All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. And it helps build confidence and trust with everyone you work with. In Microsoft Office, categories carry across email, tasks, and calendar.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 5, 2017

A few years ago I wrote a really detailed blog about dealing with confidential electronic documents and paperwork. This is obviously an important subject for assistants because we have to, have to, have to, keep our Executive’s confidence. c) Move the emails from your sent file into a secure location.

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Allwork

JULY 31, 2023

I’m confident anyone reading this has had experience a friend or employee leave for these very reasons. The McKinsey study summarizes that, “Employees want stronger relationships, a sense of connection and to be seen.” 46% of this group cited their desire to quit as wanting to work with people who trust and care for each other.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 4, 2019

Having one binder or online file of past performance evaluations, thank you notes and emails from coworkers, clients, etc., As a reminder from the blog post – Avoid Burnout by Creating Your Own Utopia , “ The company, career field, and position you choose needs your uniqueness. is very beneficial.

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Success

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Rejection is naturally something an entrepreneur has to go through , but my confidence in this completely unique style was high enough that I chose to take the risk.”. She was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and anxiety over a decade ago, and addressed her struggles on K-DEER’s blog.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

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 Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 9, 2018

Another boundary you might need to set is your accessibility after hours to your leader as far as emails go. One administrative assistant, who’ll I’ll call Sue for anonymity reasons, said that originally her manager did not expect her to check business emails and take action on non-work hours. This is becoming a huge problem.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 26, 2017

Recruit the best staff and build their confidence. Simply provide guidelines on how to handle various situations, such as complaints or emergencies, so they can confidently interact with clients and leave a lasting impression that convinces guest to return. Keep an eye on your competition.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Communicate with your manager to ensure you both understand the expectations of your position and confidently discuss the future vision for you and your position. Create email templates for responses to most frequently asked questions to save time. You can read and follow Dana’s blogs at Success Encourager.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In order to avoid confusion, send emails to those that will be affected, rather than a blanket email to all clients. This will ensure you don’t get replies from clients asking how your email applies to them, which can cause distrust to begin brewing. 4) Be confident. 3) Be clear and concise.

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Men With Pens

MAY 14, 2012

Let’s talk about your blog. You don’t know what to write, you don’t feel confident about what you DO write, and frankly, you’d rather not be blogging at all. You’re behind on your blogging schedule… and it’s been a while since you’ve written a post. One good blog post?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are an assistant reading this blog, check off the ones that describe you. If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. But do you always “listen” or do you distract yourself with reading emails while someone is talking to you? Organization skills. Team player.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 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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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Over the years I’ve had some wonderful feedback from readers that I tuck away and come back to when I need a little confidence boost but I never share the messages with other readers. This week I received a wonderful email from an assistant and reader of Practically Perfect PA who attended the Assist Conference last year.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Create a Blog. Blog posts don’t need to be very long – approx. If you use a blogging platform such as WordPress, this is hosted on your website. If you use a blogging platform such as WordPress, this is hosted on your website. You need to feel confident that you will be able to write fresh content regularly.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Next, you need to setup your account with your username, email address, and password. Here are some options to consider: Blog. Once you’re confident that everything is in order, then you can include the website address on your resume, business cards, social media profiles (especially LinkedIn), and professional association profiles.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 20, 2016

Or even read this entire BLOG POST? Maybe you and I have talked or you’ve read my blog and know that I could help you. You choose a next action or two and are confident that they’re do-able. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Mind Decluttering Mini Sessions appeared first on Clutter Coach.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Oh, and if you have set up your own network or you are part of a network, do get in touch I would love to have you guys on the blog (the network doesn’t just have to be in the UK either!). Sherien : The advice I would give my younger self would be to have more confidence and self-belief. The PAs behind the Network.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2007

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. You want a little more. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. Do you think. My personal favourite is #4.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

I’m grateful for wanting to write a blog post because it will help me reach more people with my message. I’m grateful for the email I’m preparing to send to a potential client because I can help them bring more gratitude to their company culture. I’m not there yet, but I maintain confidence that I’ll be there someday.

