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Make South Korea’s Seoul your travel destination ASAP. You might have heard the saying: Go to Seoul to refresh your soul. It is one of those emerging tourist spots where the new meets the old. MORE
Ask for specific deadlines – not a.s.a.p. What can you do when everything that is added to your “to-do” list is a Hot, Hot, Hot – Urgent – A1 priority? Take a step back and assess the situation. Next follow these steps to keep your priorities in perspective. Clarify early in the day what is the most important priority. Make deadlines public information. Start and maintain a status report. Make your own decision and stand by it. MORE
One may not, however, “do do diligence,” as this plastic surgeon advises a questioner on his site: You should do do diligence by checking the website of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, ASPS® and ASAPS® to evaluate the physicians [ sic ] training. MORE
Making a list simply allows you to organize your thoughts and decide what tasks need to get done ASAP versus those that can wait until the end of the day. Being an Administrative or Executive Assistant is not always a walk in the park. MORE
I think getting your billing right and doing it ASAP is essential for small business, to maintain the best possible cash-flow for the business. My team at WinWeb has produced another great info-graphic about the benefits of online, cloud-based invoicing and billing software. If you click on the image it will open up in a… MORE
People tend to read articles with many points so that they can continuously discover what’s wrong with them and change it ASAP. To begin with, there are only 4 points. MORE
From Seth Godin’s “Urgent, please read asap” This is an awesome tip when you are handling multiple email addresses. Fridays are open loop days at SimpleProductivity blog. This is something I have needed to do frequently – use a funnel. But sometimes the funnel I have won’t work because of the size of thing I am transferring, or sometimes I don’t want to use a food-grade funnel for a non-food item. MORE
I don’t know if it’s just my reaction, but to me, writing out the words “as soon as possible” seems more polite than using the common acronym/initialism ASAP. Note: Some people pronunce ASAP as a word, but others name the letters one by one. Fred, I need the revised brochure, ASAP! MORE
The post Top Security Ideas for Businesses You Need to Implement ASAP appeared first on Dumb Little Man. A thief walks through an unlocked door and manages to steal valuable property – money, fixtures and intellectual property. A security guard, working a double shift, falls asleep and fails to prevent a violent crime on the premises. An office employee wanders into the wrong area of the building and suffers an injury due to lack of proper safety clothing or equipment. MORE
Get Rid Of Those Cards ASAP. I send business cards to my virtual assistant or a service like eclick2business.com so that they can be entered into a system ASAP. " I have no idea who those people are, but they were important to me at one time. " MORE
Break Rooms Breaks during office hours are important factors in increasing productivity and boosting morale, since they provide employees the chance to exchange ideas, rest after an ASAP task is complete, or gather their focus and brainstorm ways to achieve their next challenge. MORE
If this describes you, let’s schedule a time to chat asap. Get and stay ahead of the curve in 2011! Make the most of your time from the get-go this year by jump starting your own personal productivity and refining your business systems and procedures. We’re looking to work with a few online solo or small team entrepreneurs who are highly motivated to cut through the noise and mess to focus on the essential and to be and do their very best this year. MORE
We are crowdfunding for the summit so we need your support and your pledges ASAP and certainly before the 1 st June to make this amazing event happen! MORE
For me, I’m usually under the gun with my hair on fire because I need to get this work done ASAP before my boss heads out the door for their business trip… and my computer freezes or the printer stops working or my fax machine won’t send. MORE
You hate your day job, and you need to get out ASAP! I want to let you know about two new offerings from TheSolopreneurLife.com. The first is The Solopreneur Emergency Turnaround Program. This program is for you if: 1. You’re in a really bad spot financially and need to turn things around quickly. Your business growth has stalled. Why a turnaround program? I’ve been doing a LOT of consulting lately for solo businesses that need to make big things happen in a hurry. MORE
Ask for specific deadlines – not a.s.a.p. What can you do when everything that is added to your “to-do” list is a Hot, Hot, Hot – Urgent – A1 priority? Take a step back and assess the situation. Next follow these steps to keep your priorities in perspective. Clarify early in the day what is the most important priority. Make deadlines public information. Start and maintain a status report. Make your own decision and stand by it. MORE
