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Bosses Day - October 16

The Office Professionals Place

Often times it is difficult to think of appropriate gifts for your supervisor, especially if the relationship has not been a positive one. Gift Cards You can’t go wrong with a gift card to Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. Gift Cards You can’t go wrong with a gift card to Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts.

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Take the “Jingle” out of Holiday Stress

The Office Professionals Place

These events can cause undue stress because the pressure is on for the event to be as successful, the gift to be appreciated, or even for you to have some quality relaxation time. If you are planning the holiday party, there will be food, entertainment, gift giveaways, and possible employee awards and recognition.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – for e.g. Gifts and Entertainment Policy. One consistent ad hoc duty for me throughout my career has been ‘maintenance woman’.

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Restaurant Reservations - Find An Open Table Online!

Professional Assistant Blog

It even provides you with a detailed map of the location, you can purchase flowers for the person that you are dining with and you can even earn dining rewards points towards a gift certificate for the choice of restaurant that’s part of this site.

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Spring Clean Your Business

Step It Up VA Coaching

In the future, try to deal with mail or faxes as they come in – either respond, toss or file – and make it a goal to touch each piece of paper only ONCE. Put old client files into storage and only keep active files in your immediate office area. File or toss that pile of papers into your newly streamlined filing system.

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Celebrate Life Now! It Could Be Gone Faster Thank You Think - Ours.

Stephanie LH Calahan

In order to live full and giving lives, we must acknowledge the blessings and gifts that have come our way.  What are the gifts you've received? May you identify and act on all of the blessings and gifts you've been given.    Life is fleeting, so we must refuse to waste one precious minute. 

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If You Want Something Done, Thank Others for What They Do

The Office Professionals Place

One thing I have found that goes a long way are personal handwritten thank you notes and Starbucks gift cards. I sent her a personal note and a gift card to say thank you. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. I completely forgot to book his room - I know, total F-up. She totally saved my skin.

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