The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Getting Fired Up! by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 17, 2010 “Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another. So, now it’s more important than ever to get your team fired up. If you want your staff to work harder then step it up a notch yourself. It is the only means.” Here are a few ideas: 1.Set

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APRIL 14, 2014

Organising the most appropriate ground transportation supplier for your company can be straightforward, but to get the best value and the best travel experience from your service provider, you need to find out a bit more information. Choose the best supplier for your needs. Can you book 24/7 by telephone, email or online?

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They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Time management skills A person who doesn't manage their time properly will be overwhelmed by the amount of work that piles up. Office managers should always expand their knowledge.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

He needs time for emails, preparation, lunch – and I use my initiative to prevent clashes. Also, I read all emails to my boss and assess their importance in order to help him to reply. Emails play an important part during the day. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Suppliers are a great one for this as they want to link out to all the great companies they supply to, so it’s a win, win. Other than a link and a mention, in the eyes of your customers this is great social proof and will likely make you much more credible, especially if it is a well-known supplier. Tip 4: Use the Tools Provided.

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DECEMBER 12, 2016

Mark Williams aka Mr LinkedIn will provide fantastic examples and advice for any assistant who would like to get more out of LinkedIn and integrate it into their role. We will hear how they got involved in the project, what the work did for their career, what skills they took up during the process and their take home tips.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Back in November I had the pleasure of speaking to 50 assistants who were attending a networking event organised by ACE (Assistant Community EMEA), an internal networking group set up by assistants at BlackRock. I was also impressed that a number of the assistants who had helped to organise the event got up and spoke to the audience.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 30, 2008 In recent years there has been a far greater emphasis placed on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. This will involve online weight loss coaching and setting up an extensive knowledge base that will serve as a point of reference.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – C.V. Business environment and set-up cost: Other than language, there are no major barriers to this business being successful internationally. If you already own all the necessary computer equipment, scanner and printer then your only start-up cost will be the design and hosting of your website.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea: Image Consultant by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 11, 2008 This business is ideal for someone who has worked in the corporate world or the media for a number of years and understands the importance of image within it. Online Examples: Babet Style Consultancy – an example of the services you could offer.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Sign-Making Service by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 09, 2008 Sign manufacture is a fun way for you to earn some extra income. Business environment and set-up cost: This is primarily a local business because you will work closely with clients and be responsible for installing the signage.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 29, 2009

The worst business start-up mistakes by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 29, 2009 Although many people decide to try and realise their dream of starting their own business, unfortunately it often turns into a nightmare for them. It is also generally a big mistake to think that you can save money by under-investing in technology. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Party Planner by Stefan Töpfer on May 13, 2008 Organising a party can be time-consuming and stressful for many people. Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much international potential for this business because you will have to work closely with clients.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 02, 2008 There is always a great demand for custom-made T-shirts, ranging from sports teams in need of new kit to event organisers wanting promotional shirts to give away. The estimated cost to start this business varies from £5000 up to around £15,000.

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APRIL 30, 2010

But it’s finally, really sinking in that I can still do that by stepping up (not out) into an engaged CEO role. A prime example in my case: We want to deliver exactly what our clients want when they want it – which is usually instantly or yesterday! So what happens when our routine is disrupted or we decide to change it up?

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers – make sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. This is like a 24% p.a. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Cost Cutting for Small Business – Payment Terms by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 24, 2007 There are two ways to get better payment terms from your suppliers – make sure you know what the pricing is and negotiate the payment terms last, without warning. This is like a 24% p.a. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 30, 2010

Keep stakeholders (customers, staff, suppliers etc.) You must set an example with your work ethic. I would add something to number 4: set an example with work-ethic, your attitude and how you communicate ie. Leo Thornton Said on June 1st, 2010 at 4:28 pm Yeah I agree that you have to lead by example.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. We have a shed load of skills that have to be kept up to date so that we can do our job effectively. Networking Groups.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Turbocharge Your Sales by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 03, 2010 With better economic conditions coming soon, there couldn’t be a better time to brush up on your sales skills. The recent downturn has made companies think twice about who they are dealing with and has made them potentially more likely to switch suppliers. Keep up the great work!

