Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

We provide executive assistant coaching on everything from being more assertive to professional image, communications, leadership, time management and building a partnership with the executive. We learn how the assistant manages day-to-day processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency when necessary.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

This smart app even “learns” your schedule and adapts to your busy and available times. Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. Business Card Scanning Apps: Anyone who’s ever attended a conference or networking event knows just how quickly all those business cards stack up.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

With all the different rules and regulations governing list management, it’s getting harder and harder to not only get your emails delivered to the recipient’s inbox – think all those spam filters – but to actually get your recipient to open and read your email. Here are my top five tips for best email management practices: 1.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Event Planning. Project Management. For instance, if you’re working on your event planning page, you might include: Checklists, templates, and forms you’ve created to make event planning easier. Your event planning procedures. A list of events you’ve planned. Photos from prior events. Certifications.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

We provide executive assistant coaching on everything from being more assertive to professional image, communications, leadership, time management and building a partnership with the executive. We learn how the assistant manages day-to-day processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency when necessary.

Assertiveness 100

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Choose events carefully . You’ll have little trouble finding events to attend – Google a location, industry and date and you’ll soon have a variety of options. The challenge is choosing the right ones to attend; networking at the wrong events will waste your time and dent your confidence. Take business cards.

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

Process management tools. Executive assistants are masters of process management and that requires some quality tools to keep track! Email can be an inefficient nightmare without the right tools and techniques in place to manage it. Email management tools. As an EA, you’re managing your own inbox and someone else’s.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

You need to reinforce that your work is under control and manage expectations. Managers ultimately want to hear about bottom lines and how you how you successfully planned and smoothly executed your teams’ success in achieving annual targets. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 2, 2016

I recently organised an event for just over 150 assistants in Leeds and Edinburgh, where we showcased loads of office technology that would help Assistants and their Executives be more productive. During the course of the events you would not believe (or maybe you would!) Old school stuff! Just resistant to change?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

I won’t lie – I was feeling slightly daunted when faced with the prospect of attending the Gala Dinner Networking Event at Executive Secretary LIVE on my own. By attending networking events it will enable you to become a super connector and should the need arise it will provide you with potential career opportunities and enhanced mobility.

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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.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2014

Years ago I would attend events with the sole purpose being to chat to my friends and drinking as many free glasses of wine as possible. I now realise that these events had huge networking opportunities which I failed to appreciate. Once you have managed to engage in conversation, introduce yourself with more than just your name. “Hi,

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Evernote lands a spot on nearly every “my favorite apps” list I read and this is why – it helps you capture, manage, store and most importantly remember everything! This app allows for your manager to always have access to calls wherever they are as well which calls are urgent! LinkedIn Card Munch. Evernote .

Business Cards 100

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Clutter Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

I can guarantee you that you don’t have enough resources to manage all the stuff that’s currently in your life. To do for stack of marketing letters : address envelopes, stuff them (including business cards), stamp and take to mailbox. Triage breaks down into three categories, according to our friends at Wikipedia.

Filing 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

I asked: How do you make sure that you stay in contact and grow a relationship after meeting someone for the first time at a networking meeting, trade show or other event?  Contact Keeper makes great products to save business cards and keep notes and other important info on new contacts. Keep It Going!

Networking 100

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

The doubts linger as you attend another networking event. You have little to show for your efforts, other than jaw pain from smiling too much and a few paper cuts from passing out so many business cards. Define beforehand what a successful event is going to be for you,” she says. “It You’re exhausted.

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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. Recently I went straight to the manufacturer to buy over 100 notebooks for an event and they gave me a great price. Make it worth your while by taking business cards and visiting as many stands as possible.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

You know how things go at a networking event, or some other type of in-person event… . You go along, meet many new people, collect a TON of business cards, and then promptly put them to one side and never follow up with the contacts again! . And I’ll even include some contact management basics too!

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2013

She manages Seamless’ Client Relations and Account Management teams and is beloved by clients for her dedication and commitment to their satisfaction. Managing employee perks and discounts – Anyperk is a platform that provides real employee perks and discounts to companies of all sizes.

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Clutter Coach

APRIL 5, 2016

I can guarantee you that you don’t have enough resources to manage all the stuff that’s currently in your life. To do for stack of marketing letters: address envelopes, stuff them (including business cards), stamp and take to mailbox. Triage breaks down into three categories, according to our friends at Wikipedia.

Filing 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 27, 2011

  How are you managing all of those different urls? 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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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I use my iPhone every day and I’ve found there are loads of apps which are really helpful for assistants and their managers, most of which probably have either an iPhone or an iPad. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. Love this app for myself and my manager. FlightTrack: £2.99

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I use my iPhone every day and I’ve found there are loads of apps which are really helpful for assistants and their managers, most of which probably have either an iPhone or an iPad. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. Love this app for myself and my manager. FlightTrack: £2.99

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Assistants can also recommend all of the apps to their manager. This app is slightly expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. There are dozens of free travel guide apps and I do think it is worthwhile adding them to your manager’s device while they are abroad. Great Apps: Events and meetings.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

They see what’s written on your business card. For more information on Jennifer’s session and the event please visit The Assist Conference website. . Featured admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Office manager PA Personal Assistant personal branding Virtual Assistant' They monitor your Tweets.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Having a database of names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other personal information gives you the tools to connect personally with current and potential clients, business associates and even competitors. Are you launching a new service or product, or presenting at a local event?

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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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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

However, if you always try to get out of networking events or fail to engage in discussions and socialising you’re likely to miss out on some great business opportunities. It’s important to understand that networking opportunities aren’t limited to conferences and corporate events. Don’t keep your cards close to your chest.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Some brands can shy away from social media in the fear it’ll bring any public negativity to light, but social media shouldn’t be seen as airing your dirty laundry, it should be viewed as a way to intelligently manage your customer services and offer exclusive deals to your following.

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Productivityist

MAY 12, 2013

But a good kind of very crazy – because I’ve been able to manage it better than before. I had a great time at the event because I set myself in such a way to focus on it – and my part in it as a speaker – without having distractions in the way. The closing keynote of the event struck me more than any other.

Social Media 40

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have trouble trying to book several managers’ meetings, yet you have access to their calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007? Home About Me Advertise Overlapping Calendars In Microsoft Outlook?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Home About Me Advertise Finding The Best Travel Deals - Online! Do you feel like you are going to lots of websites to find the best deal?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. What better candidate to take on that role as a career, than the assistant who regularly plans events from small meetings to large conferences.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you asked to make reservations for your manager(s) at particular restaurants? This has become a great tool for me, since I have to make reservations on a regular basis for my managers. Do you feel that you could be doing this faster?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

The topic came up during a networking event, which led to an invitation to attend a meeting and now I’ve been involved in this organization for more than a year. It’s not about getting your business card into someone’s hands and telling them what constitutes a “good referral” for you. Notice none of this is about you!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

The topic came up during a networking event, which led to an invitation to attend a meeting and now I’ve been involved in this organization for more than a year. It’s not about getting your business card into someone’s hands and telling them what constitutes a “good referral” for you. Notice none of this is about you!

Networking 100

Networking Business Cards Travel Goals 100

Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

If you’re a VA in the area interested in participating in this FREE event, drop me a line at ktcosmos at LooseEnds dot net and I’ll send you the particulars. You can also stop by the AZVAs FaceBook event page or, feel free to start a conversation here in the comment area here on Loosely Speaking. Tweet it using #AZVAs.

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