All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

Do you remember asking people in your household to hang up the phone so you could send an email? Or being tied to bulky, desktop computers that couldn’t function more than five feet away from a phone jack? Now, we wonder how we ever managed to get anything done with it. Now, business operates 24/7 globally.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 30, 2012

Everything you do in your business, from responding to emails to working with clients, needs to be systemized and documented, so that it’s very easy to create a repeatable process in your business. Just some of the mistakes that can happen are: Bad links in emails – they go to the wrong page, or they don’t work. Look and Feel.

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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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Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As the creator of a weekly newsletter and a host of the future work podcast, Daan’s forward-thinking approach and industry contributions have positioned him as a thought leader in the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work. And I’ll use again, I’m going to come back to myself as an example. It’s funny.

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Make or Break Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2009

One person was behind the desk, I was no more than five feet away and talking to her when she picked up the phone and called a vendor, totally ignoring my presence. Yet, a phone call appeared to be more important than engaging me in even trivial conversation. I assume the purpose of Internet marketing is to create sales.

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Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

For example…. Checking Facebook to see what everyone else is doing, before writing their newsletter. Checking emails instead of reaching out to potential joint venture partners or organizations to secure speaking gigs. Don’t be a slave to your emails or your phone. Updating their website before making sales calls.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 21, 2010

One of the best ways to take advantage of this potential bump in profitability is through email marketing. Email is a very effective way to bring highly-tailored messages to specific audiences. You don’t want to inundate your recipients by email, but a rough schedule could entail: a. Email 1: Initial offer.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The cardinal rule of email deliverability is to never borrow, buy or rent an email list. To boost the size of your email list, review every interaction point a customer has with your company, and consider implementing a program for each one. Phone or call center. Will my email address be shared or sold?

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

And as much as we may resist it, without it we’d still be using rotary phones and manual typewriters. Examples of Change Change is in every aspect of our lives. weekly calls, status meetings, email updates, project management tools)? Change is inevitable. Change tends to get a bad rap, yet it can be a very positive thing.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

There is a link to her website and blog below and if you are interested you can subscribe to her e-newsletters here. ** When you are ready to send greetings to your customers, clients, employees, mentors, donors, vendors, service providers, and others who make you successful, apply these suggestions. Email vs. Handwritten.

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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. Phone and email are no longer the only ways to stay in touch with clients. social media, newsletters, website tasks, blogging, etc.) . social media, newsletters, website tasks, blogging, etc.) .

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

They say you should set up a procedure to reach others immediately via phone in urgent cases. For example, anything that can be handled in less than 2 minutes should be in the Do it Now folder. Establish an Unsubscribe folder, then spend some time getting off the mailing lists of newsletters, alerts, bulletins, etc.,

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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. All e-mail distribution lists are bolded.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 2010

  You may have categories like, phone calls, finances, networking, paper work, or creative activities.   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? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

We also both have android phones and when I add appointments on my phone it syncs online and vice versa. Since we both have gmail calendars it automatically adds to the hubby phone/calendar. For example, if you love to write things down, don't pick an online tool.  I added hubby on to view and edit.

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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

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? Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! 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.  "  That was one of the first things she said to me on the phone. 

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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

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? Keep reading for the short article.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Take that time to ask questions about his meetings, are there any action items you can follow up on from the meetings, are there any impending phone calls or situations you need to be aware of, can you create a template for his staff meeting agenda. For example, “My assistant, Joanne, will be following up with you to schedule that meeting.”.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Take that time to ask questions about his meetings, are there any action items you can follow up on from the meetings, are there any impending phone calls or situations you need to be aware of, can you create a template for his staff meeting agenda. For example, “My assistant, Joanne, will be following up with you to schedule that meeting.”.

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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.    Make sure that as you schedule the activity (appointment on the phone, outside of the office or task you want to get done, etc) with enough time to come to a stopping point. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

And, at the same time, people were increasingly starting to rely on their mobile devices for much more than making phone calls.   To see an example of a "public" view of Springpad, here is Jeff's.   Are you on other phone platforms?    Care to share a few examples?

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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.    That started a deeper conversation that led to us talking on the phone and deciding to work together on a teleconference project scheduled for January.  A different take on the to-do list.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Stay away from email! Because I use gmail to handle my email address(es), I was still able to check my email from my husband's computer (and communicate with folks who were expecting work from me during the time my computer was in the shop). A nice example of a business whoop-dee-doo , in fact! On Justin Bieber.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

You may have 10 minutes free in between meetings at office - you may want to finish with an important phone call. 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.

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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.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Link Lineup!

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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?  To your success!

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

This is a piece that was originally published in The Productivityist Weekly newsletter. I received many emails about this topic and here are just a few examples of what was sent my way: “I used to use GTD years ago and tried it again using THINGS when I switched from a PC to a MacBook a couple of months ago.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

This is a piece that was originally published in The Productivityist Weekly newsletter. I received many emails about this topic and here are just a few examples of what was sent my way: “I used to use GTD years ago and tried it again using THINGS when I switched from a PC to a MacBook a couple of months ago.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

  I've tried my phone and outlook, but I find that I don't even look at those lists.    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 )? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

In addition to the name, phone numbers, company, and e-mail, include where and when you met the person, who introduced you, and why you might want to contact him/her in the future. If they approved being added to my newsletter list, I also mark that on the card - usually with an NL in the corner. The business cards? Booking Notebook.

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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? Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Service Untitled

JULY 30, 2010

All it took was my phone number and email address, and I would earn money back on all of my purchases. Here are a few examples: Membership programs provides special incentives. Since I am the companion to a few dogs and two horses, it’s a win, win for me. Why does Petco do it? So how do you go about having one?

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Have email sign up lists at the store counter or point of purchase. This is a great opportunity to let customers know that by giving you their email they will receive more special offers, or whatever your chosen incentive is. You could also use a tool like Flowtown which matches email addresses with social profiles.

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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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