All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Communication Introduce them to the company’s communication channels and email distribution lists. Set up a branded email for the new hire, complete with an appropriate title and auto-signature.

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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. What policies or procedures do you have in place for telephone answering? Deborah Chaddock Brown said, Julie-Ann, thanks for the comment and the link to the article.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This article was written by Peter Miscovich , and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. Rather than setting arbitrary policies, organizations must now seek to maximize intentional flexibility for their workers and teams within the context of the work to be done, as Waller proposed at the 2022 Gartner Symposium/ITxpo.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

But, unfortunately, there are hundreds of emails and InMails already bombarding your clients and candidates. Most recruitment agencies see an average response rate of 15-20% with cold emails. This means, on average, 2 out of 10 people will respond to your email (which is very low). Read more: Understanding cold emails.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 18, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Using Email Effectively Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 18, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. When responding to an email that contains an attachment, use Reply without Attachment(s) option. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips for Taking Effective Phone Messages Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Write it down on a piece of paper, preferably a phone-message pad. Related articles Google Voice: The next killer app? Time is money.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 28, 2023

The article below summarizes the video content. Please help me write a professional email to my boss, the senior managing partner, to ask for funds to attend the Project Management Learning Lab in September. Follow your organization’s policies and don’t share any private information, whether personal or business-related.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients.   We are using email and instant messaging less. 

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Allwork

AUGUST 26, 2022

This article was written by Deborah Nemeth and Megan Skaalen , and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. Census Bureau and an article published by Bloomberg, Gen Z comprises 20.3% Having an actual conversation seems far superior to the back-and-forth nature of IM-ing or emailing. Image courtesy of SmithGroup.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 27, 2017

I really like the do / build method outlined in this article. Basically, the do / build method means that you block time for ‘doing’ tasks, such as answering emails, attending meetings or writing reports, and you block time for ‘building’ tasks such as training, brainstorming, networking or strategic thinking.

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blogs.sitepoint.com

OCTOBER 29, 2010

While this makes sense, it doesn’t mean you should ignore behind-the-scenes business administration tasks, such as setting policies. Policies that outline how you run various elements of your business, and why you do it that way, set boundaries and create a foundation for the business. Become a better web developer.

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The Marq

APRIL 29, 2010

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life Why a Single Phone Line is All You Need Technology Review I’m writing today about the use of a single phone line for all business and/or personal phone and SMS communication. A complete UC package involves other services such as email, IM, and presence meta data.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

A Welcome Packet is a document – it can either be printed and mailed or digital and emailed – that you send out to your new clients when they sign up to work with you, and cements the relationship you are about to have with them. And I *highly recommend* that you tell your client to fax or mail this form to you, and not email it.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

name, address, phone number) will be used. Refuse to give out personal information on the phone, through the mail or over the internet unless you have initiated the contact or you know who you’re communicating with. Related articles Privacy and the User Experience (sixrevisions.com) What Ever Happened To Privacy?

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 27, 2017

I really like the do / build method outlined in this article. Basically, the do / build method means that you block time for ‘doing’ tasks, such as answering emails, attending meetings or writing reports, and you block time for ‘building’ tasks such as training, brainstorming, networking or strategic thinking.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 15, 2013

He or she may enact a break-room-only eating policy. Offer to help with projects or cover their phone for the day. Through email or in-person, inform your co-worker that you're easily distracted by loud music and/or talking, and ask them if they have any suggestions on how to overcome this problem. Loud Co-workers.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 2, 2015

Have clear payment policies in place. Talking of declines and other ‘uncomfortable’ payment issues, make sure you have a clear policy in place for how you’re going to collect on non-payers. How do you contact them, i.e. phone, email, certified letter, and how long do you leave it before making contact with them?

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Test you telephone skills with this simple quiz: How quickly should you pick up a ringing phone? Answers Answer a ringing phone by the third ring. If your phone system shows internal vs. external calls, alter your greeting appropriately. What should you say when answering? When is the best time to call someone? and 9:00 p.m.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 18, 2010

Schedule tasks appropriately – After lunch is not the best time to read the long, lulling policy eport. Make phone calls, have meetings and other social tasks. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Phone ringing? When I’m doing important work, I also switch off my phone. For example, my work can be categorized into these core groups: (1) writing (articles, my upcoming book) (2) coaching (3) workshop development (4) business development (5) administrative. Or defer it to a later period. 12 – Block out distractions.

