The Small Business Blog

APRIL 9, 2013

In my first post for TSBB I gave a definition of Resourcefulness as:- The ability to find ways of dealing with the unknown, the uncertain, the unfamiliar, the unexpected and the obstacles that get in the way of your objectives. I also said that I wouldn’t be writing about “The 7 things that resourceful people… Read the full article here: Resourcefulness on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Business Advice Business Psychology Personal Effectiveness resourcefulness

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 30, 2018

Here are our new resources for Assistants. Career Development Featured Resources for Personal Assistants admin administrators assistants blogging Career EA Events Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant ResourcesOver the last few months, you might have noticed that I have been adding some new sections to the Practically Perfect PA website. Haven’t noticed? Don´t worry I know you are busy! So, today, I thought I would let you know what we have going on.

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Dumb Little Man

MAY 4, 2020

The widespread availability of online resources for learners means that you can learn anything you set your mind on via the internet. Below is a look at 9 online resources that learners should bookmark to assist them in quenching their thirst for learning. This portal is a magnet for all individuals interested in online educational resources. Its resources are well-organized into accurately labeled groupings to ensure that students can straightforwardly find what they need.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 1, 2020

Since 1990, we have provided rich resources for administrative professionals around the world. Office Dynamics International is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. As you can imagine, we have covered thousands of assistant-focused topics over the decades. Everything from improving time-management skills to refining your career portfolio to compete in a post-COVID-19 workplace.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 17, 2018

We are delighted to be welcoming Lindsay Taylor, Director of Your Excellency Limited to the Virtual Summit on 22nd June 2018. More details of her beneficial session will be shared soon. In the meantime, I asked Lindsay to introduce herself and share details of the learning and development Your Excellency provides to the PA and […]. Featured Sponsored posts Training admin assistants EA Education and Training Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant Virtual Assistant

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2019

It goes without saying that for an Assistant to be successful in the role, they need to have strong business acumen. I’ve written about this skill a lot over the years, and I have presented on the topic at various events. It is a topic close to my heart because I genuinely think once Assistants […].

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2012

In my last blog I wrote about the resources that are available for assistants and administrators in the form of magazines and websites. There are three subscriptions tiers; Associate, Member and Fellow which give you access to a number of useful resources online, designated letters after your name, regular e-newsletters, national and regular events and networking opportunities. Also let me know if you use any other resources that make your job easier. Pin It.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 2, 2019

Like most senior level Executives, your boss will be involved in lots of different projects, making the decisions and driving these initiatives forward. If the projects are not managed by a central project management office (and in smaller organisations, this is often the case), then you can add value by helping your Executive plan out […].

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2012

As this is the first blog on my new website I thought I would share with you some of the resources I find really helpful. The website is also a valuable resource and has lots of frfee articles, blogs and a forum for subscriber and non subscribers. pa-assist.com launched in 2000 and the site primarily offers help, information and resources for office professionals. The post Resources for assistants appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Pin It.

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Daily Writing Tips

JUNE 2, 2020

Whether you want to launch your freelance writing career, write and publish a book, or start a successful blog, these ten resources could help. While Leadpages is the priciest resource here, if you’re selling your writing online, you might well find it’s worth it. Original post: 10 Writing Resources to Explore. Are you hoping to go further with your writing this year?

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 12, 2015

I shared with her that the best resource for getting content for her newsletter was her clients! A couple of weeks ago I headed out to Orlando for a 3-day fashion event. I attend this event twice a year, and I love that I get to unplug for a few days and focus on something completely different—it’s all about balance, right? For me, this is when I get the best ideas for my business.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2012

In my last blog I wrote about the resources that are available for assistants and administrators in the form of magazines and websites. There are three subscriptions tiers; Associate, Member and Fellow which give you access to a number of useful resources online, designated letters after your name, regular e-newsletters, national and regular events and networking opportunities. Also let me know if you use any other resources that make your job easier. Pin It.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The post Great resources for assistants on Twitter appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. Earlier this week I wrote a piece on Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for assistants so I thought I would carry on with that theme and try to convince you all to join Twitter! Twitter really is a great place for learning as well as being social. Here is a list of people, companies and professional associations that I think will add real value to your career development.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Putting your money into natural resources could make it possible to weather the financial storm on the horizon. Investing in Natural Resources. Why exactly would you want to invest in natural resource companies as an investor? If you have money to invest, putting it into natural resources like oil, natural gas, gold, and silver makes a lot of sense. If hyperinflation does occur, the values of these natural resources will still be there.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 3, 2011

7 Evernote Resources You May Not Know About. Image via CrunchBase. As I have mentioned in previous posts , I have been using Evernote for almost as long as it has been on the market. Version 1 came bundled as bonus software with a scanner I had purchased and I have stuck with it through its evolution to version 4.5 (pre-release). pre-release). Apart from e-mail service, it is my most used piece of software. Like any good software, familiarity with tips, tricks, shortcuts, etc.,

