Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

This is definitely good for sharing ideas and skills among teammates and other departments. Just remember not to divulge particular company information, since this can definitely land you in hot water. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

This definitely helped my position. I am sure that this will definitely help quite a few readers. 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. Try creating a list of tasks and tackle one thing at a time.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Having VAs I can simply fax order forms to.   You Design Your Own Definition of Freedom. I used to carry 12 paperbacks on ever trip. For vlogging, nothing beats the camera on my iPad.    For graphics, my favorite is Instaquote. Another life saver? so they can enter them into my system for me.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 4, 2008

It will definitely help you and your business. These will inflate you stats and wont show a true indication of what your site really has to offer. Talk to you IT department and see if they can help you with getting a trial copy of the software. Hopefully, your boss will notice that you are taking a proactive approach in your job.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2007

If I find a really great or juicy story, I will definitely post it on here. I realized that blogging is great, but you have to try to have a life outside of the computer world as well. I will try to write posts when my time permits. Wireless internet providers provide internet access without attaching cables and wires to your system.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

I know that you might have a large workload to deal with, but this will definitely help. The best way to deal with stressful situations like this is to stop, take a breath and relax for a few minutes. Once you get your body to relax for a bit, your focus will be much more productive on what you have to accomplish.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

If the e-mails are quite lengthy, this can definitely help. I figured there must be an efficient way to do that. Thanks for the great tips! Posted on 15 February, 2008 4:22 PM The Professional Assistant Hi Jenna, Thanks for the comment.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. Did your co-worker, significant other or a client give you a surprise by coughing and sneezing around you? Dont you wish you could be where they are (to the left) instead? It happens each and every year, even if you end up getting the flu shot.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   If you can't make the call, ask your questions below and I'll be sure to answer them on the call. Feel free, but please give me proper credit and let me know so that I can thank you! Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 15, 2008

Work is work, which can definitely be fulfilling, which I have to admit, is great in my life. You feel that your work life is in place and need to find some balance in other parts of your life? 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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 23, 2007

One person I know works full-time at home as an assistant, but in her case she runs the office of a volunteer organization and her home is actually the office: All couriers are sent to her home, the business phone, fax and computer are all at her home. I would also miss the social side of working with my co-workers.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 20, 2009

Well, keep in mind that if you keep doing this on a regular basis, it will definitely become a big deal. You think to yourself, "Its just one bag of chips" or "Its just one chocolate bar" and no harm done. I lost about 30 lbs. in about 6 months because I changed my lifestyle.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

This definitely saves you time and money, so that you can focus on doing whats most important to your business - making money. Outsourcing has been around for quite some time now and I will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of it.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Being a male administrative assistant has its ups and downs, but the ride is definitely exiting and fulfilling. I will definitely check out your blog as well for more ideas. I had to prove to them that I was just as good as anyone, and I have been successful in my career. To subscribe to AAU: carswell.customerrelations@thomson.com.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 3, 2008

This will definitely make a difference to whether this should be an approach to take. Many companies these days have specific rules against importing outside mail into their Exchange system, not only for security and confidentiality reasons, but also because of document retention issues. Thanks again for the comment.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Follow these 5 easy steps and over time, your boss will notice that they have made a definitely wise decision to hire you on. Make sure to follow up on your commitments. Only take on commitments that you feel you can handle. Then they will feel good about themselves and you might just get that promotion or raise after all.

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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.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 3, 2008

Their definition of typo, however, was not the same as mine. Check to see if it is to go by fax, courier, regular mail, registered mail or email, and then make sure you send it that way? Is it just me or do you immediately cringe and think you did something wrong when your boss mentions there is a typo in a document? Is there a c.c.

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Success

MARCH 31, 2023

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 27, 2010

  I'll use my definition of right, because others may have a different definition.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 .  You see, I want to remember my concerns and fears just enough to have them be a jump start to live my life right. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 5, 2008

This definitely will help quite a bit. This saves a bunch of time if you have to do a function several times and there isnt a keyboard short cut. Great Blog and I look forward to hearing more great tips Maura, Calgary Posted on 5 March, 2008 9:11 AM The Professional Assistant Hi Maura, Thanks for the tip.

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Denise Aday

JANUARY 12, 2009

Virtual Assistants (VAs) are business owners who work from their own offices providing professional support, services and skills to their clients via phone, fax and Internet-based technology. definition from www.VAnetworking.com ). A VA is your right-hand person helping you to succeed in your business.

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 13, 2010

Oh definitely. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. I hope you got her name, just in case you are ever in a situation like that again, you will be able to call on her. I would try not to make it often though. Thanks for commenting. March 15, 2010 7:45 AM LaShaune said.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 It helps to know what you are going into instead of feeling like you have to react as every little thing happens. And that saves my brain cells! Feel free, but please give me proper credit and let me know so that I can thank you!

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

You will definitely enhance writing, teambuilding, communication, and computer skills in the process. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. You have the luxury of attending class whenever and wherever you like as long as you have access to a computer. Just think all from the comfort of your home in your jammies.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

These key ways to reduce overheads should definitely ne considered when starting a business, or when a business goes through a time of financial hardship. Other services that a virtual office could provide are a receptionist to handle and direct all your calls, as well as having the business mail, faxes and courier documents handled for you.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 10, 2011

Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: That the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

  thekla_richter I definitely step away for lunch, if only for a 15-minute break. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 clutterexpert I eat lunch away from my desk, but only take time to eat it, make coffee, then straight back to the desk to drink coffee!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Your point about confirming the supervisor's definition of administrative support is so important! In my experience I have found that providing administrative support is whatever is needed to support your boss and make the office function efficiently. Thank you, October 14, 2009 Foley-In-Charge said.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  Here are a few for you to consider: AboutOne.com If you would like to go paperless with your home filing, this is definitely the tool to consider!  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 This system is a great place to store all of the bills you have paid. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Keep a "Read Me" file folder for those newsletters & ads that you don't have time for right this moment, but definitely want to peruse later on. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

Your co-workers are probably all new to you, you dont know how to use the photocopier or fax machine and more importantly "where is the bathroom?" I remember throughout the first week that I was there, when I asked a question on how to do something, someone would say, "its in the manual, did you not read it?"

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 6, 2010

I quite like your blog, I definitely want to start a small business, the only problem is finding a good idea. That should include email address, website address, phone number, fax, company address. In the meantime I decided I would make a blog that focuses on the motivation aspect of business.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2010

And when you’re not working, you should definitely try switching to slow mode. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Actually, I feel that life is much more enjoyable if you slow down. By doing less, you can actually get more done, even if you work more slowly.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

" Well, there's definitely something to it. Now read over your list, putting a star by the items that will definitely move you nearer to your goals. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Wash The Overwhelm Away! Choose the top three to do today.

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