The Small Business Blog

MARCH 24, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses? by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 24, 2010 Today, Alistair Darling revealed the budget for the coming year. State-controlled banks would offer up to £47 billion in loans to SME’s in the next year.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

While there’s certainly a case to be made for banning phones from the workplace – confidentiality concerns, Facebook faux pas, employees who spend more time on Snapchat than spreadsheets – some smartphone apps, when used properly, can make your job a lot easier. What date is the budget report due? When is that important meeting?

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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

If someone wants to interview you about a job, you need to communicate via phone or email. These offers also may include names of official-sounding government agencies, such as the Office of Budget Advancement, which doesn't exist. Look up the employer online, looking for an address and phone number. The big rush.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Administrative assistants also often work closely with senior-level employees and executives to take care of organisational duties such as answering phones, booking meetings and making travel arrangements on their behalf. Get a free weekly update via email here and help kick start your career. Website URL

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

If applicable and your manager does not ask these or similar questions you should be comfortable enough to bring them up during your meeting. Update phone extension list to ensure callers are directed to the appropriate person. Create email templates for responses to most frequently asked questions to save time.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. « Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses?

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They oversee many aspects of daily operations, including hiring new staff and ensuring all necessary duties are completed on time and within the office budget. Time management skills A person who doesn't manage their time properly will be overwhelmed by the amount of work that piles up.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You can delegate all the work that keeps you “busy” - like filling out paperwork, filing, scheduling, budgeting, and making “quick” phone calls. No more endless emails to check or impromptu calls to answer: your admin is your gatekeeper. Subscribe Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

Types of Recruitment Automation Software to Choose from Applicant Tracking System : To put it briefly, an ATS provides all-in-one solution for managing job applications, resumes, candidate data, emails, and job postings. Therefore, make sure you discover the tools and features available that will set your business up for future success.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. What is coming up on the calendar for the next three weeks? She is living it up. What is going on this week? I have read and agree that ageism exists in the workplace.

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BMT Office Administration

MARCH 16, 2022

There’s a reason the IRS rolled out some new tools and beefed up some old tools on its website this filing season—it’s still bogged down with last year’s returns! There is no way they can speed up their tax refunds. Remind them that text messages or emails purporting come from the IRS are scams. What’s up with Forms 941?

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

An example would be call centers, where employee phone calls and voicemails were recorded and closely monitored to ensure their quality and efficiency. Post-COVID-19, many employee tracking software programs started popping up, allowing companies to track employee productivity , computer activity, emails, and even individual keystrokes.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Set a quitting time each day and not only shut off the computer but disconnect from business email and phone calls. Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean there won’t be days that you wake up and just don’t feel like working. It’s super easy to get consumed by work when its right there in your home with you.

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On The Job

JUNE 9, 2011

You really need to focus on the point of why you're in a meeting, sending an email or talking to the boss," says Ben Decker , president of Decker Communications. And that can hurt your career when others become fed up, he says. Is it to get buy-in on a project or idea or get approval for a budget?" The boss is short on time.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Sustainability certainly hasn’t been a priority for assistants organising events, particularly as we often have to manage events alongside our actual day job and the budgets we have to spend on events are still quite a bit smaller than they were a few years ago. Reduce your waste and reduce the budget for next year. Yes please.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2015

These days, a personal assistant is more likely to be involved in making key decisions, even managing budgets. After all, what’s the point of being efficient if you make sure your boss shows up to the right conference meeting but on the wrong day? At some point, we’re bound to forget or mix up details.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 2, 2015

But, with a few tweaks to your current set up you can start to turn that dream into a reality. On the expenses side , I can easily budget for expenses. And, most importantly, you can set your client payments up for automatic recurring billing. For many business owners though, this is still a dream. Doesn’t that sound heavenly?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2014

I’ve already started to receive emails from Twitter to promote Practically Perfect PA via their new paid for advertising structure. LinkedIn can and should be used as a resource for training, particularly for assistants who are not included in their organisation’s training budget. Twitter Ads. Mobile ready.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Therefore, as we explore some cost-effective ways to greenify your business, just keep in mind that we’re providing suggestions on how to make your company more energy efficient, which is not only better for the environment, but your budget too: Travel differently. Use less paper. Download some apps.