Guest slots are very limited, so let me know ASAP.). D o you have an upcoming or planned product launch? Are you introducing a new service? Is your product or service a good fit for solopreneurs? If so, I want to know! I want to support your success, and The Solopreneur Life community wants to stay informed. Send me your info and I will announce your launch here at TheSolopreneurLife.com and I will post your info for no charge at SolopreneurLifeAds.com. MORE
The post 8 Reasons To Set Up An Active Workstation ASAP appeared first on Dumb Little Man. Have you heard the buzz about active workstations? Active workstations allow you to be less sedentary while you work. MORE
Note to Rainmaker developers: please make this feature Priority #1, ASAP. I f you read my Rainmaker post from yesterday , you know that I have made the switch to the Rainmaker platform. Here’s an addendum to that post: landing pages in Rainmaker can’t be styled. MORE
If you are in the middle of an urgent task or you are doing something for your actual boss when another Director asks you to do something let them know you will come back to them asap. MORE
You cannot force yourself to write the content ASAP, but you can inspire yourself to do so. When you think about the tools you need to write that piece ASAP, it may occur to you that you only need a computer and a notebook. Have you ever found yourself in front of your computer just staring at your screen? Worse, your calendar is showing a looming deadline. It could be for a project or proposal at school, or it may be for a business brief or marketing plan at work. MORE
That way, they’ll know if they need to read or act upon the message ASAP. How would you describe your e-mail situation lately? Are you getting so much that it’s sometimes impossible to manage it properly and still be productive? Do you worry you’ll hit the “send” button too soon, and deliver a message before its ready? Take heart….You’re You’re not alone! E-mail technology has been great – but it has also wreaked havoc on the way we communicate. MORE
Anything less than a solid, seamless shingle should be considered cracked or damaged and should be replaced asap. Performing preventative maintenance on your roof can make your life a lot easier. Many of today’s repair orders could have easily been avoided by a simple roof inspection by the homeowner. However, some people aren’t comfortable climbing a ladder and standing on top of a roofing system. MORE
You hang up giddy with excitement, positive that they’ll be returning that signed contract ASAP. Categories: Business Tips. Marketing Your Biz Admit it. It’s happened to you. It’s happened to all of us. MORE
If you encounter any of them, review your financial statements, dispute any unrecognized charges, and report any identity theft you find ASAP. The holidays are such a joyful time. People are more giving, family and friends are throwing parties, and everyone is merry. MORE
If you can't, then give your colleague a heads-up ASAP. Reliability. Everyone wants to work for someone who is reliable, and every boss wants an employee who is reliable. MORE
Strings of commonly understood letter combinations such as FYI (For your information), TGIF (Thank God it’s Friday), and ASAP (As soon as possible) pre-date the Internet, of course, but they never occurred in the profusion that exists now. MORE
Ask for specific deadlines – not simply “ASAP.”. What is prioritizing? Prioritizing means using your strategic thinking, long-range vision and knowledge of your leader’s priorities and business objectives to see and determine which tasks are more important at each moment. MORE
And who bothers writing out the words e-mail, TV, ASAP or FYI when everyone will know what you mean anyway? Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 September, 2009 We live in an Acronym Happy World. MORE
If you’re interested and getting qualified, take the 5 minute survey below and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Every admin wears many hats: office manager, personal assistant, life coach, travel planner. And each hat requires a different set of skills and a different set of tools. MORE
ASAP offers the PACE certification [link] (Shared by Karen). ASAP PACE. We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification. MORE
If you’re not yet doing this, do yourself a favor and read The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod – ASAP. Being an entrepreneur and building a business is a big challenge- a very big challenge. What if you work full time elsewhere, but you’re really passionate about it? MORE
Oh and I’m also going to book my next holiday asap! Autumn is here and I can no longer live in denial that winter is on its way. How do I know this? MORE
” Ask for specific deadlines – not simply “ASAP.” Coping With Conflicting Priorities. from my Star Achievement Series® curriculum). MORE
There’s no way to know what happened to it, and your boss needs it ASAP. Here’s hoping you’re ready for a great work week ahead…. And it will be great if you have every important “Plan B” in order. What’s a Plan B? It’s the backup to Plan A, of course…. MORE
