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At this very moment, my cat is slowly going insane. And so are you. Allow me to explain…. A couple months back, we rescued a young blind cat. Yay for us, right? Doing our small part to mock the circle of life and turn nature inside out. Al Gore would be proud. MORE
Do you want your daily drive to work to be more enjoyable? For most people, the thought of driving to work is not one that fills them with joy. Add in a good dose of traffic and the feeling starts to become one of dread. However, driving doesn’t have to be a stressful and unhappy necessity. MORE
Our 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, The Revolutionary Assistant. This is a video recap from Joan Burge & Jasmine Freeman. Some of the highlights you will find in this broadcast: The Future Belongs to the Revolutionary Assistant//highlights from Joan’s opening keynote. MORE
There are many editorial strategies for making text easy to write, edit, and read. Here are a few guidelines for simplifying how your company, organization, or publication (even if it’s merely a personal blog) produces content. Minimize House Style. MORE
All but one of the following sentences demonstrate incorrect style for treatment of possessives according to The Chicago Manual of Style ; revise sentences as necessary: 1. I walked over to the Smith’s house. Our hostess’ nerves are shot. I went to my aunt’s and uncle’s anniversary celebration. MORE
Have you been considering shifting your family to a real food diet ? Keeping your children strong and healthy requires providing them with a healthy and nutritious diet. You want your family to be at their best throughout the day and that means feeding them the right foods. MORE
OK, to start with they really aren't flying cars. What Uber is suggesting in their 99 page white paper is a new form of on-demand, urban air transportation. MORE
If you're tempted to yell "Shut the $#% up!" to a colleague in a nearby cubicle, you're not alone. As it turns out, loud-talking co-workers are so annoying it has prompted researchers to study it. MORE
This is a posted question from Business Management Daily ‘s Admin Pro Forum that has been shared with permission. . Question: “I’ve heard many times from colleagues and people close to me that I’m just not assertive enough to really get ahead and achieve the things I want. MORE
Wigs are a great way to transform your look! They are quick, easy and, as an added bonus, only temporary. The right wig can transform you from Snow White to Cinderella in the blink of a wand. Or, you can be your favorite movie or book character. MORE
What’s the difference between a ship’s captain and a ship’s master? In contemporary usage, not much, but historically, the titles represented quite distinct roles. Captain is more common in modern usage, but master is more historically accurate. MORE
At our recent regional events we discussed some of the issues that are facing assistants today. Lots of challenges came up, but one that struck me as typical across all industries was the actual amount of work that the assistants had to do. MORE
Tracking inventory is essential in many small businesses, especially if you run a retail business. But there is much more involved in inventory management than simply tracking your products. MORE
Having a balcony in your office is a great way to still get some outdoors while remaining indoors. This holds especially true for those days where the weather outside is absolutely gorgeous and you are stuck inside working calculating one huge sum after another. If your office has some outdoor space, utilize it by turning it into a balcony. And to help you with that, here are 5 ideas to make your office balcony look something that came out right from Pinterest: 1. MORE
If you find SEO confusing, you’re probably asking yourself how in the heck a non-techie business owner like yourself can ever hope to master this ever-changing landscape effectively. photo credit: [link] / Flickr. MORE
With so many distractions, families are now having a hard time spending quality time at the dining table. As they spend less and less time together during meal times, they become less connected with each other. This can spell more arguments and misunderstandings in the long run. MORE
The solution to problems of parallel structure, in which a sentence’s syntactical elements are not quite balanced, is often simply a matter of inserting one missing word. That’s the case in the following examples, each of which is followed by a discussion and a revision. MORE
It is November. If you have been following Office Dynamics for a year or more, you know that we pause in November to honor the memory of Dave Burge. Dave was Joan’s husband, a big part of Office Dynamics and we lost him to Pancreatic Cancer in 2011. MORE
Chances are you’ve never been a hair donor. You’ve probably never even considered it. But, it’s understandable. There are many reasons why more men aren’t hair donors. MORE
In each sentence below, the presence of one punctuation mark—or, in the case of the first example, a team of two complementary marks—introduces a flaw in the syntactical structure of the statement. Discussion and revision of the problematic sentences follow each example. MORE
On this episode, my guest is Grant Baldwin , who returns to The Productivityist Podcast. Grant is a speaker, blogger, podcaster, and founder of The Speaker Lab – where he helps people (specifically speakers) become more effective in their craft. We spoke about the processes in planning and delivering an effective talk. Grant expounded on the logistical needs prior to a speaking event, the mental process of writing a manuscript, and the importance of rehearsing. MORE
David Bray says the world is experiencing more turbulence, and he isn’t talking about a rough airplane ride or a nasty nor’easter. MORE
There are several reasons why a person would opt to use a home drug testing kit instead of going to a lab for testing. MORE
Depression is the most common form of mental illness in the developed world. In the United States, more than 40 million people are affected by depression, approximately 18% of the population ( Adaa.org, 2014 ). MORE
There are numerous legitimate ways a person can earn real money online. Whether it is for rent, paying bills or simply for spending, all of us could use extra income from time to time. MORE
