Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Creating a filing system can be tricky, as you need to know exactly how to file your files and what type of information you would need to be able to access quickly. One of my readers asks: I am trying to organize a file room based not on traditional alphabetical filing, but on a retrieval system. as you mentioned in your question.

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OCTOBER 29, 2008

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"? for your company, click here. Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. I am sure that this will beef up your productivity with the system. Whats next?

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JULY 10, 2009

This will save your company time and money. You really have to be careful with these, as pertinent company information could leak out into the wrong hands. You would either have to spend time shredding the papers yourself or hire a shredding company to do it for you.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

This site just saved my company a ton of money! Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post deals nice site about deals thank you Posted on 30 October, 2009 5:56 PM Anonymous Thank you!

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , System Security D o you back up your e-mails in Microsoft Outlook ? There are two ways of backing up your e-mails.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 21, 2008

You would think that higher paying jobs would be the first ones to go, since companies would be losing more money by keeping the executives on board. It’s interesting to see that even with these types of jobs, people can be affected quite severely. You can find Administrative jobs in your area here. What are your thoughts on this issue?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 3, 2008

Hopefully, not too many of you were affected by the email system outages yesterday. It’s a reminder to all of us that depending on one system alone works fine, right up until the time that it doesn’t. In this case, commercial email services were affected, but the next time it could be your server at work.

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

If you feel that you want to remain anonymous, please note that I never disclose any personal information such as your name, company, etc., If theres something you cant find, dont hesitate to contact me by e-mail here or click on the Submit A Question link at the top of this page. unless you specify that you would like me to.

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DECEMBER 14, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, December 14, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , System Security D o you receive spam in your e-mail box? Some of it is harmless and others can be a threat to your system and even cause identity theft. There are many online companies which are providing web hosting services.

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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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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Whether you need help fixing up that company website, proofreading a report that your boss needs right away or even compiling reports that your boss gave you today and is asking for you to complete it yesterday. Hiring a freelancer can have great benefits. Truths of a Shy Writer can help you when you’re in a bind.

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AUGUST 13, 2008

However, I did work in another company where the family was of a particular religion and they were the ones that owned the entire company. Of course, the rest of us had to follow this schedule and would have to take time off during these periods.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Are you just looking for a job that can tie you over until you find that dream job?

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2007

Wireless internet providers provide internet access without attaching cables and wires to your system. Many online companies provide webhosting domain but a thorough knowledge is required to purchase it. I will try to write posts when my time permits. If I find a really great or juicy story, I will definitely post it on here.

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OCTOBER 21, 2008

There are some companies that, unfortunately, don’t allow for purchases such as stationary , fax machines , toner , etc. By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you the person that purchases stationary and other items for your department?

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

They most likely will stop using your product/service, but also, they would end up telling their friends. Now picture how many people would have a negative image of your company? Following proper customer service procedures will help you build a better business relationship with your clients and make your company look brighter.

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AUGUST 18, 2008

It would be interesting to see how many companies would allow for this type of dress code, since quite a lot of places have client visits on a regular basis. I worked for a software company with a casual dress code and men and women both wore shorts all the time (it was in Houston and warm close to year round).

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OCTOBER 23, 2007

Many software-developing companies provide web hosting services. A person calls another person living far way through an internet phone service. The affiliate program is a program that let other individuals promote a companys products for a commission fee per item sold. It is easy and very cheap to use.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

This can boost company credibility and advertise itself in a global way. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server. Only the employees within that company can view the information that they write. Try to keep to a niche of a topic that you are very well versed in.

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JANUARY 14, 2008

Using e-mail is a great tool, especially if you are trying to cut down on company costs via international phone calls and postage fees. Another point I would like to stress is to archive your e-mails for a certain period of time that either you or your company feels would be appropriate. At least you will have proof of it.

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OCTOBER 9, 2008

You can purge the files as needed, depending on your companys situation and/or policy. If youre looking for a business phone system , check out the PBXs that are currently on the market. So try creating a spreadsheet yourself and let me know how it works out for you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

Hotel managers and catering companies are also getting rave reviews about good branding quality. This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. Upscale coffee brands are becoming the norm in many offices across the world.

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DECEMBER 17, 2007

Intel is the first company to implement this day for its employees. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 17, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity W hat would you say about having a “No e-mail day?&# What would you do in place of it?

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APRIL 1, 2008

" One of the most productive ways to update information on files is to either create or move a file into a shared folder on your companys network drive. This cuts down on you having to do the same job twice and saves you and the company time and money.

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OCTOBER 31, 2007

Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database. There are times when people come up to me and expect things to be done right away. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Click the little number 2 shown below to collapse all of the details in between all of the companies. Once you’ve created your subtotals, follow these steps on creating only subtotal rows: Highlight everything from the headings to the grand total. Click Edit, Go To. Click Special. Click Visible cells only and click OK.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

all over the place, there is no consistency and makes everyone look bad, especially the company. Someone needs to take over your responsibilities during that time. Also, if people are writing e-mails, memos, etc. One of my readers asks: The organization I work for has no administrative procedure manual.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Also, make sure to tell your colleagues about this great service to improve your department’s overall productivity. You can also read my article on How to Search Within a Company Website here, if you are diong research in this area. What services do you use for your research? Which one do you find most comprehensive?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Unfortunately, with my company, we have a standard template that we use and cant change it. At the bottom of this list, you will also find a template where you can click to get even more templates via Microsofts site. Click on the particular template that you want to use and voila! Presto change-o!

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

The downfall of outsourcing is that youre not sure if the quality of the work will be presented, since you are relying one someone or a company to do the work for you and might not be to your standards. This definitely saves you time and money, so that you can focus on doing whats most important to your business - making money.

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JANUARY 15, 2008

I went through quite a few companies before I found my dream job. There is life outside of the office, but of course, you need to go to work to get your bread and butter. Work is work, which can definitely be fulfilling, which I have to admit, is great in my life. But that’s another story.

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OCTOBER 30, 2008

I always need to keep myself occupied with some sort of task, whether it be filing, updating our companys database with client information, etc. I know that he doesnt like the company were working for. Do you feel that your boss could offer you more tasks, but keeps telling you that theyre putting things together for you, but never do?

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MARCH 28, 2008

Heres a sample Thank You letter that you can use to get that dream job you have been waiting for: Your Name Your Address Your City, Province, Postal Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, Province, Postal Code Dear Mr./Ms.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2008

Just remember, if your company has an “open door” policy, please adhere to it. One thing that always bothered me in my last job was when I had my door closed, people would still knock and ask me questions that weren’t urgent. If it was my boss that showed up, well, that’s a different story.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Few companies have not been affected by the economy, and in turn are looking for the most cost efficient ways to manage different sectors of their businesses including customer support services. A company can downgrade or upgrade services as needed without the expense of hiring more seasonal staff.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

I have been an admin for about five-and-a-half years and have worked in a construction company, an investment firm and for a large publishing firm. I feel as if I have created a historic moment within the company, by (most likely) becoming its first male administrative assistant.

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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. This can be a rewarding career change for those suited to this type of work.

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