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Top 5 Tips for Making Email the Cornerstone of Your Business

The Small Business Blog

Although email has lost ground to social media and instant messaging in recent years, it is still one of the quickest ways to get hold of people. Many business people don’t check their social media profiles regularly, whereas any email sent to them will most likely go straight to their smartphone.

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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. Social Media Savvy – the best Assistants are all comfortable with Social Media Platforms. Project Management – Time Management, Critical Thinking and Coordination Skills.

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The Freedom to Work from Anywhere: Your Virtual Business Tips (Part 4)

Stephanie LH Calahan

Having VAs I can simply fax order forms to. I like having a good quality camera so that I can leave my Nikon at home and take client before and after shots, watermark and post to my social media sites. I used to carry 12 paperbacks on ever trip. For vlogging, nothing beats the camera on my iPad.  Another life saver?

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Managing the Micromanager

The Office Professionals Place

Some managers feel that they would do the project themselves just so they know it will get done their way. In an effort to curb the constant interruptions by your supervisor who is inquiring about your status on a project, give him constant updates so that he can be assured that you are in the process of completion. Ask questions.

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Denise Aday Receives Entrepreneurial Recognition

Denise Aday

You just gotta love social media. Virtual Assistants (VAs) are business owners who work from their own offices providing professional support, services and skills to their clients via phone, fax and Internet-based technology. Clients pay only for time spent on their projects. More information about our Services.

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Working by the 80 – 20 Principle

The Office Professionals Place

Office professionals are approached with various tasks, deadlines, and projects each day. The ability to work by the Pareto Principle will allow you to effectively focus on projects and prioritize your day. Make a list of tasks and projects and next to each identify how long it will take to complete. Identify the focus.

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Abusing Work Hours

The Office Professionals Place

The supervisor has a right to know if work time is being abused especially if projects and tasks are being overlooked and if other co-workers are being impacted due to one or many employees behavior. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. The question is if the supervisor should be informed or not.

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