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MAY 12, 2022

Look at your suppliers too – for example, choose snack options or items that are wrapped in paper rather than plastic. . You can also weave this thinking into your onboarding process, for example by giving new members a reusable mug and water bottle, and explaining why. . Sign up for free here. .

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

For example, files related to finances can be green (for obvious reasons, right?), Another suggestion is to color code the labels, same example, use green labels for finances. Check out office suppliers such as avery.com and smead.com for storage and filing options. Find out what filing system works for you.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 6, 2013

With the new opportunities global markets provide, small businesses often see job growth and productivity increase by up to 20 percent. For example, you may need staff that speaks a certain language or possesses certain skill sets. As an exporting venture grows, it needs more in-house support. Find a workforce that’s right for you.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2007

by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 25, 2007 I’m answering three questions here, emailed to me during last week, so excuse the long headline. I will give examples and will let you fill in the rest for yourself. Examples are rent, some employee costs, property taxes, telephone, heating and interest/bank expense.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Brian Scudamore dropped out of high school in 1989 with $700 (£400) and a beat-up old pick-up truck to start his company 1-800-GOT-JUNK? For example, one of these mentors runs one of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s Your examples fit in with the cooperation level and you can see it in big business as well. Think airline alliances.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2010

If you haven’t been immediately struck with inspiration, then coming up with a concept for your small business can be difficult and frustrating. However, there are some tried and tested methods you could use to come up with an idea that suits you. Firstly, you could try doing some research into current start-up trends.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 10, 2009

As an example, Bookkeeping will start at £9.85 Any receipts can be uploaded by fax, scanned via email or sent to our processing centre and will be processed within 72 hours of receipt. per month plus VAT – at these kind of prices even the smallest of businesses can afford to outsource their bookkeeping.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2007

by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 14, 2007 I had the above question emailed to me over the week-end. You need to pay attention to your credit control all the time, if you can’t do that get someone else to do it for you, outsource it to a virtual assistant , for example. Q & A: What do you mean by credit control?

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 20, 2010

The term competitive intelligence may conjure up images of espionage and James Bond movies, but it’s simply the honest practice of gathering and analysing public information on competitors. Google Alerts are also a great source of information by providing email updates of the latest relevant Google results (news, web etc.)

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2010

Allowing staff to work flexible hours is an example; at WinWeb.com my staff work from home, with flexibility and consideration for their families needs. For example because I don’t have any authority over them I can only suggest rather than tell them to do something. Sponsors Advertise Here? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 24, 2010 Many Search Engine Optimization (SEO) consultants and companies have theories about the best SEO tactics, but they don’t always back them up with proven experiments. For example, “small_business_bookkeeping.jpg” instead of a digital camera’s default “123.jpg” jpg” will be more effective.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

It’s relatively inexpensive and can be very effective is used the correct way (and there are many examples of companies misusing social media!). We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

These examples and 40 million more are generated on the MBA Writer web-site by Mike Shor (Humor), he writes: Automatically generate sentences ready for inclusion into your business memos without all of the thinking!! Say something profound today. Please enter your real name, not your company, product or services name. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

I personally use a Franklin Covey planner because I love the look of the pages, but many other companies make planner pages with the same set-up.  Thinking Through A Pen As a writer, I enjoy being able to open up my planner to jot things down. Keeps all your appointments, contacts and email in one spot so it's all synched up.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 2, 2010

For example, if you are an independent financial advisor (IFA) then a good ‘big fish’ for you may be an accountancy firm who has many clients that will have financial and investment needs. those businesses that you could build mutually beneficial relationships such that over time you may be able to cross refer. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2007

by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 29, 2007 This question was emailed the other day, and I must say, in my mind this is only half the question – but first things first. Maybe even encourage more people to open up their own SMEs anne smith Said on June 12th, 2009 at 7:10 pm The information helped me a lot as a business owner. Great post!

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

While your competitors have to pay out for expensive office space that they don’t need as clients dry up, your business can continue to thrive. An ideal example of people in this category are parents, childcare is hugely expensive and allowing people the flexibility to work from home means you can gain the staff others are missing out on!

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