We are crowdfunding for the summit so we need your support and your pledges ASAP and certainly before the 1 st June to make this amazing event happen! MORE
Business leaders are constantly bombarded with tons of tasks that need to be done ASAP and you might be completely overwhelmed with them in the end. For many people, work is a miserable experience because it involves doing many difficult and even boring things that become routine with time. MORE
I will get back in touch with you asap. So a few weeks ago I told you guys that we are organising Assist Travel again this year. The programme looks particularly awesome (I know I’m biased but it does!), you can check it out here. MORE
There was a problem in our servers that needed to be sorted ASAP. Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest-Post. This guest post was provided by Daniele Occhipinti on behalf of Danyuki Software Limited. Danyuki Software is the company running Plancake, a useful free online tool to get things done. For more information: www.plancake.com. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. MORE
This will help your Executive plan their day, especially if they have a few urgent tasks that need to be completed asap. In this post I am assuming your Executive has a task list that they use every day to get through their work! MORE
You may be able to book them on or get your Travel Management Company to switch the booking asap. Picture the scene. You’ve planned your Executive’s business trip to a tee. It is perfect. MORE
The early bird discount rate will finish on the 30th November so do book your place asap. I have the Assist Conference up and running and I can not begin to tell you the amount of lists I have produced to help me keep on top of all of the details. MORE
And because you are reading this article, I am sure you are smart enough to understand that this situation needs dealing asap. We are all familiar with the concept of procrastination. MORE
This winter she’s even marketing heaters for garage use so that families can start takeovers and transforming their garage asap! Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. MORE
ASAP Related Topics Dumb Little Man
AUGUST 20, 2018
The post 8 Reasons To Set Up An Active Workstation ASAP appeared first on Dumb Little Man. Have you heard the buzz about active workstations? Active workstations allow you to be less sedentary while you work.
Dumb Little Man
MAY 22, 2018
The post Top Security Ideas for Businesses You Need to Implement ASAP appeared first on Dumb Little Man. A thief walks through an unlocked door and manages to steal valuable property – money, fixtures and intellectual property. A security guard, working a double shift, falls asleep and fails to prevent a violent crime on the premises. An office employee wanders into the wrong area of the building and suffers an injury due to lack of proper safety clothing or equipment.
Office Dynamics
MARCH 12, 2015
ASAP offers the PACE certification [link] (Shared by Karen). ASAP PACE. We had an incredible webinar event with over 1,300 assistants registered to learn more about why, as an administrative professional, they should consider a career certification.
Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
And who bothers writing out the words e-mail, TV, ASAP or FYI when everyone will know what you mean anyway? Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 September, 2009 We live in an Acronym Happy World.
Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
You hang up giddy with excitement, positive that they’ll be returning that signed contract ASAP. Categories: Business Tips. Marketing Your Biz Admit it. It’s happened to you. It’s happened to all of us.
ProAssisting Blog
MARCH 9, 2010
For me, I’m usually under the gun with my hair on fire because I need to get this work done ASAP before my boss heads out the door for their business trip… and my computer freezes or the printer stops working or my fax machine won’t send.
Dumb Little Man
JANUARY 16, 2015
And because you are reading this article, I am sure you are smart enough to understand that this situation needs dealing asap. We are all familiar with the concept of procrastination.
The Small Business Blog
JUNE 3, 2011
I think getting your billing right and doing it ASAP is essential for small business, to maintain the best possible cash-flow for the business. My team at WinWeb has produced another great info-graphic about the benefits of online, cloud-based invoicing and billing software. If you click on the image it will open up in a…
Daily Writing Tips
DECEMBER 12, 2013
I don’t know if it’s just my reaction, but to me, writing out the words “as soon as possible” seems more polite than using the common acronym/initialism ASAP. Note: Some people pronunce ASAP as a word, but others name the letters one by one. Fred, I need the revised brochure, ASAP!
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 27, 2018
If you encounter any of them, review your financial statements, dispute any unrecognized charges, and report any identity theft you find ASAP. The holidays are such a joyful time. People are more giving, family and friends are throwing parties, and everyone is merry.
