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Raise your hand if you like automated phone message systems…

ProAssisting Blog

I know that they ask for this information—account numbers, PINS, last 4 digits of your social security number—so that the representative has your account or profile pulled up when they take your call but based on my experience 98% of the time, I have to repeat that information to them anyway… just ridiculous.

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International Virtual Assistant Day 2009

Loosely Speaking

Although it is necessary to make this adjustment in the OIVAC schedule, organizers are happy to confirm that the International Virtual Assistant Day (IVAD)Celebration will be held, as originally planned, on May 15, 2009. information provided by Sharon Williams , owner of The 24 Hour Secretary.) And at the same scheduled 5 pm ED time!

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Email Triage: What it is and how it can help you

ProAssisting Blog

I check my inbox often, but schedule several specific times in the day to sit down and reply when I know I’m not expecting calls or interruptions and I know I have all the information on hand and opened once (rather then multiple times, by replying to each as they come in), saves a lot of time.

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Too much information.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. Do you have a question or do you want to pass information along to the person. Does it require any further information or explanation? For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. Too much information.

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Why educate women – isn't it a waste of resources? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

hiremyparents.com Great resource for parents and small business finding work. Webmasters feeds : THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG» Blog Archive » Top 5 Website Design Tips Indinero.com Blog : Your Business, Your Cash: More Small Business Resources Mark Rosemans Blog : Kudos for 20 years in the internet business! Woman are equal to man.

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5 Critical Steps to Take When You Quit a Job

On The Job

Also, don’t offer too much information about your future plans, since it’s not good form to talk about all the exciting opportunities that await you and how you’re going to be making loads of money and working with great people, blah, blah, blah. This is an update of a 2009 post. Don’t start slacking off on your duties.

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The Shoe That Grows - Small Business Innovation in Action

Small Business Labs

 Our 2009 study - Defining Small Business Innovation - defined 6 attributes that enable small businesses to innovate. Resource limitations:  Small businesses are adept at doing more with less. And these resource constraints lend to their innovative mindset.    Artisan Economy small manufacturing'

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