Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

Travel Planning Apps: Whether you’re the one traveling, or simply attempting to get your executive from point A to point B, travel planning apps can be a life saver. Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

A lot of this may be because we are still working under archaic systems not designed to sustain leaders over the long run,” says Vu Le, an internationally known keynote speaker, nonprofit leader and author of the popular blog Nonprofit AF. My sabbatical ran from Memorial Day to Labor Day. I also did a lot of nothing.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Do you dream of spontaneously traveling to a new place for a few months? Many blogs shared the ideas of FIRE retirement in the mid-2000s, and the movement gained mainstream attention in the 2010s when major news sources and publishing houses released articles and books about how to achieve early retirement through different methods.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

You become a more valuable asset because now they are relying on you for that task or piece of the project. For years I have coached executives and assistants how to implement processes on everything from daily huddles to debrief meetings, managing email, travel planning, and holding quarterly strategic meetings.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

What started out as a two-week assignment ended up lasting for seven years! I got started, one small piece of the project at a time, one step at a time. The project was successfully accomplished. Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. Project Coordinators.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 26, 2009

Any of these is perfect to pick up while I watch the pollen blow around outside my window. Springtime also heralds the start of allergy season, and this means more time spent indoors than I would like. It’s also an opportunity to dig through my assorted knitting bags to see what might be languishing there, forgotten.

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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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Allwork

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Nintel are saying there’s all the office predictions of saying that this chunk where we talk about the traditional sector that makes up sort of 90% of the market with a traditional office lease is slowly declining and that the Flex office sector is going to increase from that 10% to 30%. So we’re really seeing a transition there.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2019

Even if no one is watching over your shoulder or your executive travels 90% of the time, you have to answer to yourself. Your executives need to know that even though things shift, change, plummet, switch up or fall apart, you are the glue that will hold it together. Read blogs, articles and materials written by trend analysts.

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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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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Prepare now for when business picks up again Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 12:54 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Business Strategies/Perspectives Here’s a list of things to do now, if you are in a work slowdown, so that when things pick up again you’ll be ready!

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. If you haven’t checked out that blog post, you can find it here.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, smartphones, high-speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, managing their own Inbox, sending their own letters and scheduling their own meetings.

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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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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Blog Action Day 2008 Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 1:00 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging As a participant in Blog Action Day 2008, I asked everyone I know for information on programs (actual or planned) which combat poverty.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 14, 2008

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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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 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. Despite the increase in net jobs the unemployment rate went up slightly from 9.5% in July to 9.6%

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 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 Check: Is your software high-functioning and up-to-date?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Halloween decorations and costume advertisements popping up everywhere. Finding the time to “corner” him for input on issues that pop up throughout the day. Blocking his calendar to work on his projects. After reading almost all 700 responses, a 150 page document, here is what rose up as the top 3 struggles. Mind reading!

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Rarely do executives communicate what happened in yesterday’s meetings to their assistants or take the time to explain the scope of a project. Assistants… don’t wait for your executive to ask you the status of a project, task, follow-up item or other requests. Debrief one another on projects that have been wrapped up.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Suddenly no longer forced to travel into an office, many staff had the chance to have dinner with their families for the first time in a long time. One company is mandating staff coming into the office 11 days out of every month and it is up to the team to decide what that looks like. How did this happen?

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Productivity Bits

MAY 5, 2016

Break It Up When you face a large project, it can seem overwhelming. The recipe must be handled as a process, or you’ll end up with a sticky mess. Each complex project consists of several small components. Assignments. Phone calls. You’ll get there.

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Tips From T. Marie

JULY 8, 2015

Those blog posts not coming quite so easily? Things like more vacation time, travel and spending time with family. In fact, many small business owners find themselves with fewer vacations and less family time. Make time to relax, travel and enjoy your family. I could probably write more, but my time is up for today.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 24, 2017

By 2020, drone manufacture for personal and commercial purposes is projected to generate global market revenue in excess of $11.2 The rich and dazzling visuals you can produce from your drone footage can be sold to local businesses for use in their ads, corporate blog postings, and other marketing materials. Gartner, Inc. Real Estate.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. We have so many ways to learn from Joan; webinars, books, blog posts, etc., When your executive delegates projects or even talks about an upcoming trip, ask questions. Be curious.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

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 Lets enjoy our day together.© I do this for each day of the week.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

For example, if I’m trying to align tasks up for a long-term project, I’ll use a Monthly Theme to accomplish that. Over the course of a month, I’ll give emphasis to a specific project. Whenever I do this, I know I have a greater chance of completing the project at hand. Maybe I’m tired or traveling (like I am now).

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 23, 2017

Today’s blog post is from Vicky Silverthorn, founder of You Need A Vicky. In this blog post she shares her top tips on how we can declutter to increase productivity. . This can be anything from projects, clients, banking, personal, reference, banking, invoices. For more decluttering tips, check out her blog.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

They make telephone calls, type and review documents, conduct research, update blogs and social media, make travel arrangements for managers, prepare presentations and assemble reports. We recommend that you: Set up a dedicated workspace where you won’t be disrupted. Know your facts and numbers to back up your proposals.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

Now this came from an executive who traveled around the world, would work until 2:00 a.m., This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. Upcoming Travel. Follow-up Items.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

ELS: What have you been up to over the last few years? I was flying back and forth from Philadelphia to Denver for a project. So, I packed up all of my belongings, left my entire family in Philadelphia, moved to Denver and have been here for about 3 years, 3 and a half years. I ran his life, but I wasn’t his wife.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 11, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Let’s get you up to speed with this rapidly growing industry. However, I do recommend that you set up the foundations of your virtual assistant business properly before you start working with clients. That way, you’re organised and have your own processes and systems set up. You can charge hourly, by project, or by package.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2014

For assistants who have managers that engage with social media it is important that they have a variety of great images that they can use when tweeting, updating LinkedIn and writing for the corporate blog. I wrote a blog about this a few months ago that gives tips on keeping your social media organised. Travel technology.

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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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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2013

As for time management, built in calendar and reminders applications that can sync over the air with your other devices will make organising appointments and projects a breeze. If your profession requires a lot of travel but you always need to stay connected, the wireless capabilities of your phone and tablet may not be enough.

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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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