Professional Assistant Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Productivity With Shared Files By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Word , Organize , Productivity D o you share your files with others in your firm? Do you find that you are being bombarded with updates to the same files time and time again?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 28, 2016

To do this, check out the following tips: Provide Telecommuters with a Smartphone. As a business owner, you’ll want to check in with your remote workers on a pretty regular basis, either through scheduled phone calls or with email updates. Remote workers can also access work files from any device that has an internet connection.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

Establish a filing system. Most of your files are probably going to be digital, but you still need to know where everything you need is stored. Looking for lost files will take up as much of your time as looking for misplaced items. You need to make sure all your files are in its proper place. Learn to delegate.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Today is National Clean Off Your Desk Day, so it’s a great time to take a critical look at your workspace, and follow these three steps to make it a more productive area! Zone 1 is the main workspace at your desk – the center of activity that is within arm’s reach of your computer and phone. Create workspace zones. Clear the clutter.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

When I combined the information on adult ADHD with what I’ve learned in treating my generalized anxiety disorder, and my Time and Space Style Inventory (TSSI) results, it helped me create some better systems for managing my work environment for improved focus and productivity. Creating detailed checklists on paper and in OneNote.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 22, 2013

I’ve had a couple of people mention the fact that my phone number isn’t so easy to find on my Clerical Advantage website. Because I tend to discourage phone calls. It’s not that I don’t communicate by phone, in fact I do coaching calls, client consultations and more via phone.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

If you’re wondering whether you’re ready to outsource, the following tips and examples should be helpful: Deciding what to outsource. While you’re certainly capable of answering the telephone, filing and ordering supplies, why waste your time on drudgery that almost anyone could do? Some tasks are easy to do but also easy to hand off.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Save Time Doing Simple Things that ADD UP to Major Time Savers | Main | 5 Tips for Productivity, Organizing and Changing Your Life » Tips to Go Almost Paperless "Steph, do you have some ideas for how I can go paperless? 

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Tips From T. Marie

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Photos are key in social media posts, blog posts and for product sales. Smart phones have made taking these needed photos easy, however often the size of these photos is well beyond what is needed. Using images with a large file size can slow down your website dramatically. The Image Size app is what you’re looking for.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Retrieve Your Files With Ease By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Access , MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity D o you have quite a bit of filing to do? B eing able to retrieve the data is more important than an organized alphabetized file drawer.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists?   In addition, you could win an amazing basket of organizing products !  Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « You Can Make a Difference in YOUR Productivity in 7 Minutes! Main | Personal Productivity, Organization and Mindset #Cinch Podcasts In One Location » Listen to Productivity and Organization Tips - Steph Has Started Audio #Cinch Casting Its a CINCH!

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 7, 2013

The post 8 Tips to Help You Clean Off Your Desk appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Sort – everything into boxes/containers according to what needs to be done: file , shred , recycle , refer, toss, etc. Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Productivity' Related articles.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nicole talks about the art of delegation, building a support system, being a mompreneur, and unlocking your productivity potential. So excited to hear Nicole’s story and chat with her today about a little bit about delegation and unlocking productivity potential.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Tips to Go Almost Paperless | Main | Listen Live to Stephanie Share Her Story on #WIBRadio on Jan 3 @ 1pm CST » 5 Tips for Productivity, Organizing and Changing Your Life Have you ever had one of those days or weeks where nothing goes as you originally planned?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Cause and Effect - Productivity is an Action, Not a Result @QuietSpacing | Main | Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold » Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Work From Home Mother - How to Organize Your Life and Home to Succeed | Main | Office Organization - 5 Steps to Setting Up Your Core Systems » Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success (Guest Post: Natalie Dee) Nothing succeeds like success.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Are You as Productive as You Could Be? Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today! Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! » 6 Tips to Save You Time and Wasted Effort We are really close to wrapping up time management month!  It's a great way to save files and photos on the "cloud." PS - Do you have a great tip or idea about working from home? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « 5 Simple Steps to Eliminate Fear and Even Use it as an Asset | Main | 106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World » Communication Productivity Tip: Dont Make People Search for You. Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2008

Use A Phone Call Log! By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 09, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity D o you find that when you receive phone calls or voice mail messages, you cant remember who called, what time they called, who they were trying to call, etc? Whats next?

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Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

With new trends come new challenges, however, and a lot of people find that when you’re always on the go it can be difficult to get the time and resources you need for mobile productivity. Here are a few tips and tools that can help you manage it. Maintain Morning Consistency. Eat Well and Hydrate. Stay Organized Using the Cloud.

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Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

With new trends come new challenges, however, and a lot of people find that when you’re always on the go it can be difficult to get the time and resources you need for mobile productivity. Here are a few tips and tools that can help you manage it. Maintain Morning Consistency. Eat Well and Hydrate. Stay Organized Using the Cloud.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Today is National Clean Off Your Desk Day, so it’s a great time to take a critical look at your workspace, and follow these three steps to make it a more productive area! Zone 1 is the main workspace at your desk – the center of activity that is within arm’s reach of your computer and phone. Create workspace zones. Clear the clutter.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

DeskDemon Announces the Winners of “Our Favorites – The Award,” A Prestigious Award Honoring the Best of the Best in Office Products, Services and Vendors. Every year corporate America spends billions of dollars on office products and services that are necessary to run and maintain offices. Best Staplers. Best Label/Label Makers.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 19, 2011

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!   I love her article because productivity is not always about doing more work.    I love her article because productivity is not always about doing more work.    Good tips. Archive Network with Steph Is This You? What Have You Read?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 5, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Grow Your Productivity by Hours a Day | Main | Your Priorities - Take the Quiz and See How You Do » 16 Productivity-Enhancing Websites Today I was out on PC World's web site and found a great article by Robert Strohmeyer.  To your success!

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? Or have you played the popular “phone tag&# game?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. There are several tips for getting the most out of your next performance evaluation & reducing stress.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? » 12 Business Productivity Tools They Can Not Live Without! Then get in on this giveaway.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Decreased organization in the office area has been shown to largely limit productivity. These following tips are a great way to minimize clutter and increase effectiveness. Tip #1: Don’t Print Too Much. Tip #2: Manage Your Papers. An accordion file is also a great way to organize documents. Tip #4: Limit Nicknacks.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Overwhelm Busters (my buddies share their best again) | Main | You Can Make a Difference in YOUR Productivity in 7 Minutes!   It means that if you can think of something you would like your phone to do, it probably can if you find the right app! . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? Global)     February 14, 2011 Stephanie LH Calahan is interviewed for the expert tip of the week by Michele Price (@prosperitygal) of Breakthrough Business Strategies on BlogTalkRadio.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

We're in our third week of the series Freedom to Work from Anywhere: Living the Mobile Life and my expert panel has shared some great tips so far.    Tips from a Virtual Speaking Pro.   Today, we're going to share some more!    I've been doing it since 2003!   Keeping It Simple.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

On average, office workers will also be on the ‘phone for a total of two years and three months, making 158,982 calls during their entire career. So, getting organised and implementing policies or a filing system to help life in the office run a little more smoothly could be very worthwhile in the long run.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! We May Not Have Heard From You » Personal Productivity & Organizing Link Lineup There is some fantastic content out on the web and I often have clients and readers ask me what I have found.  Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Do you hae a favorite planning process? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « You Can Steal Time Back From Email | Main | Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful » Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention "I just can't focus Stephanie.  Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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