Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

You are passing on information that benefits the listener. In what kind of setting will they receive this information? Before you can start considering what you’re going to say and how you’re going to say it, you need to know who you’re talking to and why. Make it worth their while. At what time of day will you be presenting?

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

5) Do I have all the information I need to organize my time effectively? Yes No 1) Is managing my time a priority for me? 2) Do I have goals and a plan to meet them? 3) Do I set deadlines for getting things finished? 4) Do I avoid procrastination ? 6) Do I set priorities for all my tasks? 7) Do I work from a to-do list or a written plan?

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. Family and friends should be informed of a work-from-home situation and be made to understand it is a job like any other that takes time and concentration. Employ a closed-door policy that will prevent interruption and increase efficiency. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The following is an excerpt from the book The Milkshake Moment: Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth by Steven S. April 2008;$19.95US/$21.99CAN; 978-0-470-25746-3 Copyright © 2008 Steven S. Little Published by Wiley & Sons, Inc.;

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 19, 2009

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Comments: 0 Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Sharon will cover such questions as “How can you continue to develop a recognizable brand?&# and “What if you’d like to change your brand?&#

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

You will find Books of Remembrance here, songs that were popular during war time, information on WWI and WWII and so much more on the history of war and Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day 2 Learn about how the first Remembrance Day in Canada came to be and who initiated this holiday.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 26, 2010

Take time every day to absorb new knowledge and information: read, listen and watch. The point of absorbing new knowledge and information is not to churn out copies of what has already been done. Creativity leads to more creativity. Learn from the example of others. If you want to be a painter, go to museums and galleries.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

For many organizations, e-mail has become the preferred means of communication, both formal and informal. Your signature should include your name, job title, contact information, and company name. Users see it as a form of instant communication and therefore, doesn’t require the same care and attention that a letter might.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Make certain that you have strong, unconfusing policies on employment. A good recordkeeping policy is essential. A good record-keeping policy is essential. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

I blog in the progressive/political sphere, occasionally spilling over into literature, history, policy, current events and media, but since I’m pretty diligent about maintaining my anonymity, finding a support network has always been borderline impossible. Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change?

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FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Your comment originally had several links, and I edited a few out (since my spam filter interpreted your comment as spam). Get Loosely Speaking Products. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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MAY 13, 2009

information provided by Sharon Williams , owner of The 24 Hour Secretary.) I’ll check out that OIVAC — as always, Katie, you provide a ton of info! ; ) Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The encoding stage refers to the process of putting information into memory. The storage stage refers to retention or maintaining information in memory. The retrieval stage refers to recovering information from memory. Think you can successfully study the details of a report while talking on the phone and reading your horoscope?

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 14, 2009

The project determined that we can be divided into 6 separate Americas based on our perceptions of the reality/unreality and extent of this problem and regarding whether individual change or national policy is the solution. Great post, always informative and thoughtful. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004.

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JANUARY 16, 2009

next month for an informal group get-together in Prescott. Please feel free to forward this information to any other VAs you know who do meet our guidelines as stated above. Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. at The Raven [.]

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Blog Action Day 2008 Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 1:00 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging As a participant in Blog Action Day 2008, I asked everyone I know for information on programs (actual or planned) which combat poverty. Get Loosely Speaking Products.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 7, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Money Is Secondary, WOW Is The Policy. Go to the book’s website for more information. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. You have to have a big capital and sound business structure. But that’s only a portion of the formula.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Disorganization is so prevalent in the workplace that the Professional Organizers in Canada estimates a typical office worker wastes 150 hours a year – almost one month – searching for misplaced information. For someone earning $50,000 a year, that translates to a loss of $3,842 a year. Keep the office door closed.

