Productivity Bits

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

I recently upgraded my GTD Toolkit with the upgrade of my phone to the BlackBerry Bold 9780 with RIM’s latest OS BlackBerry version 6.0 (my my old phone was Nokia E71 ). I think this is a great phone and I have no complaints so far. The performance of the phone and its battery capacity are excellent.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Digital nomads travel the world, often packing lightly so that they can easily move on to a new city or country and set up a new base there. This Ergonofis height-adjustable wooden laptop stand is foldable and easily transportable, which means it can be packed up and easily transported or popped into a bag. Travel adaptor .

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 5, 2017

If you are in an open plan office, is it easy for colleagues to walk up behind you and see what is on your screen? Always, always lock your screen when you leave your desk and when a colleague comes up to talk to you. Set up a timer on your computer so that it automatically locks after a brief period of inactivity.

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Office Organization Success

JUNE 2, 2011

I have the traditional solo service professional office set up – I have a dedicated office space in my home with a desktop PC and wireless all-in-one printer. So today I’d like to share with you my top five remote working tools that allow me to get out of my office but still have access to all my “stuff” as though I’m sat in my office.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 17, 2021

Today, with everything from file storage to forms being offered electronically, many business startups are abandoning the traditional business card altogether. Is it possible this paper dinosaur could be a powerful tool to grow your business? Keep the digital version on your phone for easy sharing. But should they?

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Andrea Kalli

OCTOBER 6, 2010

It’s the Carbonite iPhone app which allows me to access the online files that Carbonite has backed up from my desktop. The good: it allows users to browse, view and share backed up files on the move at anytime. So far that I see, it supports viewing of image files, all Office docs such as.doc,docx, etc.,

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Andrea Kalli

OCTOBER 6, 2010

It’s the Carbonite iPhone app which allows me to access the online files that Carbonite has backed up from my desktop. The good: it allows users to browse, view and share backed up files on the move at anytime. So far that I see, it supports viewing of image files, all Office docs such as.doc,docx, etc.,

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

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! It houses so much more than a file index. Then get in on this giveaway.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Over the years, I've found a number of tools and services that I've incorporated into my business that really help me get my message "out there" and run my. I use a lot of audio in my business and I'm often asked what some of my favorite tools are.  The Tool - AudioAcrobat. business more effectively.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Are there any items that are just taking up space? Zone 1 is the main workspace at your desk – the center of activity that is within arm’s reach of your computer and phone. Start with zone one – everything within arm’s reach of where you sit at your computer/phone throughout the day. Take a look around your workspace.

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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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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Until recently, I really hadn’t given much thought to an online collaboration tool. For the past 11 years I’ve slowly transitioned from storing files on my computer hard drive to using a combination of removable storage and online file storage. Things like graphics and image files. Dropbox just changed my mind.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

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? - Sometimes I wonder if I am duplicating my efforts by using a calendar and the tickler files. What are your thoughts in this area?

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 26, 2018

With more of us enjoying job flexibility today, and with the probability of up to 58% of workers expected to be independent contractors by 2027 , if you’re not using your smartphone for more than texting, calls and email you should be. Here are 13 ways to turn that smartphone into a valuable business tool. Communication.

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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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Office Organization Success

MARCH 30, 2013

Recently I held a laser consulting call with a client, and she basically came on the phone and said to me, “Tracey, I’m surrounded by paper. Here are my top three systems to get you started if you don’t know where to start: System #1: Create Client Files. I personally love brightly colored files as they brighten up my office.

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BMT Office Administration

MARCH 16, 2022

There’s a reason the IRS rolled out some new tools and beefed up some old tools on its website this filing season—it’s still bogged down with last year’s returns! The likely effect will be delayed tax refunds for taxpayers who file even minimally complex returns. 2021 Form 1040 tax filing stats so far.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Check out this great tool » Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out There are many ways to manage your time and activities.  I asked my friends to share their favorite planning tool.  What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why?   If you use it, it is the right tool for you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 7 Steps to Improve Your Filing System By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, September 27, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you having trouble with your filing system? Dont know how to organize yourself and things are starting to pile up?

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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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Success

JANUARY 17, 2023

When you’re an out-of-the-habit adult with a full schedule, however, finding the time to pick up a book can be a challenge. Science is beginning to back up what book-lovers already know: Reading offers far-reaching benefits for your life. Read more books by speeding up audiobooks. But this is a goal worth striving for.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

  Back when I had to keep track of phone conversations, email and face-to-face it was simply much easier to do! Here is an example of an interaction that my client had prior to putting a CRM in place: Prospective client calls on the phone about a speaking project and a meeting gets scheduled. " I can relate! 

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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. The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. Set up a branded email for the new hire, complete with an appropriate title and auto-signature.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 2010

So what I'd like to share with you today are my top 5 steps to setting up your core office organization systems. CREATE your paper-based filing system. Having an efficient filing system in place will enable you to find the information you need, when you need it! CREATE your PC filing system. ORGANIZE your Inbox.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out | Main | Can You Define Social Media Clutter? Check out this great tool   If you are on Twitter, then I encourage you to consider this tool.  on using lists in social media, Formulalists found me and told me about their cool tool. 

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 28, 2016

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. Set Clear Expectations. Remote work is a win-win for employers and employees.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 6, 2011

  It held up great.    One of the greatest features is the file lock -- and you might not even know it is there! .    One of the greatest features is the file lock -- and you might not even know it is there!  You don't have to be going to far off destinations to use this tool either. 

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Are there any items that are just taking up space? Zone 1 is the main workspace at your desk – the center of activity that is within arm’s reach of your computer and phone. Start with zone one – everything within arm’s reach of where you sit at your computer/phone throughout the day. Take a look around your workspace.

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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. And an admin who is unable or unwilling to keep up with the ever-changing technological demands of the profession will get left behind. Let’s look at each component individually.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

An example would be call centers, where employee phone calls and voicemails were recorded and closely monitored to ensure their quality and efficiency. Customer support is another industry where employee monitoring tools have long been the norm. From there, you can hook them up with the proper training to increase their productivity.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 4, 2016

With the new features in Skype for business, you can share your screen with other members of your office, organize video, audio, and chat meetings with up to 250 people at a time, and share different media files easily without having to use email. You can also send files within a conversation effectively doing away with email.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Administrative assistants also often work closely with senior-level employees and executives to take care of organisational duties such as answering phones, booking meetings and making travel arrangements on their behalf. Clear communication skills – admin assistants absorb all the communications that executives haven’t time to deal with.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Joining LinkedIn is free – just sign up for an account and create your profile.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 19, 2016

Okay, maybe in your daily life following a checklist won’t save lives, but it can insure that your project doesn’t go belly up because you forgot one small detail. Think of it this way: the best use of your smarts is to come up with great ideas, to devise better ways of doing things, to think outside the box.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Modern administrative assistants and clerical workers rely on many different technological tools to ensure that everything works smoothly in their places of business. Mobile phones have come a long way since their initial transition from the battlefield to the workplace, and other technologies have proven just as valuable.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Benefits of a Hybrid Recruitment Approach Keep up with competitors: In the world of recruitment, candidate experience is everything. Therefore, your recruitment process must keep up with the times and be more flexible. Pre-screening would utilize remote tools such as Zoom or Zoom alternatives.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Falling Behind on Your Follow-Ups? By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 03, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A re you falling behind on your follow-ups? Do you want to improve the efficiency of following up with clients? It was a life saver!

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