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APRIL 22, 2009

I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. The one good thing about speaking at an event where nobody knows me is, they have no idea whether my hair is supposed to be this dark. Some good advice to pass along: Never colour your hair the night before an event.

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MARCH 5, 2008

If you have any suggestions on how to make things run more smoothly in Microsoft Office, please let the rest of us know. This saves a bunch of time if you have to do a function several times and there isnt a keyboard short cut. There really isnt a chance that you dont use it, whether you are on a PC or a Mac.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

I have seen some contracts for event planners and it seems like a lucrative career to get into. I love the planning, organizing and running around that goes into bringing a conference from a thought to a successful event. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 12, 2010

Lynn has organized strategic events such as the companys internal trade show, all-hands meetings, the annual awards banquet, internal events and leadership off-site meetings. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. She said that receiving the award has made her proud to do the work that she does. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I thought I would pass this tip along in the event you find yourself wishing you could take your words back. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 8, 2009

An organized person thinks everyone knows how to arrange things, but that is not the case. Have you ever been at an event that isnt well organized? You cannot believe how hectic it is when it isnt." He then proceeded to tell me about a previous event he was at where there was no organization. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 18, 2008

Sometimes, its hard to know how to begin networking. Networking at a conference does little good if you never speak with the person after the event. If you meet someone at an Administrative Assistant conference, for example, make sure to follow up with that contact within a week or two after the event. Be confident.

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JULY 9, 2010

By using the template I was able to accomplish everything with enough time to change, touch up my make up and hair and then off to the next event. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I also had a reception and dinner to attend that night at 6. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

Making a List, Checking it Twice The Board meeting I am preparing for is a two-day event and I dont want to forget anything that I need to do leading up to it, or anything that I need on the day of. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Im sure my assistant must think I am the Checklist and To-Do List Queen.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

when there is some function or event at the office, because it is not always assumed. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I have found in some work environments there is a real distinction between executives and staff. It is almost palpable. Often, I have heard co-workers ask, "Are staff included?"when 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. How to properly write telephone numbers However and punctuation Hyphens Hyphens - Part I Hyphens Part II I feel good, I feel well I was versus I were In appreciation In versus Into Irregardless Is it I, Or is it Me? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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