Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 31, 2019

As trailblazers in the administrative training industry, Office Dynamics wanted to celebrate outstanding ideas birthed by administrative and executive assistants. Oftentimes assistants do not have the opportunity to showcase their talents or what they have created, nor do they always get recognized for their work.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

Knowing what resources you have on hand before you get in too deep can provide peace of mind that you’ll either have the funds you need to support your startup phase or that you need to save more before you order those new business cards and call yourself CEO. It will help you set better expectations.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

LinkedIn is also great for building and establishing your personal brand, showcasing your expertise, and researching companies and industry trends. Personal Business Cards. A lot of companies provide employees with their own business cards. Then, when a job opportunity arises, your name will be a familiar one.

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Success

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Work with a professional graphic designer at the planning stage of your business and consider all the possibilities for future growth. That logo may look fine close-up on a business card. These media help you build your brand’s reputation as an industry expert.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Bookcase filled with industry appropriate books, an executive desk (or depending on your position a utilitarian desk), phone, computer, desk chair and perhaps one or two chairs for clients to sit in. Inside is another painted mini-crate that holds my business cards with a small faux succulent on top.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

You’ll have little trouble finding events to attend – Google a location, industry and date and you’ll soon have a variety of options. Take business cards. A neat and charming business card is a memorable thing, and more to the point, it’s a very practical way of maintaining contacts beyond the events you attend.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 4, 2016

You will be exposed a broader audience; assistants who work in various companies, industries, and size businesses. Be sure to bring your business cards and hand them out as you introduce yourself. Other benefits to you are that you might just meet another interesting executive assistant.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 23, 2013

I’ve spent the last few days at a big exhibition for the events industry in Frankfurt called IMEX 2013. If you have been to one of these shows you will know it can be quite overwhelming especially if you are on your own or you are new to the industry and haven’t met many people yet (this was my predicament!)

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! It helped that the show was incredibly well organised and delegates very well looked after, which is not an easy task at all!

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards. Business Cards: I was the first PA within my last company of 30+ Assistants to request Business Cards. If so highlight this and what is going on in your industry. Internal & External Training.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Today, we’re throwing the spotlight on the print industry. We’ll be looking at everything from high street flyers and business cards to retail window clings and magazines – exploring how and why print still works as an effective marketing strategy.…

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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

MAY 13, 2015

Don’t forget your business cards – I meet quite a few PAs who still don’t have these, make a business case and approach your boss and get some ordered. At non industry events I describe myself as a ‘Super Connector and Juggler’. If you don’t know anyone approach the host who will make an introduction on your behalf.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2012

Building your network is about more than just shaking hands and collecting business cards. Update it twice a year, based on your latest achievement, current events, or new business practices in your organization. Join a professional group relevant to your profession or industry. on the chapter titled Networking.

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On The Job

JUNE 7, 2012

Parents often see an internship as a way for their child to get in the door and see if the industry the student has chosen is a good fit. Get personal business cards. These cards should provide your contact information so you can give them to people you meet at the company. Charlotte, N.C.; Denver; and North Miami , Fla.,

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Make it worth your while by taking business cards and visiting as many stands as possible. If you have a specific product in mind, make sure you let all of the exhibitors in that industry know you are on the look out for a new supplier. Trade shows are a fantastic way to meet potential suppliers.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Get out all those business cards that are collecting dust in your desk drawer, or reach out to past colleagues or clients, and personally invite them to register for your teleclass. Make up some postcards with details of your teleclass and hand them out at networking or industry events that you go to. Personally reach out.

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 15, 2013

The good news is that the green industry is hiring jobs ranging from manufacturing to project planning and sales. A freelance web developer, for instance, can offer green web hosting with his services and print referral business cards on recycled paper to distribute to clients with new invoices. Get a Tax Professional.

