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A 35 page step-by-step manual for optimizing Notes as a personal productivity tool. Great tips and tricks for productive use of the To Do’s, Calendar, Email, Contacts, and more. I’ve got a tool that may be of interest to you, as it will help make Notes-based weekly reviews easier.

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MAY 25, 2010

Use the right tools: Set a timer for the length of time you have decided to work on this project. apartmenttherapy.com) Related Posts: How Make Your Desk a Productivity Tool How to Clean and Organize Your Desk Top Five Posts for March 2007 Productivity Did you enjoy this post? Thanks for visiting!

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

Find the most economical training tools. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! You reorganize these instructions into: Do a needs analysis. Identify specific ways to strengthen technical training. Comments No comments yet.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 14, 2010

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 12, 2010

Understanding that sleep strengthens prospective memory is a valuable tool in handling your obligations efficiently. Prospective memory involves such everyday tasks as remembering to buy milk or to keep an appointment. It gets an especially good workout when you have many things to get done.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

However, you don’t have to wait for ideal conditions or tools to get started. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! Comments No comments yet.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 5, 2010

Like the iPhone version, there is also integration with the HanDBase Gallery of thousands of database designs, plus the ability to email records and databases to other users. Special features of the iPad version of HanDBase include split screen views, popovers, and enhanced editing.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Comment by Ahmad Fatoni on April 1, 2010 @ 3:39 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Filed Under: Ergonomics , Productivity D o you find yourself typing too much? Home About Me Advertise Hands Hurt From Typing? Using the mouse too often? Heres a product that will help you feel better and relieve pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injury.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 14, 2010

Get rid of the knick-knacks, games and toys tools. Whatever the reason, here are 5 steps you can take to minimize distractions : Turn off you e-mail notification – better yet, shut down your e-mail client. It’s easy to look busy checking e-mail, Get rid of clutter – both real an virtual. Working with a clean desktop minimizes distractions.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

In today’s computer-orientated business world, the telephone is still an important tool for connecting with your customers. Comment by Ian McKenzie on October 14, 2010 @ 4:21 pm Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thanks for visiting!

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JULY 7, 2010

Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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MARCH 3, 2008

Hopefully, not too many of you were affected by the email system outages yesterday. In this case, commercial email services were affected, but the next time it could be your server at work. In this case, commercial email services were affected, but the next time it could be your server at work.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

While technology has given us tools to improve and simplify our lives, we have added so much more to our schedules that we are as pressed for time as any generation. You have the proper tools to manage your time effectively and within your energy cycles. If you’re anything like me, your day is full of things to do.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Finding the right tools to manage your business can be time consuming. No need to access multiple tools to access your information. By The Professional Assistant on Friday, February 29, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity A re you a Virtual/ Professional Assistant or want to become one?

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JULY 16, 2009

Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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FEBRUARY 18, 2008

Home About Me Advertise 6 Easy Steps to a Better Work-Life Balance By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 18, 2008 Filed Under: Ergonomics , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you find that you are working way too much ? Do you feel that you want to spend more time with your family, friends or by yourself?

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JUNE 8, 2010

Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

  Consider proper storage needs as well as ergonomic needs.    Avoid the seductions of a ringing phone, your email or someone dropping by to visit.    Avoid the seductions of a ringing phone, your email or someone dropping by to visit.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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JULY 17, 2009

Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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JULY 14, 2009

Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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JULY 10, 2009

Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

I’ve searched Google and they say to use the drawing tool. Clicking Tools, Letters and Mailings, Envelopes and Labels. I’ve sent a couple of the text boxes to the back, but for the life of me can’t get them to ‘bring to front’ again. I can’t seem to find that either! You can use this feature by: 1.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

This has become a great tool for me, since I have to make reservations on a regular basis for my managers. I am able to get a confirmation from the automated system to let me know that the reservation has been made with all of the details that I need. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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FEBRUARY 8, 2008

Here are 9 steps to creating an e-mail template in Microsoft Outlook : On the Tools menu, click Options , then click the Mail Format tab. To restore Word as a message editor, click Options on the Tools menu, click the Mail Format tab, then select the Use Microsoft Office Word 2003 to edit e-mail messages check box.

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AUGUST 13, 2008

To add your countrys or any religious holidays that you follow into your Outlook calendar, follow these 3 simple steps: Click Tools, Options, and then Calendar Options. Of course, the rest of us had to follow this schedule and would have to take time off during these periods. In the Calendar Options section, click Add Holidays.

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AUGUST 26, 2007

The mail merge wizard is the simplest tool to use to get your letters or e-mails out to your clients. Click on Tools, Letters and Mailings, and finally Mail Merge Wizard. Until next time, Take care – of your clutter! Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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JULY 24, 2008

Here are the steps to doing this: When you receive an e-mail, click on Tools, and then Organize. Then I have my faxes set up as green. I know that this would be next, since people depend on these quite a bit around my office. Click on Using Colors. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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AUGUST 21, 2008

Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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DECEMBER 6, 2007

Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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OCTOBER 7, 2008

Having a timer at your desk can be a great tool. In order to get your tasks completed on time and in a proficient manner, there is a little trick that I use to make sure that I only focus on one project at a time and give it my undivided attention (when I possibly can). To avoid this, try using an online timer instead.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

The Executive Assistants Tool Box How to Clean and Organize Your Desk Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Comments Trackbacks Weekly Cheat Sheet! |

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