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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

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Nobody answers the phone – put the phone down and do not call back. Roland Quast Said on March 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 am Great article! Jay Paul Said on April 28th, 2008 at 4:06 pm Very Unique article for small and medium business solutions.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk A premium hotline providing legal advice. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 17, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Change of Business Ownership by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 17, 2008 An important consideration for a small business owner when looking towards the future is the possibility that the ownership of their business may change. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk New inventions can be a legal minefield involving copyrights and patents, but some of the best business ideas are often things that are so simple it is hard to believe no-one else thought of it first. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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MARCH 12, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise The E-tiquette of E-mail By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , MS-Outlook E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing all the Way to Work: The Ultimate Secretarial Survival Blog. Be Angry but Send not!

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 12, 2008 It always amazes me to see how many businesses still charge by the hour – it is a business killer. Charging For Time is a Bad Idea « Brett’s Blog Said on February 13th, 2008 at 2:27 pm [.]

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APRIL 29, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 30, 2008 In recent years there has been a far greater emphasis placed on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

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? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! " Is it that time of the year already?

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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. They are legal-sized folders, because I like a lot of space, but letter size would work just as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right? Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. 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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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk We need far more small businesses and less big corporations, i will do and say anything that is legal to help my clients to survive this recession with their future intact. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. You can use google to get similar information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 November, 2008 I got an e-slap on the wrist - Ouch! An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk in the UK – is a legal entity, like a different person, so you, the business owner is not direct liable for any debt. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 November, 2008 Its Lonely in the Corner Office. I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 14, 2006

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Employing staff If you employ staff you need to register as an employer , this can be done by phoning the New Employers Help Line and they will take the necessary information required to register you as a new employer. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Introducing Goo. Getting your foot in the door. When taking initiative isn't the best thing. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 5, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 November, 2008 Can you afford not to take a vacation? I am not taking a wireless phone with me and I am not going to talk about work with my friends where I am visiting. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© I cant wait! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. . ► June (3) ► May (7) ▼ April (4) New Hire Overload Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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