Practically Perfect PA

JULY 25, 2017

Project management is a key skill for PAs these days. So many organisations are recognising that PAs are natural project managers – we are organised, we structure our work in a way that lends itself well to project work and actually we’ve been managing projects for most of our working life! Project-Management.com.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A tech stack, short for technology stack, is a combination of software tools and frameworks, that work together to build and run your business’s digital infrastructure. E-commerce Tools: If you sell products or services online, you’ll need e-commerce software that integrates seamlessly with your website.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In Episode 505 of our podcast, we are excited to welcome Matt Martin , a visionary in the intersection of AI, productivity, and time management. Matt and I delve into the evolving landscape of AI tools and their impact on our work lives. Matt Martin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Clockwise, the AI-powered time management calendar.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 10, 2023

Blogging & Content Creation If you have a passion for writing, then starting a blog or creating content for businesses may be right up your alley. Blogging has become a popular way for individuals to share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences with others. I don’t believe that.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2019

This is the best blog for advice for administrative assistants and executive assistants provided by Office Dynamics International. Ok, Renee is wondering how does an administrative assistant manage her manager or executive? Does Renee start with managing deadlines, learning how to schedule properly? This week Renee C.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the latest episode of “A Productive Conversation”, yours truly and guest Vinay Patankar delve into the intricacies of process versus project management. Manage employee onboarding, workflow automation, checklists, the team’s handbook & more with Process Street’s AI powered process platform. What’s the secret?

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In this episode we delve deep with Milos Belcevic as he shares his enlightening perspective on applying product management principles to foster personal growth. Milos navigates us through a transformative conversation, exploring the boundaries of traditional product management and its profound implications in our daily lives.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In this blog post, I’d like to share an extract from my award-winning book “A-Z Pearls of Wisdom” on how to effectively use “feedback-to-self” as a development tool. If you enjoy this read, remember you can order my book from Amazon (e-reader version is available too) or I can bring copies with me if […].

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 10, 2013

If you’ve ever managed a project, from a big important one at work to a small personal one like planning a dinner party, then you know just how much time it’s possible to lose while you track down missing information and tie up loose ends. Guest Blog Cloud Computing project management SaaS'

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this episode from September of 2014, David Sparks , fondly known as “MacSparky,” joins the conversation to reminisce about the evolving landscape of task management since we last met at Macworld. Whether you’re a productivity aficionado or someone looking for balance, this episode promises actionable wisdom.

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Allwork

MARCH 27, 2024

To meet this growing need amongst modern workers, andcards developed an innovative coworking space management platform. With its user-friendly interface, advanced features, and seamless integration capabilities, Spacebring may be the perfect solution for managing shared spaces of any size. Now, andcards is rebranding into Spacebring.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 4, 2015

Get Bonus Entries In Our Blog-a-Thon For The Administrative Profession. For those of you who are participating in our blog-a-thon this April we want to give you even more ways to get entered to win. Be sure to share the blog-a-thon articles each day with your administrative peers and earn those extra entries.

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Allwork

JUNE 15, 2023

Boosting Your Marketing Efforts with AI-Powered Tools Marketing is a critical component of running a successful coworking space, but not every operator or manager has the skills or resources to handle it effectively. Luckily, AI-powered tools can help.

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Jen Lawrence

JULY 4, 2022

Project management is not my strong suit.”. “I By incorporating these 3 simple tips you can avoid the stress of project management and tackle it one day at a time! Here is a great blog post all about batching your work, this has been a huge productivity super tool for me! I have a lot on my plate.”. Learn more here.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Monday Motivation - Michael Jordan on Failure | Main | 12 Business Productivity Tools They Can Not Live Without!   Every other Wednesday, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites.    Every other Wednesday, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites. 

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Success

JANUARY 11, 2024

ChatGPT strolled into the public eye and companies scrambled to get their best AI business tools out to a market eager to learn how to use AI to make business operations more efficient. Tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E have brought us an ability to have machines create almost anything we want.

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ProAssisting Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Familiarize yourself with categories of each vertical of software (some examples would be: project management, CRM, LMS, CMS, social media scheduling, image editing/creation, etc.) AND THEN become adept at YOUR favorite within each catagory.

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Jen Lawrence

JULY 21, 2022

Truth time – how many times have you avoided using your task management system because it felt like more work than it’s worth? This is an incredibly common problem – our project management tools seem to make things harder. The irony of the tool that’s supposed to keep you organized is… disorganized.

