All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. Joining LinkedIn is free – just sign up for an account and create your profile. Personal Business Cards. A lot of companies provide employees with their own business cards.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 8, 2023

Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark. – If you send business gifts to employees, clients or sales prospects, Goody is a game changer. It’s free to start gifting and you get a $20 credit when you sign up.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2018

Emails have backed up or even if you were checking email, you still go back through to make sure you didn’t miss anything or you now have to take action on your emails. Ask yourself, “What is the impact if I don’t get this done in the next 48 hours?” Take business cards. That is key.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up? 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. This, of course, can be a nightmare, since you could be walking up many flights.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Create small decorative and useful spaces on your desk: Use small boxes or crates, set up on their side, to create nooks to store things in as well as decorate. 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.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 19, 2016

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. Those extraneous items popped up in two days. So, now you know!

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Clutter Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

I’ve added some post-30 minute clean-up suggestions if you want to keep going. Pick up the first item in the first pile. When they are piled up or spread out, you can’t get the whole picture. To do for stack of marketing letters : address envelopes, stuff them (including business cards), stamp and take to mailbox.

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Eco-Office Gals

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

I still don’t have my printer hooked up and have no intentions of doing so. Eco-Office Gals has no letterhead, no business cards, no paper contracts, we won’t do any job where the end result is paper – it’s just that simple. Yes, I just said the “P&# word — Paper.

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Clutter Coach

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This is Podcast 113 and it’s about the Konmari method, Marie Kondo’s magic way of tidying up. Each item has a bit of a pull on you, a draw on your energy, because it’s taking up space in your home and in the back of your mind. That’s because we don’t usually want to dwell on those negative feelings.

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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. Need to send seasonal cards to your clients? Do you even have a mailing list?

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 2, 2016

how many of the Assistants mentioned that their organisations didn’t let them download software, still blocked Social Media sites and used old fashioned and out of date technology. However, sometimes they just live in their own bubble where new ways of working just don’t cross their path. Old school stuff!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 16, 2012

Yet, many people don't take advantage of the investment like they could.   You see, while I really love getting up on stage and sharing my message, I get really uncomfortable off of the stage.   Once I get to know you, I'm comfortable and in some instances you can't shut me up! 

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Co-Workers Not Cleaning Up After Themselves? Do you get annoyed that you are always the one that has to clean up after them? Do you know of any other ways to get your staff members to clean up after themselves? Do you start wondering if they treat their own house the same way? right away.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2013

After a long day of business on the road, I have been known to hole up in my hotel room and have room service deliver a hot fudge sundae while I watch a marathon of "International House Hunters." I don''t feel the least bit guilty about the ice cream.) (I don''t feel the least bit guilty about the ice cream.)

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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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On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2014

But as things have improved, many people don''t think that job fairs are worth their time. Carry your things in a professional tote or briefcase, and keep your coat hung up or neatly folded over your arm. Eat or drink away from the recruiter tables – keep at least one hand free to shake hands and accept business cards.

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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. Those extraneous items popped up in two days. So, now you know!

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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. Catch up on your filing. But don’t forget your PC – go through and eliminate unused files. Catch up on your reading.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Thankfully, your home doesn''t have to be your only sanctuary. While the constant flow of paperwork into your hands can''t be helped, you can take measures to limit the amount of paperwork that builds up around you. Optimize your desk by tackling documents and Post-it notes that take up precious surface space.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 26, 2012

Resist the urge to get “back to business” the minute you walk through the door – now is the best time to harness that positive energy and put what you’ve learned into action. Did you hand out as many business cards or meet as many new faces as you had intended at the event?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were par for the course for the PA. Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards. Business Cards: I was the first PA within my last company of 30+ Assistants to request Business Cards.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Advertise 4 Steps to Setting up E-mail Distribution Lists By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 27, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity D o you find yourself having to write each persons e-mail address over and over again for certain e-mails ? Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

In many conversations that I have with assistants one of the topics that always comes up is the lack of training opportunities that we receive. Many companies do not pay for their assistants to receive training and they don’t encourage assistants to keep their skills up to date. I tweeted about the show, the speakers and the content.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 12, 2012

Recognize how you show up in your life and your business, and how it plays out for you. Do you show up late for appointments? 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.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 24, 2011

Spring is coming, and with it, an opportunity for a little sprucing up! Time to make a clean sweep of your office, your business systems, and even your mind! Still, don’t you deserve a workspace that’s organized, bright, cheerful, and attractive? Clean up electronic files and documents. Update your databases.

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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.  Two: When you do follow up with a new contact, add value.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

It could be something simple like you work for a large global organisation and you spend a lot of money, it could be that your organisation is up and coming and being associated with you will benefit the supplier. Price isn’t everything. Make it worth your while by taking business cards and visiting as many stands as possible.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

That doesn’t mean you have to do ‘jazz hands’ every time you say something, or hire a troupe of cheerleaders to follow you about. What you need to understand is that promoting your brand isn’t a one-off gig – you need to keep up a steady stream of positive impressions on a daily basis. They get your voicemail message.

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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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Eco-Office Gals

JANUARY 9, 2013

But when it comes to certain standards and practices in your day-to-day operations, you might be somewhat stumped as to how to go about making changes that will live up to your commitment to protect the environment. Of course, going paperless does require some time and money on the part of a business. And those are just a few examples.

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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 select and capture the content, you don’t have to worry about finding the material when sites disappear or change the URL structure. Make sure you understand Evernote’s encryption process before setting this up.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 27, 2011

Do you even remember signing up for everything? 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. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Isn't that what you hear all of the time? Maybe you have decided that it is time to "hang it up" or "throw in the towel" because you've decided that social media is a waste of time. 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 Dynamics

OCTOBER 3, 2011

We attendees all got busy networking, exchanging business cards, talking and laughing as we chatted easily over lunch. The restaurant features tall sweeping glass “flames” that reach up to the tall ceiling at its entrance. T S Eliot). Create back-up plans; have multiple plans to consider. Consult others.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2013

The world of technology is moving at an ever increasing pace, and with it businesses and the people who run them must adapt and take advantage of these advancements. A smartphone is in many ways the swiss army knife of business gadgets. Tablet computers can also be the perfect meeting companion. —————-.

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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. Make sure all the work you put in does not go up in flames, literally.     Keep all your business letterhead, logos contacts, etc. Act like it.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

As entrepreneurs/business owners, we take great care in setting rates, creating packages and tracking the hours we and our teams put in; but are our rates really paying for our expenses? Any money you spend to run or grow your business must be paid for somehow, and not necessarily out of your own salary. Gas isn’t cheap!

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