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Success

APRIL 3, 2023

Everything from the title on my business card to the location of the building fed my notion of success. Industry, jobs, even families are less cohesive than they used to be. In 2004 I was enjoying the highest-paying, most respectable job I had ever worked. Then a Cadillac Escalade sideswiped me on my way home one evening.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Whether a small business owner is curious about hiring a Virtual Assistant, or a local unemployed professional is looking to start her own VA business, marketing yourself face to face is a highly effective way to promote your business, and the VA industry in your area, while adding new prospective clients to your mailing list.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Business cards and scraps of paper lying on your desk do not constitute a contact management system. When a prospect tells you a competitor was chosen because he or she “has more experience,” the message is that the company hires only people with strong experience in its own industry. Disorganization.

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Energage

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

It’s on email signatures and business cards. Habitec has attracted industry recognition for reducing false alarms. It boasts a cancellation rate that’s half the industry standard. To him, being a Top Workplace “reinforces what we’ve tried to do for years, and that is to create a great culture.”

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2013

The following are just a few but for people in different industries there will undoubtedly be others. A smartphone is in many ways the swiss army knife of business gadgets. Email is still the primary communication channel for the vast majority of businesses both internally and externally. Smartphone.

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Denise Aday

APRIL 10, 2013

Trade show season is in full-swing this time of year Trade shows can be a cost effective way to showcase your business, learn new industry information and network with potential customers. If you’ve done a good job of working a show, you’ll come home with handfuls of business cards.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to overcome barriers to networking, so you can relax and reap the rewards of meeting new people in your industry. We often find ourselves in situations involving networking as a result of work-related travel for conferences, trade fairs or business meetings. Put yourself out there.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 14, 2010

That used to mean attending local networking events week after week, robotically spouting your elevator speech and handing out business cards that likely never got out of the pocket they were tucked into. There is a big difference between sharing what you do with your social media followers and telling them what your industry can do.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2014

This is headed up by Victoria Darragh who is a fantastic young lady and very knowledgeable about the PA industry. There is no point putting all that effort in to attend these events if it just means adding another business card to your collection. This really was a game changer for me and would recommend it to everyone.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 29, 2013

Associations exist for almost every position and every industry. There are also various groups based around other identifying characteristics—for example: young professionals, women in business, minority groups, etc. Don’t blanket the room with your business card. You’ll be amazed by the number of options available.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 7, 2011

Belonging in communities which foster growth for your business is not only a way to let people know that your business is “out there&# , it would also serve as your support group, your security blanket for a very unpredictable and often harsh realities of the business industry. You need to be the latter.

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Service Untitled

MAY 19, 2010

In real estate, repeat customers are our livelihood, not only because they provide us continued business through their loyalty, but we gain referrals and new customers through this very important avenue. I include only one business card in thank-you notes; I never want it to seem as if it is a sales pitch hidden by an insincere thank you.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer their contact details to your phone or tablet. This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. CardMunch: Free. The app also links up their social networking details as well.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

By taking a photo of someone’s business card the app allows you to immediately transfer their contact details to your phone or tablet. This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. CardMunch: Free. The app also links up their social networking details as well.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Are there any industry-specific programs I will need to learn? May I have your business card before I go? I look for upcoming projects, their senior management org chart, industry news, and I research what sort of company culture they have. They answer.) What is your hiring timeline? What are the next steps?

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Service Untitled

MARCH 22, 2011

In the real estate industry there are coveted awards for volume of sales, but there are also awards and designations for continuing education, environmental issues, as well as company awards for most listings, most sales, and charitable work.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

There is an entire industry dedicated to the issue; a sub-niche of personal development, capable of surviving and even thriving on its own. Who needs to be productive when the amount of stuff you have to deal with is cut in half? It’s understandable this has come about.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

We have been the industry filing experts since 1985, and have found that the key to successful filing is to find the products /solutions that fit your needs.

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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. Administrative assistants are highly skilled in many areas and sometimes we take it for granted, not recognizing where we could go with our skills. Here are some ideas to get you thinking in that direction.

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