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On The Job

JUNE 22, 2015

I'd say there's probably more than a few discussions today around the watercooler and via email about mean bosses after a New York Times opinion piece "No Time to Be Nice at Work." I've written before in this blog about a**hole bosses, and know from personal experience the toll they take on a person.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 26, 2016

Just as executives in the workplace have their team of advisors and confidants, so too should you. Send them an email of thanks, good job, and high five! For now, please continue to use our platforms to connect with one another – such as this blog, our Facebook page, Twitter, and more. And copy of their manager.

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Productivity Bits

MARCH 29, 2011

I would say organization is to have everything under control and be confident enough about what needs to be done. Organization is to have everything under control and be confident enough about what needs to be done. It is not like your email Inbox, when half of times the message has nothing to do with you. 100% No Spam.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2016

Why not take a few moments during our blog-a-thon for the administrative profession to highlight YOUR stories and why we’re here? I attend your free webinars , receive the Monday Motivator emails and I have most of your books in my library! This post is participating in our 2016 Blog-a-Thon for the Administrative Profession.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There will be a number of specific soft skills sessions for assistants, including an interactive keynote, from award winning coach and author Jenny Garrett, on confidence in the workplace. If you would like to attend but are not sure if you will get approval from your Executive hopefully this blog will help. Assist Conference 2017.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? I think a lot of assistants are in the same position and appreciate the blog because I approach it with that honesty. That inspires me to write this free blog! Yes yes yes!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. Why did you decide to write a blog? I think a lot of assistants are in the same position and appreciate the blog because I approach it with that honesty. That inspires me to write this free blog! Yes yes yes!

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. I am confident in myself and my abilities. You are confident about yourself and your abilities. You are generally confident about yourself and your abilities. You have little or no confidence in your abilities. Thanks for visiting! I can say “no”.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

A small 'victory' on your chosen path fills you with joy and gives the strength and confidence to pursue further. Strength and confidence along with hard work and determination may help you progress in the desired direction. Life coaching and business coaching creates change in communication skills and self confidence.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 22, 2015

The average number of e-mails and assistant manages between her/his e-mail and their executive’s email is 225 per day; and about 350 on the high side! Subscribe to and frequently share your thoughts at our Blog. This book is a personal journey with the author into self-discovery, self-respect, and self-confidence. Joan Burge.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. I trust your company has the confidence in you to be able to make decisions affecting our customer relationship. Don’t use canned speeches on me when I call. Don’t take it personally.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

They are going to tweet about you, review you on Yelp, write about you on Facebook, leave their thoughts on Google, and email all of their friends about you. Sure, their personal emails are going to be out of your purview, but the rest of it isn’t. Do you know what they are saying? Monitoring that reputation is important.

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 30, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Elizabeth used to spend countless hours replying to customers and answering questions by email; so much time that she didn’t have time for her own family, so what did she do?

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 12, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Using the time-honored tenet of it being easier to keep an old customer than to find a new one, companies need to concentrate on customer user groups, periodic surveys, social networking, blogging, and above all – customer service.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 16, 2017

You have to have confidence that your actions—should they be publicized for all to see—are a genuine reflection of you at your best. Members have the option to sign up and receive blog posts directly in their email inbox as soon as they are published. Your choices matter, even when they seem insignificant.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Here is the next blog post in my series of tech hacks for assistants. As most of you will be asked to put together a slide deck for your Executives it is important that you are pretty confident on PowerPoint – hopefully these hacks will help. If you do any presentations these tips will help you feel more confident.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 2, 2012

They are also known as free reports, eBooks, digital products, audio downloads, and pretty much anything you can create and email as an offer. The content could even be based on a blog posts or an offshoot of marketing materials. You’ll get more people on your email list. They increase your credibility. They create trust.

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