“I mean there is no arguing. There is no anything. There is no beating around the bush. You are fired is a very strong term.” ~ Donald Trump. I just can’t imagine waking up lively one Monday morning, doing everything like usual, only to be told that I was being fired. MORE
Perhaps nothing is so routine as garbage day. At least once a week in neighborhoods around the world, garbage trucks hit the streets to empty waste and recycling bins at homes and businesses. MORE
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. In this episode, I’ll talk about how you can make your regular tasks into a card game and make them more fun. Here are some highlights: How do I play? What kind of tasks will work for this game? What if I don’t want to do any of them? Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. MORE
Your startup is as fragile as a newborn baby. It has blood in its veins (capital), but can’t fend for itself yet because of insufficient customers, no word-of-mouth advertisement, and not enough sales. No wonder startups cry a lot and fail a lot. MORE
Many people find long distance relationships difficult. In fact, some people avoid such relationships at all costs because the distance tends to lead to feelings of loneliness and depression. MORE
I get asked a lot about automation services like IFTTT and Zapier. I like those services, but I don’t use them as much as some might think. I rarely use Zapier for anything and I have few IFTTT recipes. If I find an automation that might work for me and lessen my workload, then I’ll consider it. However, I’m hesitant to implement it. The reason for this is I don’t want to have to deal with the fallout of the service not working the way it is supposed to work. MORE
Going green at work isn’t just going to cut down the energy bills , it’s also going make your office a lot healthier and productive. The technology is constantly evolving and getting smarter. It’s also likely a lot of the new gadgets will conveniently fit your budget. MORE
It's that time of year again. We're not referring to the holidays. It's trend forecast season, when everyone releases their top trends lists and predictions for the next year. Gartner, the large technology analyst firm, has already released multiple 2017 trends lists. MORE
Today’s blog post is a down and dirty list of my favourite websites for free images. As you can imagine, I use loads of these websites for Practically Perfect PA and I wish I had known about them while I was an assistant. They are much easier to navigate than Google Images. MORE
Ardent Partners recently released their 2016-2017 State of Contingent Workforce Management report. The study is based on a survey and series of interviews with mostly HR and procurement professionals at large corporations. MORE
The clothing you wear at work may have an impact on your daily productivity levels. If you want to do well on the job, you have to plan your outfits out in a meticulous and careful manner. Failing to do so can often lead to results that are less than desirable. MORE
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Ardent Partners recently released their 2016-2017 State of Contingent Workforce Management report. The study is based on a survey and series of interviews with mostly HR and procurement professionals at large corporations.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
At our recent regional events we discussed some of the issues that are facing assistants today. Lots of challenges came up, but one that struck me as typical across all industries was the actual amount of work that the assistants had to do.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
“I mean there is no arguing. There is no anything. There is no beating around the bush. You are fired is a very strong term.” ~ Donald Trump. I just can’t imagine waking up lively one Monday morning, doing everything like usual, only to be told that I was being fired.
On The Job
OCTOBER 31, 2016
If you're tempted to yell "Shut the $#% up!" to a colleague in a nearby cubicle, you're not alone. As it turns out, loud-talking co-workers are so annoying it has prompted researchers to study it.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 31, 2016
It's that time of year again. We're not referring to the holidays. It's trend forecast season, when everyone releases their top trends lists and predictions for the next year. Gartner, the large technology analyst firm, has already released multiple 2017 trends lists.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Today’s blog post is a down and dirty list of my favourite websites for free images. As you can imagine, I use loads of these websites for Practically Perfect PA and I wish I had known about them while I was an assistant. They are much easier to navigate than Google Images.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 31, 2016
There are numerous legitimate ways a person can earn real money online. Whether it is for rent, paying bills or simply for spending, all of us could use extra income from time to time.
Assistant Edge brings together the best content for professional assistants from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
OK, to start with they really aren't flying cars. What Uber is suggesting in their 99 page white paper is a new form of on-demand, urban air transportation.
On The Job
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
David Bray says the world is experiencing more turbulence, and he isn’t talking about a rough airplane ride or a nasty nor’easter.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Do you want your daily drive to work to be more enjoyable? For most people, the thought of driving to work is not one that fills them with joy. Add in a good dose of traffic and the feeling starts to become one of dread. However, driving doesn’t have to be a stressful and unhappy necessity.
Eco-Office Gals
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Going green at work isn’t just going to cut down the energy bills , it’s also going make your office a lot healthier and productive. The technology is constantly evolving and getting smarter. It’s also likely a lot of the new gadgets will conveniently fit your budget.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Our 23rd Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, The Revolutionary Assistant. This is a video recap from Joan Burge & Jasmine Freeman. Some of the highlights you will find in this broadcast: The Future Belongs to the Revolutionary Assistant//highlights from Joan’s opening keynote.
