Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Here are a few to consider: industry conference, leadership conference, local chamber of commerce event, virtual workshop, in-person workshop, age/gender specific networking happy hour, and so much more. Give Out Business Cards. Variety is the spice of life, and you truly never know what a new experience can bring your way.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

Chat by phone or video conferencing, record meetings, and share screens to keep each other up to date, even if you’re continents apart! Cloud-Based File Storage: Tired of attaching documents to emails and relying on track changes to keep up with multiple people editing the same files? Need to access your work from any device, anywhere?

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. LinkedIn is also great for building and establishing your personal brand, showcasing your expertise, and researching companies and industry trends. Personal Business Cards. It lies within you.”.

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Success

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Work with a professional graphic designer at the planning stage of your business and consider all the possibilities for future growth. That logo may look fine close-up on a business card. These media help you build your brand’s reputation as an industry expert.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Bookcase filled with industry appropriate books, an executive desk (or depending on your position a utilitarian desk), phone, computer, desk chair and perhaps one or two chairs for clients to sit in. Inside is another painted mini-crate that holds my business cards with a small faux succulent on top. Don’t forget the walls: .

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

You’ll have little trouble finding events to attend – Google a location, industry and date and you’ll soon have a variety of options. Take business cards. A neat and charming business card is a memorable thing, and more to the point, it’s a very practical way of maintaining contacts beyond the events you attend.

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Success

APRIL 3, 2023

Everything from the title on my business card to the location of the building fed my notion of success. And the third is growth; you simply wake up one morning and what satisfied you yesterday is starting to feel empty. Industry, jobs, even families are less cohesive than they used to be. The next one is opportunity.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! In many conversations that I have with assistants one of the topics that always comes up is the lack of training opportunities that we receive.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were par for the course for the PA. Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards. Business Cards: I was the first PA within my last company of 30+ Assistants to request Business Cards.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

It will keep you up to date and relevant in an ever changing world. Don’t forget your business cards – I meet quite a few PAs who still don’t have these, make a business case and approach your boss and get some ordered. At non industry events I describe myself as a ‘Super Connector and Juggler’.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2012

Building your network is about more than just shaking hands and collecting business cards. A broad network opens up an array of opportunities to you. Update it twice a year, based on your latest achievement, current events, or new business practices in your organization. What can networking do for you?

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On The Job

JUNE 7, 2012

Unfortunately, many interns, bored with the mundane tasks they've been assigned or disillusioned that higher-ups consider them too young and inexperienced, begin to lose that optimism around Week 2. Parents often see an internship as a way for their child to get in the door and see if the industry the student has chosen is a good fit.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Get out all those business cards that are collecting dust in your desk drawer, or reach out to past colleagues or clients, and personally invite them to register for your teleclass. Make up some postcards with details of your teleclass and hand them out at networking or industry events that you go to. Not a SOBS member?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

It could be something simple like you work for a large global organisation and you spend a lot of money, it could be that your organisation is up and coming and being associated with you will benefit the supplier. Make it worth your while by taking business cards and visiting as many stands as possible.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Put birthdays on your calendar and send cards to your clients – your kindness will be remembered, and so will you when the opportunity comes up for a client to refer somebody to your company. A good way to keep track of client birthdays and send out cards automatically is to use an online service like SendOutCards.com.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2013

The following are just a few but for people in different industries there will undoubtedly be others. A smartphone is in many ways the swiss army knife of business gadgets. Email is still the primary communication channel for the vast majority of businesses both internally and externally. Smartphone. Bluetooth Headset.

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Energage

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

It’s on email signatures and business cards. I grew up with a lot of these people. Habitec has attracted industry recognition for reducing false alarms. It boasts a cancellation rate that’s half the industry standard. The company uses the Top Workplaces designation in recruiting. That has never changed.