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 26, 2011

Have clear payment policies in place. Talking of declines and other ‘uncomfortable’ payment issues, make sure you have a clear policy in place for how you’re going to collect on non-payers. How do you contact them, i.e. phone, email, certified letter, and how long do you leave it before making contact with them?

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Related articles Body Language Tools for Leadership Look (socyberty.com) Comparing Nonverbal Communication in Different Cultures (brighthub.com) Related Posts: 5 Secrets to Mastering Successful Speech How to Communicate With Confidence Communication Resolutions for 2009 Communication Did you enjoy this post? Comments Hi Ian. Great post Ian!

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Visit the original article at [link]. This means being careful with TV, the radio, Internet, non-business phone calls and avoiding the temptation to just wander off the job to do something else. Employ a closed-door policy that will prevent interruption and increase efficiency. Your email will remain private. Guest Post.

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Melissa Peoples

OCTOBER 9, 2019

I have wanted to write this article for two years now, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do it. I had the phone in my hand, ready to call him and wish him a happy birthday. In retrospect, that email was not critical. Many of us are afraid of missing an email or a meeting that we deem essential. over an EMAIL!

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Related articles by Zemanta Organizing Your Desk for Increased Productivity (organizedfamilies.com) Put Things in Their Place to Get Organized (ismckenzie.com) How Do You Keep Your Desk Clutter-free? Dust and polish - give your desktop a cleaning.

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 17, 2009

A Welcome Packet is a document – it can either be printed and mailed or digital and emailed – that you send out to your new clients when they sign up to work with you, and cements the relationship you are about to have with them. And I *highly recommend* that you tell your client to fax or mail this form to you, and not email it.

Credit Card 100

Credit Card Fax Forms Policies 100

Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Make all your outgoing phone calls at the same time. 5) Plan your phone calls Time spent on a phone call can easily get out of hand if you don’t have a plan in place. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us? This could mean monitoring their phone calls, emails and meeting requests.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

If you have an open-door policy, place your back to the entrance, or face away from your cubicle entry to indicate your unavailability. When placing calls, respect the time of other employees by immediately asking if you have phoned at a convenient time or should call back later. Keep the office door closed.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Think you can successfully study the details of a report while talking on the phone and reading your horoscope? So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Consider the suggestions outlined in this article, and if your brain power continues to falter, be sure to discuss the issue with your doctor. Stay organized.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Email is no longer just for personal use, with all our accepted short forms: LOL, U, GB and a co-worker's favourite, OMG! Your company may have a policy on how they want you to address people in external business email. 1 Be Courteous With Email Are you There? Jane Watson of J. This is a great tip from Jane Watson of J.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. When it isn’t, explain the impact changing your schedule carries for other assignments. Use that time to catch up on work.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 24, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk autoresponder-marketing.simplycast.com Jason Vickers Stefan, Thanks for the great article. www.bitsofbusinessblog.com Henrik Poulsen Hi Stefan Great article on cash flow, a very important part of any. Not policy. After reading. After reading.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk autoresponder-marketing.simplycast.com Jason Vickers Stefan, Thanks for the great article. www.bitsofbusinessblog.com Henrik Poulsen Hi Stefan Great article on cash flow, a very important part of any. A good recordkeeping policy is essential.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

For instance, consider the following example: We are looking for a Content Guru who will help us out of the content disaster we are currently in– craft well-researched, keyword-optimised articles, maintain our official blogs and work extensively with our SEO Wizard. Establish market research studies and analyse their findings.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 4, 2011

Keep your personal phone calls and emails to a minimum, just as you would if you worked in an outside office. I don't answer my home phone, unless I'm expecting an important call (Exception: children's school calling). going to the gym or returning personal phone calls). I don't do housework.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

Set your cell phone alarm so you give yourself enough time to wake up, get out of the sleepy daze, and be functional when you return to your desk. If you're lucky, there's not a phone in the restroom or you're not expected to answer your cell phone from there. Or go sit on the steps in the stairwell, or the supply room.

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