Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

With The Office* Show coming up in a few weeks I’ve been thinking about my networking plan for the few days that I am there. It was quite a detailed post about my networking experiences so do check it out if you are going to any events this year. Are you working on any important projects at the moment? Where did you go?

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Success

MARCH 26, 2022

The pandemic has provided many examples of how work can exist outside of the 9 to 5 confines, from a shorter sabbatical or a shift in responsibilities to going freelance and more project-based assignments. You better network. Once you have a complete understanding of your network, you can begin working to harness the power of it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

I asked my expert panel: Social Networking is a popular activity, but truly effective business people know that using online communication tools is about more than publishing content.    How do you use social networking to grow connections into relationships? .  Forward interesting and pertinent links, blog posts etc.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

What skills do assistants need to develop to project empowerment and to feel empowered? These are just a few of the skills to develop and project empowerment, the good news is that each skill is teachable and learnable. Confident communication. Decision making. Risk-taking. Persuasion. Conflict management. Emotional intelligence.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

The doubts linger as you attend another networking event. Networking, you decide, is not the answer. But the problem may not be the networking, but your approach. Instead of saying you’re not employed, say that you’ve been out networking, volunteering and learning new skills,” she says. Often, it’s just small shifts.

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Barter and Collaborate Networking and building relationships within your community can lead to incredible opportunities. Collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs on projects that benefit both parties. Learn and Grow Tap into free online resources like YouTube tutorials, blogs, and webinars to acquire new skills or enhance existing ones.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. It was a passion project and I loved the idea that, by sharing my workplace challenges, I could help other admins. Shockingly, that blog got really popular really fast. Start a Blog.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   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.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 25, 2010

Do you have questions about project management, but can't seem to get a proper answer? A great website for this is Ask About Projects. This site enables you to create an account and post questions that you have about any type of project or task. Tags: Productivity Research Networking.

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Worxbee

JANUARY 10, 2022

The benefits of developing your business acumen include: Helping you to connect the dots between different departments and projects. Read newspapers, magazines, journals, and blogs that pertain to your work or the wider industry that your company operates in. Being able to make better-informed and more swift decisions.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 11, 2010

There could be many reasons: feeling uncomfortable with the networking process, not knowing the process, being shy by nature, or never having needed to network in the past. The purpose of job-search networking is to cultivate relationships to lean on for getting advice, information, and–it is hoped–referrals.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Network for her community work with ScholarCHIPS. Cornish is the co-author of It’s Work!

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 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.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

The time has come to unhinge yourself from your desktop and start enjoying the “social” part of social networking. If you are ready to liberate yourself while somehow, ironically, still staying connected, fire up your web browser and head to Facebook.com/mobile to start using one of these versatile social networking solutions.

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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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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

During the open discussion, small groups shared programs and apps they use to better coordinate their time, organize files, collaborate with their team, and even track personal projects. Yet, another benefit of professional development opportunities that support networking with other professionals! Basic pricing begins at $9.99

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 25, 2010

Of course, the hardest part of blogging is promotion. From technology to self-improvement, every part of the blogging world is packed with insular, difficult groups that can prove a difficult promotional target. Still, there are some blogging techniques that have been proven to be effective.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. You can update statuses, track time and tasks, and get real-time updates on all your projects. Business Card Scanning Apps: Anyone who’s ever attended a conference or networking event knows just how quickly all those business cards stack up.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The Networking Opportunities. The networking opportunities and team exercises provided friendship and professional connections I truly did not expect, but I am beyond grateful for. You can read and follow Dana’s blogs at Success Encourager. Her experiences helped attendees bond by sharing their own stories and knowledge.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

This is the second of three blogs that we are producing based on all the great information and feedback we got from our workshop participants. Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work! Participate in forums and events.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are an assistant reading this blog, check off the ones that describe you. If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Great networking skills. Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas. This might give you an idea of areas that need to be developed.