The Solopreneur Life
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Note to Rainmaker developers: please make this feature Priority #1, ASAP. I f you read my Rainmaker post from yesterday , you know that I have made the switch to the Rainmaker platform. Here’s an addendum to that post: landing pages in Rainmaker can’t be styled.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 27, 2015
This will help your Executive plan their day, especially if they have a few urgent tasks that need to be completed asap. In this post I am assuming your Executive has a task list that they use every day to get through their work!
Dumb Little Man
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Make South Korea’s Seoul your travel destination ASAP. You might have heard the saying: Go to Seoul to refresh your soul. It is one of those emerging tourist spots where the new meets the old.
Productivity Bits
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Break Rooms Breaks during office hours are important factors in increasing productivity and boosting morale, since they provide employees the chance to exchange ideas, rest after an ASAP task is complete, or gather their focus and brainstorm ways to achieve their next challenge.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 16, 2017
We are crowdfunding for the summit so we need your support and your pledges ASAP and certainly before the 1 st June to make this amazing event happen!
The Solopreneur Life
JANUARY 14, 2011
Guest slots are very limited, so let me know ASAP.). D o you have an upcoming or planned product launch? Are you introducing a new service? Is your product or service a good fit for solopreneurs? If so, I want to know! I want to support your success, and The Solopreneur Life community wants to stay informed. Send me your info and I will announce your launch here at TheSolopreneurLife.com and I will post your info for no charge at SolopreneurLifeAds.com.
On The Job
JUNE 19, 2017
If you can't, then give your colleague a heads-up ASAP. Reliability. Everyone wants to work for someone who is reliable, and every boss wants an employee who is reliable.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 16, 2017
We are crowdfunding for the summit so we need your support and your pledges ASAP and certainly before the 1 st June to make this amazing event happen!
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 21, 2016
You may be able to book them on or get your Travel Management Company to switch the booking asap. Picture the scene. You’ve planned your Executive’s business trip to a tee. It is perfect.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
If you’re interested and getting qualified, take the 5 minute survey below and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Every admin wears many hats: office manager, personal assistant, life coach, travel planner. And each hat requires a different set of skills and a different set of tools.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Business leaders are constantly bombarded with tons of tasks that need to be done ASAP and you might be completely overwhelmed with them in the end. For many people, work is a miserable experience because it involves doing many difficult and even boring things that become routine with time.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Making a list simply allows you to organize your thoughts and decide what tasks need to get done ASAP versus those that can wait until the end of the day. Being an Administrative or Executive Assistant is not always a walk in the park.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 19, 2016
I will get back in touch with you asap. So a few weeks ago I told you guys that we are organising Assist Travel again this year. The programme looks particularly awesome (I know I’m biased but it does!), you can check it out here.
The Solopreneur Life
JUNE 6, 2013
You hate your day job, and you need to get out ASAP! I want to let you know about two new offerings from TheSolopreneurLife.com. The first is The Solopreneur Emergency Turnaround Program. This program is for you if: 1. You’re in a really bad spot financially and need to turn things around quickly. Your business growth has stalled. Why a turnaround program? I’ve been doing a LOT of consulting lately for solo businesses that need to make big things happen in a hurry.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
If you are in the middle of an urgent task or you are doing something for your actual boss when another Director asks you to do something let them know you will come back to them asap.
Daily Writing Tips
MAY 27, 2015
Strings of commonly understood letter combinations such as FYI (For your information), TGIF (Thank God it’s Friday), and ASAP (As soon as possible) pre-date the Internet, of course, but they never occurred in the profusion that exists now.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
You cannot force yourself to write the content ASAP, but you can inspire yourself to do so. When you think about the tools you need to write that piece ASAP, it may occur to you that you only need a computer and a notebook. Have you ever found yourself in front of your computer just staring at your screen? Worse, your calendar is showing a looming deadline. It could be for a project or proposal at school, or it may be for a business brief or marketing plan at work.
Office Dynamics
JULY 25, 2010
Ask for specific deadlines – not a.s.a.p. What can you do when everything that is added to your “to-do” list is a Hot, Hot, Hot – Urgent – A1 priority? Take a step back and assess the situation. Next follow these steps to keep your priorities in perspective. Clarify early in the day what is the most important priority. Make deadlines public information. Start and maintain a status report. Make your own decision and stand by it.
