Success

JUNE 23, 2021

Allowing employees to work from home will definitely zap company culture and drain productivity. For established companies who rely on a remote workforce, like BELAY —a staffing company that provides virtual support teams—this rush of productivity is no surprise. Virtual assistants, it appears, are part of the new normal.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Check out this great tool | Main | Getting Organized Helped Me Find Health and Lose 65+ Pounds » Can You Define Social Media Clutter?   JaniceSimon   What clutters up Twitter -- convos between people who should either DM, email or talk on phone & those who repeat post several x's per day. to be clutter.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Companies will have to teach them to trust the data over their own gut reactions. That’s based on Musk’s belief that remote workers are “phoning it in” and only “ pretend to work.” . A NASDAQ-listed company randomly assigned call center employees to work from home or the office for 9 months. Not at all. .

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Success

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In the summer I can sit on my front porch and listen to the chirp of blackbirds and the song of sparrows, and in the winter, when the leaves have fallen, I can see the top of the 48-story Duke Energy Building, home of the nation’s largest electric holding company. Every day the local newspaper lands on my porch, at most 5 feet from the door.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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? Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days?

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Small Business Labs

MAY 12, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « 1 in 8 Consumers Forecasted to Cut or Eliminate Cable TV in 2010 | Main | An Overview of the Non-Profit Sector » May 12, 2010 Smartphone Sales to Over Take Feature Phone Sales in 2011 Nielsen is forecasting that smartphone sales in the U.S. will exceed "dumb" phones in 2011. 

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Here are three core pointers of a good job description: Explains the reality of the role Showcases the organisation's culture, and A bit of marketing for the company In short, a job description is used for a variety of reasons— starting from the most obvious, which is recruiting, determining salary ranges, creating job goals, job titles and more.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Traditionally, executive assistants were seen as secretarial staff, making copies and answering phone calls. Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. Review social media profiles for additional insights into professionalism and fit.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. She said, “Security doesn’t lie within a company. You cannot rely on your company or your executive to protect and advance your career; you have to do it yourself. It lies within you.”.

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Every company or specific item you’ll find on the list has made it here because of raves from someone I know, or because I absolutely love it. And, there are no affiliate links here, nor am I promoting any companies that have asked me to partner with them. The company is pretty special, too. Experience Gifts.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Assistants will no longer have to get their manager’s permission to travel to London or other major cities for networking opportunities which can be a major hurdle. Most executives have a smart phone and tablet these days so assistants should already be aware of how they work, suitable apps and how to maximise their efficiency.

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Success

JANUARY 8, 2023

For my own experiment, I used a fairly basic spreadsheet and phone alerts. When my phone buzzed to remind me to record my score, it was as if I was being evaluated in front of a live audience of one. I got to make up my own schedule and travel on assignments. It’s nice to know the professor of happiness had a sense of humor.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Education Driving the She-conomy | Main | Software "Super Vendors" and Barbell Industrial Structures » October 19, 2010 Large Companies Recovering - Small Businesses Still in Recession Large corporations are recovering from the recession and seeing sales increases. 

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

Companies will be seeking to get the most out of the employees they already have so assistants should take advantage of this and try new and different challenges, this could be anything from organising corporate events to running the office facilities department. Social Media. New Technology . Virtual Meetings. Confidentiality

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 26, 2016

In this day and age are companies unintentionally discriminating by not hiring PAs from an ethnic background? I do it around my children so I can safely say being a PA has enabled me to travel the world, get a job within weeks of arriving in two countries and now as a mother it continues to give me work.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 5, 2011

Electronic Information - Email and Social Media E-Mail Efficiency - Cleaning Out Your Inbox [link] -- Cathy Sexton offers some fast and easy tips to manage your inbox.     @Make has created a video that shows you how to set up your mail box so that every time the door is opened, you get an alert on your smart phone! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Fun travel apps are Skype (for calling home), SimplyNoise (great for sleeping in noisy places), Sit or Squat (find a bathroom), and CheapGas. My Kindle app is a lifesaver while traveling. I like having a long battery life and having the full functionality of the Windows Platform on my phone.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