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

To call ChatGPT a large language model (LLM) chatbot barely describes its vast importance as a marketing, communications and PR tool. Rather, ChatGPT serves as a robust tool that can increase personal and team efficiency and even assist in creative brainstorming. It offers benefits including: An updated model of 4.0, rather than 3.5,

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Success

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

But several free ChatGPT alternatives provide better solutions for your business marketing, sales, ideation, revision and client relationship management (CRM) needs. The integration of current data from Google search, Google Maps and its new Gemini backbone built from previous engines make it a spectacular tool. Bard is simply awesome.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Firstly the QTC Triangle. www.dallasdevelopment.com.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 27, 2013

A new find for the reading list and blog roll, Daily PlanIt. This blog covers areas of personal development, productivity, relationships, information management, and more. The blog’s tagline is, “Work smarter. You just finished reading Free Productivity Tools and Links at Daily PlanIt ! Productivity Tools'

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Managing files can be overwhelming and let’s be honest… boring for some. Remember, an effective file management system boosts the overall efficiency of a company’s operations. With that, I’m going to share tips on how you can manage your files effectively. For example, “J Lawrence File Management Blog Article 112021.”

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 14, 2023

With a never-ending to-do list and the constant juggling act of managing her home business, she longed for a solution to reclaim her time and sanity. Ok, my little story above might be a bit over the top, but the truth is using a time management technique like this can be a game changer for your home business.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  The other day a colleague asked about our suggestions for tools.    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.    The other day a colleague asked about our suggestions for tools. 

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

“While the threat of automation is playing itself out in the media, some workers have taken matters into their own hands and started to automate various aspects of their jobs, from data entry to inventory management and database administration,” according to Forbes. What happens when workers self-automate their own jobs?

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Office Organization Success

OCTOBER 5, 2013

Over the years I have worked with many different automation tools (either in my own business or for my clients) that have helped to support an online solo business owner, and today I’d like to share my top five favorite ones with you. An example I see a lot is using Aweber for list management, and then using Paypal to accept payments.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With his unique blend of research-backed insights and personal anecdotes, Nir provides listeners with the tools to take control of their attention and, by extension, their lives. How to master internal triggers to enhance productivity and time management. Then take a look at our podcast sponsors page.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That’s why in this blog post, we are going to explore 10 game-changing strategies to help you propel your business to new heights and create a thriving home-based enterprise in 2024. Build Strategic Connections: Networking is a powerful tool for business growth. Customer Delight for Retention: Happy customers are your biggest asset.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 15, 2014

The post Use Lists to Manage Your Life appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Lists are the simplest tool or system for managing your life. Blog content. You just finished reading Use Lists to Manage Your Life ! Productivity Tools' My wife is the queen of lists. Quotations. Learning Opportunities.

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Clutter Coach

APRIL 9, 2016

Does paper management seem overwhelming? I recently heard a success story from Christine, who used her drawer for paper management. Christine is using the drawer as a tool to develop a new habit; dealing with paper management on a regular and timely basis. All those decisions to make! Here’s her story.

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Executive Assistant Breakthrough

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Managing up is an essential tool to have in your executive assistant toolkit. The problem is, you haven’t been trained to manage up. And, how will you manage up tastefully? I have 4 tips to share with you in the follow up to this blog. Why Manage Up? When to Manage Up? Who was I to manage them?

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Last week I wrote a blog post ruminating on how Executive Assistants are the human equivalent of a Slinky. I was looking forward to using to promote my blog post on social media. Managing expectations takes skill and practise. There’s plenty of resources to assist managers and leaders to communicate expectations to staff.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

Learn to create marketing campaigns and newsletters with a solid understanding of the email tools and automations available to you. Email is the core communication tool for many small businesses. Import & Manage Your Audience. Building ongoing touchpoints with your clients and customers can be overwhelming.

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My EA Career

JULY 12, 2020

Last week I wrote a blog post ruminating on how Executive Assistants are the human equivalent of a Slinky. I was looking forward to using to promote my blog post on social media. There’s plenty of resources to assist managers and leaders to communicate expectations to staff. I just wish more managers paid attention to it.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 11, 2016

Does paper management seem overwhelming? I recently heard a success story from Christine, who used her drawer for paper management. Christine is using the drawer as a tool to develop a new habit; dealing with paper management on a regular and timely basis. All those decisions to make! Here’s her story.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 28, 2010

Blogs were monetized with Adsense and affiliate products, and what mattered was not the quality or relevancy of the content, but the amount of space which was available to plaster with Adsense advertisements and sponsor information. Blogging frequently is not the goal. Hustle and quick sales will only take your blog so far.

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