Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you the person that purchases stationary and other items for your department? Do you feel that you could find better buys, not just by going to the different stores such as Staples or Grand & Toy , but online as well?

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

Let’s give this priority system a name: Concern Based Prioritizing Method. There must a better way of applying our Concern Based Prioritizing Method in a digital way; but I’ve come up with a offline system that is both simple and intuitive. Yes, it’s paper-based system adapted from the popular Hipster PDA.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

  Just because a task management system works for your co-worker or spouse does not mean it will work for you. IDEA #2 -- Identify a system that lets you think through your tasks in your way.  SOLUTION TO TRY THE 3x5 CARD METHOD Go to the store and purchase some 3x5 cards.    WAIT! .    WAIT! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

The most effective networkers have a system to manage/organize business cards and their contacts.    Some systems are physical and others are electronic, but the important part is that there is a system.  Add them to your contact management system. Great system that works!   :-).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The tool allows us to know where the business stands at-a-glance, view client data, track sales and expenses, create and manage invoices/purchase orders as well as see industry trends. You can find it here: Amazon, Staples and other office supply stores Thanks to Julie Bestry of Best Results Organizing 6.

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