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MARCH 3, 2008

Hopefully, not too many of you were affected by the email system outages yesterday. It’s a reminder to all of us that depending on one system alone works fine, right up until the time that it doesn’t. In this case, commercial email services were affected, but the next time it could be your server at work.

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JULY 17, 2009

Then you finally do reach a live person and you are so fed up with all of the time wasted, that you start fuming towards the person on the other end of the phone. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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JUNE 8, 2010

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have trouble trying to book several managers’ meetings, yet you have access to their calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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JANUARY 15, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. January 16, 2010 Patricia said. I have a similar system with my boss. I put travel in red and action reminders in yellow, but that is our own system and it works for us.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. I actually didn't know this and this is something I need because I tend to blather on a little bit and get carried away! :) February 12, 2010 Patricia Robb said. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post deals nice site about deals thank you Posted on 30 October, 2009 5:56 PM Anonymous Thank you! This site just saved my company a ton of money!

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MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Posted on 6 January, 2010 1:55 PM Tony Nice post, this poat is very useful. Posted on 30 January, 2010 9:41 AM Office Assistant Really a nice answer given by you , your blogs are nice. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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OCTOBER 29, 2008

Did your boss just decide to install it on his/her system and yours then told you, "Read the manual, were going to be using this from now on"? Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. I am sure that this will beef up your productivity with the system. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. A tip she passed along had to do with the bring-forward system and has been a great tool for me.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Thanks, Richard Posted on 4 January, 2010 11:32 AM soruba Thanks for the information. Work From Home India Posted on 19 March, 2010 10:01 PM Justine I really like this tip and used it twice today. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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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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JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Creating a filing system can be tricky, as you need to know exactly how to file your files and what type of information you would need to be able to access quickly. One of my readers asks: I am trying to organize a file room based not on traditional alphabetical filing, but on a retrieval system. as you mentioned in your question.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

I am able to get a confirmation from the automated system to let me know that the reservation has been made with all of the details that I need. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 This has become a great tool for me, since I have to make reservations on a regular basis for my managers.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Work From Home India Posted on 19 March, 2010 10:02 PM Office Assistant yes, that's while i work as a office assistant and i always prefer micro soft office , or i can say whole office package for most of my work , it's great for all official work. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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JULY 24, 2008

Now you have a new prioritization system set up. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Click on the particular color that you want to apply to all of these types of e-mails from the particular person and click Apply Color.

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OCTOBER 9, 2008

If youre looking for a business phone system , check out the PBXs that are currently on the market. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 So try creating a spreadsheet yourself and let me know how it works out for you. Whats next?

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MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. the next day!

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MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. the next day!

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JULY 16, 2009

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OCTOBER 20, 2008

If you have any questions/comment feel free to email me at matt[a]kallout.com. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post matt lorenzen Awesome post! Thanks Richard. It means a lot to the team here.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2008

Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! I always find myself sending pretty much the same emails. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Post from: Administrative Assistant 2comments for this post Jenna Thats actually really helpful! Thanks for the great tips!

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DECEMBER 28, 2007

I will try to write posts when my time permits. Wireless internet providers provide internet access without attaching cables and wires to your system. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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AUGUST 13, 2008

Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 This will avoid any duplication and/or other countrys or religious holidays showing up.

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do. This is especially helpful in the case that there are attachments in the email.

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JANUARY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! Until you remember on your own what year you are in, this is a good back up system. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Happy New Year everyone!

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DECEMBER 17, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right? Maintaining a good bring-forward system is important to have things ready when needed. Having a good filing system and keeping the file list up to date is something every assistant needs to be able to do. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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DECEMBER 6, 2007

Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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DECEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 4 Easy Steps to Finding Old E-mails By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, December 13, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , System Security D o you have trouble sifting through hundreds or even thousands of e-mails ? Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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NOVEMBER 14, 2007

Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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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. Yes, even I forget it at times. Youd be surprised of how many times people have asked me, "Why cant I log into my system?"

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JANUARY 10, 2008

From that point on, I just click two shortcut icons that I have created on my desktop, log into my system and voila - Im in! Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , System Security D o you back up your e-mails in Microsoft Outlook ? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 September, 2008 Cystic Fibrosis Hello Readers, My great nephew Owen has recently been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Why I love my job?

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