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Dear Debbie: How Can I Balance the Needs of My Business with the Calm of a Routine?

Success

To me, productivity isn’t about mastering all the sections of your life into one manageable calendar. This is especially helpful for those who frequently travel and don’t have the comfort and sameness of home. Travel is the biggest disruption for routine. Quite frankly, don’t try that. It’s impossible.

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How to Plan a Working Vacation

Success

You’ll return to your work routine feeling refreshed and possibly even more inspired, as natural environments can help nurture creativity. Prep for your working vacation Inform any partners, clients and colleagues of your travel plans and only commit to the most important meetings while you are away.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. Expert Travel Agents.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Office managers may also draft documents, help with payroll, keep an organised office environment and communicate via phone, email and fax (yes, some companies are still using fax machines).

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Her skill set it basically calendar and coffee. So, some reasons why a previous assistant does not come with their boss are: 1) The boss moves to a new city/state and the previous assistant can’t come because they don’t want to/can’t move, the commute becomes too far, or they don’t want to work in the new office/environment.

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