All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

She said, “Security doesn’t lie within a company. You cannot rely on your company or your executive to protect and advance your career; you have to do it yourself. They don’t have a network of professionals they can activate at a moment’s notice. Then work backward from there for other companies you worked for.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Awesome wordsmith?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Awesome wordsmith?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2010

Create a vast network of acquaintances and advocates with whom you enjoy doing business, have done favors for, know well – or know remotely, via others. Another reason why, if you don’t already have a business card, you’ll want to lobby for one sooner than later.). It is pure people skills. Your leader’s staff.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 26, 2010

Create a vast network of acquaintances and advocates with whom you enjoy doing business, have done favors for, know well – or know remotely, via others. Another reason why, if you don’t already have a business card, you’ll want to lobby for one sooner than later.). It is pure people skills. Your leader’s staff.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 29, 2017

Add your Linked URL to your Business Card. Tag people and companies in your status updates. You wouldn’t throw a business card at someone and then walk away would you? Check updates from your network as you may spot opportunities which may be perfect for you or other connections. Be social and engage.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

I also recommend SeatGuru , GateGuru , and the apps for a hotel, airline, and ground transportation companies you use the most. It not only lets you check the time in any part of the world, it also shows you color-coded business hours in your specified time zone, making it easier to schedule meeting times. About Julie Perrine.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Networking events are vital to the visibility of a business and present valuable opportunities to build strategic relationships. Advancements in digital technology are boosting the value of business events. Business professionals are increasingly tech-aware, with networking on smartphones and tablets becoming the norm.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2007

Seems we've both got some pet peeves when it comes to people who are pretty obnoxious when it comes to networking. Don't swoop down on us at events, shove a business card in our hand, shoot the bull for five minutes and then expect us to be best buddies. "You In the world of networking, little things mean a lot.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

“Succeeding in business is all about making connections. Business is all about personal contact. No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” The main thing about getting buy in for anything is to speak the language of your boss and company and highlight the ROI (Return on Investment).

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Print can be the winning element of a business presentation to help your audience stay focussed. Here’s how: Business cards are essential for personal networking. In addition, business cards show that the speaker is prepared and interested in doing business. Lights on and printed text help attention.

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Success

MARCH 22, 2023

To the company party, a friend’s wedding or maybe a community group outing—whatever it is, it’s on your calendar. No one likes a fake networker. When you let down your guard, you’re more likely to have more genuine and productive conversations that turn into meaningful connections and not just another business card for the drawer. —

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Success

MAY 28, 2022

Traditional networking is mostly ineffective. We’re either time poor and don’t know where to find quality connections , or we leave a networking event with a stack of business cards but no solid relationships. Here are eight unconventional strategies to nurture a powerful network: 1. Do the work.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. Networking Like a Pro One of the best ways to boost your career and hone your skills as an administrative assistant is to practice networking. . To be able to network, you must have confidence.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Job fairs are a great chance to practice your networking skills and develop your personal brand pitch. What does the company do? Use the Internet or call the company for an information packet before the event so that you’re prepared to ask questions of the recruiter. The candidate who can move beyond, “What does your company do?”

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? Make sure that the person who is blogging for your company (if this is not you), has outstanding credentials. Post regularly.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

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 made sure I shared all of the training content and speaker’s wisdom with my network and I retweeted other attendee’s updates, which I was aware of because I followed the show’s hashtag.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 4, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Checking Stats for Your Companys Website? By The Professional Assistant on Friday, January 04, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you being asked to check your companys website stats? Do you have software in place for it? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? A small company ? Here are my top reasons for working in each type of company.

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On The Job

JUNE 7, 2012

Look for photos online of company meetings that show employee dress, or check with the human resources office beforehand about what to wear. The first days provide the most opportunities to be introduced to others throughout the company, and you want to make a good impression. Get personal business cards. Be on your toes.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

From hotels to stationery manufacturers, car hire companies and venues for events we are constantly procuring suppliers. Ask your network. If you are in the market for a new supplier it is really worthwhile asking your networking if they have any recommendations. Here are my top 5 tips: Understand your buying power.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Good elevator speeches contain the following:  Your name and job title  The company you work for  What your company does  Your latest achievement or accolade whether personal or professional. I work for Crystal Palace a company that sells prime crystal products. Here is my business card.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   If you are out on the net on various social networking sites you may be losing a huge opportunity to take your connections to deeper level connections.    You see, most social networking sites give you the ability to list other ways for people to connect with you. 

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

With an activity that you must initiate, it’s easy to let other tasks come first: responding to incoming calls and mail, getting the invoices out, going to networking events, and oh yes, doing the client work you get paid for. Business cards and scraps of paper lying on your desk do not constitute a contact management system.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Did you use the event as a chance to network with everyone, or stand alone and drink free coffee? It’s a chance to meet and impress employers, network with the business community and hone your job search skills. What does the company do? The candidate who can move beyond, “What does your company do?” Be organized.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

The Dymo business card scanner app for the iPhone  is such a product.    You download the app to your iPhone (they also support other smartphones) and when you take a picture of a business card it automatically adds the appropriate information to your contact list.   It's also kinda fun to use. 

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. This is a fabulous app if you or your manager are into networking! By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer their contact details to your phone or tablet.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. This is a fabulous app if you or your manager are into networking! By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer their contact details to your phone or tablet.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Put birthdays on your calendar and send cards to your clients – your kindness will be remembered, and so will you when the opportunity comes up for a client to refer somebody to your company. A good way to keep track of client birthdays and send out cards automatically is to use an online service like SendOutCards.com.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 2, 2010

What’s more, they are proven concepts that will help to increase your business’s recognition, pool of customers, and most importantly, your bottom line. Forget the Traditional Business Card. households have business card magnets on their refrigerator. As at least 80% of U.S. Get Online.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 1, 2011

.  In simple terms, a CRM tool if used correctly, can help you manage all of the communication you have with your prospects, clients/customers, people you network with, service providers and more.    For example, say you met someone at a networking meeting a year ago and had a conversation with that person. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 27, 2011

How many social networks do you belong to?  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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Professional Assistant Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

" One of the most productive ways to update information on files is to either create or move a file into a shared folder on your companys network drive. This cuts down on you having to do the same job twice and saves you and the company time and money. Also, a fun feature is you can chat (i.e. Thanks for the tip!

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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. Linda shared that for her current position, the company had received between 250-300 resumes. The food at Red Rock is delectably delicious!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? She is the largest share holder of the company, obviously. This definitely helped my position.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 10, 2009

This will save your company time and money. You really have to be careful with these, as pertinent company information could leak out into the wrong hands. You would either have to spend time shredding the papers yourself or hire a shredding company to do it for you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

What would happen if your company gets audited or your manager asks you for an e-mail from a few years ago? It even happened to me a few times, where people would create files themselves, then send it around to others to review and make changes, but never save it on the network drive. This happens to office workers all of the time.

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