Laughing all the Way to Work

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Proofreading a document

Laughing all the Way to Work

A few examples of this are: A lawyer writing to a potential client writes that he has expensive experience, instead of extensive experience. I have proofed documents where the person has relied only on Spell Check and the outcome has been comical. I remember reading a document and instead of its they had written tits.

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What to do when the computer is down?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here is what I came up with: Catch up on filing Do expense reports Order supplies Prepare courier slips Get on the phone to check voicemail and return calls, make travel arrangements, register for conferences, book boardrooms etc. At least it does for me.

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Proofreading a document

Laughing all the Way to Work

A few examples of this are: A lawyer writing to a potential client writes that he has expensive experience, instead of extensive experience. I have proofed documents where the person has relied only on Spell Check and the outcome has been comical. I remember reading a document and instead of its they had written tits.

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Holiday Messages Made Easy

Laughing all the Way to Work

Even though sending printed cards is an expense, think of it as an investment in your professional network. However, if email is the only way you communicate with your customers and employees--or if mailed greetings are too expensive--then email is your choice. Write to everyone who offered help. Some people like video greetings too.)

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Are we in the budget?

Laughing all the Way to Work

It is usually not expensive to subscribe, but have you asked? Is there a budget for magazines and newsletters related to your profession? We can always learn something new by reading about what others in our profession are doing. I think that sometimes it is just a matter of asking. They can only say no, but who knows, they may even say yes.

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The Crazy Days of Summer

Laughing all the Way to Work

Lastly are the administrative tasks like filing, doing expense reports and cheque requisitions. Making travel arrangements. I try to fit in arranging for photocopying and binding documents throughout the day depending on the urgency. Of course, if something urgent comes up, then these are all put on the back burner. Such is the life of an AA.

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What do we do all day?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here is my list: Drafting letters Scheduling meetings Managing boss's time Transcribing tapes Typing correspondence and lengthy documents Organizing yourself and others Filing Setting reminders and following up Managing bring-forward system Making travel arrangements Typing expense reports Managing boss's e-mail account as well as your own Sending (..)

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