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OCTOBER 14, 2010

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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 6, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Top 5 Sales Tips for Small Business » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 7:32 am and is filed under Pitch of the Week , WinWeb. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. « 9-5 or 5-9?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 12, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. An Open Letter To Our Prime Minister, David Cameron by Stefan Töpfer on May 12, 2010 I eagerly watched the election coverage and comprehensively read your manifesto. This penalises small businesses, which can ill-afford to pay out for expensive legal advice.

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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. April 09, 2010 Jakob said. I cultivate the art of disappearance and unreachability on such occasions :-) JK May 10, 2010 kinoshi said. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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.

Time Zones 100

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 7, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Top 5 Tips for Writing a Staff Handbook by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 08, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Make sure you include a disclaimer stating that the handbook is not a legal document.

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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.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

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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.

Time Zones 100

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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.©

Time Zones 100

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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? August 02, 2010 Anonymoussaid. August 02, 2010 Patricia Robb said. August 02, 2010 Jodith said. August 03, 2010 Jolene said. August 05, 2010 Patricia Robb said. August 05, 2010 Patricia Robb said. Works so far!

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

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.

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

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? Will Google ever stop amazing me? Lets enjoy our day together.© Word and Outlook 2007 tips Grrr!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. 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.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

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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? July 04, 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.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. 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.© I like to work with fixed dates. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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.

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

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. May 21, 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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? January 11, 2010 Anonymoussaid. January 11, 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

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.©

Calendars 100

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Professional Assistant Blog

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

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.

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

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.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. The Inception of a Business Idea by Stefan Töpfer on Jul 28, 2010 Every successful business starts with an idea. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Ideas , How to. ,

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 September, 2009 We live in an Acronym Happy World. 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.© Does anyone even know what CNN stands for? 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones ASAP IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 May, 2010 Whose meeting is it anyway? 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.

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 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.© love the simplicity and the way you "tell it like it is".Thank

Administrative Professionals 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 May, 2009 When taking initiative isnt the best thing. 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? Will Google ever stop amazing me? Lets enjoy our day together.© Introducing Goo.

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. 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.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. A premium hotline providing legal advice. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 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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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. 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?

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 August, 2010 Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys I am on vacation and on my home computer I do not have a mouse so rely on keyboard shortcut keys, which reminded me again how helpful they are and how they are a big timesaver rather than reaching for the mouse all the time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 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.© I hate waiting! 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier. March 15, 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.© EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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