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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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They oversee many aspects of daily operations, including hiring new staff and ensuring all necessary duties are completed on time and within the office budget. There are many ways to achieve this, including reading management literature, attending seminars, company events or conferences, keeping up-to-date with technology and taking courses.

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6 Easy Steps to a Better Work-Life Balance

Professional Assistant Blog

Create a budget! Go out with friends, take a hot bath, listen to some music, join a club or take a class. Imagine that the end of the world is near. Picture what you would do in the last moments of your time. Try to do these things in your life starting today. Finances can weigh people down and create problems in relationships.

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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

Some have lost jobs, didn’t get promotions or pay raises, or lost funding due to employer budget cuts. I have attended many seminars and workshops which have given me new insights. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Admittedly, this year has been challenging- economically and environmentally.

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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

Professional Assistant Blog

Some assistants regularly manage small budgets when planning functions or have bookkeeping responsibilities and work regularly on spreadsheets. This can be a rewarding career change for those suited to this type of work. Finance: An assistant with a head for numbers may be able to move into finance in an accounting or a tax firm.

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