Office Dynamics
JULY 25, 2010
Ask for specific deadlines – not a.s.a.p. What can you do when everything that is added to your “to-do” list is a Hot, Hot, Hot – Urgent – A1 priority? Take a step back and assess the situation. Next follow these steps to keep your priorities in perspective. Clarify early in the day what is the most important priority. Make deadlines public information. Start and maintain a status report. Make your own decision and stand by it.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
The early bird discount rate will finish on the 30th November so do book your place asap. I have the Assist Conference up and running and I can not begin to tell you the amount of lists I have produced to help me keep on top of all of the details.
Dumb Little Man
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Anything less than a solid, seamless shingle should be considered cracked or damaged and should be replaced asap. Performing preventative maintenance on your roof can make your life a lot easier. Many of today’s repair orders could have easily been avoided by a simple roof inspection by the homeowner. However, some people aren’t comfortable climbing a ladder and standing on top of a roofing system.
Office Dynamics
MAY 22, 2017
That way, they’ll know if they need to read or act upon the message ASAP. How would you describe your e-mail situation lately? Are you getting so much that it’s sometimes impossible to manage it properly and still be productive? Do you worry you’ll hit the “send” button too soon, and deliver a message before its ready? Take heart….You’re You’re not alone! E-mail technology has been great – but it has also wreaked havoc on the way we communicate.
Dumb Little Man
MAY 15, 2017
If you’re not yet doing this, do yourself a favor and read The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod – ASAP. Being an entrepreneur and building a business is a big challenge- a very big challenge. What if you work full time elsewhere, but you’re really passionate about it?
Office Dynamics
JUNE 20, 2016
There’s no way to know what happened to it, and your boss needs it ASAP. Here’s hoping you’re ready for a great work week ahead…. And it will be great if you have every important “Plan B” in order. What’s a Plan B? It’s the backup to Plan A, of course….
Simple Productivity Blog
APRIL 26, 2013
From Seth Godin’s “Urgent, please read asap” This is an awesome tip when you are handling multiple email addresses. Fridays are open loop days at SimpleProductivity blog. This is something I have needed to do frequently – use a funnel. But sometimes the funnel I have won’t work because of the size of thing I am transferring, or sometimes I don’t want to use a food-grade funnel for a non-food item.
Productive & Organized
MARCH 25, 2011
Get Rid Of Those Cards ASAP. I send business cards to my virtual assistant or a service like eclick2business.com so that they can be entered into a system ASAP. " I have no idea who those people are, but they were important to me at one time. "
Daily Writing Tips
NOVEMBER 21, 2015
One may not, however, “do do diligence,” as this plastic surgeon advises a questioner on his site: You should do do diligence by checking the website of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, ASPS® and ASAPS® to evaluate the physicians [ sic ] training.
Productivity Bits
MARCH 29, 2011
There was a problem in our servers that needed to be sorted ASAP. Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest-Post. This guest post was provided by Daniele Occhipinti on behalf of Danyuki Software Limited. Danyuki Software is the company running Plancake, a useful free online tool to get things done. For more information: www.plancake.com. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 12, 2013
” Ask for specific deadlines – not simply “ASAP.” Coping With Conflicting Priorities. from my Star Achievement Series® curriculum).
Productivity Bits
OCTOBER 8, 2011
This winter she’s even marketing heaters for garage use so that families can start takeovers and transforming their garage asap! Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post.
Denise Aday
JANUARY 3, 2011
If this describes you, let’s schedule a time to chat asap. Get and stay ahead of the curve in 2011! Make the most of your time from the get-go this year by jump starting your own personal productivity and refining your business systems and procedures. We’re looking to work with a few online solo or small team entrepreneurs who are highly motivated to cut through the noise and mess to focus on the essential and to be and do their very best this year.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 1, 2012
Oh and I’m also going to book my next holiday asap! Autumn is here and I can no longer live in denial that winter is on its way. How do I know this?
Office Dynamics
JUNE 18, 2014
Ask for specific deadlines – not simply “ASAP.”. What is prioritizing? Prioritizing means using your strategic thinking, long-range vision and knowledge of your leader’s priorities and business objectives to see and determine which tasks are more important at each moment.
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