The Small Business Blog

MARCH 5, 2013

Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. If you want to guarantee that they will see your message, email is still the next best thing to actually phoning them or meeting in person. The cost of email is now cheaper than ever.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! 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?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  The situation: Tweet "Rob" is a project manager that is responsible for a number of projects across the world and he needs to keep track of all of them.  We used this as our project management tool when coordinating Extreme Makeover Home Edition too. Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

YOU CANNOT MANAGE TIME! How you manage to focus your attention (or how long you keep your attention focused) will make or break your ability to get things done. I talked to over 40 of my international colleagues and asked them for their one favorite tip on setting and managing priorities. WANT MORE ON TIME MANAGEMENT?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have trouble trying to book several managers’ meetings, yet you have access to their calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007? I have really enjoyed reading your blog in the past and hope to see more of your blogs in the future.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 13, 2010

» There is an App for That -- Productivity Apps for iPhone and Android I am constantly amazed at the new and creative applications (apps) that are on the market today for smart-phones.    It means that if you can think of something you would like your phone to do, it probably can if you find the right app!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts | Main | Major Meltdown in Time Management - Tips to Avoid it Happening To You » It Everywhere! The Major Meltdown in Time Management - Have You Been Hit?   Time management - smanagement!    Manage your to do list and be OK letting some things go. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Home About Me Advertise Finding The Best Travel Deals - Online! Do you feel like you are going to lots of websites to find the best deal?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2011

Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Having VAs I can simply fax order forms to. I am writing my blog post in one now in ABQ while waiting for my plane. I like having a long battery life and having the full functionality of the Windows Platform on my phone. I have Dropbox on my phone as well so I can easily send documents to my consultants while on the road.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Check out these Great Reviews by @JanetBarclay » Be Smart About Using the Telephone How much time do you lose playing "phone tag?"  I   Before you pick up the phone to make another call, consider what you are going to say when you get voice mail.    Start Today!

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you asked to make reservations for your manager(s) at particular restaurants? This has become a great tool for me, since I have to make reservations on a regular basis for my managers. Do you feel that you could be doing this faster?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 5, 2010

  As many of you know, I have had a few different metamorphosis experiences and have shared them here on my blog.    As Janice and I were talking, she asked if I would write a guest post for her blog about some of the things I did to organize my life changes.  years or so.    To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Gaessler of Solace Wealth Management interviews Stephanie Calahan on his show on Blogtalkradio (global) in News & Updates! Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 19, 2011

Work With Stephanie « 10 Reminder Systems for You To Consider | Main | Listen to Stephanie on Solace Wealth Management on Blog Talk Radio » Productivity and Organization Link Lineup There is some fantastic content out on the web and I often have clients and readers ask me what I have found.  What Have You Written?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

One piece of advise that I give myself on a regular basis so that I dont feel overwhelmed is to break your tasks down into manageable chunks. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task. Whats next? Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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The Marq

MAY 6, 2010

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life IT Infrastructure Management Opening Job Posting I received the email below from one of the recruiters Ive worked with in the past. If youre interested, please contact her direct via contact information at the bottom of the post. TheMarq.com. All rights reserved.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 5, 2010

Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

February is Time Management Month and every small business owner and work-from-home professional I know (including me) needs all the help we can get with effective time and priority management! Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Or are you Non-productive Nancy ?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Productivity Y ou receive an e-mail from your manager. Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 21, 2008

Home About Me Advertise How to Cope With Co-Workers Arguing By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 21, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Productivity Y ou’re on the phone with a client and an argument breaks out between two of your colleagues. If all else fails, get a supervisor or manager involved. What do you do?

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Finding the right tools to manage your business can be time consuming. Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. This lessens the time you have to spend on the phone. Easily recording the time spent on each task.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Home About Me Advertise "Excel"ing to Create Subtotal Row Totals By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity Y our manager sends you an e-mail with a spreadsheet attached. I sometimes go onto my blog to look up stuff that I've added, since I tend to forget things at times.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2009

  This past year, many of them have contributed their knowledge to blog postings and special reports I've coordinated.  P.S.  I know that a lot of organizers and virtual assistants read my blog, so if you have not received an email from me, let me know you want to participate and I'll give you the details.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

  Today, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites with content on: Planning Productivity Tools Mindset/Focus Social Media Productivity Time Management Tweet Planning Plan for a Better 2011: [link] (post) -- Chris Brogan shares his straight forward approach to annual planning.  hours a week = 182.5

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

  Anyway, I was out on her blog the other day and saw this video showing her very unique desk setup and I wanted to share it with you.    Anyway, I was out on her blog the other day and saw this video showing her very unique desk setup and I wanted to share it with you.  Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

as your client relationship manager (CRM)? Home About Me Advertise Free ACT! CRM) Video Tutorials By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you using ACT! If you’re looking to purchase ACT! I am sure that this will beef up your productivity with the system. Whats next?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Work With Stephanie « 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To | Main | Mon Motivation - Do You Believe What You Are Told, or What You Know to be True? Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

You can listen to them here on the blog or download them and listen at another time. Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 15, 2009

  I wanted to give you a little heads up about some short-term changes for my blog.    So, over the next few weeks, you will continue to receive blog postings from me, but they will all be guest posts.    I wanted to give you a little heads up about some short-term changes for my blog. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 29, 2008

Then, you need to assign tasks to each goal, where you break the goal down into manageable chunks. Narrow them down to the amount that you can manage (usually 3 - 5), but some people can do more or less. Having a to-do list can be very helpful in accomplishing your tasks, but also setting goals. Next, add a time frame to each task.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Check out this great tool » Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out There are many ways to manage your time and activities.  We also both have android phones and when I add appointments on my phone it syncs online and vice versa.   How do you manage your things to do?  Works every time.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 26, 2008

To combat these problems, here are some tips you can follow: Boredom: Ask your manager or fellow colleagues to see if they need help with anything. Youre there to get paid and get that promotion or raise, so make yourself and your manager proud. People generally gossip at work due to boredom, insecurity, wanting to belong.

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