Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity D o you have too many applications open on your computer? Believe it or not, this can lower productivity. You actually end up thinking that you are working harder, yet you are reducing your productivity by about 30%.

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workawesome.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Numerous things can cause this lag in “middle of the day&# productivity. Here are five things to do if you find yourself caught in the dregs of a midday productivity crash. Well, these people have probably found that doing some form of brisk exercise for at least 10 minutes will help them be more productive in the afternoon.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 30, 2013

I doubt I’ll be less productive with what I’m bringing along, with my original ZAGGmate case keeping my typing speed at full tilt and the ideal apps installed to boot. With Poster set up on both devices as well, my regular publication schedule won’t be interrupted either. I also love my original Zaggmate keyboard.

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The Marq

DECEMBER 17, 2009

I enjoyed having a full QWERTY keyboard without all of the keys, in such compact form factor. The Pearl Flip certainly had its fair share of issues, and this was supposedly a mature product! So, I read up on other Smartphones available through T-Mobile. However, neither the HTC myTouch nor the Samsung Behold 2 have a keyboard.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Build your own network! by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 07, 2007 A few years ago I decided to change over to Apple computers from Windows based computers and up until now it seemed the right decision. This time a friendly guy in my Apple Store told me I could pay $200/£100 extra and they would change the keyboard in store for me.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different Ways » 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To E-mail, it is the form of communication that we love to hate and love to love.  Main | Rather Listen?

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The Marq

DECEMBER 10, 2009

I was considering one of the Android phones and the Motorola CLIQ has stood out given the tight integration with Google Apps and social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. I also have not set up any of my 8 email accounts on the DROID (again, I am moving slowly). It brings up a Satellite-Photo Image of the location.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 14, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 14, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity , System Security F orgetting your Windows password happens to everyone from time to time. Defeat Keyloggers by not using the keyboard to type passwords. Back up your passwords and copy them between computers. Yes, even I forget it at times.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 August, 2010 Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys I am on vacation and on my home computer I do not have a mouse so rely on keyboard shortcut keys, which reminded me again how helpful they are and how they are a big timesaver rather than reaching for the mouse all the time.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Build your own network! by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 29, 2007 I was kindly invited by 3 Network & Skype to attend the launch of the new 3 Skypephone in London today. The 3 Network and Skype have created a mobile phone handset with Skype button , so the user can make free Skype calls into the internet to any Skype user world-wide.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 31, 2012

I will dive deeper into making more things for people to use to help them be more productive. I will get a keyboard or piano and learn to play it. The version I buy is still up for debate.) I really appreciate all the feedback and exchanges we have here and on various social networking platforms. I will run. I will cycle.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I logged onto my computer last week and put in my network password, then to open my Outlook account I had to put another password in for that. Along with our multiple work passwords, we have a password for our home computer, and if we sign up for Facebook, Twitter or any other website, we have another password to remember.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? I personally use a Franklin Covey planner because I love the look of the pages, but many other companies make planner pages with the same set-up.   Pros of Planning Tool: Very organized product. .  Very well laid out.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Microsoft Office Poll Results By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Productivity I am sure that all of you use Microsoft Office in your workplace. Try checking Yahoo Groups or Google Groups.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 8, 2012

Well, if this person is a productivityist — or at least needs to look at becoming more productive — then you should give The Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide for 2012 a good look. The NeatDesk looks good, doesn’t take up a lot of room, and works great as well. The Ideaboard. This is a neat idea (pun totally intended).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2009

This is where an assistant network can come in handy. I often reach out to my network to get answers to problems that come up at the office or just to lend a sympathetic ear. Sign up to some interactive Admin Assistant sites such as OfficeArrow , Admin Secret and DeskDemon.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Good News - The Unemployment Rate Went Up in August | Main | Wall Street Journal on the Two-Track Economy » September 07, 2010 Our iPad Review The iPad is a huge success. 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. She had to set up an away voicemail message and fortunately had kept a script of what her away message usually said, She worked for a doctor so it was important that the proper referral numbers were given.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. laughs* I had one boss who was absolutely forbidden to schedule his own appointments because he would foul up his calendar so badly. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. April 09, 2010 Jakob said.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. Come up with a plan on how you are going to improve in the areas you identified as needing improvement. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I take the bus to work and I often see people getting on a busy bus and then going through their backpack or purse looking for their bus tickets and holding up the line. I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. no tickets.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Another time I was trying to find a full-serve gas station to fill up, but there was nothing to be found. It was expensive,but when I brought it home I had to do all the work to get it up and running. He loved it and I believe ended up doing his job better because of it. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Denise Aday

JUNE 14, 2009

But there are aspects of social media that virtual assistants can handle that free clients up for more of that intended 1:1 interaction. In this case, it makes no difference whether they accept them with their own keyboard clicks, or whether I do so for them. Where the 1:1 relationship is concerned, there’s no substitute.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

It is frustrating to the rest of the team because they are trying to meet certain goals and when there is a problem it takes time away from the manager who has to deal with it, but also the whole team as they see the time ticking and production at a standstill. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

If I hear from the assistant I know I am going to get answers and the process of setting up a meeting will go smoothly, but should I try to develop a working relationship with them? I could help them and they could help me, but I also found it to be good networking. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

It was an exciting night for HPTI as Jonathan Goodnight was also awarded Technical Professional of the Year and they were finalists in ten other categories, including Best Recognition Event, Best Corporate Communicator, Best Product Developer and Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year. Morgan Chase & Co. " Warning!

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Success

JANUARY 22, 2023

Or how, according to a 2020 study published by AnitaB.org, women make up just under 29% of the tech workforce. Not only did the PWD task force ensure compliance, they “established a worldwide accessibility project office” in 2002 to ensure all products and services were made accessible. in 2016 to 44.3%

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. I have the software at home, but havent gotten the gumption up to load it yet. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

The next time a new challenge or opportunity comes up at work, pay attention to what you tell yourself -- are you being positive or negative? Once you start doubting yourself, it is hard to bring yourself back up. Ask your network of assistants for their opinion and feedback and then believe them! " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. I can even make reminders to him for his personal events (green) like lunch with a friend or picking up dry cleaning. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I guess he thought I needed the help.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

I can hardly keep up with my own e-mails at times let alone someone elses account, but that is part of my job. This is particularly important given the ease in which we can share information on social networking sites. If you pay attention to what is going on in their Inbox, you will not be taken by surprise when things come up.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

If a conference comes up and they are looking for someone to do the registration, we can step in and do that or we can organize it from start to finish. Who better than the admins to come up with something that works. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. February 22, 2009 Patricia Robb said. (New " Warning!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Is your software high-functioning and up-to-date? It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. Really great tool for analyzing your productivity. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. " Warning!

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