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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I 23, 1 p.m.

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? If you ever have an opportunity to meet him, you should call him Mr. President or Sir and if you are writing correspondence you would write Dear Mr. Like everything else nowadays, if you want answers to just about anything -- Google it. Excellent material!

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. 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. Excellent material!

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2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes

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I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

There was one particular group of orphan children that was brought to our attention by a Canadian news reporter. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I All they want is to be taken care of and be loved by someone.

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Writing when you don't know what you're talking about.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

My boss tells me I should be able to write a letter or a report on something even if I dont know the subject that well. Read their letters and reports and see how they craft their words. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. There is usually a pattern.

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). IAAP is a group of assistants who get together and encourage each other in our jobs and careers. Read professional magazines when you get the opportunity.

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IAAP Time Zones Administrative Professionals International

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Administrative Professionals

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

For instance if I was going to be away to attend a conference I would put: Pat off site (IAAP/Toronto) This way we can keep track of who is going where, when. Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I Excellent material!

Calendars IAAP Time Zones 2010

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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Agenda

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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How to get Office fat fast.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Spring cleaning on the blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Do you like what you do?

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays

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Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

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2007 Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Self Esteem Time Zones IAAP International

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Training On-line

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Training Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP International Calendars

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Too much information.

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

Sharron Buttler CPS/CAP President, Ontario Division IAAP When I received the book (on a Friday), I took it home for the weekend and could barely put it down.I I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material! Congratulations on this achievement/labour of love! 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes