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Elevate Your Elevator Speech

The Office Professionals Place

Saturday, November 14, 2009 Elevate Your Elevator Speech Imagine being in an elevator with someone you would really like to get to know and whom you would like to know about you.  An exchange of business cards Here’s an example from someone who is employed as a sales representative from a company that sells crystal products.

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Co-Workers Annoying You?

Professional Assistant Blog

Taking a break is good for your health, but its not a bar or a club. Here are some tips on getting your team members to lower their voices: Ask the group of people to quiet down, move their conversation to a meeting room or even take the conversation outside. Its nice to socialize at times, but we are here to work.

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Top 5 Tips for Giving a New Business a Kick Start

The Small Business Blog

Have a consistent logo across your business card and company stationery. Take testimonials from all your early customers to start building credibility for your business. Create a website that will inform visitors all about your product or service. You can then direct all enquiries towards your website. Build a brand.

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A Better Cup of Coffee to be More Productive!

Professional Assistant Blog

This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. A large number of people that wake up in the morning need their coffee to jump start their mornings and help them throughout the day. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough.

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Got the Flu? Work from Home!

Professional Assistant Blog

Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. Did your co-worker, significant other or a client give you a surprise by coughing and sneezing around you? Dont you wish you could be where they are (to the left) instead? It happens each and every year, even if you end up getting the flu shot.

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Top 5 Tips for Using Technology for Marketing

The Small Business Blog

Build an identity for your business online by using ready-made stylish templates. Invest in a colour printer to make business cards, stationery and letterheads look more professional. Learn how to use publishing software and create eye-catching promotional material. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up?

Professional Assistant Blog

The other way is to get off on a lower floor and either walk the difference, which can be great for your health (read my post on Walk Into A Better Life for more tips) or wait for the next ride. This, of course, can be a nightmare, since you could be walking up many flights.

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