Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Visit the original article at [link]. Here at Finmouse we use approximately 5 packs of post-its a week, we have an average of 500 plus contacts in our Phone Books, we talk to at least 50 phone contacts a day and probably have to remember 30 to 40 tasks related to those contacts. Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Guest Post.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Although many people rely on their computer’s calendar, writing down events and to-do lists in a day planner or journal forces you to spend a few minutes each day setting short-term goals and prioritizing tasks. Explore your phone’s capabilities and see what it has to offer. Plan your day. Leverage technology.

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Make or Break Moments

AUGUST 25, 2010

Posted by Deborah Chaddock Brown on August 25, 2010 under Telephone Moments | 2 Comments to Read Often our first interaction with our customer is over the phone. This article ( [link] ) further delves into the need for companies to make their client interactions personal. I enjoyed reading the article. Good stuff.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Check out this great tool » Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out There are many ways to manage your time and activities.  What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? Of all the calendar tools I know, this one handles tasks the best.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Yes, I’m the co-founder of Calendar and a keynote speaker. Flying allows me to get away from the distractions of phone calls, Slack messages and Wi-Fi to reflect on industry trends, current events and my personal development. This article was published in December 2017 and has been updated. Throw out the rulebook.

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JANUARY 2, 2022

As the calendar turns to January, it’s time to set wild goals about the personal sales records you can smash with a little planning and practice. I preceded to take my phone out and snap a selfie but noticed an entourage closing in, so I politely put my phone back in my pocket and returned to the table.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Promising yourself a small treat for getting through the dishes, folding laundry or making an unpleasant phone call can help you buckle down and get to the other side. If crossing something off a list makes you smile and energizes you, load up your calendar and start crossing things off the list. Play with your kids or pets.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

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. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

Handing the minutiae of backend support tasks off to a qualified professional allows leaders the calendar capacity to focus on their company’s growth and, more importantly, their own personal peace of mind. “A This article originally appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of SUCCESS magazine. Photo by fizkes/Shutterstock.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

This article is part one in a two-part series on productivity apps for administrative professionals by Julie Perrine. The following are five apps you probably already have on your phone, and how you can use them to be more productive. With a calendar app , you’ll never forget an important date again. Audio recorders.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 31, 2010

Many cell phone owners are not aware that both cell phones and portable computers have the capability to access the Internet from anywhere using wireless Bluetooth technology. Furthermore, they may already be paying for Bluetooth wireless access in their monthly cell phone plan.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Looking at your phone you find three texts that say, “Hey is this meeting happening?”. Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. When he wanted to start marketing through YouTube, he didn’t create new content, he converted existing blog articles to video.

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Tips From T. Marie

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

I’ve been using calendars in Outlook, Google calendar and on my iPhone for years. The first thing I do when a new meeting, event or appointment is scheduled is add it to my Calendar in Outlook. From there it syncs to both my iCloud calendar and my Google Calendar. Have I abandoned my online calendaring?

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 8, 2013

Work your calendar : If you’re not on the phone, set-up, confirm or reschedule items on your calendar. Sort mail : E-mail, paper mail —whether at work or at home— can be organized while on the phone or watching T.V. Use the phone : If you’re not waiting on the phone, use the time to make or return calls.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 22, 2013

Whenever they get a booking over the phone, via email, or in-person they have to update their calendar with the new event. Many service based businesses rely on on their diary to manage appointments.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 22, 2013

Whether you need to keep track of client appointments, executive meetings, or employee shifts, you can take advantage of online calendar apps to make scheduling easier. Cloud-based calendar software is available in a variety of formats and styles to make it easy to find a tool that meets the needs of your company.

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JANUARY 7, 2023

The more detailed my calendar, the more prepared and focused I am. I often find myself pulled in too many directions, reacting to phone calls, email and other stuff that pops up. This article was published in August 2017 and has been updated. Committing my priorities to words focuses me mentally. Photo by Lordn/Shutterstock.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Follow In-Person Meeting Norms You wouldn’t wander into the boardroom at work 15 minutes late while munching on a cheeseburger and talking loudly on your cell phone. Whether you’re in the office, working from home, or observing a hybrid schedule, chances are good that there are at least a few virtual meetings on your calendar.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Make an appointment - Don’t just hope you find the time to clean up, set a calendar entry and stick to it. Organizer ( paper or electronic) to enter to-dos, addresses or calendar data. Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Related articles. The Timer Method. a Very Good Question.

