Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Your company may have a policy on how they want you to address people in external business e-mail. Your company may have a strict policy on what they want you to include in the signature line and what it should look like, but generally you would include your name, title, company name and address, telephone and fax number.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

What would happen if your company gets audited or your manager asks you for an e-mail from a few years ago? The reason I use the latter method is because our company policy is that we cant download any software that IT doesnt approve. There are two ways of backing up your e-mails.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 20, 2015

This will likely cut down on a lot of basic questions like the what the fax number is or your boss’ parking spot number. Save emails and details I very rarely delete any emails. Your contact information should be easily found instead of people having to scroll through many emails to find it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

That question occurred to me after reading findings from the company Leadership IQ. Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations in a way that positively contributes to the achievement of team, office, and organization goals 6. That question occurred to me after reading findings from the company Leadership IQ.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 29, 2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 A Day in the Life of an Admin Administrative Assistants can be considered the backbone of any company. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Lets grow together! At The Office Professionals Place, we recognize that privacy of your personal information is important.

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The Marq

MAY 6, 2010

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life IT Infrastructure Management Opening Job Posting I received the email below from one of the recruiters Ive worked with in the past. If youre interested, please contact her direct via contact information at the bottom of the post.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2008

You can purge the files as needed, depending on your companys situation and/or policy. Also, remember to archive these files, just in case you need to go back and check who called when for what reason. So try creating a spreadsheet yourself and let me know how it works out for you.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 5, 2009

At the conference, Stanley encounters a previous employee who left the company over a year ago for a managerial opportunity at another firm. While exchanging pleasantries, Stanley was really thinking that this guy left the company because he didnt like the staff and wasnt happy with the company.

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The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Have a sub-committee for the catering/venue (if the event is not going to be held at the company), another sub-committee would be for entertainment. I know a company that has each department come up with a holiday routine as entertainment. Many companies have grab bags or an exchange of gifts during the holiday season.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Good elevator speeches contain the following:  Your name and job title  The company you work for  What your company does  Your latest achievement or accolade whether personal or professional. I work for Crystal Palace a company that sells prime crystal products. Hi, my name is Kim Harwood.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

Watson Associates gives the following e-mail tips for Email Salutations in her e-bulletin Business Writing Updates: “There are several options for starting an e-mail in North America as our business culture is not as formal as other areas. That way the reader can relax and continue to read the email knowing you are not shouting at them.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 5, 2010

If you haven’t yet taken advantage of the slower business cycle to make the day-to-day processes in your company more efficient, start now. A lab order is faxed in. Increase productivity so initial growth can be absorbed by existing employees. Inefficient process examples: Your employees record their time on paper or in Excel.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Someone in our office sent an e-mail to the whole company to let everyone know that she was going to be sick the next day and wouldn't be coming in -- huh?? Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. November 18, 2009 2:00 PM ProAdmin2 said. That's a good one! Thanks for the comment!

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 31, 2010

For example, in the sales industry the Pareto Principle says that 80% of a company’s sales are due to 20% of the sales staff. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. This theory was created by Vilfredo Pareto an Italian economist who in 1906 noticed that 80% of the land was owned by 20% of the people.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Computer Software Technology Having the basic knowledge of the todays computer technology is essential to being a top ranking soldier in any company. Effective Business Writing Skills Who wants to read a three page email? Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Get the knowledge you need.

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 13, 2010

In companies that have a mailroom and duplication/support services department, I find that these departments are the most neglected when it comes to recognition. Everyone within a company is a valuable asset, so let them know that they are appreciated. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2009

Forward your resume, create brief descriptions of recent projects you have completed for the company, or a CV. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Provide Your Boss with a Bio More than likely you will be given background information on your new supervisor, so why not return the favor.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Not only are you improving your skills and adding to your resume, you are making yourself more indispensable and an asset to your company or the next one. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. The other alternative to the internet is - pick up a book! When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 17, 2010

If this was a formal business dinner meeting, these minor indiscretions could cost you and your company a valuable business connection. If you practice good etiquette, not only will your guests remember you in a positive manner as a representative of your company, but the staff at the restaurant will remember you as well (good or bad!).

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Show them the benefits to changing or revising a procedure and explain how the company and your department will be more productive. Include how the company and your department will benefit by investing in you – their most valuable asset. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Unorganized.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

And better yet, its for a dream job in an exciting company! Though youll be prepared to answer questions, youll have plenty of your own questions to ask, based on the research youve already done about that particular company, their competitors, and industry trends. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 14, 2010

E - Email and set up another appointment?   Find out your company’s policy before inviting clients to lunch.  4 -- D or E -- Depending on the communication preferences of the person you were to meet, you should either call or email and set up another appointment.  B - Send flowers?

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

I used to work as a bank teller and had the radio in the background as well, but from my past 9 years of experience working in offices (and I went through quite a few different companies and locations) is that "most" offices are quiet, for the most part. Our workplace actually has a policy of not allowing them any longer.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Visit Skillpath Seminars and National Seminars Training are two companies that offer affordable seminars. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Topics include: communicating effectively, tips/tricks for MS Office software programs, business writing, etc. These seminars may enlist 1-2 day training.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

This will show your employer your interest in growth in the company and professional development. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. If you can’t take a class, learn how to complete a new task or project at work. Shadow your supervisor or a tenured employee, and learn something new on the job.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

Recognize that you make a difference in your job and that you are an important asset to the company. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. I hear so many people when asked what they do for a living say, “I am just……&# You are not “just&# anything!

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The Marq

APRIL 29, 2010

A complete UC package involves other services such as email, IM, and presence meta data. I already owned a cell phone number, had an assigned IP Telephony work phone and fax number, a home number, and I used assigned phone numbers when I was at client sites. You can even forward them as an email.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2007

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? She would like to get a copy of my signature – not passport, or anything – so I’ll write her a fax, so she can deal with TNT, and she is shipping me a new copy of the OS Server out. Should this be policy – they are in trouble.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 13, 2010

Dean: I start out with a little housecleaning, meaning I answer emails, approve blog comments, and check my calendar for meetings or tasks for the day. Of course, there are the phone calls and urgent emails from clients I have to field. Sending copy by fax or FedEx. The 5-easy steps to coin a ‘Name’ for your company?

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