All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.), Think back to the last time you started a new job.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 24, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 25, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Make sure that the mentor is aware of what you want from them e.g. cashflow advice.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Follow In-Person Meeting Norms You wouldn’t wander into the boardroom at work 15 minutes late while munching on a cheeseburger and talking loudly on your cell phone. Make sure your laptop is charged, your internet connection works, and you have any files or information you’ll need to access ready to go.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

Here are some tips that help me: Turning off all of the rings, dings, and notifications for email, Slack, and messaging on my phone and computer. I keep specific actions on a sticky note for each file to help me get right into the flow of work. I use email rules for the messages or notices I should be interrupted for.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

A stray file, an errant stapler, or even a visible office supply organizer can put them off their game. If someone needs a charging cord for a Nokia flip phone, a half used typewriter ribbon, or minutes from a budget committee meeting circa 2006, chances are good that the Saver has it. For them, it’s a matter of control.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

How better to share the conference experience than a conversation with the creator herself – The professional, personable, and mentor to many, Joan Burge! From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. They are my: * Follow-up system.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

email, instant chat, phone, text messaging, etc.). Quickly get these projects and/or tasks off of your desk, place them in a tickler file or schedule a reminder and revisit them at the appropriate time. Stacy is a sought after mentor, consultant, trainer, and writer. These assignments can wait until next month or even later.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2011

Get a mentor. A professional mentor can help guide you through your career by sharing his or her experiences and offering practical advice. Additionally, you might want to make time for two phone calls during the month for quick check-ins and progress updates. Become a mentor. Even small victories should be recorded.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’ My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 30, 2011

The software is a very powerful, yet simple indexing system for paper office files. It works like a search engine for paper files to help you stay organized. Rather, the software uses the power of the computer to index the hanging file folders in office file cabinets. Create a Filing Masterpiece.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Find yourself a mentor that you look up to. Do you have advisors / board members / mentors that have helped with the network? Cath is always on the end of the phone/email when I need her and I appreciate that. I also think that by networking and meeting fellow PA’s we can now pick up the phone and offer help to each other.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Phones ringing like crazy? Files piling up and everything becoming a disorganized mess? Grab some paperwork and start filing. To avoid such a scenario, always have someone -- a mentor or senior manager -- within the company that is aware of what you're doing. Help answer them. Difficult customer than no one likes?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

Be a student and view them as your mentors/teachers. I am hoping the secretary will be a good boss, mentor, and leader to you. On the outer edges of my desk, I place extra pens, pencils, highlighters, ruler, scissors, tape, tissue, stapler, Post-it notes, staple remover, lotion, hand sanitizer, and an extra phone if possible.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Entrepreneurs benefit from mentors : Starting a new business involves a steep learning curve, but thanks to a local mentoring program, owners of fledgling Sask atoon businesses can call on the experience of established entrepreneurs.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Within his business he has established what he calls a Mentor Board of Advisors, a group of people he turns to for advice and learning. For example, one of these mentors runs one of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’ External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

One of my on-line mentors is Alex Mandossian and one thing I admire about him is the massive volume of work he can pump out. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! All of the best thought out plans will turn into nothing if you don't take action. His secret?

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Administrative Arts

AUGUST 16, 2010

Answering Phones and Screening Calls. This includes setting up and managing electronic and physical files. Mentoring a Young Executive. However, regardless of the specifics, most duties fall within certain general guidelines for Administrative Assistants. Generalized Administrative Assistant Duties. Questions for the IT Guy.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk « Ethics – Small Business Quote of the Week Christmas – Small Business Quote of the Week » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 11, 2006

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Friday, August 11th, 2006 at 9:33 am and is filed under Accountants/CPAs , WinWeb. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. Create email folders same as you would for word doc and paper files. " In some cases, it's 'Get the phone number." a 6x9(ish) spiral notebook. Write everything in the notebook.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 15, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk « Top 5 Tips for Running a Successful Business Website A Personal Invitation to the Launch of The Business Incubation Centre, Luton » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under Outsourcing.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 20, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 3:38 pm and is filed under SME-Blog. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 25, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk « Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor Top 5 Tips for Paying Yourself » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 8:00 am and is filed under SME-Blog. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2006

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk The world has gone mad » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, October 2nd, 2006 at 2:30 pm and is filed under Accountants/CPAs , Accounting , Infrastructure , WinWeb. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town. If the fit isn’t close enough, they toss or file your resume. Just being in their presence means being informally mentored by osmosis. Since we don’t work with this office it’s not like we have cell phone numbers and home numbers for anyone.

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