Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 24, 2008

For example, I receive an e-mail from my direct supervisor. Then I have my faxes set up as green. When e-mails come in and you have set up your colors, you will notice that you have prioritized them by color. This will show up in red, since I know I have to get to this one first, before I can even touch any other one.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 8, 2013

As a practical example, MajesticInvites.com is an 8-person company that designs online invitations. With a digital document management service, or a hard drive connected to your business network, you can take your documents anywhere you go. Let’s say you regularly receive fax communications. More Space.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? For example, write all tasks related to recruitment on blue cards and items related to resident evaluations on red cards. For example, after receiving an e-mail request, don’t let it sit in your in-box until you remember or miss the deadline. Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? For example, if you love to write things down, don't pick an online tool.    Share your thoughts in the blog comment section below (or if you are reading in an RSS reader or email, just click on the article title and then make your comment!)  What Do You Do?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   For example, I have days in my week that are dedicated to client work and days that are dedicated to marketing, writing, etc.  Your Electronic Information (Email, documents, social networking, etc.)   Email has inundated us with extra information. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Why Complete Social Profiles Are Important Let me give you an example of why this can be important for you.    If you are out on the net on various social networking sites you may be losing a huge opportunity to take your connections to deeper level connections. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 21, 2007

Here is how to calculate the difference between two numbers as a percentage: For example, your earnings are $2,342 in November and $2,500 in December. It kept providing me topics that werent relevant to the particular answer I was looking for. I then checked Excels help file and there it was. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 9, 2008

For example, if I have Microsoft Excel XP and would like to send a file to a client that only has Microsoft Excel 97 (which was a horrible disaster for Microsoft, since there were quite a few bugs in this version), you could save the file as a Microsoft Excel 97 version. I remember in the past that you can always downgrade files.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2008

F or example, if you want to make a million dollars before you die, write out exactly what you want and how you will achieve this. Another thing that helps people to get motivated is by writing some sort of mantra on a piece of paper or printing it out. This way, when you sit down, you can read it each and every day.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2008

For example, you want to spend one hour on a particular project. 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. To avoid this, try using an online timer instead. Virtual Stopwatch gives you the option to set a predetermined amount of time.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 29, 2008

For example, I will try to work on task A for 1 hour. Narrow them down to the amount that you can manage (usually 3 - 5), but some people can do more or less. Move all of the other tasks to the next day or time that you can tackle them. Next, add a time frame to each task. Then I will work on Task B for 30 minutes and so on and so forth.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 27, 2008

For example, if I need to send out a newsletter to all clients, I would call it "Newsletter" At this point, you would just start up a new e-mail, click on the "To:" button and select "Newsletter" from your address book. Add New, of course, would be used to add a brand new contact.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 4, 2008

Ill be checking email _(once a week, every day, etc) __, but will have limited ability to respond. For example: Advertising inquiries, please contact John Doe at john.doe@company.com Billing inquiries, please contact Jane Smith at jane.smith@company.com And so on and so forth. I appreciate your example.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2008

Ive tried to exhaust all the possible things I could do that he doesnt ask me to do - organize emails, files, clutter, contacts, create procedures. Explain to him that youre in a situation where you feel unproductive and give some examples. His reply is usually, "Im working on some things that Ill get to you soon." and he never does.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   For example, if you have a container that holds all of your scissors, you will likely never find them in that container!  PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )? 

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

Heres an example of what happened with me. The downfall of outsourcing is that youre not sure if the quality of the work will be presented, since you are relying one someone or a company to do the work for you and might not be to your standards. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? You may also find it useful to hold a de-briefing session with yourself, colleagues or family after important events - for example, after an eventful meeting or at the end of an unusual day. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

 An exchange of business cards Here’s an example from someone who is employed as a sales representative from a company that sells crystal products. This is a great way to build your network, improve your communication skills, and even build relationships that would later produce sales for your company.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Note: Make sure to add the time in the meeting schedule (for example: Meeting with client, 1:00 pm Calgary time), so the manager knows that this is the correct time to meet with this client. Now you can see by the picture below that the new time zone has been added. You can now add in the meeting details for this time zone.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « You Can Steal Time Back From Email | Main | Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful » Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention "I just can't focus Stephanie.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Green for work and blue for personal for example.    Do you think it could help others in your network?  PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 22, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? The literature was full of examples that said 'you can't do this' " Spencer Silver on the work that led to the unique adhesives for 3-M "Post-It" Notepads. " Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 31, 2010

For example, in the sales industry the Pareto Principle says that 80% of a company’s sales are due to 20% of the sales staff. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. This theory was created by Vilfredo Pareto an Italian economist who in 1906 noticed that 80% of the land was owned by 20% of the people.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 29, 2010

Give attendees "conference call house rules" for example, if they need to mute themselves, inform them of how to do so. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. The larger the conference call, the more difficult it will be to manage. Give Conference Call Rules prior to calling the meeting to order.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Listen Live to Stephanie Share Her Story on #WIBRadio on Jan 3 @ 1pm CST | Main | Procrastination, Email, Multi-Tasking, Family Management, Soc Media Backup Etc.   Read, sort and process your email and snail mail daily.  Link Lineup!

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 11, 2010

For example, if you are talking about the organization of the meeting or its purpose, reference meeting materials or if this is a meeting that involves a specific group and there are written rules and regulations such as bylaws, make reference to them so that everyone understands the source of your concerns. Voice the facts.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 1, 2010

For example, I need to clean my closet (Spring cleaning long overdue!) Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson. Set internal deadlines for yourself.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

For example, files related to finances can be green (for obvious reasons, right?), Another suggestion is to color code the labels, same example, use green labels for finances. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Find out what filing system works for you. I like to use the color coding system.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 22, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   For example, if you wait until you have a perfect plan for working out and eating right, you will never lose the weight you want to lose.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! "I can’t help it! 

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

For example, if a team member is not outspoken, but is proficient in computer software, they would a good person to organize documents. Follow-up does not mean frequent phone calls, emails, meetings, or standing over someone’s shoulder. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

Just as you would not send an email when you are angry or upset, dont ask to meet with the individual until you have a clear, strategic plan of how you will approach the topic and express your thoughts. The best way to deal with this is to ask for specific examples and then seek solutions on how to improve.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Some examples would be managing a company website, creating, editing and writing a company newsletter or creating promotional materials, invitations and brochures for marketing events. This can be a rewarding career change for those suited to this type of work. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 22, 2010

For example, if you are speaking to someone and their eyes become widened, ask if they have any questions about what was discussed. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. This could mean that they are shocked, surprised, or confused. Turn off the computer when you leave for the day.

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 13, 2010

For example, during staff meetings, acknowledge the work that other departments have done. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson.

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The Office Professionals Place

JANUARY 5, 2010

Using the weight loss example because it is so popular, it is not realistic or healthy to drastically change eating habits and join a health club and workout like a vigilante and expect to loose 20 pounds in 2 months. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Set goals that are manageable and attainable.

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Success

JULY 27, 2022

Gerber, 38, now a serial entrepreneur and author of Superconnector: Stop Networking and Start Building Business Relationships that Matter , published in 2018, has become an evangelist for entrepreneurship, particularly for resourceful young go-getters who may not be cut out for life as cubicle dwellers. More features are not always better.”.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 10, 2009

Build your own network! As an example, Bookkeeping will start at £9.85 Any receipts can be uploaded by fax, scanned via email or sent to our processing centre and will be processed within 72 hours of receipt. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals.

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