Productivity Bits
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Having a balcony in your office is a great way to still get some outdoors while remaining indoors. This holds especially true for those days where the weather outside is absolutely gorgeous and you are stuck inside working calculating one huge sum after another. If your office has some outdoor space, utilize it by turning it into a balcony. And to help you with that, here are 5 ideas to make your office balcony look something that came out right from Pinterest: 1.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
At this very moment, my cat is slowly going insane. And so are you. Allow me to explain…. A couple months back, we rescued a young blind cat. Yay for us, right? Doing our small part to mock the circle of life and turn nature inside out. Al Gore would be proud.
Eco-Office Gals
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Perhaps nothing is so routine as garbage day. At least once a week in neighborhoods around the world, garbage trucks hit the streets to empty waste and recycling bins at homes and businesses.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
It is November. If you have been following Office Dynamics for a year or more, you know that we pause in November to honor the memory of Dave Burge. Dave was Joan’s husband, a big part of Office Dynamics and we lost him to Pancreatic Cancer in 2011.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
If you find SEO confusing, you’re probably asking yourself how in the heck a non-techie business owner like yourself can ever hope to master this ever-changing landscape effectively. photo credit: [link] / Flickr.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Chances are you’ve never been a hair donor. You’ve probably never even considered it. But, it’s understandable. There are many reasons why more men aren’t hair donors.
Clutter Coach
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. In this episode, I’ll talk about how you can make your regular tasks into a card game and make them more fun. Here are some highlights: How do I play? What kind of tasks will work for this game? What if I don’t want to do any of them? Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
This is a posted question from Business Management Daily ‘s Admin Pro Forum that has been shared with permission. . Question: “I’ve heard many times from colleagues and people close to me that I’m just not assertive enough to really get ahead and achieve the things I want.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Tracking inventory is essential in many small businesses, especially if you run a retail business. But there is much more involved in inventory management than simply tracking your products.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
With so many distractions, families are now having a hard time spending quality time at the dining table. As they spend less and less time together during meal times, they become less connected with each other. This can spell more arguments and misunderstandings in the long run.
Daily Writing Tips
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
There are many editorial strategies for making text easy to write, edit, and read. Here are a few guidelines for simplifying how your company, organization, or publication (even if it’s merely a personal blog) produces content. Minimize House Style.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
I get asked a lot about automation services like IFTTT and Zapier. I like those services, but I don’t use them as much as some might think. I rarely use Zapier for anything and I have few IFTTT recipes. If I find an automation that might work for me and lessen my workload, then I’ll consider it. However, I’m hesitant to implement it. The reason for this is I don’t want to have to deal with the fallout of the service not working the way it is supposed to work.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 31, 2016
The clothing you wear at work may have an impact on your daily productivity levels. If you want to do well on the job, you have to plan your outfits out in a meticulous and careful manner. Failing to do so can often lead to results that are less than desirable.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Depression is the most common form of mental illness in the developed world. In the United States, more than 40 million people are affected by depression, approximately 18% of the population ( Adaa.org, 2014 ).
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 30, 2016
In each sentence below, the presence of one punctuation mark—or, in the case of the first example, a team of two complementary marks—introduces a flaw in the syntactical structure of the statement. Discussion and revision of the problematic sentences follow each example.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 31, 2016
On this episode, my guest is Grant Baldwin , who returns to The Productivityist Podcast. Grant is a speaker, blogger, podcaster, and founder of The Speaker Lab – where he helps people (specifically speakers) become more effective in their craft. We spoke about the processes in planning and delivering an effective talk. Grant expounded on the logistical needs prior to a speaking event, the mental process of writing a manuscript, and the importance of rehearsing.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 30, 2016
There are several reasons why a person would opt to use a home drug testing kit instead of going to a lab for testing.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Your startup is as fragile as a newborn baby. It has blood in its veins (capital), but can’t fend for itself yet because of insufficient customers, no word-of-mouth advertisement, and not enough sales. No wonder startups cry a lot and fail a lot.
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 31, 2016
The solution to problems of parallel structure, in which a sentence’s syntactical elements are not quite balanced, is often simply a matter of inserting one missing word. That’s the case in the following examples, each of which is followed by a discussion and a revision.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Many people find long distance relationships difficult. In fact, some people avoid such relationships at all costs because the distance tends to lead to feelings of loneliness and depression.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Have you been considering shifting your family to a real food diet ? Keeping your children strong and healthy requires providing them with a healthy and nutritious diet. You want your family to be at their best throughout the day and that means feeding them the right foods.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 30, 2016
Wigs are a great way to transform your look! They are quick, easy and, as an added bonus, only temporary. The right wig can transform you from Snow White to Cinderella in the blink of a wand. Or, you can be your favorite movie or book character.
Daily Writing Tips
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
What’s the difference between a ship’s captain and a ship’s master? In contemporary usage, not much, but historically, the titles represented quite distinct roles. Captain is more common in modern usage, but master is more historically accurate.
Daily Writing Tips
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
All but one of the following sentences demonstrate incorrect style for treatment of possessives according to The Chicago Manual of Style ; revise sentences as necessary: 1. I walked over to the Smith’s house. Our hostess’ nerves are shot. I went to my aunt’s and uncle’s anniversary celebration.
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