Sat.Jul 20, 2019 - Fri.Jul 26, 2019

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Empowering Tips for the Administrative and Executive Assistant – Part 3

Office Dynamics

In part one of “ Empowering Tips ” I mentioned that the word Empower is not only the theme of the 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , it is also used in a variety of situations and conversations. I highlighted the many professional and personal development focuses that I have learned from Office Dynamics resources, conference, team, and owner – Ms.

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40 Gmail hacks for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

So many organisations are making a move from Microsoft Office to Google Suite (Practically Perfect PA being one such business!). I love Gmail, it is such a great tool, and with all of the available Chrome extensions, you really can make Gmail an incredibly productive tool. We have a great selection of hacks for Outlook, […].

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Positive Career Affirmation #22

Eat Your Career

I thrive in an atmosphere of change. To learn more about affirmations and how to leverage them for career success, check out this article. The post Positive Career Affirmation #22 appeared first on Eat Your Career.

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The Growth of Side Gigs

Small Business Labs

That side gigs - part-time or occasional work to supplement income - have become more common is hardly new news. Nor are the reasons behind the growing number of Americans with side gigs. Simply put, workers up and down the income ladder are finding that their compensation simply doesn’t keep up with rising costs, especially of education, health care, and housing.  Because of this, more Americans are turning to side gigs to help them make ends meet.

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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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Calling All Assistants—Secret to Building a Strategic Partnership

Office Dynamics

. For more than 15 years I have been teaching assistants how to build a strategic partnership with their executives. I especially spend a lot of time on this topic in my World Class Assistant™ designation course. A strategic partnership is quite different from just building a partnership with your executive or just working as a team. An example of how they would be different is that in a partnership the assistant and executive will have weekly or daily huddles.

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10 Signs Your Best Employee is About to Quit

On The Job

When you're the boss, there are days when your life seems like one big dumpster fire. Then, there are the days when it feels like everything is going right and you and your team can take on the world. Those take-on-the-world days happen because you have a great team, right? Or, at least you have a mostly great team. Your superstars seem to always come through, whether it's pulling a late night to get a project done or coming up with a brilliant new idea to keep a valued customer.

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Bain Consulting on Predicting the Next Tech Disruption

Small Business Labs

Predicting the Next Tech Disruption from Big 3 Strategy Consulting firm Bain and Company discusses 4 forecasting tools (shown below) Bain uses to predict when disruptive technologies will be widely adopted. Two of the tools - experience curves and adoption curves - have been around a long time and widely used. For example, we use both - and especially adoption curves - in our forecasts.

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Focusing on Providing Exceptional Service as an Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

Focusing on providing exceptional service at work can be a struggle especially if you are not feeling appreciated. I have shared several discussions about this topic with my peers throughout my years as an administrative professional. The key is to focus on providing an exceptional level of service rather than the feeling that no one is acknowledging your service.

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How To Help Yourself When You’re Feeling Stuck

Practically Perfect PA

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck and don’t know what to do next? Unsure about the direction your career is taking? Or utterly uninspired by your current situation? I hear you. I have been there myself. A few years ago, I felt lost, frustrated and had no clue how to move forward. I felt […].

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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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5 Reasons Businesses Should Take Advantage of Renewable Energy

Eco-Office Gals

1. It’s Getting More Affordable Every Year. With the looming threat of climate change and its 11-year deadline , it seems like everyone is talking about renewable energy and what we can do with it. Renewable energy is more than a buzzword these days — it’s a fully formed technology that is ready and waiting for companies to take advantage of everything it has to offer.

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5 Undeniable Benefits To Investing In Business Vehicles

Small Business CEO

54% of small and medium-sized enterprise owners need to use their cars, trucks or vans for business activities, according to a recent Manta survey. The need to purchase or lease a vehicle may end up being inevitable especially for businesses that offer goods or services. The acquisition of raw material, day to day supplies and timely delivery of finished products require the constant availability of a means of transport.

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Episode 254: Breaking the Time Barrier with Mike McDerment

Productivityist

On this episode, I speak with Mike McDerment , the co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks. FreshBooks is the world’s #1 cloud accounting software for self-employed professionals. Built in 2003 after he accidentally saved over an invoice, Mike spent 3.5 years growing FreshBooks from his parents’ basement. Since then, over 24 million people have used FreshBooks to save time billing, and collect billions of dollars.

