Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Deciding which documents their executive should read (assistants should schedule time in the Executive’s diary for catching up on paperwork / reading etc), forwarding documents to other members of staff as appropriate or filing information for a later date. Email and diary management. Purchase orders, invoices and expenses.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

This is the time of year that most people stress over because we are waiting for documents like W2’s, mortgage statements, 1099’s, and other information in order to file taxes. Tax season doesn’t have to be a tear jerker. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 12, 2021

With tools such as email, voicemails, and mobile devices, you may wonder whether personal assistants are worth the cost. But without these jobs, many executives are left to create their travel plans, file expense reports, and schedule meetings. But how much does a personal assistant cost? Are Personal Assistants Worth It?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

I don't have to schedule anything. OneNote: My Filing Cabinet In The Clouds. create notebooks and files just like I would with paper, but now it is all organized on my computer. It allows us to easily email branded invoices to our clients, which they can then pay by mail or online. You won't regret it.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2011

While all interruptions can’t or shouldn’t be prevented, there are ways to minimize them and increase control over your time. Do it before you handle client calls, check email, etc. It’s a good idea to arrange your office / desk so that you don’t face the traffic or are in the midst of traffic.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

  Today you will learn about 12 business productivity tools that they can't live without. The tool allows us to know where the business stands at-a-glance, view client data, track sales and expenses, create and manage invoices/purchase orders as well as see industry trends. It houses so much more than a file index.

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

While going paperless and switching to recycled office supplies is usually an executive decision , because going green can be challenging, inconvenient, and let’s be honest, expensive—employers might not be so gung-ho about turning their facilities into an eco-friendly workplace. that will help in the preservation of the environment.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. ” “When I first started as an EA, I was answering phones, filing, and typing memos. I’m now PA to him, his partner in another business (2 email addresses is fun!),

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2013

I don''t do a lot of outsourcing, but offering up guests spots here at Productivityst has started me down that path. In order to outsource right, you need to have a plan on what should be done by others and what shouldn''t, and this guest post from Clarissa Steinhöfel offers some plans to that effect. Review: Google Docs.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 18, 2012

Today, I'm going to address a question that I hear often in networking meetings and was expressed to me recently in a reader email.    I don't know what is wrong with me.    I don't know what is wrong with me.  Support You Don't Always See Until It Isn't There.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 11, 2010

Add up all your monthly expenses so you can estimate how much money you will have left each month. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 7:58 pm and is filed under Business Checklists. The best tip from my point of view would be to avoid unnecessary expenses.

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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. Idea File – Ideas strike at random times, in the oddest places. Image via Wikipedia.

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Denise Aday

DECEMBER 8, 2010

The common outcry is that email is evil. That’s because there’s so much crap there mixed in with the good stuff and it can get so out of control so quickly that we just give up and ignore it altogether or declare email bankruptcy on a regular basis. Besides my own, I’ve been in a lot of client email accounts.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 21, 2010

The people in your network certainly want to help you grow professionally but not at their own expense. Your email address will be kept confidential. Bad Career Advice: Promotions Are Always Positive Career Moves Five Strategies to Cope When Quitting Really Isn’t an Option Nibble On This. So you have to bring the goods.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Your PDA is like a back-up brain, so you don't have to worry about forgetting or missing appointments! If you aren't particularly tech-savvy, you might feel more comfortable using a paper planner, rather than having to learn the ins and outs of an electronic diary system. whereas paper planners don't!   

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 15, 2010

We all start our own businesses because we have passion and drive, this can easily become lost in the day to day monotony of paperwork and tedious tasks, yet employing full or part-time staff can be expensive and risky. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. You want a little more.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

  Just to make sure you don't get overwhelmed reading a long post on overwhelm, here are a few tips to consider: This post is not meant to be a step-by-step guide.  it won't get any better. Don't reach for a post-it, a note-pad, a scratch-pad, a napkin, or a scrap of paper. Share your ideas. 

