Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 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 A nice Christmas gift to her boss who is a dad of five children.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Celestine Chua of The Personal Excellence Blog has posted 20 time management tips , over at Stepcase Lifehack. Phone ringing? When I’m doing important work, I also switch off my phone. Thanks for visiting! Or defer it to a later period. Instant messages?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2013

In my recent blog on what I think Assistants can expect in 2013 I briefly discussed the relationship between assistants and how teamwork and support of each other will become more important this year. Do you only email each other or speak briefly on the phone when you need something? Working as a team. So how do we do this?

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Depending upon your business style and structure, follow-ups may involve a personal visit, phone call, email, text or an online survey. Offer sales, discounts and gifts as surprise perks. Flash sales and discounts by email, text and social media platforms keep your clients engaged. Solicit feedback at every opportunity.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 8 Tips to Help You Clean Off Your Desk Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 25, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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. Do you think.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 27, 2010

In order to live full and giving lives, we must acknowledge the blessings and gifts that have come our way.  What are the gifts you've received? May you identify and act on all of the blessings and gifts you've been given.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?   To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 2010

Imagine starting and ending every day with an empty email inbox.   To make it even better, for a strictly limited time, Michael will give you a free Bonus video – along with other gifts and prizes valued at $1800 – when you order this ground-breaking new book. Imagine starting and ending every day with an empty email inbox.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2011

In a nutshell, you can save anything to this program and access it from your computer, from the web, or even your phone. Evernote provides a unique email address to send information to your account. Evernote on a mobile phone can geotag the photo. Whenever you want to save something blog-related, put it in here.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

It even provides you with a detailed map of the location, you can purchase flowers for the person that you are dining with and you can even earn dining rewards points towards a gift certificate for the choice of restaurant that’s part of this site. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 23, 2014

Secretaries answer the phone, administrative professionals manage communication between staff and customers. Secretaries buy gifts when boss realizes he or she has forgotten spouse's birthday or anniversary, administrative professionals facilitate crisis management at the executive level. You can just write “Thx!”

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 8, 2008

But, if you do this at your office, you’ll be noticing that the office phone isn’t ringing, and that you aren’t getting any biz emails. Better to use your phone and get outside, away from the office. You could always spend more time networking on Social Media sites. Loosely Speakingâ€â€?A

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Productivity Bits

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

It’s understandable that with so many ways to pay (mail, online, over the phone, and in person), keeping track of money is a chore few of us stay on top of. Mint also has a phone application, allowing you to view your finances no matter where you are. Although SmartyPig is free to use, there is a processor fee for gift cards.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

  JaniceSimon   What clutters up Twitter -- convos between people who should either DM, email or talk on phone & those who repeat post several x's per day. Sherri Hoesel Papich All the games and nonsense "gifts" everyone sends to each other. Not valued.unfollowed. It's voluntary.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 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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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Think you can successfully study the details of a report while talking on the phone and reading your horoscope? So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Thanks for visiting! It’s Monday morning. Stay organized.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Forward interesting and pertinent links, blog posts etc. I post, blog and share current business ideas, projects, clients and ventures. When you chat, they can't hear your voice, when you are on the phone, they can't see you, etc. Email (build trust) 3. Phone (providing value) 4. jeffreyjohnmann.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Say ‘No’ at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 19, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Do not ignore their emails or calls when they follow up asking about status or the final outcome. Call them, send an email, and speak with them in person. If they are not there, do not leave a voicemail, email them saying you tried them and then call them again and speak to them on the phone. Warn them of the bad news.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

This is a powerful gift and must be used wisely. PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? It is about HOW you use your time. PAY ATTENTION! To your success!

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Follow-up does not mean frequent phone calls, emails, meetings, or standing over someone’s shoulder.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

  She and I were on the phone catching up and she asked me if I would do a Twitterview with her.  We start w/ a phone laser strategy session to identify those challenges & figure out next steps I have not delivered the exact same approach to any two clients. This is a powerful gift & must be used wisely Attention!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

And, at the same time, people were increasingly starting to rely on their mobile devices for much more than making phone calls. Here's a link to a blog post with further detail about how to use Springpad for productivity.   Are you on other phone platforms?  I see how that can work. 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know. The point of the email is to check in with that person - ask how they are and ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. com Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thanks for visiting! You catch the latest virus going around and spend the better part of a week in bed sick.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Some days it might be an accumulation of small tasks — like sending emails, printing reports, locating files for colleagues — other days I might be able to finish an entire project in an hour. Checking email (personal or work) can also be a distraction for many (myself included). Information'

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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! You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc. I have only been an EA for 1.5 You ask a very good question!

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Stay away from email! Categories 30-Day Projects Business Communication Expectations Fees Legalese Moxie Relationships Self-Care Standards Web/Tech Moxie Archives Feb, 05 to Today Search Translate Moxie Also Mine « You cant convince the unready | Main | Email/Domain names--make em easy! Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Money/gifts contributions etiquette. When it comes to donating money to causes, gifts, or anything else where a lot of people are also pitching in, don’t be shy to ask how much everyone else is contributing. Answer the phone so the caller only needs to say yes or no. Instead of this conversation happening: Me: ’s office.

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Productivityist

APRIL 8, 2014

I felt that they were the best option based on my needs and budget, so I sent them an email and was scheduled to have a call with a within the next couple of days. Working on research for various blog posts and other projects. Sure enough, I received an email informing me that I would be working with Elise. I was impressed.

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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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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 3, 2013

Surely, as executive assistants we may feel this way when we have to do all the boring stuff - filing, expenses, travel, calendaring, and phones. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. However, sometimes you are also given fun work and special projects.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 19, 2013

Or “The last email said.” Have others help you follow up Most people are always busy that when they check their emails they only scan to see if any came from their boss or stakeholders. Take the blame A lot of communication takes place via email, texting, and IM when we are multi-tasking and distracted.

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The Marq

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

I recently received a disconcerting email from the founder about how the organization may be failing due to lack of funds. I’ve posted the email message body below and I highly recommend we each take action however we can. But now we are about to hit a wall, and this is why I am reaching out to you. TheMarq.com.

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Productivity Bits

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Perhaps it’s quite easy to find gifts for family friends and close friends because we’re familiar of their likes and dislikes. I have mentioned this book a lot in this blog. This is perfect gift for your male buddies or family members. Misc Gift Ideas. Your email will remain private. It only weighs 1.6

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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. Do you think.

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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. Each week I talk with my Accountability Partner via phone. Eliminate The Hate! The More The Merrier.

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