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10 Apps for Administrative Productivity and Organization

Office Dynamics

Time Zone Converter Apps: Time zones can be tricky, especially if you or your executive is working virtually from another state or country. I use the Time Zone Converter by TimeAndDate. Another cool one is World Time Buddy. It even allows you to connect to the person straight from their business card!

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Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween

Professional Assistant Blog

Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. You dont want to end up at work and be the only one wearing a costume. Looking like a rabbit might be fun, but you dont want to be gnawing your carrot around others as theyre working away.

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Free ACT! (CRM) Video Tutorials

Professional Assistant Blog

Ive found a great resource on the ACT! My answer to this is: First off, cut down on the caffeine. Just had to say that, since you seem to be in a panic. Take a deep breath and follow the instructions below. website, which has the following online video tutorials for some of the most frequently used functions in this software.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Ask for business cards and have a stack of business cards for yourself at hand as well. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Give, receive and record contact information. would versus could You are what you read.

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Tips on Handling Deadlines

Professional Assistant Blog

If this doesnt help, seek advice from your Human Resources Department. Dont think of yourself as a robot. If you feel that your manager thinks of you this way, talk to them about it, but in a professional manner. Remember, the key is to work smarter, not harder.

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Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies

Professional Assistant Blog

You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel. Large Firms: Your job is more stable, since there are more funds reserved, due to larger profits.

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Pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. would versus could You are what you read.