Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 26, 2018

With more of us enjoying job flexibility today, and with the probability of up to 58% of workers expected to be independent contractors by 2027 , if you’re not using your smartphone for more than texting, calls and email you should be. By creating your own and including your brand, when it goes viral, you end up with marketing goodness.

Social Media 126

Social Media Credit Card Dropbox Staples 126

Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 29, 2015

Surviving on unemployment and taking part in Maine’s Self Employment Assistance Program meant that I just didn’t have any extra money to invest in my little start up. Even so, I cut back on the things that I could in order to get a business phone line, a multi-function fax/printer/copier and a couple of business books.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Fax Training Budget 100

Eco-Office Gals

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Your brand power is determined not just by the ads you create and the content you push, but also by the quality of your products and services, the level of accountability with which you operate your business, your commitment to customer service, and of course, the picture the press paints, amongst other things.

2013 100

2013 Fax Social Media Customer Service 100

Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I think the thing that would be the wrong way to do it, and we’ve seen some examples there, too, is that someone very high up in a company says, everyone has to work like this, and that typically doesn’t work. Frank Cottle 00:09:45 ]: I think you need to add one more word to that, and that’s responsibility went up.

AT&T 246

AT&T Collaborate Environment Dropbox 246

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. We are the ultimate super-jugglers who have the ability to throw a to-do list up in the air and catch it in a different order depending on the situation at hand. Generation Y make up 50% of the current work-force.

Social Media 100

Social Media Fax Skills Suppliers 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 28, 2008

She replied, "Absolutely not, I am working with patients, of course I can't talk, but you sit at a desk all day". This of course does not take into consideration that most assistants today work for more than one boss. I said, "If I called you at work in the middle of the day, would you be able to come to the phone and chat?"

Fax 100

Fax Phones Expenses Filing 100

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

Do you follow particular religious holidays, but arent showing up in your calendar? In this case, I dont have to worry about taking extra days off, since I dont really follow the religious holidays that I was brought up with, which in turn, are part of the regular holidays that come up each year.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Holidays 2008 Calendars 100

Eco-Office Gals

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

If you do list college or vocational training information it’s always a good idea to include a list of relevant courses you’ve completed. Consider following the example of The Blog of Tim Ferriss and liven up this section by including some of your more colorful accomplishments. Products, Services and Past Employment.

Fax 100

Fax Resume Email Google 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Do you feel sluggish in the mornings and would like to lift up your spirits, without having to use a caffeine boost (well, some people feel they need this and you can read a post on this as well here )? As you can tell, I really try to be in tune with nature and of course, love my wife. Of course, it doesnt have to be money.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle 2008 Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2008

And of course, there’s the opposite side of the spectrum, where you have way too many people coming to you with requests (read my post on how to handle this here) and just want to run away. But of course, you don’t want to disturb others around you with the bell going off or some even have chickens clucking as the alarm.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

I worked as an Investment Advisor’s Assistant, completed my CSC (Canadian Securities Course), but soon after, I realized that this wasn’t really for me. We strive for an “open door” policy, but of course, there are times when the managers hold meetings or make phone calls and have their door closed.

Policies 100

Policies 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Telemarketing is my number one annoyance in advertising and as soon as I answer the phone and get that few seconds of dead air, that is my queue to hang up. 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. Going, going, gone.

Fax 100

Fax Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 18, 2008

If you are on a training course via your computer (WebEx) and listening in to the presenter, you want your full attention on the seminar or workshop that you are attending at your cubicle. Its inevitable, but its part of your job description.

Training 100

Training Cubicle Microsoft Word 2008 100

The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 4, 2010

The daily inbox is comprised of spam, junk mail, solicitations, marketing advertisements, greeting cards, friendly ‘hellos’, newsletters, and of course, business correspondence. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

Filing 100

Filing Credit Card Email IAAP 100

Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

Money, of course, is important, but what about the customer? They most likely will stop using your product/service, but also, they would end up telling their friends. Do you feel that you could be helping the client even if you dont know the answer to their issue right away? Providing excellent customer service is crucial.

2008 100

2008 Customer Service Cubicle Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 3, 2008

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. Of course, the inverse also works. You can easily set up a Gmail account to forward copies of all messages to other accounts for backup purposes. I even do this with my Gmail accounts.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle 2007 Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2008

This, of course, is heaven to some, but like me, cant stand being bored. Thats how I ended up getting my current job. You should see my follow-up list. I usually follow up ever 3 business days on outstanding items. Having nothing to do is such a time waster. My suggestion to this is to be persistent. Its quite large.

2008 100

2008 2007 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 15, 2008

Up until recently, I too felt this way. There is life outside of the office, but of course, you need to go to work to get your bread and butter. You feel that your work life is in place and need to find some balance in other parts of your life?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

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. Dont be afraid to spice it up a little. If there are some negative feedback, let them go, it builds conversations (of course take out the spam) 2. The bloggers photo is important. Post regularly.

