Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Look for fun desktop organization pieces at places like Target , The Container Store or Poppin. Inside is another painted mini-crate that holds my business cards with a small faux succulent on top. An old tea cup can hold paper clips or even business cards. Can’t think of repurposing ideas yourself?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 16, 2011

It is not uncommon for the summer season to be a slow period for many Virtual Assistants and business owners. This shouldn’t be a time to sit back and ride it out. Here are some ideas for utilizing this slow time productively: Organize and clean your office. Create more efficient organizing systems for your office.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2014

But as things have improved, many people don''t think that job fairs are worth their time. Be organized. Eat or drink away from the recruiter tables – keep at least one hand free to shake hands and accept business cards. During the height of the Great Recession, job fairs were a mob scene. They''re wrong.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 24, 2014

I had let it pile up with things, so the sunglasses didn’t call my attention. Usually, this table hold my purse, keys, sunglasses and a small box containing dog poop bags, extra keys, business cards and other occasional necessities. My front hall table isn’t always perfectly organized.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 12, 2012

Imagine what will happen if … As I discovered over the past few days, many business owners don’t know what their message is or who their target market is. Always be taking action in your business (and you know I’m a huge fan of taking action!). Motion beats meditation. Use this as your mantra going forward.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2013

I don''t feel the least bit guilty about the ice cream.) If you''re like many business travelers, you''re only thought at the end of a day may be to head to your hotel room, watch True Blood and order room service. Share a business card. People really appreciate it so much," she says.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 24, 2011

Still, don’t you deserve a workspace that’s organized, bright, cheerful, and attractive? Go through the random documents in your computer’s “Documents&# folder and file them in the appropriate client, business, or personal folders. Business services, potential clients, etc). Update your databases.

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Eco-Office Gals

JUNE 24, 2013

More businesses are jumping on the green bandwagon, and you can increase the eco-friendliness of your office and promote that lifestyle to customers too. From flyers and business cards, to posters and notebooks, making recycled paper a part of what you do can save money for your business and help the environment.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

  If very few business owners are able to effectively follow up after networking with someone, shouldn't that be a "no brainer" thing for you to get into place today? Productive networking is about more than collecting cards.  One: Develop an organized way to maintain your new contact info.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Just because you recently met someone at an event and they handed you their business card doesn’t mean it’s okay for you to add them to your newsletter. This is actually bad business practice and, for most people would be a HUGE turn off!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2011

I don’t know how that stacks up against active users, but I suspect the ratio is high. If you’re not familiar with Evernote, it’s an application that helps you get organized and remember everything. If you organize and tag your notes as you go, they will be easier to find, using Evernote’s powerful search.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

If you don’t make a sale right away, you calendar them for the next follow-up and do the same thing again. Pretty straightforward, isn’t it? If you don’t set aside reserved time for follow-up, it will never happen. Why aren’t the prospects calling me?” So why is follow-up such a problem?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Isn't that what you hear all of the time? Maybe you have not even started down that social media road because you don't see how being on those sites can help you grow your business. I connect with those I wouldn't cross paths with offline, in a format that is quick, effective, unobtrusive and fun.

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Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 3, 2008

Very often solopreneurs owners know they have a need to partner with a Virtual Assistant (VA), but are not really sure how a virtual assistant can help them grow their business – they don’t fully understand what services the VA provides. 2 Organizing and maintaining your mailing list. Do you even have a mailing list?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2011

We attendees all got busy networking, exchanging business cards, talking and laughing as we chatted easily over lunch. T S Eliot). Our goals provide focus to move forward toward the focus of the organization. The food at Red Rock is delectably delicious! The décor is smashing! Where are you hiding them?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 27, 2011

Now, take a look at your business card, brochures or other social media profiles.    The other day I was in a meeting and saw a card that had the back covered with 2 different QR codes and the front had a few different urls. .    I bet the number is more than five. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 23, 2011

