The Small Business Blog
JUNE 19, 2012
There are over 169,000 independent retail businesses in the UK, equating to 92% of all retail businesses. From fashion boutiques and art galleries to convenience shops and DIY stores, independent retailers form a valuable and treasured part of many communities. They also form an integral part of local economies and contribute greatly to local employment.
On The Job
JUNE 21, 2012
I think we've probably all had jobs we didn't like. We dreaded going into work, and huddled miserably at our work stations, wondering why everyone else seemed to be OK. Couldn't they see how horrible the place was? I've certainly had a couple of those jobs in my life. When I was younger, I went home and cried at night, complaining bitterly to anyone who would listen how unhappy I was.
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Job Advice Blog
JUNE 21, 2012
I want to preface this by stating that I have been a practicing career coach for six years, during which time I have helped almost 400 job seekers. Every case is unique because no two circumstances are alike, but ultimately there is a lot of commonality between job seekers. Finding a job, especially in today’s [.].
Eco-Office Gals
JUNE 20, 2012
In today’s society, more people are starting to become aware of the importance of reducing their impact on the environment. In the business world, there are a number of different mobile Web tools that can help your business be more eco-friendly. Here are a few of the tools that you should consider using. Mobile CRM . Many businesses are starting to turn to mobile CRM solutions to interact with their customers.
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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The Small Business Blog
JUNE 21, 2012
Almost every business should sell products and services online. The truth is most don’t, because it is expensive and/or complicated to open an online shop for the non-geeks amongst us. Yesterday, WinWeb launched its new eShop App, which makes it incredibly easy, fast and cost-effective to set up your shop online.
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Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 19, 2012
A few days ago I was getting ready to go home after a long day in the office when it dawned on me that I had been at my desk all day. Yes, I had got up to make the odd cup of tea or make a quick trip to the bathroom but I hadn’t been out for lunch or in any meetings that day so effectively I had been sitting in my chair at my desk for a good 8 hours.
Eco-Office Gals
JUNE 16, 2012
What do I love about WordPress? It’s open source which means super talented people are always putting their brilliant minds together to make it better everyday! However, In order to keep up with the latest and greatest of WordPress you have to perform updates to your site. WordPress just rolled out v. 3.4 named Green, in honor of guitarist Grant Green, but since EOG loves some Green Eco Goodness, we like to think we were on their mind too!
The Small Business Blog
JUNE 18, 2012
Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Ensure that all members of the team are equipped with the right technology to make the team a success.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 18, 2012
Showrooming is the trend towards shoppers visiting stores to see a product, but then buying it online or from some other store. The reason they go elsewhere is usually price and they often use their smartphones to compare prices. There's been a number of recent stories on showrooming with varying points of view of it's impact. CNN's Will Showrooming Kill Businesses takes the view the trend is quite damaging to brick and mortar stores.
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Productivity Bits
JUNE 22, 2012
The Getting Things Done productivity system is the most successful of its kind in this decade. One reason is its being not dependent to particular platform or tool. GTD is a philosophical approach to productivity. You can practically apply its principles to any industry or domain. We’re all witnesses to the numerous successful implementation of GTD around us.
Virtual Moxie
JUNE 21, 2012
If you aren’t clear aboutwho you are and what you do as a Virtual Assistant, don’t be surprised if your clients try to tell you. You won’t like it one bit, either. So figure it out for yourself, so you can tell THEM who you are and what you do, rather than letting them define you.
The Small Business Blog
JUNE 20, 2012
Our business environment is changing fast, often faster than we think. How do you meet this challenge – one year your are market leader and the next year you are market follower, one year you have plenty of business, the next you are struggling?
Small Business Labs
JUNE 21, 2012
A Portrait of Part-Time Faculty Members is a report on the duties and pay of adjunct university faculty. Adjunct faculty is what colleges and universities call temp or part-time professors. According to the report, there are about 1.8 million faculty members working at two and four year degree granting institutions in the U.S. Of those, more than 1.3 million (75%) are in contingent positions - meaning not tenured or on the tenure track. For those not familiar with academic jobs, t
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Office Organization Success
JUNE 18, 2012
Woohoo… I’m now on vacation for the next few days! This afternoon we’ll be watching England play their second game in Euro 2012 (let’s hope they do a lot better this time!); tomorrow night is our black-tie Bicentennial Gala; and then Monday we’re off to Lake Erie for the day and back Tuesday. I’m enjoying having my family here and having some down time too!