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 14, 2010

Don’t rely on positive word-of-mouth alone to be successful, you must be pro-active. « Good Business: A Reputation of Integrity Why Your Small Business Needs A SWOT » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under SME-Blog. You want a little more.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Take notes during the interview so you don’t forget what you wanted to ask. If you don’t get it, it wasn’t the right job for you or the right time. If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 02, 2008 There is always a great demand for custom-made T-shirts, ranging from sports teams in need of new kit to event organisers wanting promotional shirts to give away. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 Lord Sugar’s – the government’s enterprise czar – outburst last week where he allegedly called small business owners moaners and said: “I can honestly say a lot of problems you hear from people who are moaning are from companies I wouldn’t lend a penny to.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 2, 2010

Don’t Let Empty Pockets Hold You Back! If a start-up funds the development of their company through internal cash flow and are cautious with expenses, the company can grow with low-risk to all those involved. Not because you don’t have enough money to start your own business doesn’t mean you have to stop trying.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

I used the migration assistant to move all files across to my new computer and at first all seemed fine. You guessed it, as soon as I had done that my new computer started having problems, no calendar or address book data anymore,then my email started going and so on – I rebooted and that was that – I could no longer log in.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

» « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under How to. I wouldn’t use them for a first-contact presentation, but they’re getting better. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. You want a little more.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 20, 2010

People often say to me that their small business doesn’t have a website as it’s too complicated, takes up too much time or is too expensive. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. You want a little more. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. start-up in business , use online IT.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

  Don't be a time manager, be a priority manager. .    Don't be a time manager, be a priority manager. usually at the expense of our own sanity. Hummel  ~ We know that the 80/20 rule applies in most life situations.    So, let’s look at how that applies to your time. 

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2007

A good side effect here is that you will have to look at your expenses and cost again, and may be able to make a judgement if that was good or bad money spent – you know what I mean – the hindsight thing. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. You want a little more.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2007

by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 25, 2007 I’m answering three questions here, emailed to me during last week, so excuse the long headline. Examples are rent, some employee costs, property taxes, telephone, heating and interest/bank expense. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

This allows you to “tag&# expenses to products, departments, services or projects – giving you the opportunity to analyze the true cost of a department or any project. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. You want a little more. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Use online technology , so you don’t waste time and get distracted. You will find things you don’t need – trust me you will. Or have it done on a results basis, doesn’t cost you time and gets you money back. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. Bootstrapping.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

« Top 5 Tips on Building a 6 Month Cash Reserve Competitive Intelligence: Not Just For Big Business » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 3:38 pm and is filed under Small Business / SOHO. It’s expensive to develop your own resources so it makes sense to share.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Don’t charge by the hour! I don’t know this person, I don’t know how good he/she is at what they do? » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at 2:32 pm and is filed under Marketing/PR , grow your business , market and sell. You want a little more.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 8, 2010

Things weren’t so simple. It didn’t even list the same executor. Most people reading this right now probably have a will that leaves their house to their spouse and their insurance money to their children, but they haven’t covered what happens to their virtual lives and businesses after they die.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 12, 2010

This penalises small businesses, which can ill-afford to pay out for expensive legal advice. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 at 1:33 pm and is filed under SME-Blog. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. You want a little more.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

« Top 5 Tips for Better Marketing The Zen of Social Media Marketing » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 at 11:39 am and is filed under SME-Blog , Work/Life Balance. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. You want a little more.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2006

Another downside, if you make more profits than you draw out, you are still taxed on all the profit irrespective of whether you have taken the money, and with a 40% tax band this can be expensive. [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. You want a little more. You want the whole tree."

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 21, 2008

Maintaining a brand can be expensive in marketing terms so you may wish to drop some entirely. Rostyslav Said on April 23rd, 2008 at 5:09 pm Really nice article… your blog has inspired me a lot…:) Sell a business Said on August 26th, 2008 at 9:27 pm Couldn’t have put is better myself. You want a little more.

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