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Virtues of going Virtual: Working whilst on holiday

Practically Perfect PA

Below are some tips which I followed recently whilst on holiday over Christmas in Melbourne, Australia: Out of courtesy, let your clients know you will be out of the country and emphasise that the service you provide will continue to operate as normal. Check your equipment before you leave (including which plug adapter you will need!),

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How to Plan Ahead for Christmas

Ian's Messy Desk

If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. To reduce holiday stress this year, create a holiday checklist to make the season go smoothly. Now is the time to check any household equipment that will get used and over-used during the holidays.

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How to Analyze Your Audience

Ian's Messy Desk

Are you going to need equipment for lighting and sound issues? What is their level of knowledge or experience with the subject. In what kind of setting will they receive this information? Will it be a large lecture hall or small seminar room? At what time of day will you be presenting? Take into account the audience here and now.

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Minimising Interruptions

Practically Perfect PA

It detailed all of the department’s procedures including a large section on administration, such as holiday requests and ordering meeting rooms. The office equipment that you use the most should be near by so that you are not spending large amounts of your time walking around the office. Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA.

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8 Ways to Calm Nerves When Give a Speech

Ian's Messy Desk

This includes using any visual supports and equipment. Mentally rehearse this sequence with all the details of your presentation, and it will help you focus on what you need to do to be successful. 3) Practice In addition to mentally visualizing the process, you need to practice your presentation as you will give it.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/10

The Small Business Blog

How to Make Social Media Useful : Lisa Barone reports that a Citibank and Gfk Roper study found that 76 percent of small business owners don’t find social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn helpful in generating leads and business. As always this list is not exhaustive, but I hope it will give you a little overview.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

There were charges for audio visual equipment that we never ordered. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." It could save your company some money.