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What Are You Thankful For?

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I have attended many seminars and workshops which have given me new insights. So you can’t attend every workshop or seminar, surf the internet, there are many FREE programs available online at sites like HP Learning Center and Microsoft. Shortly thereafter, I received the IAAP Member of Excellence and the CAP certification.

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Tax Tip for the Office Professional

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Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Tax Tip: Complete a Form 2106 – Employee Business Expenses This form is used for expenses NOT reimbursed by your employer that you may have incurred throughout the year. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode. Turn off the computer when you leave for the day.

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College May Not be for Everyone, but Education is

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Register for a professional development workshop or seminar. I am sure you have received a brochure advertising a workshop in your area and you filed it in the “rectangular file.&# Visit [link] The IAAP offers the Certified Administrative Professional and the Certified Professional Secretary certifications.

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Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System

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If you want to take a course or attend a workshop and management is reluctant to pay for your professional development, outline the value and how it will benefit you as an employee. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Prove to management that their support is important.

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Do Bad Bosses Breed Bad Bosses?

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Have you ever asked your supervisor to pay for a training or workshop that would enhance your professional or personal development only to get rejected saying there just wasn’t enough money in the budget? How to deal with it: Provide written materials and information about the training or workshop you wish to attend.

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10 Ways to Enhance Your Worklife

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For more formal training, take a class or workshop. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Self teaching is easy via the internet. There are many websites that offer free online learning. HP offers free online courses in a variety of subjects. This adds to your performance review, resume, and skills.

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