Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 4, 2008

It will definitely help you and your business. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 These will inflate you stats and wont show a true indication of what your site really has to offer. Talk to you IT department and see if they can help you with getting a trial copy of the software.

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DECEMBER 28, 2007

If I find a really great or juicy story, I will definitely post it on here. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 I realized that blogging is great, but you have to try to have a life outside of the computer world as well. I will try to write posts when my time permits.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2008

I know that you might have a large workload to deal with, but this will definitely help. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 The best way to deal with stressful situations like this is to stop, take a breath and relax for a few minutes.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Did your co-worker, significant other or a client give you a surprise by coughing and sneezing around you? Dont you wish you could be where they are (to the left) instead?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 20, 2009

Well, keep in mind that if you keep doing this on a regular basis, it will definitely become a big deal. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You think to yourself, "Its just one bag of chips" or "Its just one chocolate bar" and no harm done. I lost about 30 lbs.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

This definitely saves you time and money, so that you can focus on doing whats most important to your business - making money. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Outsourcing has been around for quite some time now and I will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of it.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 15, 2008

Work is work, which can definitely be fulfilling, which I have to admit, is great in my life. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You feel that your work life is in place and need to find some balance in other parts of your life? Up until recently, I too felt this way.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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MAY 9, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 May, 2010 Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time Assistants are in contact with other assistants on a daily basis. I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. If you have to reschedule, send an email apologizing, but advise that your bosss schedule has changed. April 09, 2010 Jakob said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. If I am told that I should have it in the next few weeks, or can expect to receive it in a couple of months, that doesn’t really help me with my follow up as it is not a definite date. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 August, 2010 Pass it on. I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 August, 2010 Oh where or where is my password? There are just too many passwords to remember, and that doesnt include my bosss passwords that I also need to know because I have to check his emails as well as my own. August 02, 2010 Anonymoussaid. August 02, 2010 Patricia Robb said.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 7, 2008

It definitely works! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! 4comments for this post Regina Thanks for posting the "trying to phone/fax internationally" issue. That website really saved me a lot of trouble. Glad to hear that its a time saver.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 February, 2009 Welcome to Canada, Mr. President. What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© Why do we not use their full name?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:43 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , gold medal , hockey , Olympics , professional assistant , Vancouver 2010 Reactions: 2comments: Foley-In-Charge said. March 01, 2010 Chrissy said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. I actually didn't know this and this is something I need because I tend to blather on a little bit and get carried away! :) February 12, 2010 Patricia Robb said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Patty March 01, 2010 Patricia Robb said. March 01, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Being a male administrative assistant has its ups and downs, but the ride is definitely exiting and fulfilling. I will definitely check out your blog as well for more ideas. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 To subscribe to AAU: carswell.customerrelations@thomson.com.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 May, 2010 Whose meeting is it anyway? If you are not the organizer, you still have a responsibility to provide available dates in a timely manner, set a reminder to make sure there is an agenda and if there isnt, email to ask for one. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Follow these 5 easy steps and over time, your boss will notice that they have made a definitely wise decision to hire you on. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Make sure to follow up on your commitments. Only take on commitments that you feel you can handle.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 23, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 January, 2010 I gave at the office Years ago when I was a child, I would canvass door to door with my sister for a charity for cancer research. January 25, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? January 11, 2010 Anonymoussaid. I could see him looking after himself, trying to organise his diary and all his emails etc, and he wasn't sure what to give me. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 June, 2010 Playing nice in the sandbox When I was younger I had a bicycle with a chain that would skip a link after about ten pedals and then it would fall off. June 08, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

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OCTOBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. That definitely can be a challenge. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 December, 2009 Office Confidential: Just for fun to start your New Year off with a laugh These are excerpts from a presentation I gave to my local International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Chapter dinner meeting. Definitely not like the CSI shows of today. See you soon!

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MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? March 13, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© I too, love to be organized and it only makes sense to be prepared.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. January 16, 2010 Patricia said. January 16, 2010 Foley-In-Charge said. January 18, 2010 Patricia Robb said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Lets enjoy our day together.© EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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JANUARY 31, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. February 02, 2010 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© I so looked forward to those cards.

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