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How to Manage Your Files Effectively

Jen Lawrence

Remember, an effective file management system boosts the overall efficiency of a company’s operations. A good rule of thumb is if you would put the physical information together with a paper clip or staple, then they belong in a folder together. For example, “J Lawrence File Management Blog Article 112021.”

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Help Desk

Practically Perfect PA

Stapler and staples – Always always get the best stapler your company can afford and use the same brand staples as the stapler. I know this sounds silly but how frustrating is it when you can’t staple a few bits of paper together… trust me it will save you so much time having a decent stapler! Office Equipment.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Customer Service Pet Peeves

Service Untitled

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Some of the major examples included: Phone problems (long hold times, annoying hold music, getting disconnected, blind transfers, etc.) Employees that aren’t happy to see customers (rude, disaffected, unhappy, etc.)

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Looking for Great Deals For Your Office?

Professional Assistant Blog

Do you feel that you could find better buys, not just by going to the different stores such as Staples or Grand & Toy , but online as well? By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you the person that purchases stationary and other items for your department?

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10 ways assistants can improve their productivity

Practically Perfect PA

I used to work for a company that didn’t have an online system for expenses (loads of companies have yet to invest in this) so I would put off doing expenses because it involved spreadsheets, photocopying receipts then photocopying the spreadsheet and lots and lots of stapling… urgh. I hated it. Learn to say no.

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How To Effectively Manage Your Priorities – Part II

Productivity Bits

Let’s give this priority system a name: Concern Based Prioritizing Method. There must a better way of applying our Concern Based Prioritizing Method in a digital way; but I’ve come up with a offline system that is both simple and intuitive. Yes, it’s paper-based system adapted from the popular Hipster PDA.

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Admins Part 6

Practically Perfect PA

In my last blog I wrote about interview questions regarding career development and a few example answers. In this blog I want to concentrate on competency or scenario based questions. He was very self reliant so he didn’t want me to touch his unique filing system.