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Go Straight for the Joy and Follow Your Purpose

Success

Everything from the title on my business card to the location of the building fed my notion of success. If you had asked me a week before that accident if I was happy, I would’ve said yes,” I told life coach Martha Beck over the phone. “ In 2004 I was enjoying the highest-paying, most respectable job I had ever worked.

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Communication Productivity Tip: Don't Make People Search for You.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  That started a deeper conversation that led to us talking on the phone and deciding to work together on a teleconference project scheduled for January.  Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!   There are a number of ways you can do this. . 

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Good Ol’ Fashioned Marketing is Still Good For Business!

Step It Up VA Coaching

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. Where do your local entrepreneurs do business or hang out?

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Are You Covering All Expense Bases?

Step It Up VA Coaching

If you work at home, you should assign a portion of your utilities costs to your business – especially electricity and internet service. Also include your mobile phone plan (or a portion of it) if you use that for your business. Now, think about the hours per month you spend actively marketing.

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Using Email Effectively

Ian's Messy Desk

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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Co-Workers Annoying You?

Professional Assistant Blog

Taking a break is good for your health, but its not a bar or a club. Here are some tips on getting your team members to lower their voices: Ask the group of people to quiet down, move their conversation to a meeting room or even take the conversation outside. Its nice to socialize at times, but we are here to work.

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A Better Cup of Coffee to be More Productive!

Professional Assistant Blog

This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. A large number of people that wake up in the morning need their coffee to jump start their mornings and help them throughout the day. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough.

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