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2019 Joan Burge Innovation Award for Assistants

Office Dynamics

Sandra Fette showed us the value of assembling a very detailed travel binder that included all types of important information such as when deposits were given for hotels, a place to hold business cards that the traveler receives, a pocket holder for expenses receipts, important information about meetings and much more.

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At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

Success

When you let down your guard, you’re more likely to have more genuine and productive conversations that turn into meaningful connections and not just another business card for the drawer. — Ideas for how to make small talk But increased well-being and positivity aren’t the only benefits of small talk. Compliment and shift.

2016 306
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Day 2: The 17th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Special Report

Office Dynamics

By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field. The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) Peggy Vasquez & Darlene Mahon present in a general session on day #2. Downstairs just before 8:00, I enjoyed another outstanding, generous breakfast.

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Day 2: The 17th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Special Report

Office Dynamics

By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field. The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) Peggy Vasquez & Darlene Mahon present in a general session on day #2. Downstairs just before 8:00, I enjoyed another outstanding, generous breakfast.

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Conference for Administrative Excellence – Gala Event

Office Dynamics

days of learning, collaboration, networking, relationship building, concurrent sessions, and hands-on learning labs, admins happily exchanged business cards and contact information as we prepared to close out the event. Your Reporter in the Field. On this final day, after sharing 2.5

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Make the Most of Your Business Downtime This Summer

Step It Up VA Coaching

Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Learn that new software that can likely improve business processes. Check your website, brochures and business cards.

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Make the Most of Your Business Downtime This Summer

Step It Up VA Coaching

Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Learn that new software that can likely improve business processes. Check your website, brochures and business cards.