Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 16, 2010

Make them laugh – Although you want to educate your audience, you need to make them laugh as well. In essence, it keeps the audience alert and they’ll learn more from you than someone who just educates. The audience isn’t there to read your slides, they are there to listen to you present.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Thinking Outside the Job Description Box By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 20, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing All The Way to Work: The Ultimate Secretarial Survival Blog.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 12, 2008

Small Business Startup Checklist – Naming Your Business by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 12, 2008 This is the first of a series of weekly posts focusing on some of the key issues that a small business startup faces. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank SMEs to vote Tory : Many small businesses say they will vote Conservative in the next election.In Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 20, 2008 I always enjoy the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs out in the field, during speaking engagements, trade-shows and other events. But then my business education does not limit me to just ticking boxes on a form (-forgive me for this little side dig, but it had to be done!). — ST.

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APRIL 20, 2010

A lot of money is invested in educating women; through school, university and even beyond. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Yet as soon as these women have a child they are placed on a ‘has-been’ pile with their skills and talents lost. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Thank goodness for Google , I use it all the time to get answers. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? This time I came up with a site called Karens Linguistics Issues. It gives the proper spelling for British, Canadian and American words and is very user friendly. Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign digni.

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JANUARY 1, 2009

As we head into the New Year it will be easy to forget and put 2008 instead of 2009. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! Now dont forget to put the correct year on your documents. After all, weve been doing it for a whole year now. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 10, 2009

She saw the importance of this training to help her daughter know the workings of an office from the bottom up and the office benefitted from her educational training. The administrative position can be a springboard for a management position if you want to go in that direction and have the right educational background.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

As if this was not enough they now have to endure a verbal onslaught of a – in my opinion – half educated and half witted Sir, Lord, Czar or whatever Mr Sugar. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

So I did what I normally do when I want an answer -- I Googled it! When I looked on Google different companies were calling it different things, but PowerPoint Remote or Presentation Remote does help. Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. And guess what? Thanks Patty. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? When I was young I wanted to be a teacher. Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign digni.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Stefan Töpfer Said on November 1st, 2007 at 6:49 pm Jason, they can only have an educated guess – the questions I posted will give them an idea how flexible and passionate you are about small business. Tom Said on January 19th, 2008 at 10:08 pm Can I write off products which I can’t sell due to deterioration.

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MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. I have removed the Google Ads as I thought it took up a lot of space and wasnt very useful and included the index of my articles instead so you could easily scroll through and see a list of the articles that have been posted by date.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

» Shared in Google Reader: How much money do you really need to start your micro business? South By South West Midlands Said on February 28th, 2008 at 4:51 pm [.] low cost business ideas Said on April 10th, 2008 at 11:10 pm the internet has allow the bootstrapper to go to a whole new level. But you will need some [.]

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NOVEMBER 16, 2007

casket guy Said on July 16th, 2008 at 8:54 pm I agree with what you were saying about politicians they seem to be clueless as to what question we as small business owners need answered. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Great info and knowledge base this blog.

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JULY 1, 2010

I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Our strength is what we know collectively and we should have some way to share our knowledge with each other. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. September 19, 2008 Patricia Robb said. September 20, 2008 Anonymoussaid. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! ► June (3) ► May (7) ► April (4) ► March (5) ► February (7) ► January (8) ▼ 2008 (215) ► December (3) ▼ November (6) Can you afford not to take a vacation? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! ► June (3) ► May (7) ► April (4) ► March (5) ► February (7) ► January (8) ▼ 2008 (215) ► December (3) ▼ November (6) Can you afford not to take a vacation? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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MAY 31, 2009

Will Google ever stop amazing me? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. . ► June (3) ▼ May (7) Go with your gut feeling! Word and Outlook 2007 tips Grrr! Introducing Goo.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 10, 2010

It's up to us to educate them on the benefits of an assistant. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? That's a great point, Patricia. Many young executives have never had an assistant before and are so used to not having one, that they don't know how to utilize one. I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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DECEMBER 17, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right? Americanfolder.com Custservice@Americanfolder.com December 18, 2008 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2007

kitchens Said on May 13th, 2008 at 7:35 am That is very inspiring to read. Anya Cook Said on July 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pm This is an inspiring story that I am hoping to emulate. Thanks for sharing it kitchen for success Said on August 21st, 2008 at 2:47 pm I believe this story will inspire a lot of business starter like me.

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APRIL 5, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 14, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 October, 2008 October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty I am participating in Blog Action Day and the theme this year is Poverty. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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MARCH 20, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 22, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. . ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 4, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2008 Kings and Queens of the Office A friend was telling me about an Executive Assistant who has taken on a superior attitude at work and seems to think she is the Queen, looking down her nose on all her subjects, the other assistants. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 September, 2008 Cystic Fibrosis Hello Readers, My great nephew Owen has recently been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 1, 2009

Will Google ever stop amazing me? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. . ► June (3) ▼ May (7) Go with your gut feeling! Word and Outlook 2007 tips Grrr! Introducing Goo.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

Her office encouraged her when they saw her knack for numbers and she pursued further education and is now a junior accountant. Very educative!! Another colleague worked in an accounting firm and volunteered to take on some small accounting jobs to get her feet wet. very informative entry! jackal [link] October 12, 2009 Anonymoussaid.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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