Virtual Moxie
JUNE 17, 2012
Further to Friday's tip , if "whoop-dee-doos" are the norm for you, you've got yourself a mess o'drama going on, and you'll want to get some professional help to take care of it. Drama will absolutely ruin your chances for success and a happy life. Not sure whether your life is drama-filled? Often those whose lives are can't see it because they're too close to it, and mired in it.
The Small Business Blog
JUNE 18, 2012
I saw some research that probably validates a lot of what we already know but its message bears repeating. The research by Santander Business Banking, based on a recent online poll of 2,031 UK adults by pollster ICM, showed that spending by UK adults at local businesses amounts to around £218 billion.
Step It Up VA Coaching
JUNE 21, 2012
by Donna Toothaker. Whether you have just set sail in your business, or are changing course mid-voyage, a solid, highly detailed business plan will get you where you want to go. As a ships captain relies on the integrity of the ship, and a good map and compass, business owners rely upon a good business plan to navigate unfamiliar territory and reach their chosen destinations in one piece, and via the most direct route possible.
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.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 21, 2012
I had a great day working with 20 talented executive assistants and executive secretaries in Columbus. Today we covered topics such as communications styles, establishing priorities, managing multiple managers, excelling at meeting preparation, facilitating meetings, and time management. It actually was time management that stirred good discussion as everyone is struggling with the volume of work to be done with less people.
Virtual Moxie
JUNE 19, 2012
If you’ve been in your business for more than a year, you really owe it to yourself, your VA colleagues, and the client population to find your own voice and talk about what you do and offer in your own unique way. If you copy, mimic or use templates created by others, you look untutored and unable to critically think for yourself. And while that works for newbies who are trying to find their way, it’s absolutely no longer appropriate for you.
The Small Business Blog
JUNE 21, 2012
Many online retailers are offering their products on eBay, Amazon and other similar websites. They are great tools to get started to sell online, but are they good for your business in the long run?
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.
Office Dynamics
JUNE 18, 2012
Summer is a great time to do a little clean up around the office and organize your work space. Business is usually a little quieter, employees take vacation, and there just seems to be a more relaxed atmosphere at work. It is the perfect time for you to get organized before the craziness of business sets in this fall. Messy desks are no longer just an office eyesore, unkempt workspaces are becoming a productivity issue as offices become more cramped and cubicles replace private offices.
Virtual Moxie
JUNE 20, 2012
This is your world. Shape it, or someone else will.
The Small Business Blog
JUNE 19, 2012
All that glitters… Keep Up won’t you? I learned a new Brit word yesterday. Yes, regrettably I’m still in the sad land of fleeces and dodgy haircuts. The word I learned was ‘institutionalised’ I was at the home of my hopeless and hapless agent, the inept, fashion disaster, Tony Robinson OBE.
Brilliantly Better
JUNE 18, 2012
To be honest, I thought a lot if I should publish this blog post or not. It’s the cornerstone of my work as a blogger, entrepreneur and, generally speaking, nice fella. The problem is that we’re talking about a system so good, so polished and so effective, that it will most likely blow off your [.].
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha
Small Business CEO
JUNE 21, 2012
If you have ever thought about starting your own business and being your own boss, you may want to consider if you have the personality traits and necessary skill set to become a successful entrepreneur. The following is a top-ten list of behaviors that can be essential to one seeking entrepreneurial success: 1. Seek Knowledge. Throughout life, we should never stop learning.
Men With Pens
JUNE 17, 2012
Is money something you’re after when it comes to your copywriting? Of course it is. We write in the hopes that we can increase profits for our business. You write, and write, and write, putting your thoughts together to draw the attention of others and then that random day comes. You get a contact who wants to invest in your business. Maybe they’re offering you a position.
The Small Business Blog
JUNE 19, 2012
This is a common question frequently asked within organisations. It is an important question from a company’s viewpoint because you need both managers and leaders in order to achieve business success.
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