Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 26, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Manage Your Paper With a RAFT Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 26, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Files can be kept in open piles on a desk or in folders, according to your style. Use the RAFT template: refer it, act on it, file it or toss it.

Management 100

Management Filing Ergonomics Health 100

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, August 18, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Productivity O k, I am sure that the title of this post drew you in. I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

Google Docs 100

Google Docs Cubicle 2008 2007 100

The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

File According to Sara Caputo, OfficeArrow’s Productivity Guru, 80% of what is filed is never looked at again. If possible, “Go Green,&# eliminate the paper clutter and file documents electronically. If you are reverting to electronic filing, be sure to have a backup just in case your computer crashes.

Filing 100

Filing IAAP Finance PDF 100

The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 4 Ways to do a Midday Power Up It’s 3 o’clock and your sitting at your computer with heavy eyes, slow fingers, and slightly blurred vision. Depending on what your office environment is like, listen to your favorite singer or band. Lets grow together! Listen to upbeat music.

UPS 100

UPS Filing IAAP Fax 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 August, 2010 Oh where or where is my password? August 02, 2010 Anonymoussaid. August 02, 2010 Patricia Robb said. August 02, 2010 Jodith said. I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. Servers are usually backed up daily, so your file will likely be restored.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, January 10, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity A re you stuck at home because youre sick? Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection. You can connect to all network drives, network printers, even your own files.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10 Lessons Office Professionals Can Learn from Phil Jackson Phil Jackson, current coach of the Los Angles Lakers, is revered as one of the greatest basketball coaches in history. As office professionals, we can observe his coaching tactics and style and apply them to the workplace environment. Lets grow together!

Learning 100

Learning 2010 Filing Goals 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 31, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity H appy Halloween everyone! Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar Properly By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity A re you trying to book a meeting with someone or a group of people? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Calendars 2008 Google Docs 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). Filed under: Interviews. What are your strengths?

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 29, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel like you need a coffee fix every day? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right? 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. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Lets enjoy our day together.© Can I say that again – BE ORGANIZED!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Filing IAAP 2008 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, February 29, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity A re you a Virtual/ Professional Assistant or want to become one? Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

The Office Professionals Place

JULY 30, 2009

It gives the environment negative ions that kill bacteria and it protects your eyes. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! For now, it only comes in pink. Who says men arent pretty in pink!

Filing 100

Filing IAAP Fax Social Media 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Tips on Handling Deadlines By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you hate deadlines? Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. Dont think of yourself as a robot.

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? It’s considered a more family friendly environment. A small company ?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. The Centre of Your Small Business by Stefan Töpfer on May 21, 2010 Who is at the centre of your small business? Trust – Trust is fundamental in order to secure a productive work environment. What is Small Business Infrastructure? motivate your staff.

2007 100

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you find yourself having to deal with a difficult person in your office? Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment?

Cubicle 100

Cubicle 2008 2007 Google Docs 100

The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2009

Here are five ways to create a positive working environment for the new manager. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! Start off on a good foot and get to know your new supervisor.

Filing 100

Filing IAAP Fax Social Media 100

Eco-Office Gals

DECEMBER 30, 2012

We’ve tested out a few recommendations and come up with our own list of five proven ways that you can greenify your computer in a way that will be good for it, you and the overall environment: Turn off your monitor and screensaver. Make sure to clean out your files, upgrade your software and if you need a service technician, get one.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Filing Travel Environment 100

The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

This will make for a positive work environment and people will be more productive and want to get the job done and will be yearning for more. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today!

Filing 100

Filing IAAP 2009 Goals 100

The Small Business Blog

JULY 20, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Being In Business Means Being Online by Stefan Töpfer on Jul 21, 2010 It is my belief that in order to succeed, businesses should have a distinct online presence. Chris Said on July 21st, 2010 at 4:14 pm Nice article. start-up in business , use online IT.

2007 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

  Will 2011 resemble 2010 or will it be the best year ever?   This post is an interview of productivity pro Oliver Burkeman Step Away From Your Desk for a More Focused Environment   [link] (post) -- Arvin Dang shares the multiple location technique for enhancing focus and getting things done. 

Social Media 100

Social Media 2011 Fax Networking 100

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 2, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 03, 2010 “Empty pockets never held anyone back. As many of my readers will know I am passionate about working from home for many reasons; it benefits society, the family and the environment. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

2007 100

2007 2008 2009 2006 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. But thanks to Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, 2010 could be a little brighter because small business owners like me are unlikely to be saddled with increased workers’ compensation insurance costs of as much as 23 percent. 2010 may be no better.

UPS 100

UPS 2007 2008 2009 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 29, 2010

Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video) » Sometimes we just have to laugh @ our procrastination (video from @AgentXPQ) Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself to really have an "a-ha" moment.  Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

Fax 100

Fax Networking Twitter 2007 100

The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Some 75 per cent of SMEs say the economy will see an upturn in 2010, with 61 per cent confident about their business prospects for the coming year and 35 per cent predicting an improvement by January 2010, according to BT’s 2009 Business Pulse report.

2009 100

2009 UPS 2007 2008 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 06, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you had or are in a situation where your colleague is making your life miserable? If all else fails, you might want to start considering what type of work environment you are in.

Gossip 100

Gossip 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much international potential for this business because you will have to work closely with clients. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

UPS 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 May, 2009 Grrr! 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. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2008

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Obviously we have an interest to help, but I have to provide a secure and harassment free environment for my staff to work in. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

2008 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

  Have an Environment that is Focused on Work It may seem obvious, but your environment is important.  Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video)   Filing So You Can Find it Again Disorganization Equals STRESS!   Eliminate as many distractions as possible. 

Networking 100

Networking Goals Twitter Environment 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Etiquette 2008 2007 100

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Business environment and set-up cost: There are no barriers to online international coaching other than language (although even this can be overcome by translation). On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online.

UPS 100

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2008

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Business environment and set-up cost: This is primarily a local business because you will work closely with clients and be responsible for installing the signage. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals.

UPS 100

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Business Environment and Set-up Cost: The needs of each client will be different and they will likely require one-on-one consultation, so the majority of your customers will be based in the local region. You ask a question, I answer! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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