Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The research was based on surveys of over 23,000 independent workers, gig workers, and micro-business owners and was augmented by 1,500 in-person interviews throughout the decade.  These include low-cost, Internet-based tools, services, and online marketplaces for everything from billing and project management to marketing and sales. 

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Success

MAY 24, 2023

Benefits shouldn’t be just a tool for recruitment; they are a way to retain employees and increase the stability/health of an organization,” says Kate Lamb, an account executive for a public relations firm. Instead of offering the perk of free lunch at work, consider providing home office stipends.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Melissa Cooksey, Senior Interior Project Manager at Perkins&Will’s Dallas office, wants to push the sector to break free from these perceived limitations. Interior Project Manager, Principal, Perkins&Will’s Dallas studio. Deloitte’s Global 2022 GenZ and Millennial Survey. But is it really lacking?

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Small Business Labs

JULY 31, 2018

  Back in 2011 when we first starting asking about this in surveys, we assumed the vast majority of independent workers would view self-employment as being less secure than having a traditional job.    But as the chart below shows (the data is from the MBO Partners State of Independence study series ), we were wrong. . 

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Depending on the team dynamic, this may look like a survey form, contributing to a shared document, or simply sending an email to a point of contact. Keep the Project Debrief positive by moderating the conversation toward constructive feedback. Then consolidate all feedback to be reviewed during the session.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If we go even further back when we published an exhaustive survey of salaries for Executive Assistants to the C-Suite, we can see that the average salary has increased by 60% since 2013. What Does This Mean for the Executive Assistant Salary Range In 2023? Executive Assistants who fit this profile are in high demand and low supply.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

But even the most productive and enthusiastic individuals, teams, and corporations require careful management, planning, and collaboration. Unfortunately, these essential business tools can be challenging to organize, especially as your company grows and you balance work and home life. It’s kind of a business version of Todoist.

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Allwork

AUGUST 28, 2023

With the knowledge accumulated from his research, he bestows a powerful tool in his latest book, The Open Culture Handbook. They start with a culture survey, a large survey that when you finish, your culture is placed on some kind of schema, whether it’s blue or red or green. About this episode Does this sound familiar?

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 31, 2023

There are many ways to go about this, including time-tracking apps, project management software, timesheets, screenshots, spreadsheets, and asking team members to track their own progress. A handy time tracking tool will make billing your clients effortless, as all employee hours are automatically logged. It boosts productivity.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Are you using the best systems/tools possible for your business to deliver products and services thoroughly? Whether it’s making the contracting process fully digital or creating a central location for all your coaching program content, leverage the right tools and processes to quickly and efficiently deliver your products and services.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 4, 2013

Luckily for you, there are many useful tools available that will make your job much easier. PandaForm is a great tool which can help you centralize all of your business data into one single database. You can also use it to create many different kinds of forms such as for orders, meetings and customer surveys. RescueTime.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 12, 2017

Many people think of professional certifications as a tool for financial gain. For example, a recent OfficeTeam survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay up to 8% more on average (in the U.S.) For example, project managers have the PMP certification and Human Resources have SHRM certifications.

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C-Suite Assistants

DECEMBER 20, 2020

And according to a Forbes survey , one in five top CEOs plans to keep at least 20% of their workforce working remotely. Researching which administrative technology tools best serve companies is an easy way to set yourself apart from the competition. Project Management and Event Planning-. Improving Leadership Qualities-.

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

Coaches will use tools like visualization, assessments, stories, breathing and mindfulness exercises, project management software and paper-based exercises, emotional releasers, mantras, and on and on. These are actual findings from an industry survey. Many certification programs will help you land your first clients.”.

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Small Business CEO

APRIL 18, 2019

One survey showing that 73% of staff saw increased work satisfaction while 78% agreed that the system made them more productive. But in order to successfully implement a flexible working strategy, employees must have the tools to work efficiently outside of the office. Flexible working schedules can hugely benefit staff.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 28, 2009

10 Twitter Tools For Your Small Business. ••••. 5 Free Tools to Boost Your Online Marketing Results. Using Online Surveys Effectively. ••••. Management. Four Challenges and Solutions to SMB Project Management. How To Set Up A Custom Landing Page For Your Business Facebook Fan Page. Technology. Marketing.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

To receive a free copy of the Career Advancement Toolkit, join the Project Management Hacks email newsletter. Productivity often focuses on tools such as Evernote and methodologies like Getting Things Done. Now I use Evernote and GTD; they are great tools that have improved my life considerably. Problem-based Learning.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 13, 2010

SEO can be used as a branding tool, or even as a tool for social change. One area that is both free of direct marketing and very appealing to businesses is reputation management. If you are interested in using SEO as a reputation management tool for your business, these five strategies, tips, and tactics could be of value.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 9, 2021

To make things easy, we had previously written an article on productive recruitment tools that'll save you time and money. So even if you're starting on your recruiting journey and looking for a guide that'll help you choose the right tools, you've landed in the right place. Being a professional network, 59.9%

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Generally, these actions include signing up for a free trial program, joining a new website, or completing an online survey. Using Videos to Develop the Perception of a Personal Relationship With Target Audiences When pursued correctly, video marketing can be an extremely effective tool to promote your small business.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Are you a fan of kanban-style task management features to visualize workflows and customer leads? If so, two project management tools lead the fray — Pipedrive and Trello. Both rely on kanban cards as their primary visualization tool, making them both incredibly user-friendly and approachable. Integrations.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

The best tool for this is Post-It notes. Once that is done, survey what is left and find the next easiest thing you can do. Need a plan, then partner with a "project manager" or get a great planner. Breathing is the body's tool to counteract stress, anxiety, anger, grief. BREAK DOWN!

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