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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. I love translucent colored poly pockets combined with colored file folders to create instant visual distinction of what’s waiting for me each day in my priority sorter.

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OneNote Must-Knows: Color Coding and Custom Tags

All Things Admin

Vendors/Suppliers – Orange. With OneNote, I can color code my digital notebooks on these topics to match the file colors on my desk. Here is the color code I use in my office: Speaking Engagements – Red. Training – Yellow. Business Development – Navy Blue. Company Projects – Green. Advertising/Marketing – Purple.

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Why educate women – isn't it a waste of resources? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Why educate women – isn’t it a waste of resources? by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 16, 2008 When my wife went to university in London in the eighties one of her professors was of the opinion that the education was wasted on women, since they would leave university, get married and have children. — ST. What rubbish !

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

Over time I managed to add several hotels to our Globally Approved Travel Program, which enabled all global staff to benefit from discounted rates and also obtained supplier discounts for our intranet company benefits portal. When it came to appraisal time I then had a working file to draw on. “If

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Pandora's Office May Have Been Worse than Her Box

The Office Professionals Place

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. File According to Sara Caputo, OfficeArrow’s Productivity Guru, 80% of what is filed is never looked at again.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

Practically Perfect PA

A commercial organisation can be found guilty of this offence if the bribery is carried out by an employee or a third person, this could include a contractor, a supplier, an agent or a subsidiary. Due diligence procedures should be in place for all new third-party suppliers. Filed under: Regulation , Training and Guidance.

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More Favorite Reads

The Marq

Though I’m filing this under Book Recommendations, this post is just a few of my recent favorite business articles: The Big Idea: Creating Shared Value – WOW! Then you take it a step further and help your suppliers’ suppliers and espouse they do the same! That word sums it up. This is an article by Michael E.