Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

She is the largest share holder of the company, obviously. Heres the link: www.findaseminar.com/administrative-seminars.html Also, one other thing I wanted to mention is that the company that I work at has online courses that I can take. Check with your company to see if they have a similar program in place. I found your blog.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Is there funding out there for education? . Check your local education campuses to see if you qualify. You have to show your executive and business owner how investing in your development will benefit them or the company. What about taking advantage of training from Skillsoft or an employee training through your company?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

Thousands of employees tell me they can’t attend training because their company won’t pay for it. That is short-term thinking and it makes me sad because it tells me that an individual doesn’t think enough of themselves to invest in their own education. With my thirst for knowledge, I was willing to invest in myself.

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Service Untitled

JANUARY 13, 2014

Companies are not inherently evil, nor are they always wrong. Let the primary focus begin with becoming educated and a thoroughly informed consumer. Research how the company handled it; they may have visited this particular problem in the past. How was it resolved?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 26, 2007

It's obvious that e-mail is here to stay, yet you say few companies really educate workers about how and why to use it. We can’t leave the training up to companies alone. Then parents can educate them specifically about what to avoid and what to do. Is that the only reason that e-mail has gotten so out of control?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

for your company, click here. My employer needs someone who is educated in this program. Did your boss just decide to install it on his/her system and yours then told you, "Read the manual, were going to be using this from now on"? If you’re looking to purchase ACT! This same thing happened to me as well as one of my readers.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Culture is how an organization operates whether you chalk it up to customs, attitudes, or etiquette. It’s difficult to define because every business has a culture, but how effectively does it serve a company, and if we want to transform our culture can we really do it? Let us begin with hiring employees.

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Success

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This promotes understanding and helps educate everyone on cultural diversities in cuisine. At the end of the day, potlucks are about sharing—sharing space, food and company. But it begs the question: How can we ensure guests feel acknowledged, especially when it comes to something as personal as sharing a meal?

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 1, 2010

.’ Branding used to be just associated with a company logo or a business card, but that was 20 years ago. With the popularity of the internet, consumers are much better educated and have become savvy decision makers. A company can’t be everything to everyone, and each company needs to find their own particular niche.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Lets grow together! Or have you played the popular “phone tag&# game? DO NOT leave a voicemail longer than a 1 or 1 ½ min.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 8, 2010

When asked if Ford might consider lifetime warranties, the company commented that longer warranties allow customers greater potential for abuse. Customer relationships are based on a company’s service especially in the auto industry. Companies can not take the customer for granted and need reliability and flexibility.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 26, 2010

More than price, since companies vie for the best prices all the time, is to make truly lasting impressions in order to win customer loyalty. Companies may have larger, more inviting stores, but providing superior service is still what sets apart Zappos from ABC Shoes. Don’t make excuses when your company messes up.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. I usually snap my fingers and say "Hey, over here!"

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Well, behind every important business person, whether they be the head of a Fortune 500 company, a movie star or even The President of the United States, they all need an assistant to help them manage their responsibilities. Why do we not use their full name?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. Another respondent stated that her company had 40 different titles. Most companies do not have a succession path or plan in place.”. In the 1960’s and 70’s, women were only able to work as nurses, teachers or secretaries.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

They had great expertise in protocol, etiquette, and how to dress, speak and act as executive assistants. Another respondent stated that her company had 40 different titles. Most companies do not have a succession path or plan in place.”. In the 1960’s and 70’s, women were only able to work as nurses, teachers or secretaries.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

We both had similar skills, education, etc. Last Name: Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk to me about the Position Applied For with XXX Company. It shows that you are eager to help the firm grow by showing initiative and productivity. This is how I was able to get one of my past jobs.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 14, 2010

Let’s assume that employees want to do their best when hired, however a company’s ability to create a culture where people are accountable is a daunting task. Compare it to being a parent; we help our children through guidance and education to become accountable for their own actions.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 15, 2010

When an employee reaches a five, ten, twenty year or more milestone in the company, or has achieved additional certification or education, special recognition is appropriate. Depending on the company policy, budget or protocol, definitive rewards keep employees striving towards the next level.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Some examples would be managing a company website, creating, editing and writing a company newsletter or creating promotional materials, invitations and brochures for marketing events. They each took the initiative to get appropriate training and education to better equip them in the areas they were interested in.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

There are many teachers in my extended family and it seemed like something I could do well, but our family did not have any money to further my education and I became a secretary instead. The company I work for has a great attitude toward staff professional development and hiring from within for open positions or new position needs.

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Service Untitled

MARCH 22, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives B&H Customer Service Douglas March 22, 2010 Culture , Customer Service , Little Things, Big Differences , Specific Companies 3 Comments When I was in New York last week, I visited the famous B&H Photo Video electronics store on Manhattan’s West Side.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Take for instance the example of a title closing company here in South Florida. In real estate, one of the basic elements of being able to match a buyer with a home is to listen to the buyer’s wants, to educate the buyer about reasonable expectations, and to explain to the buyer some options that might be considered.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

She saw the importance of this training to help her daughter know the workings of an office from the bottom up and the office benefitted from her educational training. The administrative position can be a springboard for a management position if you want to go in that direction and have the right educational background.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Lynn was in good company as some notable winners of the 2010 Stevie® Awards included: - Executive of the Year: Lawrence J. Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle - Best Overall Company of the Year: Apple Inc. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

It's up to us to educate them on the benefits of an assistant. They won't know what we're capable of if we don't tell them, nor will they realize that letting us do some of the work actually saves the company money in the long run. January 11, 2010 Anonymoussaid. I completely agree with you on this one Patricia.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. Here are some ways I have found can help: The web is a wonderful tool for sharing.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I have also combined all the tutorials, training and other education-related links under the title Training. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Her office encouraged her when they saw her knack for numbers and she pursued further education and is now a junior accountant. Very educative!! My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. very informative entry! I just love your article!!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Administrative assistants do more than just assist with the day-to-day activities of a company – in fact, for most employers, they’re Person Fridays without whom nothing gets done. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Big companies are going down the tubes, people are losing their jobs and all of us are wondering what the future holds for us and is there hope that we will keep our job? Networking within your own company is a great way to keep your current job or secure a future one. The world economy seems to be having a melt down. Be thankful.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

For example, a co-branded product with one of our partners might have different benefits than our charge card products and our CCPs are trained to know the difference in products and services for each card and educate the cardmembers appropriately. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

The cards are all made with recycled paper and you can even include a gift if you like and this company will send it off for you. It is an American based company and I am in Canada, but the cards I sent were all received within a week. To send to clients of your company. What a convenient way to send cards.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

When I looked on Google different companies were calling it different things, but PowerPoint Remote or Presentation Remote does help. My opinions are based on experience, education, trial and error and blunders and bloopers made throughout my life and career. We looked in a catalogue and found it. It's called a Presentation Remote.

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