  Today, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites with content on: Planning Productivity Tools Mindset/Focus Social Media Productivity Time Management Tweet Planning Plan for a Better 2011: [link] (post) -- Chris Brogan shares his straight forward approach to annual planning.  hours a week = 182.5

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Previous to this I worked in such roles as Secretary to a group of Consultants, Marketing Assistant for an Architect firm, Facilities Coordinator for a construction company and Purchase Ledger for NHS Legal department just to name a few. Sherien : I am sure I am with the millions when I say I can’t live without my phone.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 4, 2013

It can be used to keep track of all projects going on within the company and also assign tasks to employees and various contractors. It is important nowadays for a small business to have a substantial online presence, especially in social media. VerticalResponse. RescueTime. MissRefund.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2022

Your reputation on how positively you enforce candidate experience will make or break your company. Starting from promoting your client company as a desirable place to work to laying the groundwork in providing candidate feedback if they are not selected for a role, it's the small things that add up. What is Candidate Experience?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

They are used to managing their own e-mail, making their own travel arrangements, and setting up their own appointments. Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. First, they are used to doing everything themselves.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

They are used to managing their own e-mail, making their own travel arrangements, and setting up their own appointments. Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. First, they are used to doing everything themselves.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Nicole Grinnell took the idea of being a virtual assistant and turned it into a multimillion dollar company. Nicole is the CEO of a multimillion dollar company and has a background in being an executive assistant. And favorite hobby for sure has to be travel. We’re a big traveling family. Jeremy Burrows 1:56 Nice.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 13, 2010

   The general consensus from the feedback is that despite the growth of social media, having a traditional website is still a good idea. Yesterday's post Do Small Businesses Still Need a Website? generated more traffic and emails than usual.   The

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out | Main | Can You Define Social Media Clutter?   After I posted Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists? » Want Help Making Lists on Twitter?   It took me about 2.75

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

  Today, you can see content on: Use of Time Recycling & Time Management Social Media E-mail Use of Time How and Why to Stop Multi-Tasking - [link] - Peter Bregman writes an excellent article about multi-tasking.  Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 19, 2011

  Today, you can see content on: Finding Balance Building Habits Social Media Productivity Tips Procrastination Tweet Finding Balance Striving for Balance in 2011 :: [link] -- Virtual Assistant, Janet Barclay, shares a great post about how she has altered her schedule for 2011 to bring more balance into her life. 

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

of our online time on email and it's the most popular mobile phone application.    According to the research, Americans now spend 36% of their online time "communicating and networking across social networks, blogs, personal email and instant messaging." .  We still spend 8.3%

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Most online businesses naturally focus on online marketing and social media to drive their business. Having a database of names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other personal information gives you the tools to connect personally with current and potential clients, business associates and even competitors.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Can You Define Social Media Clutter? Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

It is about a UC Berkeley student who started a custom T-Shirt printing company in high school and continues to run it at college.    The company is ooShirts.com and the founder, Raymond Lei, expects to earn over $700,000 this year from the business.  That computer and phone won't be part of the ongoing operation.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed | Main | Check Out This Great Resource for Organizing Tips and Products (and maybe win some stuff too) » Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

I subsequently moved to a PA role in Finance for one of the “Big 4” accountancy firms and was then approached to move to another company who would also put me through my HR qualification. When the company later closed its Guernsey office, I decided not to move to Southampton with them. This is really great.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 15, 2013

I keep my email inbox empty and I never answer the phone unless I''m expecting a call. If I''m supposed to be on the phone with Jack at 2p, and he doesn''t call by 210p, I send a note to see about rescheduling, then I move on. Even if Jack calls three minutes later, I don''t answer the phone. My VA takes care of me.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

  Browsing is quick and easy and the iPad has replaced my notebook for use in meetings and local travel.    We think the iPad is best for mobile workers focused on quick and easy access to email, social media, web browsing and simple business application use.   

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

You can find the info about it here [link] Posted by: Joe | August 12, 2010 at 09:32 AM I have not tried to use my cell phone as a remote control, but it would be interesting, infrared cell phone is needed? Web/Tech women work/life balance

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