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. Now you have a new prioritization system set up. When e-mails come in and you have set up your colors, you will notice that you have prioritized them by color.

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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. If you outsource the data management to a company like Micro Com Systems Ltd, the whole affair is pretty much hands-off for you. Let’s say you regularly receive fax communications. Your Files Are Now Available Everywhere.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Systems that Support Growth You see, while bamboo is known for its speedy growth (once it starts growing up) there is something below the surface that many do not know.   The rhizomes are the organism's growth system.    The intricate system of roots and growth make the plant amazingly strong. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Steph in the Media | Main | 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To » Dont Strangle Your Reminders!   Your response is crucial to the success of the system, so set up a system that you will actually use!  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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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 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

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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

pamelahazelton    Franklin Covey - been using that system for 10+ years.   When you are picking a system for your planning, think about the various features and pick a tool that you are most likely to USE.  For example, if you love to write things down, don't pick an online tool.  To-Do list!

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Small Business CEO

MAY 5, 2010

Inefficient process examples: Your employees record their time on paper or in Excel. Others enter the data into payroll, into project tracking systems and then again into client billing systems. A lab order is faxed in. Patient and order information are then entered into the lab system. Assess your IT function.

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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. Misplaced – Develop a system Whether you are looking for a paper document or searching for an electronic file, developing an effective system will increase productivity and efficiency.

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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.

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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

MAY 17, 2010

Coordinators have many options when it comes to picking a to-do list system. For example, write all tasks related to recruitment on blue cards and items related to resident evaluations on red cards. The trick with hand-written lists is to pick one system and stick to it. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

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.    I've tried different systems and they don't work.  Drink lots of water!

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Create an effective filing system. Find out what filing system works for you. I like to use the color coding system. 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. A new topic each month.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

Below are seven examples to help you do that. For each example, note that the operative word is "positively." Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

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.   They do not have systems for handling their most important areas of life.    Then use the system.  Link Lineup!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

  This system worked for and I know I can make it work for me."   Assuming that the system is right and you are broken is not the right way to go.    Instead, find a system that works for the way you naturally think and learn.  " Any system that has too many steps is likely to fail. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 2010

  Example 1: If you need to do creative activities in your work like writing, put like activities together.  Example 2:   Do you have a litany of sales and prospecting calls to do?    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 22, 2010

  We create opinions about our systems and processes and convince ourselves that it is the only way to do something.    Now, only with time passing do we understand how limiting their belief systems were!    Now, only with time passing do we understand how limiting their belief systems were! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

  Just because a task management system works for your co-worker or spouse does not mean it will work for you. IDEA #2 -- Identify a system that lets you think through your tasks in your way.  I suggest that you start trying this system by using only one color.    ENHANCING THE CARD SYSTEM Use Color.

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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.

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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. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! A new topic each month.

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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. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today!

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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. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! Worklife Line Chat Every Monday at 7 p.m

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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!) Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 10, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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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. A new topic each month.

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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. A new topic each month.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Why Complete Social Profiles Are Important Let me give you an example of why this can be important for you.    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    Tweet Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? A different take on the to-do list.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

If you aren't particularly tech-savvy, you might feel more comfortable using a paper planner, rather than having to learn the ins and outs of an electronic diary system. Keeps all your appointments, contacts and email in one spot so it's all synched up. What do you need the system to do for you?

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