Success

MARCH 22, 2023

These tips can help take the stress out of small talk and create a quality conversation: 1. If you spend the week anticipating and worrying because you know you will feel uncomfortable, you’ve set yourself up for failure. This might be someone who knows a mutual friend, a fellow baseball fan or a business owner living your dream.

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Eco-Office Gals

JUNE 24, 2013

More businesses are jumping on the green bandwagon, and you can increase the eco-friendliness of your office and promote that lifestyle to customers too. From flyers and business cards, to posters and notebooks, making recycled paper a part of what you do can save money for your business and help the environment.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Okay, so hands up, you admit that you are not doing as much as you could. Fear not, here are my 25 top tips to help get you noticed on LinkedIn. Add your Linked URL to your Business Card. You wouldn’t throw a business card at someone and then walk away would you? Will you be acting on any of these tips?

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Make sure that you take professional business cards with you to the networking event. Cheap and nasty cards reflect badly on your business. Following-up is a crucial part of the networking process.

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

I like the idea of including a QR code link on my business card. If you already have a ton of business cards, just have some stickers made and put them on the back of your card. The Intro Packet is still a great business tool. Like creating a QR code. Create an email list for the purpose of sharing it.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Sign up for another networking event… and the cycle starts over. A word of caution – be wary of quantifiable goals such as “get business cards from 10 potential customers.” Check out this post for tips to level up your networking skills. Attend a networking event. Gain a bunch of social media followers.

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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. Joining LinkedIn is free – just sign up for an account and create your profile. If you’re new to LinkedIn, here are some tips to help you create your profile: 1. Personal Business Cards.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 21, 2010

The holidays are coming up quick and it’s time for Eco-Office Gals to get in the giving spirit. Christmas cards or holiday catalogs may be on the holiday horizon. PFL prints Holiday cards, business cards, note cards, catalogs, stationery, brochures and more. Chlorine Free Paper. Vegetable Based Ink.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 6, 2018

Maybe that’s why so many new business owners ask, “Do I need a website?” Those same new business owners are inevitably going to follow up with a big, old, “Why?”. 60% to 70% of people seeking what you’re selling will research businesses online before making contact. I never hear, “Do I need business cards?”

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

One tip when saving your documents to wherever they’re being stored is to use some kind of common naming convention for your folders and documents. Or, you can set them up in software such as Mailchimp or Campaign Monitor. It’s important to keep up engagement with clients so a template for re-engagement can help.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up? This, of course, can be a nightmare, since you could be walking up many flights. The other way is to get off on a lower floor and either walk the difference, which can be great for your health (read my post on Walk Into A Better Life for more tips) or wait for the next ride.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 28, 2016

Even small businesses that run out of homes, or only set up at craft markets and farmer’s markets, need to have a marketing plan. How else will people know you’re on Etsy or that you will have a table at the local business expo. There are a few things that go into marketing a small business. photo credit: M.V.

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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. My top tips before you request Buy-In are: Adopt your bosses preferred communication style i.e. The language of leadership. Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 31, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity H appy Halloween everyone! Then a bunch of co-workers show up in costumes. Do you like to dress up in fancy or scary costumes for this occasion? Do you have any more tips to add here?

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Create small decorative and useful spaces on your desk: Use small boxes or crates, set up on their side, to create nooks to store things in as well as decorate. Inside is another painted mini-crate that holds my business cards with a small faux succulent on top. An old tea cup can hold paper clips or even business cards.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Co-Workers Not Cleaning Up After Themselves? Do you get annoyed that you are always the one that has to clean up after them? Do you know of any other ways to get your staff members to clean up after themselves? Do you start wondering if they treat their own house the same way? You’re not alone.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Power Up Your PowerPoint With Templates! Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 4comments for this post Feng Liang I stumbled upon this corporate presentation template at Cone Trees that I can actually use for my work, it wasnt cheesy types that usually come up in the search, so it thought id share :D.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2013

