Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2012

I must admit I’ve been struggling to start writing the blog this week, I knew I would be discussing the dreaded task of processing expenses and as I’m sure you can imagine the subject hasn’t really stirred my creative juices! By preposterous I mean things like spa treatments, expensive meals (alone), duty-free gifts.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Reasons why work slowdowns can be good Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 11:12 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Life of the Virtual Assistant My DH had his first-ever no work day in 35 years as a Land Surveyor. Not that he has never taken a day off. Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

Here's a link to a blog post with further detail about how to use Springpad for productivity.      Can you really coordinate calendars using Springpad?  On occasion, we have also created blog-related promotions to feature our partners and engage their readers (e.g. I see how that can work. 

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 2, 2009

And even if you didn’t knit them yourself, the hand-knitters in your life will be impressed that you appreciate these special gifts enough to preserve them. If you wear nice wool or alpaca socks, for example, you’ll want to make them last. You might earn yourself a few more pairs by taking care of those you already own!)

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 14, 2012

I've written hundreds of blog posts and a couple of books this way! Thanks to Margit Crane of Gifted With ADD. The one area I find most challenging to concur procrastination is writing articles for my blog. I found that if I blocked out time in my calendar, it helped me in a couple of ways. Eliminate The Hate!

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, January 4, 2010 Eat your salad first, and other career strategies Every year I get loads of candy over the holidays, and every year I feel compelled to eat it as fast as possible.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

So, recycle those papers you have written and turn them into your next blog or book! To begin, write a very detailed blog with several parts to it. So a story in an Active Rain Blog has parts linked to parts of a Wordpress Blog and a another part included in the content of your website linking to parts of a facebook content.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 12, 2010

Can have up to 10 separate incidences of individual coded areas Facebook Notes – the only place to put blog rss feed where it updates the Page Wall. Extended idea: create Friendfeed account and create a combined rss feed for multiple blogs, twitter posts, youtube posts, etc. app for Business Pages. Best fitting tips, etc. -

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

"I recently stumbled across your blog and have thoroughly enjoyed reading your posts! Dear KC, So glad you like my blog and hope I can be of help! Tech glitches happen all the time and 2 people controlling one person's calendar is not the easiest thing. I have only been an EA for 1.5 You ask a very good question!

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 24, 2010

Blogs that are not getting enough traffic can be energized by you placing an important clue to the contest on it. Complete the New Client Questionnaire Subscribe to the Blog by Email Subscribe to the Blog by RSS 10 Most Popular Posts More silly little alt code symbols for Twitter - 35 comments Time to Jazz Up Your Website Social Buttons? -

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 1, 2011

They are perfect for sales people, managers, buyers, trade show attendees, exhibitors, event planners, networkers and more and we are very proud of the quality and functionality of the line. We are not a calendar. You can strengthen your brand or promote your event by adding your logo to the cover of any Contact Keeper product.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 11, 2012

They have ranged from gifts, event tickets/access, to swag, and cash. However, the best "gifts" bosses have given me were the intangibles - their investment in my career, mentoring me, grooming me, a sincere thank you, showing heartfelt concern, and giving me insight to how they think and why, their time, effort, and energy.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

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 or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I bought some nice bourbons and whiskeys this calendar year, and made sure I followed through on this in other areas as well. I will buy gifts for others well in advance of the time they are needed. I kicked this up a notch early in the year and then again when the blog morphed into what you’re reading now – Productivityist.com.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I also handle his executive calendar and work in the office with him. I love your question because no one has ever asked this question on the blog. I would also volunteer at work and socialize with my co-workers during the holiday gift wrapping parties. I do applaud you for NOT talking to him about it. You can just write “Thx!”

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

I stand back, and begin moving notes until the ideas start flowing into easy categories: Blog, Projects, Home, Family, Health - etc. Utilize your calendar to schedule tasks. Sit down at your calendar and block out the time for your tasks. If you need to write/send your holiday cards then look at your calendar and schedule it in.

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