2007 100

2007 2008 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? Are you trying to get that raise or promotion that you so well deserve?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle 2007 Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. Those who are skilled at regularly thinking on their feet as they come up with solutions and ideas both on the computer and on the job might be able to step into this role.

2008 100

2008 2007 Cubicle Google Docs 100

The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Take an online course There are a host of online courses available for the adult learner. You may want to make sure the course is a credit course so that in the future the credit(s) may be transferable. Another site that offers free tutorials and courses is HP. Getting educated can be as easy as 1-2-3-4-5-6!

IAAP 100

IAAP Administrative Professionals Filing 2010 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Here are 5 ways to score brownie points with your boss and get that promotion or raise (or both) a little faster: The one thing that I’ve learned over the course of my career is to try getting to know your boss. Make sure to follow up on your commitments. Are you a seasoned veteran like myself (well, this is what people tell me)?

2007 100

2007 2008 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 16, 2009

  Of course I was honored to be on their board! Up until this point, the AboutOne team has been diligently in the background planning and programming the awesome new tool.    Of course I was honored to be on their board! Feel free, but please give me proper credit and let me know so that I can thank you!

2010 100

2010 Networking Fax Health 100

The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Of course, youre going to take a different approach. If you should choose to use one of these methods, and use it regularly in interviews, you may find portions that you can ‘recycle’ with different companies, but of course some degree of customization will be required. Protect their investment in physical or data assets?

Cover Letter 100

Cover Letter Interviewing Resume Filing 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

Of course, there are many other features, but these are the highlights, in my opinion. Do You Have A Pain In Your Back-up? Everything is backed up on the web automatically. Since I work at home (and because we're full-time RVers, always on the road), I need to be able to fax/copy/convert from anywhere. It's great!

Credit Card 100

Credit Card Google Docs Dropbox Filing 100

The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

In the argument the boss brought up the job performance of the employee and how he wasnt showing productivity. But of course, we dont think about these numbers as we are being coerced into a situation at work that could escalate our emotions and make us have regrets later. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

Filing 100

Filing 2010 IAAP Assertiveness 100

The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

This may be a case when you pick up the phone and discuss the issue. It’s so easy to use and just as fast yet we don’t pick up the phone. Of course, this may not be possible because you are in different countries or parts of the world, the second method would be to pick up the phone, followed by an email introduction.

Phones 100

Phones Email Filing IAAP 100

The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Of course, they can be altered as the need arises, but putting goals in writing and a thought out plan of how to reach them will solidify what is trying to be accomplished. Since we cannot change others attitudes, it is up to us to change ours and adapt. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

Filing 100

Filing IAAP 2009 Goals 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

newleafco   @ StephCalahan I'm a long-time fan of Now Up to Date for Mac. Backed up with alarm functions on my #palmpre QuietSpacing    custom-set Outlook and sync'd iPhone.      bluehealerdiary   My own, of course! .  I'd love it if you would share your thoughts too.

Calendars 100

Calendars Twitter Phones Google 100

The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 17, 2010

If you are in more formal gathering, you can have up to four glasses. Then when your host, hostess, or senior person picks up their fork, then you may eat. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. If the main entrée is the salad, then use the entrée fork (second in the middle).

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Filing 2010 IAAP 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Of course, be sure to check with your co-worker first before providing his or her information. 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. Who are you?

2008 100

2008 2007 Cubicle Fax 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

There will always be 24 hours in a day and 365 days in a year (unless it is a leap year of course). They came up with some great ideas. It is not getting a drink or seeing what your buds are up to on Twitter/Facebook. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

Management 100

Management Twitter Networking Fax 100

Service Untitled

AUGUST 24, 2010

Of course the main factors of incompetence, rudeness, minimal training, and economic cutbacks have made their profound impact on negative customer service experiences, so why not help ourselves feel better, help to improve the company’s customer service, and earn some perks at the same time?

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Credit Card Travel Fax 40

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

  She and I were on the phone catching up and she asked me if I would do a Twitterview with her.  There’s no room for perfectionism today-you can’t course correct if you’re not in the air-I had to overcome the same “affliction.” link] Yes, Marcia, the priority setting report is free to anyone that signs up.

Twitter 100

Twitter Interviewing Phones Networking 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Work From Home Mother - How to Organize Your Life and Home to Succeed | Main | Office Organization - 5 Steps to Setting Up Your Core Systems » Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success (Guest Post: Natalie Dee) Nothing succeeds like success. Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

Confidence 100

Confidence Filing Networking Phones 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

You cannot expect to succeed if you don’t keep your skills up to date. HP offers free online courses in a variety of subjects. Own up to it! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Growing in the workplace is an ongoing process. Self teaching is easy via the internet.

Stress 100

Stress 2010 Filing Resume 100