After a long day of business on the road, I have been known to hole up in my hotel room and have room service deliver a hot fudge sundae while I watch a marathon of "International House Hunters." All I have to do is show up, smell good and be nice," she says. Share a business card. Follow up.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

  If very few business owners are able to effectively follow up after networking with someone, shouldn't that be a "no brainer" thing for you to get into place today? Productive networking is about more than collecting cards.  It is about making a connection that will last and build your business.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 21, 2018

Luckily, there are some options out there that won’t break the bank without ending up with a logo that looks amateur or unprofessional. Business Logo Made Easy. It should work just fine for website or business card use. One of those options is using DesignEvo to create your logo. Paid Options. For $19.99

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 16, 2012

Today I'm going to share my secret tips for how you can triple your results from attending live conferences and events. Before I go into my tips, I want to come clean a bit.    You see, while I really love getting up on stage and sharing my message, I get really uncomfortable off of the stage.   I know!

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Five More Small Biz Sales Tips Recent Comments Marusya I too agree that a strong team is really vital for any task. Also success stories.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2018

Many of you may have already taken your spring break or might just be getting ready to go on vacation so I’d like to provide some tips either way. Emails have backed up or even if you were checking email, you still go back through to make sure you didn’t miss anything or you now have to take action on your emails.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Advertise 4 Steps to Setting up E-mail Distribution Lists By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 27, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity D o you find yourself having to write each persons e-mail address over and over again for certain e-mails ? All e-mail distribution lists are bolded.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Tips on Handling Deadlines By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you hate deadlines? There are times when people come up to me and expect things to be done right away.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? Here are 9 great tips on making you a better blogger: Credentials are a must. Dont be afraid to spice it up a little. Post regularly.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Here are 11 quick tips for helping you overcome those office blues: Think of the positives, not the negatives.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 27, 2014

Let them know that you and your team are excited about working with them and are looking forward to assisting them in their business. You have to send this to the client anyway, so why not wrap it up in a nice package that says “you are important to us and we appreciate you.”.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

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. Many companies do not pay for their assistants to receive training and they don’t encourage assistants to keep their skills up to date. I attended the after show party.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 16, 2018

Did you know there are business-focused sites that are there to save you money? Today you can take advantage of subscription options that not only provide you with the software you need but keeps that software up to date so that you are always running the most recent versions. Have you heard of AppSumo or Stacksocial ?

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 2, 2016

A handful of assistants still had to manage paper diaries, print off and file emails along with every other bit of paper that passed by their Exec’s desk, type up hand written notes and take dictation. If this is you, here are a few tips on working with an old school Executive. You can manage up and make proactive changes.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 16, 2013

Let them know that you and your team are excited about working with them and are looking forward to assisting them in their business. You have to send this to the client anyway, so why not wrap it up in a nice package that says “you are important to us and we appreciate you.”.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

 An exchange of business cards Here’s an example from someone who is employed as a sales representative from a company that sells crystal products. Here is my business card. We recently were awarded Business of the Year by Businessweek. Hi, my name is Kim Harwood. Short, sweet, and to the point!

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Just because you recently met someone at an event and they handed you their business card doesn’t mean it’s okay for you to add them to your newsletter. This is actually bad business practice and, for most people would be a HUGE turn off! This will build the relationship much better than simply adding them.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Here are my top five tips for best email management practices: 1. If you’re reading this newsletter then chances are that in order for it to reach your inbox, when you very first signed up, you would have received an email from me asking you to confirm your subscription. Confirmation/double opt-in. Consistency. c) 2013 Tracey Lawton.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

It will keep you up to date and relevant in an ever changing world. My Top Tips: Always wear something you feel comfortable in. 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. So why should you network as a PA?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Hello New & Returning Readers, TheLadders.com is currently doing a project where they are looking for people to provide tips to new college grads about to enter the working world. However, here are my 21 tips on entering the workforce, whether for the very first time or not. Others will suggest to meet up for coffee or a meal.

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