Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

We May Not Have Heard From You » Personal Productivity & Organizing Link Lineup There is some fantastic content out on the web and I often have clients and readers ask me what I have found.    It was originally written in July of this year, but they have recently updated it with new information. hours a week = 182.5

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

  If you would like to listen rather than read, you can now get my content in 3 different ways: Productivity & Organization Cinchcasts I share tips daily (every business day that is) that last in length from 2 minutes to 10 minutes.    A podcast is an audio publication of my content in my voice that you can listen to. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Do you have confidential information that you need to send to someone, but want to make sure that it gets treated like registered mail? For more information, visit www.reditag.com. If you would like more information on keeping your documents safe, take a look at the "How Safe Are Your Documents?"

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Posted on 21 November, 2009 10:51 PM Anonymous If you send an iCalendar as a follow up to a meeting request, do you have the option of updating your calendar or is it just for passing on updated information (or as you suggested possibly adding an agenda)? Thanks, Richard Posted on 4 January, 2010 11:32 AM soruba Thanks for the information.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information. Also, keep in mind that you don’t want anyone to alter the information in your report. This will enable you to create a PDF-like file where no one can manipulate information.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2008

There are over 200 articles of information so far and growing. If you feel that you want to remain anonymous, please note that I never disclose any personal information such as your name, company, etc., Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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JULY 17, 2009

Would you prefer the client to calmly and rationally give you information on their issue? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Now put yourself in that persons shoes. Imagine that you were on the receiving end of the conversation. How would you feel?

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JULY 14, 2009

Some of you might already know the answer to this, but I thought that Id give the information here anyways, since I was stumped in the beginning as well. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You scratch your head and wonder how this can be done.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. I dont know about you, but when I get these "flyer" type faxes, they go immediately in the recycle bin. I get those calls all the time. September 22, 2009 Jenny Tang said.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

One of my readers asks: Ive been reading your blog for the past few months and really appreciate all the information and tips you provide! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Theres always someone that annoys us and tries to make our lives more difficult than it already is.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2009

If its your boss thats asking for this information, make sure to read the e-mail right away. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 The "Broken Record" Approach The best way to combat this is using the "broken record" approach. Everyone else falls into the queue afterwards.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Does your boss come up to you and ask you to find information on an e-mail that youve received and needs it yesterday? A new window will pop up with results that will populate as the system retrieves this information. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 29, 2008

If someone else needs to access information, they can just click the "Read-Only" button. But if they need to change information, this could cause a problem. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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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. Your boss could ask you for something at a moments notice and you are expected to find the information within minutes. as you mentioned in your question.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

When the new message opens, give it an appropriate subject and compose your content. Leave space for variable information that will be added when you send the message. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Click Apply , then OK. On the File menu, click Save As.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Be a mentor. You can help by mentoring on a regular basis.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, palm pilots, high speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, faxing their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Be a mentor. You can help by mentoring on a regular basis.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2007

Click on the picture to find out more information. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 It will also aleviate pain caused by arthritis, tendonitis, and poor cirulation. It even gives the person a massaging effect, for lasting comfort. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 13, 2010

Review the content. After copying the message, be sure that there isn’t additional or special information that needs to be added or deleted for specific individuals. Dewoun Hayes at worklifecoach@excite.com for more information. We never sell your personal information to third parties. Need a speaker/presenter?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 4, 2008

I have been updating my firms website stats for quite some time now and wanted to share some tips on getting the information correct - the first time. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Do you have software in place for it?

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 25, 2007

If you chatter away in your e-mails and are trying to get your point across, this information will be quite juicy for your fingertips. Write out all the main points that you want to convey in the message (but be careful – ask yourself if the message should be formal or informal). Click send!

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

We actually can lock our computers automatically with our own settings, but I have confidential information that people can access, since I am the Administrative Assistant of the department. If this information ever leaked out, I would get into a lot of trouble. Best to always lock your computer when you leave it, even for a minute.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

You can make the reservation directly through this site and the information gets forwarded over to the restaurant itself. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Then you receive an e-mail with the confirmation of all of this. You pick the date, time and number of people attending.

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Professional Assistant Blog

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. Instead of each person creating their own files and you having to merge them together, it would be much faster for everyone to add their own information to one main file.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

You have the option of keeping your identity confidential or if the particular job site doesn’t allow for this, Resume Rabbit will replace your personal information with something that’s not identifiable. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 It only costs $59.99

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

Only the employees within that company can view the information that they write. We share ideas, skills and even ask guest speakers to provide up-to-date information and trends on what we need for our careers. Just remember not to divulge particular company information, since this can definitely land you in hot water.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 29, 2010

Give attendees "conference call house rules" for example, if they need to mute themselves, inform them of how to do so. When you send the meeting announcement including conference call login information, attach the agenda and any pertinent handouts so that attendees will get a "heads up" of the meeting content. Contact Ms.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 24, 2010

  My amazing colleagues have really stepped up to the plate to deliver quality content just for you and it will cost you nothing! Information will be categorized into three main categories: your office, your time and your home.    You can also enter into drawings for amazing prizes. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Keeping your readers up-to-date and information about current information on your company or topic will make them ask for more. Try to throw in your own spin on information that you learn and post about. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 The bloggers photo is important.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Phishing scams have been around for quite some time now, where an e-mail would ask you to enter some personal information into a fake website that looks quite real. Then they would lure you into entering your bank account information, pin, etc. They would even sell your personal information in chat rooms on the black market.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post soruba Very informative. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

This will allow you to have a blank sheet in front of you and you can add all the information into each label and then print them off. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Click on the Labels tab. From here, click on the particular label that you want to use and click New Document.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

If you are looking to take sticky notes to a new level, you can read more information about it on this article. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please feel free to click on the "comments" link below and leave some feedback.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

No need to access multiple tools to access your information. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 This lessens the time you have to spend on the phone. Checking task statuses, task assignments, due dates, and task notes at a glance. All communication history is saved.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

The copier will then scan in all of the information in the order that you want it in. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Follow the instructions at this point to start the job. Photocopy all publications one after another, whether it be via the document feeder, the glass pane or both.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

But when it comes to information exchange between you and your colleague, it really depends on what issue is at hand. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 One of the downfalls of it is not getting the message across between yourself and the receiver.

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