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Running a small business, even if that business is just you acting as a freelancer, isn’t easy, especially when you’re just starting out. It takes capital for initial expenditures like office space, utilities, equipment, advertising, and office supplies. MORE
McKinsey's Ecosystem 2.0: Climbing to the next level summarizes ecosystem 2.0 as: In the emerging world of Ecosystem 2.0, MORE
The past year has led to an unprecedented increase in employees working from home. Just under 90% of global organizations either mandated or requested their workers to do their jobs remotely last year. MORE
Once upon a time, I encountered the word epistemology and its forms only in academic writing. Lately, I’ve been seeing it all over the place, often unaccompanied by any definition. Election-deniers are said to exist in a “parallel epistemological bubble.”. MORE
Your home is where you feel the safest and most comfortable. It’s your very own sanctuary. Big investments or purchases like a house require upkeep and regular maintenance to ensure everything is in good condition. MORE
January kicks off a new calendar year, but also a fresh fiscal year for many organizations. This means new budgets, updated plans for projects, and goals for the year. MORE
Yak shaving is an extreme form of distraction, as well as procrastination. So is overthinking. We talk about both of these today, as well as how to get back on track. The post Podcast Episode 39: Yak Shaving, Overthinking and Getting Back On Track appeared first on Laura Earnest. Podcast MORE
Whether you want to learn a foreign language so you can watch that movie without subtitles or communicate with the locals fluently when you travel abroad, you will most likely need a language learning app to get started. MORE
Having been retrenched in 2018 after being with a company for 17 years was quite frightening. I have just turned forty-nine, which have put me in the age bracket where finding employment is exceedingly difficult. Being hard of hearing has also limited me with regards to the positions I can apply for. MORE
Understanding your personality and communication preferences Understanding your Executive's personality, behaviours and communication preferences are crucial to building an effective relationship and partnership. MORE
Choosing a vehicle for business is a slightly different exercise than choosing on for personal use. You’ll need something that’s practical, economical and comfortable – especially if you’re putting in a lot of miles. MORE
Whether you are a new blogger or an experienced one, you might be wondering what changes 2021 will have in store. If you’re looking to renew your mindset or just find some new tips in the trade, this article was written for you. MORE
There were 1.15 million applications to get a business tax ID (EIN) in Q4, 2020. This is an impressive 27% increase compared with Q4 of 2019. As the U.S. Census chart below shows, business applications fell from Q3 by 28%. MORE
A few months ago I started a promotion experiment. I wanted to see if Facebook / Instagram are still worthy of that, or – as my hunches were telling me – these outlets are already so opaque that they don’t even serve their initial purpose, which is connecting people. MORE
Pay per click or PPC is quickly gaining popularity as a strategy for online marketing. It allows advertisers to buy a spot on search engines. When users type a keyword, the ad will appear on top. It’s an excellent strategy for businesses that are yet to make their online presence felt. MORE
With each passing year comes a whole new series of ingenious innovations, especially in STEM fields. MORE
For most of us, we have great days at work when we're really on top of our game. Then, there are other days when we don't do our best work, and we know it. But a perfectionist can never let anything slide. He or she believes that everything has to be perfect, every single time. MORE
Graphics design needs come up all the time, from marketing materials to websites to social media. While it might be tempting to use someone in-house for your graphics design needs, you’ll quickly find that this is time consuming and might not always produce the most professional impact. MORE
Poshmark is a social e-commerce platform where people buy and sell secondhand goods, mostly used clothes. It went public last week and closed its first trading day worth $3 billion. In the Barron's article Poshmark CEO Sees Huge Market for Used Goods. MORE
Business travel can throw up a range of challenges that might take even the experienced by surprise. But even if you aren’t bowled over by any of them, you might find yourself exhausted by the time you get to the hotel – and therefore not at your best when you come to conduct the actual business. MORE
Beyonce said “girls run the world” and we don’t disagree. But here’s to people who run teams, the Project Managers. Several qualities of excellent project managers differentiate them from their other team members, and rightly so. MORE
2020 has been an eventful year in many aspects. Many businesses survived while many incurred losses. The pandemic has been a reality check for most business owners. The most important lesson that all of us learned is that the world is going online, and we need to keep up with the pace. MORE
Dumb Little Man
JANUARY 21, 2021
The past year has led to an unprecedented increase in employees working from home. Just under 90% of global organizations either mandated or requested their workers to do their jobs remotely last year.
Practically Perfect PA
JANUARY 21, 2021
Understanding your personality and communication preferences Understanding your Executive's personality, behaviours and communication preferences are crucial to building an effective relationship and partnership.
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Simple Productivity Blog
JANUARY 17, 2021
There is only one thing you need to do to get things done, no matter what the time frame or task. It's very simple, yet profound. And still many people won't do it. Want to know this secret? Today we'll look at the secret and why most people don't do it.
Small Business Labs
JANUARY 21, 2021
McKinsey's Ecosystem 2.0: Climbing to the next level summarizes ecosystem 2.0 as: In the emerging world of Ecosystem 2.0,
Dumb Little Man
JANUARY 20, 2021
With each passing year comes a whole new series of ingenious innovations, especially in STEM fields.
Brilliantly Better
JANUARY 17, 2021
10 years ago, if you wanted to eliminate meat from your diet, you had very few options. You could obviously go with salads, nuts and crucifers, but if you wanted a more dense source of protein, you were out of luck. And I’m talking mostly about engineered protein-rich foods.
