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6 Tools to Help You Manage Large Projects with Local & Virtual.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  The situation: Tweet "Rob" is a project manager that is responsible for a number of projects across the world and he needs to keep track of all of them.    I LOVE basecamp I have used it to coordinate many different projects where team members are all over the place. How will you use Basecamp?

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"Stop Watch"ing Your Productivity

Professional Assistant Blog

In order to get your tasks completed on time and in a proficient manner, there is a little trick that I use to make sure that I only focus on one project at a time and give it my undivided attention (when I possibly can). For example, you want to spend one hour on a particular project. Having a timer at your desk can be a great tool.

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business by Stefan Töpfer on Jun 30, 2010 Running a successful small business is a matter of controlling cash-flow. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under How to.

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Copying Pictures To and From Microsoft Word

Professional Assistant Blog

Do you have a big project coming up and want to show your boss that you can handle this type of task ? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Recently, someone asked me how this is done. It’s actually quite simple.

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If You Want Something Done, Thank Others for What They Do

The Office Professionals Place

Saturday, March 13, 2010 If You Want Something Done, Thank Others for What They Do Have you ever ventured to the mailroom and requested a package be sent but it was past or getting close to deadline for drop-off to send special packages for the day? March 14, 2010 6:43 PM Dewoun Hayes said. March 15, 2010 7:45 AM LaShaune said.

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Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss?

Professional Assistant Blog

Here are the basic rules to do this: Start off with something positive, such as you have been working hard on whatever project you want to mention and show some results of this. Mention to your boss (in a professional manner of course) that you have X number of tasks, projects, etc. This will show that you are being pro-active.

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Working by the 80 – 20 Principle

The Office Professionals Place

Monday, May 31, 2010 Working by the 80 – 20 Principle The Pareto Principle or 80-20 rule has been a major concept in business management for many years. Office professionals are approached with various tasks, deadlines, and projects each day. June 4, 2010 4:05 AM ?? Lets grow together! Identify the focus. Prioritize.

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