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JUNE 18, 2009

Below are the links to the exceptionally useful information she provides to virtual assistants wanting to learn how to be more successful in their practices. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Get Loosely Speaking Products. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 4, 2010

It is a continuous process, often informal, and an important factor in lifelong learning. These benchmarks should be established on small scale to avoid being overwhelming. Start learning Self-directed learning is the method used when a learner controls the objectives and means of learning.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

When someone fails to provide all the information she needs to do her job, she explains: “I understand that you need this report by tomorrow. One colleague always submitted incomplete information for a monthly report. To do that, I need last month’s sales figures from you.”

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

You can provide needed information, support, data and resources without your boss asking for it. Instead, offer solutions when you inform her of problems. Review last year’s calendar to determine what may come up in the next few months, then meet with your boss about what she hopes to accomplish. Present solutions rather than problems.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 17, 2009

Jeannine hosts monthly “Elite Virtual Assistance Insiders calls,&# and I asked her to share information on this one and a few scheduled over the next few months. Comments: 0 Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Loose Ends.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Your company may have a policy on how they want you to address people in external business email. 3) The name, contact information, and office hours of someone to contact if they require immediate assistance. 3) The name, contact information, and office hours of someone to contact if they require immediate assistance.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 7, 2010

Search for other sources of information. Anticipate response from the audience. Make sure you have a clear purpose in mind so that the audience will respond in the way you want them to. There might be more materials available for you to make your speech more colorful. Come up with an argument that is reasonable.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 6, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 October, 2009 When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem. it requires a firm culture that discusses recovery openly and strongly support it -both in action and written policy. and hopefully, they have supportive procedures and policies in place to help them." 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Administrative Arts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Another good document I found talks about setting up a document retention policy. Both of these documents have footnotes and a bibliography to source material, so anyone interested in in-depth information on document retention policies has a good place to start. I hope this helps, Dee. Ask the Admin: Records Retention.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Apart from describing the tasks, talk about the leave policy, workplace bonuses, yearly paid leaves, vacation plans, health insurance, employee stock options etc. Brief information to interested and attentive clients, and acts as a representative for the marketing department in important buyer meetings.

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The Marq

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life Topic Changes for TheMarq Site Policy I mentioned in a post last week that I was reconsidering the topics and format of information covered on this site. My full contact information is under the profile section of the site navigation to the left. I think it looks pretty good.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 30, 2010

It doesn’t matter whether you use an electronic document system like Eric Mack , or a shoe box in your closet: if you can’t retrieve the information when you need it, the system is not effective. She understands the first measure of an effective productivity system: 1) You can find things that need to be found.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Make some general introductory comments, such as, “I’m pleased to be here today to provide some information. Before you launch into your topic, give yourself time to get collected. I don’t have a formal presentation but would be happy to describe the project we’ve been working on.&# Tell them what you are going to tell them.)

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Don’t listen to what others say about you : The person making comments about you may not be fully informed. Think about other people’s feelings before you poke fun. Things said in jest often have the sharpest barbs. Let your own actions determine how others see you. Don’t worry about getting credit : Do your best. It’s the best you can do.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 13, 2010

If you know you’re going to need information from Nancy and she’s in a meeting at a client’s office, let the requester know. . &# I suggest we move the deadline for the widget report to Wednesday. That way, I can complete your presentation today.&# Point out any issues that might interfere with finishing a rush job.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 14, 2010

When writing the information, make sure to ask for correct spellings. The date and time of the call is essential. This will help you recall the conversation. The date and time will be important if need to support a process for certification or legal reasons. Note whether the message is urgent.

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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. The following information should be included in your message: The start and end dates of your absence. The name, contact information, and office hours of someone to contact if they require immediate assistance. Jane Watson of J.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

The following information should be included in your message: 1) The start and end dates of your absence. 3) The name, contact information, and office hours of someone to contact if they require immediate assistance. The following information should be included in your message: 1) The start and end dates of your absence.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 9, 2010

But humans have a definite edge on computers. Downloading our brain allows us to enjoy additional benefits like less procrastination, greater creativity and the peace of mind knowing that nothing will slip through the cracks.

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