’s a topic for another day. Regardless of your age most people have a smart phone and then there are other items like smart tv’s, smart watches, tablets, baby monitors, CCTV cameras etc – wh

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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What’s Next: Reinforcing Your Learning Easily After Training

INSIGHTS: The Guthrie-Jensen Blog

Check out these amazing online and offline resources you can tap to support your learning after training.

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Episode 281: Accomplish It with Mridu Parikh

Productivityist

On this episode I chat with Mridu Parikh , founder of Life Is Organized and author of Accomplish It: 7 Simple Actions to Get the Right Things Done and Achieve Your Goals. This episode is brought to you by Zapier. When you’re running your own business your to-do list is never-ending. You know you could automate many of the tasks you do, but you don’t know-how.

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3 Ways To Nurture Old Leads

Small Business CEO

While it’s important to always be looking for ways to bring in new clients or customers, what many businesses don’t focus enough of their attention on is how to go back to their old lead and nurture them into current sales. But because keeping customers or clients is often much less expensive than getting new ones, it’s important that your business has a plan for caring for current patrons as well as those who didn’t quite make it through the sales process the first time.

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Go Big: Selfless Modeling

The Marq

A couple of nights back I read an article highlighting how reading from topic to topic, blog to blog, article to article or book to book is a poor way of gaining knowledge. Knowledge gathering has to be deliberate. Doing less is better, allowing the mind to gestate and digest one idea at a time, fully and in-depth. Last night, when playing the Splendor board game with the family, I noticed a pattern: trying to capture small value cards slowed down any attempt at winning the game.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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How to Write Better Content in 2020

Small Business CEO

In 2020, the debate is over. We’ve all bought in and sworn our allegiance to the King of the Internet. In the Information Age, creating high-quality content is the most effective way to communicate with your customers and market your business. With so many businesses following this simple mindset, you’d think we’d see more quality in the content that we digest.

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Top 5 POS Systems Reviewed

Small Business CEO

A POS system can make a tremendous difference in your business. Instead of creating sales reports and managing inventory manually, POS software can automate such tasks and help you oversee your business from multiple angles. While many POS systems have a few basic features in common, they are not all the same. How do you know which platform will work best for you?

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The Benefits of Simulation for Health Care Organisations

Small Business CEO

The term ‘simulation’ means the imitation of a situation or process in real life-like conditions. Thus, in reference to the medical profession, simulation can be described as a kind of imitated medical practice, carried in a real-life environment, without any real-life risk. photo credit: YouTube. Why Simulation? As more and more health care industries are embracing simulation as a part of their research, education, or refining of professional medical skills, many factors in this concern are eli

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How to Design an Office Space to Enhance Productivity

Small Business CEO

There are factors which influence people’s mood, energy levels and productivity. These include diet, length and quality of sleep as well as physical activity levels. Office design is another, important factor when it comes to enhancing wellbeing and productivity. A well designed and carefully maintained office can also install confidence in potential clients, as well as the workforce themselves.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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5 Surprising Ways to Become a Millionaire

Small Business CEO

Being successful, having financial dreams is everybody’s dream. You think about it, desire it, yet still, only a few people out there know how to become a millionaire and do it. Well, that is about to change. Making a lot of money is not an easy task, but if you follow a few simple rules, you can make it big and see a beautiful number of zeros on your balance.

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TransitioningCareers.com Reshapes the Retail Environment in King of Prussia Pennsylvania

Small Business CEO

There are many people who are looking to transition careers. One of the most popular options is going into business for yourself. Even though many people would like to enjoy the pride that comes with starting their own business, this is often too much risk for someone to take on. One popular alternative is becoming a franchisee. Transitioning Careers has connections with some of the top brands in the world, providing everyone with the opportunity to partner with some of the most well-known, esta

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Top 7 Web Design Trends You Can’t Ignore In 2020

Small Business CEO

If there’s one thing you always here in the web design industry, it’s always, “What’s next?” As a new year begins, there will be even newer trends you’ll need to follow to stay relevant. Yes, even this 2020, you’ll need to monitor what’s to come and what viewers want to see! Granted, the trends this 2020 may not be as different or the newest, but they have evolved.

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Important Things to Know about Product Liability Cases

Small Business CEO

If someone is severely injured by a defective product, they can claim compensation for financial losses, suffering, and medical costs. However, these cases may be highly complex and need the involvement of an expert local attorney to attain success, which requires hard work, determination, and discipline. There are several kinds of product liability cases, like those involving: Defective vehicle components.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Yes, Bad Credit Loans Can Help You Buy Your Dream Car

Small Business CEO

Getting a five-figure loan sanctioned to buy a car is not easy. If you add a poor credit history to the mix, the odds escalate that much more. Going by the most common credit score model, an individual’s rating can be anywhere in the range of 300 to 850. In this range, a score of 669 or less is ranked on a spectrum of fair to poor, depending on the policies of the loan provider.