  25 Million Small Businesses May Have Zero Employees, But They Contribute to Our Economy - [link] -- There are many people that run small businesses (some call them micro businesses) and do not employee staff, but their business is still important.  I have an iPhone & use the AT&T scanner.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, March 10, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by James of Organize IT. If I didn’t have a full day’s worth of tasks to complete I wasn’t being efficient enough.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

The point of this is that a person that usually is productive won’t be in a job that doesn’t satisfy them completely. Remember, money isn’t everything. I haven’t been happier in my life since I left. Do you feel that you are happy at your job? What have I done? I need to quit!&#

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 16, 2011

Most small businesses/sole proprietorships are based out of private residences, the liability for fire, theft or damage extends to your business as well.    Ensure you’ve dotted all your “i”s and crossed all your “t”s when it comes to formalizing the incorporation process.  I am a Writing + Language Specialist.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 20, 2009

My weight gain happened as a result of being so busy in my new job that I started eating out because it was easier than having to make my own breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner at home and I stopped going to the gym because I just couldn't seem to find the time. It really does help, doesn't it? Healthy Or Junk?

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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? This happens to me quite frequently. This happens to me quite frequently.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2008

There are some companies that, unfortunately, don’t allow for purchases such as stationary , fax machines , toner , etc. You can even get new items, if you aren’t into used items or feel that they might not work as well. Since I work for a large corporation, this is my case as well. Whats next?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 14, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity Y ou write an e-mail to a staff member about a client having an issue with something. The staff member writes you back, but you don’t quite understand it. You write them again, asking for clarification.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

You reminisce about that Seinfeld episode where Elaine gets stuck on the subway and starts talking to herself about how the train isn’t moving and starts to get claustrophobic. You start to notice a particular smell, yet you know it wasn’t you, but you wonder if everyone thinks that it was. This is you now!

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 4, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Write An Effective Out Of Office Assistant Message By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity A re you going on vacation? Don’t forget to set up and turn on your “Out of Office Assistant&# on Microsoft Outlook.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2008

Home About Me Advertise "Stop Watch"ing Your Productivity By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you multi-task too much? But of course, you don’t want to disturb others around you with the bell going off or some even have chickens clucking as the alarm.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 3, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, March 03, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Brian McCullough of TheJobBored.com. Hopefully, you weren’t also affected by the FPL power outages. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

I couldn’t believe it either. I personally couldn’t do this, but it’s quite interesting that people would actually think of this. 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.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 1, 2011

  It is your memory -- only organized!  I was in the garage painting Disney characters on a refrigerator box-turned-princess castle when the inspiration for my small business technology company hit me.    A good CRM is more than an address book.  Congressman Jim Clyburn and the Food Marketing Institute.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you asked to make reservations for your manager(s) at particular restaurants? T here is a great site called OpenTable.com , which allows you to book reservations online with particular restaurants all over the world.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do you feel that they are overbearing and don’t know when to keep their opinions to themselves? Don’t allow yourself to become them. Remember that you want to be the bigger person and don’t sink to their level. Don’t let your work performance suffer. Practice, practice, practice!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D id you just get that dream job that you always wanted? This doesn’t mean that you have to go out for beers or go to a movie. Don’t whine and complain about every little task that is given to you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 26, 2008

Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter! How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Do you get sucked into the gossip of others? Send me your comments!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!   Recommended Tool: Franklin Covey Planner www.franklincovey.com is a Physical Paper-Based great for Business Professional.    Pros of Planning Tool: Very organized product. Make sure you choose an organizer that you feel confident and comfortable using.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2008

You search your pockets and realize that you don’t have one. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One? Has this ever happened to you?

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Service Untitled

MARCH 22, 2011

An appealing and highly recognizable brand helps an organization deliver their message as to service and the products they sell. Our success didn’t just come about overnight; we’ve been working at it for a considerable amount of time. We’re all salespeople – the difference is what and how we deliver.

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