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. Get It Done Guy’s 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More (Quick & Dirty Tips). I have mentioned this book a lot in this blog. Misc Gift Ideas. Read the book to discover more.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 20 Tips for Better Time Management Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 6, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Phone ringing? When I’m doing important work, I also switch off my phone.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The week between Christmas and New Year’s is generally accepted as “down time” But, your business doesn’t have to lose momentum because folks are sipping eggnog and opening gifts. Here are a few last-minute tips so your business doesn’t stall while you and everyone else — are enjoying the holidays.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

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. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 23, 2010

But, your business doesn’t have to lose momentum because folks are sipping eggnog and opening gifts. Here are a few last-minute tips so your business doesn’t stall while you and everyone else — are enjoying the holidays. Put the word out in your ezine, blog, and social media, before you head out for the holidays.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Memory Makeover: Tips to Spruce Up an Absent Mind Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 20, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Stay organized.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have shared my unforgettable conference experience & excitement about the material presented and the speakers with coworkers and via blog posts. I saw it during the welcome reception, all day during the trainings, and as we finished, the admins were sharing emails, phone numbers, and business/personal cards to keep in touch.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 17, 2016

Offering a free gift or discount for taking the survey can improve completion rates. As I said, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to improving customer service for your business by utilizing online technology. It can also help you develop new product or services to meet customer needs that aren’t yet being met.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips to Help Keep Your Desk Clean Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 5, 2019

So, here are three stories of what not to do, one example of what to do, and 7 tips. While waiting, I’m reading articles on my phones and checking in and touching base with someone in Hawaii. They offer to talk to me on the phone if I wish whenever I’m available at my convenience.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

I just received this article written by Lynn Gaertner-Johnston of Syntax Training and wanted to pass it along to you as it has some great tips for holiday messaging. If you are a job seeker, send a greeting to every person you talked with about your career search this year, whether that talk was in person, by phone, or by email.

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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

MAY 28, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Test you telephone skills with this simple quiz: How quickly should you pick up a ringing phone? Answers Answer a ringing phone by the third ring. If your phone system shows internal vs. external calls, alter your greeting appropriately. Comments Nice blog.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 28, 2009

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Gift cards. Your volunteers might appreciate gift cards either for your services or for other services/products (i. a nice gift card to a national restaurant chain). What do you do to reward your volunteers? And not so well?)

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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? www.ftrans.net Phillip These tips are all great. 1 week ago More updates.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. However, here are my 21 tips on entering the workforce, whether for the very first time or not. You should have a Twitter account, or maybe even a blog.

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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.    Life is fleeting, so we must refuse to waste one precious minute. 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Here are 10 random tips I’ve culled over the years on how to be a better assistant. 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. This is part 1. Yes, No Boxes.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Major Meltdown in Time Management - Tips to Avoid it Happening To You | Main | 6 Areas of Your Business Life that You MUST Have Flow to Make More Money (be like Bamboo) » What if You’re Working Harder Than You Need to Be? Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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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. I thought I would go into a bit more detail and give some tips on how we can work as a team. Working as a team. So how do we do this?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 14, 2012

What is your 1 favorite tip/technique? Procrastination Tips. 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. How do you fight procrastination?

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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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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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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 18, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Here are some tips to make your e-mail as effective and efficient as possible: Avoid all caps – E-MAIL MESSAGES THAT ARE WRITTEN IN UPPERCASE ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE ELECTRONIC EQUIVALENT OF SHOUTING? Thanks for visiting! Comments No comments yet.

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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. Do you have a “most important” productivity tip?

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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. You can see what others are interested in, ask questions, share tips, and more. When you chat, they can't hear your voice, when you are on the phone, they can't see you, etc.

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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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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2009

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? www.ftrans.net Phillip These tips are all great. 1 week ago More updates.

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On The Job

JANUARY 26, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3 Ways to Give the Best of Yourself Mute. To catch a deep breath when there are ringing phones and buzzing pagers and deadlines and endless workloads? Nice blog.

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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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On The Job

JANUARY 12, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, January 12, 2010 6 tips for handling a pregnancy and a career When I was pregnant with my first child, I was determined to be professional and discreet about the issue at work.

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Productivity Bits

APRIL 14, 2011

We have relied on the To-Do List with our complex projects and ordinary tasks, e.g. preparing for examinations, vacations, and gift ideas. You can get reminded up to 9 days before due date, up to three times a day, by email and messenger – and even by free SMS on your mobile phone. Plan Your Tasks With Lists. 100% No Spam.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

This is a powerful gift and must be used wisely. I talked to over 40 of my international colleagues and asked them for their one favorite tip on setting and managing priorities. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! PAY ATTENTION! PAY ATTENTION?

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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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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Great tips. 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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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. 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. Here are 7 tips you can use when developing your leadership skills: 1. Lets grow together! Meet with your team immediately.

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