Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

What you need to understand is that promoting your brand isn’t a one-off gig – you need to keep up a steady stream of positive impressions on a daily basis. Sometimes they’ll pick up those clues via written channels : They note the tone of your email. They see what’s written on your business card.

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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. In a nutshell, you can save anything to this program and access it from your computer, from the web, or even your phone. Evernote on a mobile phone can geotag the photo. Image via Wikipedia. What is Evernote? First, you need an account.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

A good mailing list is the foundation for your business. 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. Get to know the managers or owners of these businesses.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Maybe you have decided that it is time to "hang it up" or "throw in the towel" because you've decided that social media is a waste of time. Maybe you've decided that social media is a waste of your time, or you are frustrated that it is not bringing the business you would like it to. Phone (providing value) 4.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 27, 2011

Do you even remember signing up for everything? 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

MARCH 4, 2008

Don’t forget to set up and turn on your “Out of Office Assistant&# on Microsoft Outlook. If you need immediate assistance or information about the (question/issue), please contact (delegate’s name, e-mail address, phone number). I appreciate your example.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 24, 2008

When e-mails come in and you have set up your colors, you will notice that you have prioritized them by color. For example, I receive an e-mail from my direct supervisor. This will show up in red, since I know I have to get to this one first, before I can even touch any other one. Then I have my faxes set up as green.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2008

For example, you want to spend one hour on a particular project. Set up the preferences for yourself for one hour and click start. When the hour has passed, a pop up window will show telling you that your time is up. Virtual Stopwatch gives you the option to set a predetermined amount of time.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Do you feel sluggish in the mornings and would like to lift up your spirits, without having to use a caffeine boost (well, some people feel they need this and you can read a post on this as well here )? F or example, if you want to make a million dollars before you die, write out exactly what you want and how you will achieve this.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2008

Thats how I ended up getting my current job. You should see my follow-up list. I usually follow up ever 3 business days on outstanding items. Explain to him that youre in a situation where you feel unproductive and give some examples. Having nothing to do is such a time waster. Its quite large.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Note: Make sure to add the time in the meeting schedule (for example: Meeting with client, 1:00 pm Calgary time), so the manager knows that this is the correct time to meet with this client. As for the DST, it really does mess things up. Now you can see by the picture below that the new time zone has been added.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. Those who are skilled at regularly thinking on their feet as they come up with solutions and ideas both on the computer and on the job might be able to step into this role.

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Success

JULY 27, 2022

You never know when a $20-per-month service can save you thousands and help you scale up—all without making any client the wiser,” he says. They allow business owners to create systems, automation and infrastructure in a matter of minutes, while simultaneously enabling them to build credibility and compete at a higher level.”.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 18, 2010

The signature automatically displays at the end of every message and typically contains contact information such as your full name, department, web page, and phone/fax numbers. It’s like attaching a business card to every e-mail you send. Be careful with humour - Use humour and irony sparingly.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 1, 2011

Powerfully Productive businesses know that effective follow-up is critical to success.    For example, say you met someone at a networking meeting a year ago and had a conversation with that person.    Do you have plans to support any other smart phones?    Sound familiar? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.  I personally use a Franklin Covey planner because I love the look of the pages, but many other companies make planner pages with the same set-up. It is also backed up in case of a hard drive failure.

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Success

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I’m all of these things wrapped up in one, and I had to recognize that shift.” “I knew that if I was going to keep this show on, make it successful and keep my team engaged and inspired, I had to step up and lead. Some of the best TV we did as a team was up against the most challenging moment for the world.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). Those who are too busy will probably just read it and delete. She gave me her business card.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 22, 2008

This has been a great way to clear up a lot of unnecessary e-mails at work. Here is an example of some sub-folders and rules that I have set up that would work for a work e-mail or home account: I now send my subscribed feeds to a sub-folder that I can look at when I have the time. Share what you have learned with your boss.

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Many are not shelved in the self-help section, but each will open up new roads into your wide-open future. When the tribe gets fed up with Seagull’s constant barrel-rolls and high-speed near-misses, the elders exile him to the ends of the earth. For example: “Live as if your father were dead.” Rising Strong by Brené Brown.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Ask for business cards and have a stack of business cards for yourself at hand as well. What separates a good networker from an average one is the ability to follow up. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk hiremyparents.com Great resource for parents and small business finding work. Have a consistent logo across your business card and company stationery. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. Build a brand.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

So how do you translate the power of public speaking into value for your freelancing business without going whole hog and becoming a professional speaker? For example… Schedule Some Local Speaking Engagements. Would your business benefit from some local exposure like that? You keep it simple.

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The Marq

JUNE 1, 2010

Examples of this include: Hands in pocket Playing with a pen Repeatedly touching your face or any other body part (don’t get any ideas!) Thank Your Host Be sure to thank your host in-person, by phone, or through email. If your host is present at the meeting, do it immediately then follow up with a thank you card.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 3, 2013

So, if I think it is tough being a traveler in the United States, just imagine how difficult it is for the executives who travel great distances often—and have to show up for meetings! I am sharing with you a few things to consider when you plan business travel. Business Colleagues. Address: Phone: _. o Tylenol.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 13, 2010

I’m on a bunch of lists I never signed up for. I get snail mail from credit card companies who could not possibly have my new mailing address unless they scammed it off some list. These are all examples of someone choosing not to ask permission to get me interested in their stuff. I have a crazy-busy RSS feed.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 16, 2012

But once I set up a great email signature, guess what happened? In your email settings, find the section where you can add an email signature and set one up. Include your name, your profession, your website, your phone number and the link to your preferred social media profiles. I ignored it myself, initially. Your Portfolio.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 6, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk hiremyparents.com Great resource for parents and small business finding work. Build an identity for your business online by using ready-made stylish templates. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

Even if he never made one sale through his website, he still needed to have one up there. Almost every large company dealing with millions has a website these days, and these companies have it as an established fact in their minds that having a website is part of business. It’s the way professionals operate. More success.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Just come up with 3 or 4 niches that you actually give a damn about. For example, my niche interests are humor, tech, writing (clearly!) & One of the best benefits of spreading into other niches is how you’ll come up with out-of-the-box ideas on how to one-up the value you offer to your existing customers in your main niche.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

Even though the articles were on specific topics, I could take one or up to three sentences from one article and morph it into another article on a different topic. I also can use the recording to make a cd and give to potential clients or current clients instead of a business card or brochure. Never Throw Anything Away!

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