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Who Called? Use A Phone Call Log!

Professional Assistant Blog

Use A Phone Call Log! By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 09, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity D o you find that when you receive phone calls or voice mail messages, you cant remember who called, what time they called, who they were trying to call, etc? Home About Me Advertise Who Called? Whats next?

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4 ways to make people feel valued at work, even when you’re not all together

Ideas.Ted

A lot of our speed is artificial, which ends up costing us in accuracy, clarity and respect. If you just received a vague or confusing text or email, don’t be afraid to request a phone conversation or, if possible, a video or in-person meeting. But are we really as busy as we think we are? According to Baron, we’re just … not.

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Meeting or Memo?

Virtual Moxie

VAs often require a weekly, hourish long phone meeting with clients to talk through the week ahead, brainstorm, and prioritize work activities. One way to fix that… as you look at the agenda you create for the next call, ask yourself, “Is this a meeting, or a memo?” Take it off the agenda, and write to your client about it, instead.

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Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes

The Office Professionals Place

It is impolite to blurt out or cut people off, you wouldnt do it in an in person meeting, dont do it on a phone call. Always start on time and do your best to end on time by following the agenda and "table" topics that require more discussion. Distribute the agenda/handouts prior to the meeting. Start on time and end on time.

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Free Home Business Startup Video: Genealogy Research | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’?

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11 Things Organized and Productive People Do Every Day

Success

Don’t save an email or a phone call to deal with later. Those who have trouble keeping meetings productive make an agenda. Although we know that it’s best to touch things only once, we’ve all stopped halfway through a task because the phone rang or somebody stopped by to chat. They never touch things twice.

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Small Business Checklist: Business Process Outsourcing | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Pay on time.

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