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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips for Taking Effective Phone Messages Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. To avoid confusion, include important details, such as: the caller’s name, company and telephone number , with area code.

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JULY 12, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Sleep on Your To-Do List to Get Things Done Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 12, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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JULY 10, 2009

This will save your company time and money. You really have to be careful with these, as pertinent company information could leak out into the wrong hands. You would either have to spend time shredding the papers yourself or hire a shredding company to do it for you.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

This site just saved my company a ton of money! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post deals nice site about deals thank you Posted on 30 October, 2009 5:56 PM Anonymous Thank you!

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MAY 3, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap The R’s Of Employee Motivation Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 3, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. If workers feel that they play an important part in the company by the work they provide, they are much more likely to seek ways to improve their performance.

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MAY 10, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Getting Things Done with Lotus Notes Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 10, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. The two have come together in an ebook from David Allen Company. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day.

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JULY 17, 2009

Would it also be nice for the client to call every so often to commend your company on something that they did right and went above and beyond the call of duty? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 How would you feel? Were all human and should treat each other that way.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap The 12 Privacy Tips of Christmas Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on November 10, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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MAY 25, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 8 Tips to Help You Clean Off Your Desk Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 25, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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MAY 24, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 8 Work-Life Balance Myths Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 24, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. These employees, now more satisfied with their work-life balance, are more inclined to show loyalty to their manager and company. Thanks for visiting!

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AUGUST 21, 2008

You would think that higher paying jobs would be the first ones to go, since companies would be losing more money by keeping the executives on board. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You can find Administrative jobs in your area here. What are your thoughts on this issue?

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JULY 16, 2008

She is the largest share holder of the company, obviously. Heres the link: www.findaseminar.com/administrative-seminars.html Also, one other thing I wanted to mention is that the company that I work at has online courses that I can take. Check with your company to see if they have a similar program in place. I found your blog.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

What would happen if your company gets audited or your manager asks you for an e-mail from a few years ago? The reason I use the latter method is because our company policy is that we cant download any software that IT doesnt approve. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

all over the place, there is no consistency and makes everyone look bad, especially the company. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Someone needs to take over your responsibilities during that time. Also, if people are writing e-mails, memos, etc.

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

If you feel that you want to remain anonymous, please note that I never disclose any personal information such as your name, company, etc., Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 unless you specify that you would like me to.

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JULY 19, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Change Your Life Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 19, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

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AUGUST 13, 2008

However, I did work in another company where the family was of a particular religion and they were the ones that owned the entire company. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Whether you need help fixing up that company website, proofreading a report that your boss needs right away or even compiling reports that your boss gave you today and is asking for you to complete it yesterday. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Are you just looking for a job that can tie you over until you find that dream job?

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OCTOBER 29, 2008

for your company, click here. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Did your boss just decide to install it on his/her system and yours then told you, "Read the manual, were going to be using this from now on"? If you’re looking to purchase ACT!

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

Now picture how many people would have a negative image of your company? Following proper customer service procedures will help you build a better business relationship with your clients and make your company look brighter. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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OCTOBER 21, 2008

There are some companies that, unfortunately, don’t allow for purchases such as stationary , fax machines , toner , etc. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 to be obtained from outside sources, other than the specified and approved vendors that have been set up.

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AUGUST 18, 2008

It would be interesting to see how many companies would allow for this type of dress code, since quite a lot of places have client visits on a regular basis. I worked for a software company with a casual dress code and men and women both wore shorts all the time (it was in Houston and warm close to year round).

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DECEMBER 5, 2007

This can boost company credibility and advertise itself in a global way. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server. Only the employees within that company can view the information that they write. Try to keep to a niche of a topic that you are very well versed in.

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JULY 26, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Creativity Techniques Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 26, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

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OCTOBER 23, 2007

Many software-developing companies provide web hosting services. The affiliate program is a program that let other individuals promote a companys products for a commission fee per item sold. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 It is easy and very cheap to use.

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JUNE 28, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Improve Communication Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Your signature should include your name, job title, contact information, and company name. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

That makes sense, but can this system be applied to other information, like monthly bills, tax returns, staff, legal issues, normal company information? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 B eing able to retrieve the data is more important than an organized alphabetized file drawer.

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JANUARY 14, 2008

Using e-mail is a great tool, especially if you are trying to cut down on company costs via international phone calls and postage fees. Another point I would like to stress is to archive your e-mails for a certain period of time that either you or your company feels would be appropriate. At least you will have proof of it.

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OCTOBER 9, 2008

You can purge the files as needed, depending on your companys situation and/or policy. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 R emember to create a filename for each year, so you can keep yourself organized. So try creating a spreadsheet yourself and let me know how it works out for you.

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MAY 7, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Public Speaking Basics Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 7, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

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MAY 5, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to stop procrastinating Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 5, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

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DECEMBER 17, 2007

Intel is the first company to implement this day for its employees. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 17, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity W hat would you say about having a “No e-mail day?&#

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APRIL 1, 2008

" One of the most productive ways to update information on files is to either create or move a file into a shared folder on your companys network drive. This cuts down on you having to do the same job twice and saves you and the company time and money.

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DECEMBER 28, 2007

Many online companies provide webhosting domain but a thorough knowledge is required to purchase it. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Cheapest domain name can be seen online where it can be registered at very low rates. Thus blogging is becoming the norm at these cafés.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Click the little number 2 shown below to collapse all of the details in between all of the companies. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Click Edit, Go To. Click Special. Click Visible cells only and click OK. Click Edit, Copy or CTRL+C to copy.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2007

Hotel managers and catering companies are also getting rave reviews about good branding quality. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. Upscale coffee brands are becoming the norm in many offices across the world.

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