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Productivity Bits

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

It’s understandable that with so many ways to pay (mail, online, over the phone, and in person), keeping track of money is a chore few of us stay on top of. Mint also has a phone application, allowing you to view your finances no matter where you are. BillQ – makes it easy to keep up with and track all of your bills.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk « Small Business Start-Up Idea – Fund Raiser Small Business Technology News Round-Up – 11/04/2008 » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Friday, April 11th, 2008 at 12:30 pm and is filed under SME News Round-up.

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 26, 2011

On the expenses side, I can easily budget for expenses. And, most importantly, you can set your client payments up for automatic recurring billing. How do you contact them, i.e. phone, email, certified letter, and how long do you leave it before making contact with them? Doesn’t that sound heavenly? Offer payment plans.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

With the article attached, I sent Johnny a short email introducing myself and asked for a conversation with a brief explanation about why. Within hours, I had a warm and enthusiastic response from Johnny, which led to two phone conversations, which led to January 5 th. Speak Up! “We I might as well start at the top. Deep breath.

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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 started out as a receptionist and ended up as an EA. I’ve had one 2.5%

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 26, 2010

I always thought he would be great at blogging, but he never took it up. I convinced him that this is the perfect time to document his story, his preparation, and his biking adventure through a blog, social media, and his mobile phone. He’s doing this on a shoestring budget. First, I set up a Wordpress.com blog for him.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 14, 2010

D - Call and set up anther appointment? E - Email and set up another appointment? 5 -- During a meeting it’s OK to leave your cell phone on if you’re expecting a call.   Make sure the restaurant is within your budget!   We often answer the phone and ignore others without giving it a second thought. 

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 26, 2015

John’s birthday is coming up soon in a couple weeks.”. The less you have floating in your mind, the more working memory is freed up to think clearly and solve problems. You just leave a voice recording and then an app turns the recording into text for you and emails it for you. Ideas often pop up unexpectedly.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 30, 2019

To a full-timer, this means that a routine dentist check-up is not going to break the bank, since the company has you covered. This serves as a way of ‘stocking up’ hours during the busy times, to cover you for either low times of year, or unexpected bills that might throw the budget out. And that’s a good thing.

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Productivityist

APRIL 8, 2014

I wanted to look into more direct options for the purposes of this experiment, and was hoping to have pricing information listed up front. Still, if you''re on a tight budget this option might be worth exploring. Kate told me that within twenty-four hours I would be paired up with my ZA. In the end, I went with Zirtual.

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Productivityist

MARCH 10, 2016

There are some fantastic apps available such as YNAB (You Need a Budget) to keep track of finances. But keep in mind that you should only use apps that you actually need or you’ll end up wasting your time. It may take a little time to set up, but an automated system will save you time and mental energy in the long run.

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Productivityist

MARCH 10, 2016

There are some fantastic apps available such as YNAB (You Need a Budget) to keep track of finances. But keep in mind that you should only use apps that you actually need or you’ll end up wasting your time. It may take a little time to set up, but an automated system will save you time and mental energy in the long run.

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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. You can also link up with her on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter. We ended up hiring him for several jobs and staying in constant contact over the course of several weeks.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2008

Here are 6 key strategies to reflect on when you are trying to figure out your own work-life balance: If you are an office type worker, make sure to get up from your desk every so often to stretch, take a break or clear your mind. Even if it’s 5 minutes here and there, it does add up. Create a budget!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

CONNECT WITH NICOLE Nicole on LinkedIn Bosun Solutions Mic’d Up Booking ABOUT NICOLE Nicole Grinnell is the CEO of a multi million dollar company and has a passion for helping other business owners find affordable solutions to help grow their business. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

Information Overload is a topic that comes up frequently when I talk with people about what holds their productivity back. And, at the same time, people were increasingly starting to rely on their mobile devices for much more than making phone calls.   Are you on other phone platforms?  You can get more detail here.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

She has always shown up as herself and for that she can proudly say her success has been built through complete authenticity. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. So worked my way up from there, I held five c suites at the age of 20. Yeah, so just just fell into it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Listen Live to Stephanie Share Her Story on #WIBRadio on Jan 3 @ 1pm CST | Main | Procrastination, Email, Multi-Tasking, Family Management, Soc Media Backup Etc.   Read, sort and process your email and snail mail daily.    Read, sort and process your email and snail mail daily. 

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