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 17, 2019

Office Dynamics International is the global industry leader in the development and presentation of sophisticated executive and administrative assistant training, coaching, and resources. It is known that we offer a broad range of training, education, peer to peer networking, but this year we are adding even more to our catalog of resources! The post New Training and Resources to Office Dynamics in 2019 appeared first on Office Dynamics.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

There are a lot of different resources available to assistants. Some resources are better than others and we do have a lot of choice. Well I thought I would offer one of the great resources a chance to introduce themselves to the Practically Perfect PA readers and tell us a little more about what they do and how they can support assistants in, what I think is, one of the world’s toughest jobs! The PA Life website also has lots of great resources for assistants.

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The Solopreneur Life

MARCH 15, 2011

I am in the process of building a “starter kit&# resource guide for solopreneur beginners. Related posts: Solopreneur Resource: Office Space for Small Businesses. You Know You’re a Solopreneur When… Uncategorized Beginners Resource Guide Starter KitIt could include books, articles, Web sites, blogs, videos, etc. What would you include in a starter kit? Please include your comments below or send me an e-mail.

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The Solopreneur Life

JANUARY 21, 2015

A n important part of what I do here at TheSolopreneurLife.com is spend a ton of hours searching for the resources that are worth your time. In the area of free inbound-marketing resources, I’m here to tell you I’ve found none better than Massachusetts-based HubSpot and Connecticut-based Impact. To begin digging into the Impact and HubSpot resources, go to: • Impact Learning Center.

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Office Organization Success

MAY 9, 2014

Today, I want to share a fabulous training resource with you, and one that’s free for you to attend too. I’m a huge fan of lifelong learning and am continually investing in myself and my business through training courses and other programs … whether those are free or paid training programs! It’s the… “Grow and Monetize Your Business” And it’s being hosted by the Expert Telesummit Speakers Bureau. Click here to register.

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Not having resource limits respected is often the culprit. Honoring the resources will strengthen the relationship with your client, and allow you to get more work done simply and easily. Clients often notice that things feel off to them, but they don’t often have the self-awareness to know why. VAs often notice that things with clients feel off to them and they don’t know why, either.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 4, 2014

For most assistants working in the UK the Square Meal website and guide is a well-loved and trusted resource. The post Spotlight on assistant resources: Square Meal Venues and Events Live appeared first on Practically Perfect PA. For many years I have consulted the guide for restaurant and venue ideas, it has always been my first port of call when managers have asked me to book restaurants for them.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2013

Office Dynamics has been named a best administrative assistant resource online - twice! Voted in by administrative assistants saying that we are a " best administrative assistant resource " out there on the world wide web means a lot to us. Best Administrative Assistant Resources on Twitter (the full list). The group voted on their favorite/best administrative assistant resources and we were pleased to be included in their results!

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Small Business CEO

MAY 22, 2020

… The post Resources for Struggling Businesses During COVID-19 appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. COVID-19 has severely impacted the way that everyone goes about their lives. Most are forced to stay at home, yourself likely included. This means that many businesses are currently closed or working at a significantly reduced capacity.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 14, 2020

In business, you need to be able to use every resource to your advantage if you don’t want to be one of the many businesses that fail each year. Whether this means getting a better online presence, being able to understand and know other local businesses better, or get a better idea as to the demands of the local market, leveraging local resources is an important project too many entrepreneurs ignore.… Economy & Environment business resources local business

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Annual audits of human resources are necessary for all companies out there. … Management hrm human resources auditIt does not matter how many employees the business has. HR audits can be compared with the health checks that you do for your body. Organizations have to measure current standings and then determine accomplishments possible with the purpose of improving HR functions. An HR Audit and Compliance report involves reviewing basically all HR functions.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

While each and every one of us is ultimately responsible for the state of their personal brand, we all have a sturdy stock of resources at our disposal to make the job easier. Those resources don’t look precisely the same for everyone.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 11, 2020

So, you’ve decided to get into the human resources industry, what should be your first step? … The post 7 Must-Have Skills to Get Into the Human Resources Industry (and Tips to Acquire Them) appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. Human Resources careersFirst and foremost, you need to answer a single, most important question – do you have all the skills needed to prosper in this position?

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Small Business CEO

JULY 14, 2017

Yet, these barriers break through the clever use of online resources, products, and services. … Management business resources online resourcesThere is a limited skill pool for most small businesses due to financial restrictions and lack of talent options from the immediate area. It allows a business to operate on a large scale without undertaking the complexities of a corporation. Consider the following to encourage success within the main operations.

