Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 8, 2016

I will write one blog for each issue and we will provide the 25 ideas for each topic that our attendees developed. Status Updates Provide your leader with updates on projects, meetings, items you are working on, and any other pertinent information. Leaders do not like to have to ask the status of projects and tasks.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 26, 2015

The description lists all of the core skills (diary and email management, travel arrangements, expenses etc) followed by one or two more bullet points relating to tasks designed specifically for the role (managing in-house IT software, supporting certain departments, managing social media for the organisation for example).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Fun travel apps are Skype (for calling home), SimplyNoise (great for sleeping in noisy places), Sit or Squat (find a bathroom), and CheapGas. My Kindle app is a lifesaver while traveling. I am writing my blog post in one now in ABQ while waiting for my plane. So, lets say I am brainstorming blog posts.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2015

I manage his schedule and monitor his emails, as well as help organise some of his travel, company events, and client dinners, occasional research, expenses and ad hoc tasks – all the general PA duties. In the evenings, after cooking and spending quality time with my son, I work on either blogging or photography.

Restaurants 100

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

Confidence 203

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Jen Lawrence

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

I had taken a job as an assistant to three executives, plus my role required project management work. Why was it taking me so long to book travel and get it on calendars? Expense reports were taking twice as long to get done. Expense reports were taking twice as long to get done. I was drowning. Something had to change.

AT&T 58

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 26, 2021

If the job is defined as a virtual assistant role it means that the candidate pool you can source from can be much larger, offering you a better selection of talent and sometimes a less expensive option. Although this choice might be less expensive, there are several disadvantages. This is not necessarily the case.

Time Zones 52

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 16, 2012

A set of plastic wallets for current project work. Your company should have guidelines in place that show you how and where to save your work, if not this would be a vital project that you could initiate, you would certainly be adding value to your company. Project files. My email filing system. Online file sharing.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Because of this, it can be very expensive for small farms to transport their herds to these facilities for processing. 

2010 100

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Jen Lawrence

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

I had taken a job as an assistant to three executives, plus my role required project management work. Why was it taking me so long to book travel and get it on calendars? Expense reports were taking twice as long to get done. Expense reports were taking twice as long to get done. I was drowning. Something had to change.

AT&T 40

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Last month I posted a blog about diversification with the assistant role. Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. Tasks and responsibilities involving heavy project management are becoming commonplace for the admin too.” Has the role really diversified?

Finance 100

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 19, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Steve and Carolyn are partners at Emergent Research and Senior Fellows at the Society for New Communications Research.

2010 100

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Productivityist

JANUARY 19, 2017

That doesn’t mean that other projects don’t get attention during those months, but there is one particular project or aspect of my life that does receive more attention than all others. Monthly Themes can be project-based, category-based, or even based on a particular quality you want to bring to the forefront. Click here. ).

2017 40

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Written by James - 106 Comments “I’ve been blogging for five years. We blog our hearts out, pouring creativity, knowledge and advice into each post we write. Blogging is bloody hard work. Take this blog, for example. No One to Blame But Ourselves Blogging started as personal online journals.

2009 40

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

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.

2007 100

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   First off, this is a business expense so my after tax cost is quite low.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

2010 100

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Steve and Carolyn are partners at Emergent Research and Senior Fellows at the Society for New Communications Research.

2010 100

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Steve and Carolyn are partners at Emergent Research and Senior Fellows at the Society for New Communications Research.

2010 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 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 Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Aside from this blog, I also write over at jobstr.com under Hollywood Executive Assistant. I work at a travel and event planning agency. We are a great resource for Executive Assistants (we have several that we work with currently) booking high level travel globally but I am having trouble reaching out to the right people.

Temping 40

Temping Resume Agencies Travel 40

Small Business Labs

MAY 6, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   If I can buy Newsweek for, say, $57 this would leave capital for operating expenses.   But we make money. 

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 14, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Steve and Carolyn are partners at Emergent Research and Senior Fellows at the Society for New Communications Research.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2011 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The tool allows us to know where the business stands at-a-glance, view client data, track sales and expenses, create and manage invoices/purchase orders as well as see industry trends. Pile Tamer My favorite is: the Pendaflex Pile Smart Project Sorter. There are a number of great choices, but we use Quickbooks.

Filing 100

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 14, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « More Canadians Becoming Freelancers | Main | What is The Singularity? . 

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   In response to the sales declines, the Intuit Trends Index shows small businesses cut expenses by 27%. 

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 Finance 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Over 250 U.S. .  Web/Tech women work/life balance

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

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. However, sometimes you are also given fun work and special projects. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Gifts Finance Calendars 40

Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

For example, if you started your career in admin, then moved into retail, then over to a sales role, then did a project role before landing your first proper EA role, it would be best to scrap everything before that first proper EA job. So if you went travelling for six months, then you need to spell that out.

Cover Letter 52

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Still trying to keep up with my blog and column to answer your great questions and comments! 3) I answered a similar question on my blog and wrote 10 TIPS so please look at this answer too! And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. Am continuing to work long hours at work.

Salary 40

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Small Business Labs

JULY 6, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Non-Mortgage Debt and Working in Retirement | Main | Foreign Born in the U.S.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 Policies 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog today and am glad that I've done so! I plan on spending some time going through your blog but was wondering if I could get your input. Dear Anonymous, I am so happy you like my blog and wrote in a question. This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader!

Agencies 40

Agencies Temping Skills Management 40

Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

One was a conversation with James, who commented on one of my blogs that many copywriters aren’t good with numbers. Another discussion was with an associate who said he saw freelance projects on Elance with bids of $50 for sales letters and $5 for blog posts. Charge hourly for long or uncertain projects.

Elance 40

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

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 « Same Words, Different Voice | Main | How much success can you stand? Theres more about that over at my new blog www.getclosegetreal.com.

2010 100

2010 Health Training Calendars 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

afreshspace   @ StephCalahan I just use a legal pad for daily to-do's but keep bigger or future projects in my outlook task list declutterlady   @ StephCalahan Hey, Stephanie, it's iPEP for me; 1 workspace/project w/ability to keep all in 1 place! usually at the expense of our own sanity.

Management 100

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

“First of all I would like to say thank you for the wealth of incredibly useful and generous advice on your blog! Dear SH, Glad you enjoy my blog! Will you be humble enough to take direction and do minor tasks like get coffee, scheduling, and travel? Perhaps you could also look at coordinator, project manager, or director roles.

Temping 40

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

A Self-Hosted Wordpress Blog. I do all my blog posts on Google Docs, I use Gmail as my primary account, and I appreciate how you can download whatever you type up in Google Docs into multiple formats to accommodate what other programs my clients may be using. I travel by car to see many of my clients, in their homes.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Those who lose track of time might want a system with a programmable alarm, left-brain types generally need lots of space for lists, while creative folks might prefer a less linear "mind-map" way of organizing projects and to-do's.   Fun Meets Function! I like a paper planner/to-do list. Color and fun = Function!

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