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Denise Aday

APRIL 10, 2013

Trade show season is in full-swing this time of year Trade shows can be a cost effective way to showcase your business, learn new industry information and network with potential customers. If you’ve done a good job of working a show, you’ll come home with handfuls of business cards. It is irritating to say the least.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Effective networking is an essential to furthering your career as well as being vital to the success of your business. However, a surprising number of professionals find it difficult to strike up conversation with people they don’t know, and many people admit that they would rather just get on with the job. Put yourself out there.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2014

I used to find walking into a room full of strangers terrifying and the thought of striking up conversation with them seemed impossible. The Hays Secretarial Group truly made up of a wonderful group of women and their events are unique, fun and educational. Make sure you follow up. Biting the bullet.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 14, 2010

That used to mean attending local networking events week after week, robotically spouting your elevator speech and handing out business cards that likely never got out of the pocket they were tucked into. Blogs, Twitter , LinkedIn , Facebook and others allow us to open ourselves up to the world and let them see what we’re made of.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 7, 2011

Social networking has taken the business world by storm. From Facebook sharing to tweeting to actually attending seminars and meet-ups, the goal has always been to be more visible. Marketing is at an all-time high and competitions continue to grow stiff as various businesses vie to be in the top spot.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

In my weekly recap last Friday I pointed out a Lifehack.org article arguing that the current climate for hyper-productivity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Then yesterday I came across a similar post , claiming that the pursuit of productivity has ended up out of control. It’s understandable this has come about.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer their contact details to your phone or tablet. The app also links up their social networking details as well. CardMunch: Free. This is a fabulous app if you or your manager are into networking! Brilliant for conferences and other meetings.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer their contact details to your phone or tablet. The app also links up their social networking details as well. CardMunch: Free. This is a fabulous app if you or your manager are into networking! Brilliant for conferences and other meetings.

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Service Untitled

MAY 19, 2010

In real estate, repeat customers are our livelihood, not only because they provide us continued business through their loyalty, but we gain referrals and new customers through this very important avenue. I include only one business card in thank-you notes; I never want it to seem as if it is a sales pitch hidden by an insincere thank you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. Here are some ideas to get you thinking in that direction.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Are there any industry-specific programs I will need to learn? May I have your business card before I go? I highlight certain things I didn’t understand or compare it to what they are telling me versus what HR wrote up. They answer.) I always bring a copy of the actual job description with me.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Then, all files are set up in an excel file with columns for File #, property address, closing date, owner (whatever data important) - then sorts are run and printed so files can be referenced and found by whatever criteria you need.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). Those who are too busy will probably just read it and delete. And then share 3 things about yourself.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Have a consistent logo across your business card and company stationery. Take testimonials from all your early customers to start building credibility for your business. Create a website that will inform visitors all about your product or service. You can then direct all enquiries towards your website. Build a brand.

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On The Job

MAY 7, 2009

But it got me to thinking that no matter how many "rules" I provide about networking and resumes and other stuff, there are always those tricky little things that can trip you up if no one tells you. Sit up straight. Always sit up straight with your feet on the floor. Read industry materials while waiting.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

We’ll post the names of the companies offering these goodies and they are firmed up. Branding Iron Designs —Discounted business card and brochure printing, including complimentary design! This needs to be written up for IVAACast, too. At 110 in the Valley, it’s too hot to dress up. Got a Better Idea?

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

So if you are thinking about starting, growing or running your small business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses , but are worried about if you can be successful, worried about failing, worried about giving up your job, etc. than bootstrapping is for you.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 14, 2010

Upon waking up, he can’t remember what he wrote and promptly enlists George, Elaine, and Kramer to decipher his text. Jordan Cooper ( @NotAProBlog ) January 15, 2010 at 1:17 am As a stand-up comic, I could attest to this wholeheartedly. If I had one theme in my writing, I would like to think it’s writing to bring people up.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Just come up with 3 or 4 niches that you actually give a damn about. One of the best benefits of spreading into other niches is how you’ll come up with out-of-the-box ideas on how to one-up the value you offer to your existing customers in your main niche. Like carrying a business card. & marketing.

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There are several niche job forums catering to various industries like Monster, Snag, and Craigslist. Cold emails might lead to an empty worksheet that fills up during the weekend. Your agency might even want to sign up for a mass emailing software or even build your own to target a large number of prospective clients at one go.

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