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Could You Write a Book in a Month?

Success

In 2005 I was confident. Like most working writers, a deadline with pay sets off an internal starting gun that allows the words to flow freely and willingly to the page. I email a writer friend who tells me, without a doubt, “Do not write in first-person narrative.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

Success

Tarrent-Arthur and Helen Cummings-Henry saw COVID-19 as an opportunity to form Righteous Uplifting Nourishing International, a global nonprofit organization whose message is to change lives one soul at a time. Since opening her store in 2005 in Orange County, Astaraee has focused on creating meaningful relationships with her clients.

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AZVAs Podcast 4: Professionalism In and Outside of the Office

Loosely Speaking

She is an avid volunteer and has served the International Virtual Assistants Association for more than 10 years, including service as the Association’s Board President twice, initially in the 2005-2006 term and again in 2010-2011. To receive an announcement by email when a new podcast is available, email ktcosmos@LooseEnds.net.

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Embrace Change for Career Success!

All Things Admin

When I launched my business in 2005, my goal was to provide virtual assistance services. weekly calls, status meetings, email updates, project management tools)? © 2023 Julie Perrine International, LLC HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website?

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10 E-mail Etiquette Pet Peeves and How to Handle Them

Office Dynamics

So how many times have you read or written an email today? million emails are sent or read each day. Some time ago, we asked readers for a list of their pet peeves with emails. The results led to our first “ Email etiquette ” story. Top 10 Email Pet Peeves. Pet peeve: The disorganized email.

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Declare your independence!

Virtual Moxie

Stay away from email! But my intern reminded me of a post I wrote about declaring indepence four years ago, and in reading it again, I got such a kick out of it that I decided that that’s what I wanted to share with you guys today. Speed is the enemy of many good things. On Justin Bieber. It hurts when I do that! (on

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Want to expand your horizons? 35 new books from TED speakers that will enlarge your world

Ideas.Ted

Quick question: What did 1960’s white, self-described “formerly fat housewife” Jean Nidetch, the founder of Weight Watchers International, have in common with Black 19th-century formerly enslaved abolitionists Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas and Sojourner Truth?

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