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Productivity Bits

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Visit the original article at [link]. I recently upgraded my GTD Toolkit with the upgrade of my phone to the BlackBerry Bold 9780 with RIM’s latest OS BlackBerry version 6.0 (my my old phone was Nokia E71 ). I think this is a great phone and I have no complaints so far. The Calendar app is slick.

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Productivity Bits

MARCH 1, 2011

Visit the original article at [link]. This phone is definitely an upgrade from my Nokia E71. Mobile – It’s in my BlackBerry phone, so obviously it’s mobile. I can set the Start Date or Alarm (Notification) within myTasks and it will also be captured in my Calendar at the same time. Task View in Calendar.

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Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Don’t be a slave to your emails or your phone. Email and the phone are two of the biggest distractions for solo service professionals, so have a strategy for managing these distractions. Plan your calendar. Block out specific times in your calendar for certain activities.

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Office Organization Success

JUNE 2, 2011

Gmail – I’m a die-hard Outlook fan and really don’t like the Gmail setup; however for when I can’t be in my office but still need access to my emails and calendar, Gmail is a great way for me to access that information. how-to articles, resources, tips, and tools, and sign up for your fr.ee “Office Organization Success Toolkit&#.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 1, 2013

You should work to manage of your incoming data with the fewest possible moves; including e-mail, voice mail, real-time phone calls and regular mail. Use follow-up flags or dated calendar alarms to bring forward e-mail when it needs attention. Related articles. Is Voice Mail Going the Way of the Rotary Phone? Voice Mail.

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Office Organization Success

MARCH 19, 2015

So schedule that time into your calendar. Don’t take unscheduled phone calls – let it go to voicemail. Unscheduled phone calls are an interruption – they take you off task and you will need to spend time refocusing again once you hang up. Once first thing in the morning and again in the afternoon is enough. ” at [link].

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2016

If you choose to use Uber and Lyft for your the traveler, make sure their phone already has the app downloaded and is properly linked to their credit cards. Be sure to import all of their travel plans to their preferred calendar. Hotels should include reservation number, name, address, phone number, price, and check in/out times.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Visit the original article at [link]. Nokia E71 Smart Phone. I use my Nokia E71 smart phone to handle not only calls but also my digital notes and calendar items. All the tasks that I need to schedule are recorded in the cool calendar function of the phone. Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

What used to be months of endless work became a calendar full of activities Archer could reflect on with joy, like the times she learned to knit or speak a little Italian. I didn’t have a ton of time to go exploring, so I settled for quick-hit tasks like making phone calls that were long overdue. That wasn’t much better.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 16, 2016

Get off Your Phone The best way to make sure you get work done is to limit all distractions; and your phone is probably the hub of almost all of them. You should never be on your phone at work; unless there’s some kind of emergency. There’s nothing on your phone that’s more important than your work.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 12, 2010

Even online retailers need phone support (there’s nothing worse than going to a website and having to unravel the great mystery of figuring out how to contact them beyond the FAQ list!) Out-serve competitors (don’t bash them – just be better!)

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Make or Break Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2009

One person was behind the desk, I was no more than five feet away and talking to her when she picked up the phone and called a vendor, totally ignoring my presence. Yet, a phone call appeared to be more important than engaging me in even trivial conversation. Lesson Learned: One way to create sales is to get people into the store.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 9, 2010

I was especially intrigued by what the article refers to it as their Secret Sauce. They have created a company that puts the specific needs of their customers first.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 12, 2009

We wanted to share with you this great article written by Bill Sweetland for AdminAdvisor.com. This is the second part of an 8 part series of articles from Mr. Sweetland. They typed, they answered the phone, they helped with the executive’s calendar, they screened his visitors. Read full article. By Bill Sweetland.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 12, 2009

We wanted to share with you this great article written by Bill Sweetland for AdminAdvisor.com. This is the second part of an 8 part series of articles from Mr. Sweetland. They typed, they answered the phone, they helped with the executive’s calendar, they screened his visitors. Read full article. By Bill Sweetland.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

" BarbMcMahon :  Steph:  I really like Google calendar - nothing fancy, but easy to use and it emails reminders of birthdays, etc. Google tells about their Google Calendar tool in this way: " Organize your schedule and share events with friends.  With   Get your calendar on the go. 

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Make or Break Moments

DECEMBER 21, 2009

The purpose of your website should be to get the reader to take a predetermined action: pick up the phone, send you an email or fill out a contact form. Make sure your website is doing its part to capture the reader’s attention and get them to pick up the phone so you can do your magic.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Make an appointment - Don’t just hope you find the time to clean up, set a calendar entry and stick to it. Organizer ( paper or electronic) to enter to-dos, addresses or calendar data. Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Boxes or storage containers to use for sorting.

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