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Assistant Managers: How to motivate your team

Practically Perfect PA

It is becoming more and more common for Assistants to manage staff and lead teams on projects. Many Executive Assistants manage teams of other Assistants and Administrators, and we all know it can be tough keeping Assistant’s careers on track and keeping them motivated. Here are our tips on how you can keep your team […].

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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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What is a Solopreneur? Two Secrets to Success As One

Tips From T. Marie

You may have seen that I’ve included a few new terms on the pages of my website. Specifically, on my services page , you will notice them right at the top. It says, “Solopreneurs, Coaches, and Creatives”. It’s at the top of the page because these are the business people I specialize in providing assistance to. I’ve discovered that it leaves some folks wondering if their business fits into one of those categories.

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How to Make your Business Event a Success

Small Business CEO

Organizing events can be a great way to build a community and following for your business. This is especially true if your product or service caters to a very niche. The target group in such narrow niches tend to be highly passionate and events help foster a sense of community among such users. However, organizing a successful event is easier said than done.

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How to Successfully Interview for an Executive-Level Position

Small Business CEO

One of the most important steps in getting hired for an executive job is successfully sitting through an interview. The interview process gives you a chance to showcase your knowledge and to highlight your strengths, showing potential employers why you are the right choice for the job. Brushing up on your interview skills ahead of time is important if you want to increase your chances of getting hired. 1.

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10 Top Skills to be a Successful Product Owner

Small Business CEO

While being a moderately successful Product Owner isn’t a very hard task, it is quite difficult to accumulate enough characteristics of a great Product Owner. Product Owners have to lead an entire team from inception to the end product, and it is in no way an easy task. For those who are completely new to this domain, or wish to gain more credibility in this field, there are numerous options to help them out.

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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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The Importance of PCI Audits

Small Business CEO

Data breaches are more prevalent today than ever before. A data security report compiled by Verizon shows that in 2016, there were 80,000 data security issues. Unknown to many businesses, most cyber attackers take advantage of website and system vulnerabilities that are easily preventable. If your business has little to no data breach protection, it is at a high risk of exposing crucial data to malicious third parties.

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Smart ? Secure: The Orvibo Leak and Security in IoT Devices

Small Business CEO

By 2025, the amount of IoT devices is expected to expand to a whopping 21.5 billion. 21.5 billion devices that are constantly connected to the Internet while containing information that you may deem personal. It’s scary, but kind of cool. My fridge can know my name! Completely useless but awesome at the same time! photo credit: YouTube. However, the carrying of your personal information should ring some alarms in your head.

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Understanding What Type Of Investor You Are

Small Business CEO

No two investors are exactly alike. Each will have quirks and differences that influence their decisions and personalities that dictate their actions during trades. Did you know that there are basically three types of investor? See which one you are! But first, why should you care? If you’re looking to begin your stock market investment , identifying the type of investor you are beforehand will help you better understand how your investment style will shape or affect your success.

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5 Situations Where Loans Can Be Most Effective And Helpful

Small Business CEO

Getting into a debt arrangement is no small matter. Borrowing money is a huge responsibility and, if not understood properly, can have a severe adverse impact on your life. Defaulted payments can lead to a bad credit rating which can sometimes take years to overcome. This is why you should reserve the decision of getting a loan for very specific reasons.

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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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Smart Doesn’t Equal Secure: The Orvibo Leak and Security in IoT Devices

Small Business CEO

By 2025, the amount of IoT devices is expected to expand to a whopping 21.5 billion. 21.5 billion devices that are constantly connected to the Internet while containing information that you may deem personal. It’s scary, but kind of cool. My fridge can know my name! Completely useless but awesome at the same time! photo credit: YouTube. However, the carrying of your personal information should ring some alarms in your head.

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A Solicitor’s Advice on Property Disputes

Small Business CEO

Property disputes are one of the most infuriating processes that anyone can go through. No matter what the situation is, nearly everyone thinks they’re right- which is part of what makes them so difficult to manage. Chances are that at least one side of a property dispute is in the wrong, and the real challenge is figuring out which side this is. That’s why it’s always really helpful to get a solicitor involved; they’ll know all the rules and laws inside out and will be able to help you win your