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OCTOBER 14, 2010
Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips for Taking Effective Phone Messages Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Write it down on a piece of paper, preferably a phone-message pad. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.
Ian's Messy Desk
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
With increased commercial activity during the holiday season of the year, it is a good idea to be extra careful to guard againstidentity theft. name, address, phone number) will be used. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action!
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Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 28, 2010
Test you telephone skills with this simple quiz: How quickly should you pick up a ringing phone? Answers Answer a ringing phone by the third ring. If your phone system shows internal vs. external calls, alter your greeting appropriately. What should you say when answering? When is the best time to call someone? and 9:00 p.m.
Ian's Messy Desk
JULY 6, 2010
Phone ringing? When I’m doing important work, I also switch off my phone. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action! Or defer it to a later period. 12 – Block out distractions. What’s distracting you in your work? Instant messages?
Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 25, 2010
Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action! Sort – everything into boxes/containers according to what needs to be done: file , shred, recycle , refer, toss, etc.
Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 18, 2010
Make phone calls, have meetings and other social tasks. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action! If you need a snack, nutritionists suggest low-fat yogurt and fruit.
Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 19, 2010
Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action! When it isn’t, explain the impact changing your schedule carries for other assignments. That explanation encourages better planning the next time. Use that time to catch up on work.
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