Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2015

I like the variation of my role, one day I’m typing up meeting the notes the next I’m creating a company newsletter or something completely different. I highly enjoy arranging travel, it’s very rewarding seeing a complex itinerary complete! It is a role where you can make as much or as little of it as you want.

Travel 100

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2016

If a co-worker asks you to fudge some numbers on a travel expense report, you can give yourself the space to react with a few responses like the following: “I need to think on that. Beginning in May, she will be a contributor for Admin Pro – a monthly newsletter for administrative professionals. Give me an hour.”.

Administrative Professionals 100

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Offer to do a free class or workshop at your local library, women’s business network, or community center, and send press releases to local papers, radio, television, and local business newsletters, such as those sent out by the chamber of commerce.

Social Media 100

Social Media Business Cards Calendars Travel 100

Jen Lawrence

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Why was it taking me so long to book travel and get it on calendars? Expense reports were taking twice as long to get done. And I just couldn’t seem to get my project reports sent out. Sign up for my monthly newsletter by clicking here. . I was drowning. Something had to change. Happy working!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2009

  This past year, many of them have contributed their knowledge to blog postings and special reports I've coordinated.    This past year, many of them have contributed their knowledge to blog postings and special reports I've coordinated.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Jen Lawrence

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Why was it taking me so long to book travel and get it on calendars? Expense reports were taking twice as long to get done. And I just couldn’t seem to get my project reports sent out. Sign up for my monthly newsletter by clicking here. . I was drowning. Something had to change. Happy working!

AT&T 40

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 26, 2021

Keeping track of meetings, reports, new business, and existing management tasks can be incredibly draining and lower your overall productivity. Virtual Assistants can take over recurring tasks such as newsletter management, follow-up emails, calendar management and travel plans so that you don’t have to.

Time Zones 52

Time Zones Social Media Calendars Expenses 52

Productivityist

JANUARY 19, 2017

This year I decided to start a new monthly newsletter where I would dive deep into the details of my plans for every month. I’ve placed the links to past newsletters in the appropriate months below. (In In addition, I’m going to be publishing a My Monthly Theme Report on the blog at the end of every month. (In I’m glad I did.

2017 40

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

Some of those become blog posts, newsletter articles, parts of books. These kernels of wisdom are the perfect prompts to expand into blog posts, newsletter articles, ebooks and presentations. BLOGS, ARTICLES, NEWSLETTERS, PUBLIC SPEAKING - OH MY!!! I utilize the blogs to create the articles, newsletter and speeches.

Social Media 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 31, 2010

Get Your Special Report: Priority Setting - Working on the Right Things PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?   This activity has helped me increase my personal productivity, but everyone is different. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Boss needs a copy of annual report? Email the report to the boss while you're sitting by the pool. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? You have access to your documents and photos no matter where you are.

Dropbox 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 7, 2010

  The National Association of Professional Organizers ( NAPO ) reports that 75-90% of all visits to physicians are stress related.    The less time you waste searching for your keys, reports, bills, etc.,   How about for improved health?    A healthier you would be quickly on the way. 

2010 100

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

The teachers wrote in my school reports that they were disappointed that I hadn’t opted for Geography as I was more than capable and they were surprised when I spoke to them about why I changed my option to Office Technology. We have a quarterly newsletter and Julie kindly takes care of our social media.

Networking 100

Networking Promotion Mentoring Training 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

That is one of the reasons that we created our special report: Priority Setting - Working on the Right Things. Get your copy today [link] Special Report about working on the right things) PUTTING IT INTO ACTION "Taking action is the real difference between the super-successful and wannabes. They came up with some great ideas.

Management 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

  If you want ideas on how to figure that out, check out the special report on Priority Setting. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   Make them count. 

Stress 100

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

They would either be relating to office work in general or very focussed on event management and venues so from the outset I knew I wanted to write about the day to day issues and subjects we face and also provide support on actual tasks that we do for example email and diary management or putting together travel itineraries.