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Virtual Moxie

JANUARY 19, 2012

Build resources you can share with your clients, allowing them to choose their own vendors and paying them directly. This reduces your liability while still allowing you to make things easier for the client--both very good things! Moxie Tips AssistU Moxie Tips Virtual Assistant Virtual Assistant Training Virtual Moxie

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Productivityist

MARCH 3, 2013

Productivityist.com by Mike Vardy Start Here Archives Store Contact A Quick Look at OmniFocus Resources Posted on 03/03/2013 // Leave a Comment The Omni Group has released the first set of videos from the talks at January’s OmnFocus Setup event. The team at Asian Efficiency (one of the people behind that site is the aforementioned Thanh Pham) has also assembled a great resource for OmniFocus users.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 27, 2020

… The post What is Cryptojacking that Uses CPU Resources Without Permission? Cryptojacking is a malware that mines virtual currencies such as Bitcoin mainly on websites and advertisements so that users who visit the site do not notice them. To understand cryptojacking, I would like to talk a little about cryptocurrencies. As you may already know, virtual currencies are electronic currencies such as BitCoin, Ethereum, Monero and Ripple that do not belong to any country.

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Daily Writing Tips

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The British English equivalent of The Chicago Manual of Style is the preeminent resource for resolving style issues such as hyphenation and punctuation, formatting for bibliographies, indexes, and notes, and usage (both British English and American English). Original Post: 7 British English Writing Resources.

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Productive & Organized

JUNE 22, 2011

  It is a great way to find a new resource and not get overwhelmed in the process.    Once a month, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites.    Today, I decided to do things a little differently and ask my Facebook network of productivity and organizing pros to share info about their blogs.  

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Productive & Organized

OCTOBER 11, 2012

More recently, the TV show Leverage took the concept of leverage beyond finance or mechanics to mean having a strategic advantage -- using your assets/resources to benefit your situation.   Each of us have resources/assets that give us advantage when used strategically.  The resources you have change every day as you learn and grow.    I say that he is effectively leveraging his resources and his teachers agree. 

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 27, 2016

Is your business struggling because it lacks essential resources? Below are some of the most popular online services that help businesses with limited resources. … Information Technology business resources online services outsourcingIf so, you’re not alone because thousands of other business owners are in the same position as you. However, the internet provides most of the solutions you require to address this problem.

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Productive & Organized

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Recently, I shared some of my favorite tips on how to eliminate writer's block in my post: Writer's Block Stinks !    Based on all of the shares, tweets and messages I received, I can tell that there are a lot of people that are feeling stuck creating content! I have also heard from clients that would like to try some new things on their blog, but don't know how to introduce it to their audience. Today, I'm going to share one of my blogging secret weapons!

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

It’s the ultimate online resource for creating a more streamlined, automated, and systemized online solo service business. Share and Enjoy: ResourcesThe Office Organization Success Cafe is just what you need! Once you become a member you’ll be able to: Have immediate access to an online library of content-rich articles focused on running an online solo service business. Network with colleagues with similar interests. Find new clients. Get advice or brainstorm a problem.

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Virtual Moxie

AUGUST 1, 2011

Among the things a client has the right to expect from you is that you're respect the value and limits of his/her resources. It's easy to understand that you should be careful about spending the clients money (one of the resources), but be as careful with a client's time, energy, emotions, community, and intellectual capital.

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Daily Writing Tips

JUNE 24, 2019

Original post: How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon [With Tools and Resources]. Fifteen or twenty years ago, self-publishing was looked on as a last resort option for books that a publisher wouldn’t want to take on. It was also an expensive and time-consuming way to get a book out there. Self-publishers had to pay for a whole print run – maybe 1,000 or 2,000 copies – and they had to market it. During the past decade, though, there’s been a huge rise in the popularity of self-publishing.

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The Solopreneur Life

JANUARY 18, 2012

I honestly think that my best fallback position is my resourcefulness and commitment. T his is The Solopreneur Life’s “Featured Soloist,” the purpose of which is to give all of us a glimpse at how other solopreneurs operate their small businesses. Today we meet Nea Joy Justice. If you would like to be the “Featured Soloist,” please send me an e-mail, Larry@TheSolopreneurLife.com. Nea Joy Justice. Name of solopreneur: Nea Joy Justice.

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Daily Writing Tips

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

I’ve consulted many resources, but the ones on this list have pride of place and show the most wear and tear. Associated Press style and Chicago style (see below) differ in some respects, but many of the listings in this alphabetically organized resource will set you straight about how to treat many common and proper nouns. This is a handy resource for double-checking names of famous people or their life spans (and years in office or on a throne).

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Small business, by definition, is something that is run out of minimal resources and budget. It is hence quintessential for these business owners to make the best use of what is available and thus extract the maximum mileage out of their resources. … CEO Leadership Finance business resources What this means is that SMBs get very little leeway when it comes to experimentation and exploration of new channels.

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