Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different Ways » 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To E-mail, it is the form of communication that we love to hate and love to love.    Multiple studies on business productivity will tell you that huge amounts of time are wasted on email.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Apps for file access, e-mail, calendar, password protection, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, virtual meetings, news, weather and travel are examples of key productivity tools mobile devices should have installed. Backup and store your files via a cloud service. Share and collaborate on files. GoToMeeting.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 3, 2012

Managing your boss’ emails is one of the crucial tasks that we as assistants are asked to perform. It has taken a while to confidently manage emails on behalf of someone else but I feel now with a few years experience it is easer than you think. Action emails as appropriate. DO: Make use of the email systems technology.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

Try to think about your organisation’s brand in a more creative way – if for example the company colour is green do a Google search for ‘green’ and see what images appear and then use them for your slide backgrounds. New images are added weekly and you can sign up to receive them via email. Gratisography. FindA.Photo.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

Try to think about your organisation’s brand in a more creative way – if for example the company colour is green do a Google search for ‘green’ and see what images appear and then use them for your slide backgrounds. New images are added weekly and you can sign up to receive them via email. Gratisography. FindA.Photo.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 4, 2017

Some VA’s began to specialize in things like email marketing, online project management and social media marketing. Cloud storage has become more secure, more reliable and more affordable, offering a superior way of storing files and making them available from any device you may want to use. Communication has become easier too.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Folders should be labeled "delete," "do it now," "respond today," "schedule a specific time on calendar," "waiting for response," "file it," "someday" and "freedom." For example, anything that can be handled in less than 2 minutes should be in the Do it Now folder. And the Freedom file? that you don't find important.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

An example (and I know this is typical because I’ve had many conversations with clients) is that they are juggling getting their newsletter up and running; posting to their blog; creating products to sell via their website; and launching a membership program – all in addition to getting more clients. Filing Management System.

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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.   Read, sort and process your email and snail mail daily.    Read, sort and process your email and snail mail daily. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Advertise 4 Steps to Setting up E-mail Distribution Lists By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 27, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity D o you find yourself having to write each persons e-mail address over and over again for certain e-mails ? All e-mail distribution lists are bolded.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

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. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?   There are many. 

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

I have also written an article in the PlanetAdmin newsletter, Planetary Motion, on how to become a leader in your field, which may help you change the perception of a “secretary” in your company. For example, “My assistant, Joanne, will be following up with you to schedule that meeting.”. Read more at [link].

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

I have also written an article in the PlanetAdmin newsletter, Planetary Motion, on how to become a leader in your field, which may help you change the perception of a “secretary” in your company. For example, “My assistant, Joanne, will be following up with you to schedule that meeting.”. Read more at [link].

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

We differ from what I call the "digital filing cabinet" solutions in the market in that we're not only focused on helping you save and access what you want to remember, but also to help you out when you're ready to take action.   So you are kind of like a virtual assistant, to do list and data storage tool all rolled into one?

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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? Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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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! 2 - Only set reminders for activities that you want to turn into habits For example, last November I started Cinchcasting.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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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?  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?   The transitions become smoother.   Group them together! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

You can file and label the files with appropriate titles; throw or give away unwanted things. 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. A different take on the to-do list.

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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.  Use your 5-10 minute file Do you keep a 5-10 minute file ?  Drink lots of water!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

  For example, I have days in my week that are dedicated to client work and days that are dedicated to marketing, writing, etc.    For some people that is a traditional filing cabinet system, but others might find more success with cubbies in their office.  This is the #2 reason that people contact us. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Click the Hide button that appears on the upper right corner of the post (see it circled in red below for example). 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 )?  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

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!)  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

  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 )?    Why? 

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Admins4Admins

JANUARY 11, 2010

You can receive these updates automatically through email by clicking below: Subscribe to admins4admins.com by Email DOWNLOAD THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS HERE: Word 2007 | How To Insert Track Changes (PDF) HOW TO INSERT TRACK CHANGES ON A DOCUMENT 1. Choose the new format (in this example we choose “BOLD”).

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Admins4Admins

DECEMBER 16, 2009

For example; if you are searching for Telephone sound clips, enter the word “Telephone&# in the Search for: text box. Click on the sound file icon on the slide. You can receive these updates automatically through email by clicking below: Subscribe to admins4admins.com by Email Share this on del.icio.us

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

They are then placed in a reference (Rolodex) file by type of business and not the name. I File Them (Then I Forget Them). When it's accepted, I go to their profile and download their vCard into Outlook, adding any other contact info by reading their business card (the vCard never has a phone number, for example.)

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Stay away from email! I was using an online backup servic e that was current right up to the moment my computer powered down, so whether I got my computer fixed or had to start using a new one, I'd have access to all my files. A nice example of a business whoop-dee-doo , in fact! Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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Admins4Admins

JANUARY 13, 2010

You can receive updates automatically via email by clicking: Subscribe to admins4admins.com by Email HOW TO PLAY SOUND ACROSS ON MULTIPLE SLIDES 1. For example, you can enter a number from 1 to 999 for this field. As always, let us what you need help with. Add a sound, if you have not already done so: 2.

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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.    Tweet Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 9, 2010

Informational teleseminars, in-depth interviews, or live presentations can also be recorded and sold as a CD or downloadable MP3 file. For example, when promoting your ebook, offer a companion audio product for a small additional fee. Many authors charge extra for a written transcript of their teleseminars and audio products.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 9, 2010

Informational teleseminars, in-depth interviews, or live presentations can also be recorded and sold as a CD or downloadable MP3 file. For example, when promoting your ebook, offer a companion audio product for a small additional fee. Many authors charge extra for a written transcript of their teleseminars and audio products.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Thinking Outside the Job Description Box By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 20, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing All The Way to Work: The Ultimate Secretarial Survival Blog. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

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 )?  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? The more people you are connected to, the more valuable the list function becomes.   Share your comment below.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 22, 2010

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. 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

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

  Green for work and blue for personal for example.  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 )?    Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 22, 2010

  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.  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 )?  To your success!

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For example, you may allocate specific time periods throughout the day to check email or send out meeting agendas and reminders. During a board meeting prep week, for instance, email may require more time and attention for last-minute submissions and changes. The rhythm of the week dictates what you can fit in and where.

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