Ian's Messy Desk

MARCH 1, 2012

When the HVAC system was installed, someone thought we might want the user manual for the system: a 400 page PDF document. Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday. Start with the 4 D’s of Effective Paper Management : DO IT. It adds up.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JANUARY 15, 2014

When the HVAC system was installed, someone thought we might want the user manual for the system: a 400 page PDF document. Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday or at least until someone cleans out those files. Manage your “to read” pile.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2008

Then I would create worksheets within each sheet with headings such as: Name Time of Call Reason for Call If you work for more than one manager or you need to track calls for more than one person, you might want to create a heading that states something like "Person Receiving Call" or something along the lines of this.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

I think every business professional these days must find the right combination of tools for managing their Calendar, Contacts, Info Capture and Info Recall. Your choice of time management system is a very personal one -- take the time to make the right decision for you.   Who Are You?

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Businesspeople understand investment, as opposed to cost. Prices always tend towards marginal costs. As of now, my website is more like a business card – something I can point prospective clients towards after I’ve already made initial contact. Most bloggers are cheap-asses. They have a budget. No way, dude.

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