Social Media 100

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

They would either be relating to office work in general or very focussed on event management and venues so from the outset I knew I wanted to write about the day to day issues and subjects we face and also provide support on actual tasks that we do for example email and diary management or putting together travel itineraries.

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Interviewing Gossip 100

Andrea Kalli

MARCH 26, 2010

This is his Travel log, his moblog, his mobile blogging project. If, for some reason, he couldn’t use his cell phone, he could call in his “report&# via another phone…maybe a pay phone, if that is all he can get to. He’s doing this on a shoestring budget. Even the phone number is a toll free one.

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Facebook Phones 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

The Wall Street Journal reported that the average person spends over 150 hours per year just looking for information.  The Wall Street Journal reported that the average person spends over 150 hours per year just looking for information.  Well, if you have, you are not alone. Well, if you have, you are not alone.

Filing 100

Filing AT&T Networking Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

Administrative newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post tips or suggestions is a good way to learn. If you are the presenter you have to study and know your subject well which helps you to be more confident in what you know and you also gain experience in making presentations which can help you in your career. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

Basecamp Both Joanne Lang and I recommended Basecamp. ( [link] ) The tool gives the ability for various team members to communicate and report in on status and there are some fantastic dashboard tools that give you an overall look at various sub projects. 

Central Desktop 100

Central Desktop Basecamp Google Docs Management 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

I recently received an e-newsletter from Jane Watson regarding Acronyms and Initialisms , which I thought was timely and wanted to share with you. It has become such a common initialism that it is recognized immediately and everyone knows what it is. Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones ASAP IAAP International 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 22, 2010

  You can get the special report at no cost here: Get Your Special Report: Priority Setting – Working on the Right Things.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   Don’t get me wrong. 

Learning 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

I get internal newsletters and other information-type e-mails so I have a folder called News and dump everything like that in there until I have a chance to go back and read it or delete it. Makes my life simpler. But what about the other stuff? I have actuallly set a Rule for that as well, so it goes directly to that folder. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Administrative Professionals IAAP International 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

6 -- Make Sure You Don't Receive Things You Will Never Read Do you get prospectus change notifications or annual reports from investments that you have in you retirement accounts, or other savings?    Seriously, do you ever read them?    I know some people do, but it is a very small percentage. 

Credit Card 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

Get Your Special Report: Priority Setting - Working on the Right Things Major Meltdown in Time Management - Tips to Avoid it Happening To You   5.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   Are you a T.V.

Networking 100

Networking Goals Twitter Environment 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

The report is free right? link] Yes, Marcia, the priority setting report is free to anyone that signs up. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? I’ll pass that on to my clients, too.

Twitter 100

Twitter Interviewing Phones Networking 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

After all, nobody wants to write down "Wasted 90 minutes in Facebook” instead of writing that client report! List Tasks (example) a- Plan Agenda b- Billy Bob’s Review c- Draft budget report d- Clean out my inbox 2.     B Which is more important: “a-Plan Agenda” or “c-Draft budget report”?  

Management 100

Management Agenda Calendars Twitter 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

  Many people keep things -- papers, reports, emails, books -- because they don't have set guidelines around how long something should stick around.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

Networking 100

Networking Email Phones Filing 100

Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Tana, Marketing professionals will be able to argue for measurements of success obtained via their blog traffic reports, but, personally, I don’t spend that much time quantifying the results. I think of you as a one woman dynamo and industrial captain and am quite amazed at what all you have been able to accomplish.

2008 100

2008 AT&T Networking Purchasing 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

" If I miss a deadline, if I don't return a call or email, if I haven't finished that report - will it kill anyone? Whenever we write our goals and report our progress to someone, we are far more likely to reach the goals we set. How will I feel about it in 2 weeks time - will it be so all-consuming then? Overwhelmed?

AT&T 100

AT&T Calendars Social Media Stress 100