Simple Productivity Blog
JANUARY 19, 2021
Yak shaving is an extreme form of distraction, as well as procrastination. So is overthinking. We talk about both of these today, as well as how to get back on track. The post Podcast Episode 39: Yak Shaving, Overthinking and Getting Back On Track appeared first on Laura Earnest. Podcast
Assistant Edge brings together the best content for professional assistants from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Dumb Little Man
JANUARY 19, 2021
Having been retrenched in 2018 after being with a company for 17 years was quite frightening. I have just turned forty-nine, which have put me in the age bracket where finding employment is exceedingly difficult. Being hard of hearing has also limited me with regards to the positions I can apply for.
Brilliantly Better
JANUARY 16, 2021
A few months ago I started a promotion experiment. I wanted to see if Facebook / Instagram are still worthy of that, or – as my hunches were telling me – these outlets are already so opaque that they don’t even serve their initial purpose, which is connecting people.
Daily Writing Tips
JANUARY 19, 2021
Once upon a time, I encountered the word epistemology and its forms only in academic writing. Lately, I’ve been seeing it all over the place, often unaccompanied by any definition. Election-deniers are said to exist in a “parallel epistemological bubble.”.
Small Business Labs
JANUARY 19, 2021
Poshmark is a social e-commerce platform where people buy and sell secondhand goods, mostly used clothes. It went public last week and closed its first trading day worth $3 billion. In the Barron's article Poshmark CEO Sees Huge Market for Used Goods.
Dumb Little Man
JANUARY 18, 2021
Your home is where you feel the safest and most comfortable. It’s your very own sanctuary. Big investments or purchases like a house require upkeep and regular maintenance to ensure everything is in good condition.
Brilliantly Better
JANUARY 22, 2021
One of the reasons for moving to Valencia was that here you get more 300 sunny days per year. The temperature is most of the time above 25 degrees and, overall, you get an astonishing weather. Well, “overall” should come with a little bit of a disclaimer.
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 17, 2021
Pay per click or PPC is quickly gaining popularity as a strategy for online marketing. It allows advertisers to buy a spot on search engines. When users type a keyword, the ad will appear on top. It’s an excellent strategy for businesses that are yet to make their online presence felt.
45 Things
JANUARY 18, 2021
For most of us, we have great days at work when we're really on top of our game. Then, there are other days when we don't do our best work, and we know it. But a perfectionist can never let anything slide. He or she believes that everything has to be perfect, every single time.
Dumb Little Man
JANUARY 18, 2021
Whether you want to learn a foreign language so you can watch that movie without subtitles or communicate with the locals fluently when you travel abroad, you will most likely need a language learning app to get started.
Brilliantly Better
JANUARY 21, 2021
Lately, I’ve been struggling at work with a 3 year old React Native project, which kinda fails to work anymore. It is the standard type of spaghetti code on top of last minute features, which eventually leads to a dead end.
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 20, 2021
Graphics design needs come up all the time, from marketing materials to websites to social media. While it might be tempting to use someone in-house for your graphics design needs, you’ll quickly find that this is time consuming and might not always produce the most professional impact.
Brilliantly Better
JANUARY 20, 2021
Every 3 years or so, a certain part of media gets hyped about a seemingly unexplainable appreciation of a certain asset. The media we’re talking about is mainly business and economic related, and the asset is Bitcoin (or crypto-currencies, if you prefer).
Brilliantly Better
JANUARY 18, 2021
It’s reasonably cold and daylight is starting to dim. The park where I’m running is slowly blending into that uncertain shape, when it’s not fully dark, but contours are fuzzy. It’s a nice Saturday evening and I’m enjoying my come back run, after about 2 weeks of pause.
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 22, 2021
Running a small business, even if that business is just you acting as a freelancer, isn’t easy, especially when you’re just starting out. It takes capital for initial expenditures like office space, utilities, equipment, advertising, and office supplies.
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 18, 2021
Whether you are a new blogger or an experienced one, you might be wondering what changes 2021 will have in store. If you’re looking to renew your mindset or just find some new tips in the trade, this article was written for you.
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 20, 2021
Content is king, yet one of the biggest challenges websites face is the creation of consistent, quality content. There are so many options when you’re looking for SEO writing services, but which ones are superb? Which ones are qualified?
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 20, 2021
2020 has been an eventful year in many aspects. Many businesses survived while many incurred losses. The pandemic has been a reality check for most business owners. The most important lesson that all of us learned is that the world is going online, and we need to keep up with the pace.
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 21, 2021
Beyonce said “girls run the world” and we don’t disagree. But here’s to people who run teams, the Project Managers. Several qualities of excellent project managers differentiate them from their other team members, and rightly so.
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 20, 2021
Choosing a vehicle for business is a slightly different exercise than choosing on for personal use. You’ll need something that’s practical, economical and comfortable – especially if you’re putting in a lot of miles.
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 19, 2021
January kicks off a new calendar year, but also a fresh fiscal year for many organizations. This means new budgets, updated plans for projects, and goals for the year.
Small Business CEO
JANUARY 20, 2021
Business travel can throw up a range of challenges that might take even the experienced by surprise. But even if you aren’t bowled over by any of them, you might find yourself exhausted by the time you get to the hotel – and therefore not at your best when you come to conduct the actual business.
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