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 7, 2010

With a reasonable amount of blog traffic and a proactive audience, it is possible to put your business in front of thousands, sometimes even tens-of-thousands of eyes, all with a simple special offer or potential prize. Of course, running a blog competition is not as simple as posting what you want people to do.

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Success

JULY 13, 2022

She is serving her third term as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, with her signature project serving as an introduction to native poets. Graham’s past work on television shows and music videos includes hosting a Body Proud series with Good Morning America and starring in the miniseries the Ashley Graham Project.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2018

These are major factors that influence not only our own brands but also the co-brand that we have with our manager/s, but that is a blog for another day. A truly amazing brand cannot be a projection, imitation or a mirage. N- Network. A – Authenticity. No one likes a fake; it is true no matter where you go in the world.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Marketing is one of the most popular topics for bloggers, mostly due to the many parallels that the blogging and marketing world share. Unfortunately, marketing blogs are also some of the hardest blogs to monetize. The most popular marketing blogs do not always offer insider information or special tools.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Join our April Blog-A-Thon. In honor of Administrative Professionals Week (4/20 – 4/24) and Office Dynamics 25th Year in business educating administrative professionals and their executives, we are bringing back our Blog-a-Thon. Feel free to respond to our blogs every day! Administrative Assistants Rock!

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

You uncover outsourcing talent the same way you find employees: by networking in person or online, asking for recommendations and interviewing carefully. She recommends using sites like Asana.com or Evernote.com for managing projects. I use it with my interns for my blog. Who you gonna call?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 9, 2023

Hallie also provides strategic counsel to key leaders within the organization and leads special projects focused on the growth of the organization. In her free time, Hallie pursues her hobbies: reading, blogging, kayaking, and traveling, preferably to the beach.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 25, 2010

Of course, the hardest part of blogging is promotion. From technology to self-improvement, every part of the blogging world is packed with insular, difficult groups that can prove a difficult promotional target. Still, there are some blogging techniques that have been proven to be effective.

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BioTeams

MAY 10, 2013

Most approaches to project management concentrate on the tasks which need to be successfully completed to achieve the project goal. Important as this is, it is at most only half of the story of successful project management. Context : Why is this project important now? Conclusions*3. In other words, Risks.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

A great network is the foundation of every successful entrepreneurial career. To cut the preamble short: This quick-and-dirty article breaks down the seven most deadly networking mistakes I see all sorts of (otherwise smart) entrepreneurs making. Go to “Networking Events” Don’t do it. Network for Direct Sales.

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 7, 2010

With a reasonable amount of blog traffic and a proactive audience, it is possible to put your business in front of thousands, sometimes even tens-of-thousands of eyes, all with a simple special offer or potential prize. Of course, running a blog competition is not as simple as posting what you want people to do.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 1, 2011

When you attend tradeshows or networking meetings, do you later experience the business card pile up? They are designed for trade shows, conferences, seminars and networking with plenty of extra features. Do have any future projects you’d like to tell us about? 5 MORE ENTRIES: Write about this giveaway on your own blog.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Admin Assistant Training Attitude Career Management Communication Skills Cost Effective Creativity Interpersonal Skills Leadership Mgr/Asst Team Networking Organizational Skills Problem Solving Professional Image Projects Self Development Stress Management Teamwork Time Management Video Blog Workplace Tools administrative assistant training career (..)

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Success

MAY 1, 2023

I have professional-facing social media accounts that I use for professional networking , development, applying, etc… and then I have separate personal accounts that I use a private email for and don’t publish anything that anyone could connect back to me personally,” he adds.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Build your own network! 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. « Top 5 Serious Start-Up Mistakes Is Your Networking Fishy Enough?

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Office Organization Success

JANUARY 12, 2016

Step 1 – Post it to your blog. take your article and post it to your blog. If you also include your Author’s Resource Bio at the end of your blog post you will provide an additional way for your blog readers to sign up to your ezine. Tip: If you use a blogging platform such as WordPress, this is hosted on your website.

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