Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Paint watercolors?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Paint watercolors?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

I asked my expert panel: Social Networking is a popular activity, but truly effective business people know that using online communication tools is about more than publishing content.    How do you use social networking to grow connections into relationships? .  Social Networking" ». "How

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Make sure that you take professional business cards with you to the networking event. Cheap and nasty cards reflect badly on your business. Remember that direct selling is not the purpose of a networking event. You are there to learn and make great connections. Share This.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? If you read my recent article on blogging at work, read on. A person with high authority would help the blog the most.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

“Succeeding in business is all about making connections. Business is all about personal contact. No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 26, 2014

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Check your website, brochures and business cards.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

The doubts linger as you attend another networking event. You have little to show for your efforts, other than jaw pain from smiling too much and a few paper cuts from passing out so many business cards. Networking, you decide, is not the answer. But the problem may not be the networking, but your approach.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 17, 2012

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Check your website, brochures and business cards.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   She liked what she heard so she went to my blog to check out more.    She found my blog because I have it linked in my Cinch profile and I mention it in every Cinch I do!  Create a page on your web site or blog that lists all of the places you are in cyberworld. 

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 16, 2011

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Check your website, brochures and business cards.

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Success

JULY 8, 2021

With this new idea, I learned to stop worrying and love sales. Perhaps you published a blog post that a thousand people read, or 10 people came to your free yoga class. Back in the days when I bought into the hyperbole of The Hustle™, I went to a lot of networking meetups. You can too—here’s how. Sell like a human.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Build your own network! Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) She further discussed the illiterates of the future, who are those who have an inability to learn and unlearn. I attended Will’s session, and I learned so much!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) She further discussed the illiterates of the future, who are those who have an inability to learn and unlearn. I attended Will’s session, and I learned so much!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Networking , Organize , Productivity A re you in the process of looking for a job? Youd be surprised of how many people in your network are willing and able to help out. Check them out and see what else you can learn! Change is inevitable.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Yet establishing any consistency to your information management system is a challenge because there are so many mediums to work with - paper files, computer documents, email, voice mail, hand-written notes, business cards. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. In one of my previous jobs, when I was working for an Investment Advisor, he gave me the installation CD-ROM and asked me to read up on how to use it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 27, 2011

How many social networks do you belong to?  Now, take a look at your business card, brochures or other social media profiles.    The other day I was in a meeting and saw a card that had the back covered with 2 different QR codes and the front had a few different urls. . 

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 25, 2008

What do they learn the hard way? Are these social things, business things, language things. What do people struggle with, or what have they had to learn the hard way? My biggest was learning a new language again, since Ive lived in Switzerland as well. What trips people up? What puzzles people?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 1, 2011

.  In simple terms, a CRM tool if used correctly, can help you manage all of the communication you have with your prospects, clients/customers, people you network with, service providers and more.    For example, say you met someone at a networking meeting a year ago and had a conversation with that person. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel. Large Firms: Your job is more stable, since there are more funds reserved, due to larger profits.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Ive been in these types of situations quite often, but have learned over time that many photocopiers these days have functions so advanced that it can clean your floors, do your dishes and tuck your kids in at night. She also mentions that she needs it completed urgently, since she had to schedule a meeting with some clients right away.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

How many blogs, online tools, software and books are there nowadays providing the latest, fashionable way to hit the peak of productivity? Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. If someone is being negative with you, ask them why they are raising their voice or why they are being pessimistic. At times, the person that conveys this tone doesn’t realize they are coming across in a harmful manner. Try to forget about work outside of work.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

4comments for this post Patricia Hi, I also have a similar blog I started. Ive been working as an assistant for quite a number of years, but theres always something new to learn. I will definitely check out your blog as well for more ideas. I enjoyed the position for the same reasons that you mentioned in your blog post.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Here are 5 ways to score brownie points with your boss and get that promotion or raise (or both) a little faster: The one thing that I’ve learned over the course of my career is to try getting to know your boss. Posted on 20 November, 2007 4:03 PM Anonymous I just realized that you covered my point in your blog.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

After speaking with you and the group, I believe that I would be a perfect candidate for this position, offering the quick learning and adaptability that is needed for a diversified position. I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2008

Build your own network! Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. One I would add would be to blog as we.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! 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 Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

IVAA — assorted goodies VAClassroom — Bundled Training Courses: Blog Marketing & Social Media Marketing Specialist Program Mini-Courses offered at a savings of $97 off the regular price. Branding Iron Designs —Discounted business card and brochure printing, including complimentary design! Got a Better Idea? More ideas.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 22, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Outlook Rules That Rule By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing All The Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant. It was getting out of control.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Keep reading to learn what my colleagues and friends had to say about the "Great Calendar Debate."   Running a busy household as well as a business?   Cons of Planning Tool: There is a learning curve. say, to heck with that.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Whenever I meet people for coffee or a meal, I am always interested to learn about them as a person and their work. I love doing informationals because I like learning about what people do, even if I am not in that industry, and perhaps get an office tour down the line, and make a new friend if they introduce me to someone else.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 25, 2010

Dragos Roua – Brilliantly Better The Personal Development Blog Home About me Top posts Archives Downloads Audio Recommended Products Contact Being A Digital Nomad by dragos on March 25, 2010 · 30 comments in Productivity & Effectiveness , Travel & Fun Tweet Ever wondered what being a digital nomad means?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 13, 2010

It’s more effective to network with your clients and build a personal relationship. Chris Mower´s last blog. Melinda | SuperWAHM´s last blog. Why Info Products cause ’stuckedness’ and how to get unstucked Reply Business Logos April 14, 2010 at 6:13 am I’m a firm believer in forgiveness not permission.

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