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MARCH 5, 2008

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OCTOBER 29, 2007

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

By using labels in combination with filters, I am able to automatically sort and label (file) most of my e-mail before it arrives in my in-box. I'll read and delete and save those of interest in a file. What remains in your in-box is actionable items, not filing. File the e-mail, either in a folder or saved as a document. -

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Be one step ahead of your boss.

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MAY 23, 2009

At one office I worked in we had a mail cart with slots for everyones mail, but it was filed First name, Last name. the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. If you open the contact card you will see in the first section File As.

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AUGUST 1, 2010

I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. I also have an encrypted file with various other important numbers like my and my husbands social security numbers and the like. Servers are usually backed up daily, so your file will likely be restored. However, you probably want to password protect file.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

This is useful if you want to file the email and change the Subject line to something that better describes what the email is about or to put notes in the email. How to edit an email message (Microsoft Office 2007): Open the email message from your Inbox and click on Other Actions and you will see the option Edit Message.

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JULY 26, 2009

These instructions are for Word 2007, but lower versions of Word are usually comparable or easily figured out from these instructions. Or if you want to attach a file, choose Attach File. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Excel To make a return within the cell without going to the next row.

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JANUARY 13, 2009

In some organizations raises are tied to how well you do and it is also a record that is kept on your personnel file. Normally, I put something about needing to get my filing system up to date, but I think I may have missed the point when I have done that. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Thats great!

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OCTOBER 10, 2008

Keep an organized filing system and file list. If your boss tends to misplace things when they get it, make an extra copy for your file before giving it to them. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them. You will be the one they go to if they want something.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I use hanging file folders labelled from January through to December. Every afternoon before I leave for the day, I go through the hanging file for that month to see if there is anything I need to bring forward for the next day. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Otherwise, I never remember to check it.

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JUNE 23, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:39 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , colour coding , coloured file folders , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Try it, you may like it.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

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. But if it is a job that goes on and on with nothing to show for it I get bored. This is an important thing to know.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

    Cons of Planning Tool : Like any other productivity tool, you've got start somewhere so you may have to carry your old business card file or Franklin planner with you for a few weeks before you just to the electronic assistant. Keep it charged!    Never forget an appointment or task.

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AUGUST 29, 2009

Get any files they may need as a result of the e-mail correspondence. Going through some major organizing and filing here at our office and this is another 'a propos' topic that hits home. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. For example, Patricia Robb on behalf of [boss’s name]. THanks for sharing!

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JANUARY 24, 2009

This article is extremely well written, and I have already printed a hardcopy, which I am going to add to my file. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. ► June (3) ► May (7) ► April (4) ► March (5) ► February (7) ▼ January (8) Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dicti.

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat.

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

This can be as simple as having hanging file folders marked from January to December and then you just put items in the appropriate month that you need to bring forward for your boss. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I put a sticky note on it, or write, the day I will need it, i.e. bf Dec.

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