BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The IRS has kept its promise to provide relief to employers that filed Forms 941-X to claim the pandemic-era employee retention credit for which they aren’t eligible. Big break: The IRS will treat withdrawn claims as if they were never filed, so no penalties or interest will be levied. for a particular calendar quarter).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 5, 2011

  Pick up the first piece of paper and ask yourself " what is the next action I need to do with this paper? " Call, write, pay, scan, enter data, read, file and write are all examples of the verbs you might have. 3 -- Pick up the next paper and repeat steps 1 and 2.  " Think VERB. That's it!

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Success

JULY 25, 2023

Keep reading to learn more about this retirement plan and how it stacks up against other options. SIMPLE IRAs are relatively straightforward to set up and maintain. If you are older than age 50, the plan allows you to make an additional $3,500 in ‘catch-up’ contributions, or $19,000 total. What is a SIMPLE IRA?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Check out this great tool » Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out There are many ways to manage your time and activities.  What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? Of all the calendar tools I know, this one handles tasks the best.

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Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recurring tasks, delegation, comments, calendar integration, kanban-style productivity visualizations and subtasks are some of the most notable features of Todoist. The app caters to remote teams with features such as shared scheduling, doc and file sharing, project boards with activity timelines and automated daily check-ins.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!    One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year. 

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Keep the file on your desktop or easily accessible. If applicable and your manager does not ask these or similar questions you should be comfortable enough to bring them up during your meeting. Discuss the importance of a calendar time block for your manager to focus on emails, presentations, budget, etc.

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My EA Career

APRIL 5, 2023

These are key to setting up new relationships for success and for resetting existing relationships. Preferences… …preferences are how your leader likes things to be done, and it includes communication styles, calendar structure, and how meetings are run, among others. This may not be a new concept for you. Keep it current.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Additionally, integration with existing apps is common such as integrating Calendar with Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook. Calendar – Integration with Others. It’s not uncommon to keep personal and business life separate and in separate calendar apps. It will also sync up with other apps.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

Procedures show you, step-by-step, how to perform a specific task – for example, completing an expense report or submitting a check request. It should be easy for someone else to pick up, follow, and achieve the same results, even if they’ve never touched the project before. Review calendars and compile date and time options.

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On The Job

JULY 8, 2019

Revisit your calendar. For example, set a timer for 15 minutes and use that time to go through your emails. This will get you to quickly delete junk mail, file "to read later" items and prioritize critical emails. Dividing your day up into smaller chunks will help ease you back into your work demands.

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For instance, if a task has complicated instructions, you can attach a Word file to the card that explains the work in more detail. For instance, Asana and other programs offer Gantt charts, calendar views, and time-tracking, whereas Trello does not (unless you pay for power-ups, but more on that in a bit). Calendar view.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2017

Phenomenal examples include manufacturing, mechanized farming, retail, and many other sectors. An app such as Evernote can be linked to task running apps like Trello and Asana and even to your Google calendar. In the entire history of human development, the need to make work easier, faster and even cheaper comes naturally.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Apps for file access, e-mail, calendar, password protection, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, virtual meetings, news, weather and travel are examples of key productivity tools mobile devices should have installed. Backup and store your files via a cloud service. Share and collaborate on files.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Say you’re working on a new organizing habit, such as getting your personal mail handled daily, pair that up with a task you’re already in the habit of doing. Try attaching it to your dinner clean up. You tidy up the kitchen after dinner and then you go to your mail sorting spot and tidy that up to, as it were.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While individuals have until April 18, 2023, to file their personal income taxes, businesses have to start thinking about tax requirements a bit sooner. If you’re not quite sure about the differences between a 1099 and a W-2, keep reading to learn which form to send and how to fill out and file them. Form W-2 filing requirements.

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Office Organization Success

JUNE 2, 2011

I have the traditional solo service professional office set up – I have a dedicated office space in my home with a desktop PC and wireless all-in-one printer. And I’m also able to access my Gmail email and calendar from my Droid smartphone too, which is another great way for me to stay connected and on top of my schedule.

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Ian's Messy Desk

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

This allows me to keep my e-mail in-box, calendar, to-do list , address box and journal synced between my desktop and handheld. Lotus Notes Calendar and Scheduling explained! Access top level menus (for example, Alt+F opens File menu). Navigate days via date picker in calendar. Arrow keys, Up and Down.

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On The Job

MAY 23, 2018

It's that time of year when many people are gearing up to take some time off. You tell yourself you're doing this because it's easier to keep up with some work while you're away and then not face an avalanche of emails when you return. Send a "for your calendar" email, letting them know that you're going on vacation.

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Worxbee

AUGUST 9, 2021

Benefits of executive assistants for non-profits Non-profits typically have a wide range of tasks that need doing and often a “roll up your sleeves'' approach. They also need to keep up communication with the clients that they serve! They can set up key tasks for compliance and include them on the calendar where needed.

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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

It means staying on top of diaries and calendars, keeping paperwork (whether digital or physical) filed neatly, and always thinking ahead to what’s next. Key technical admin skills examples include touch typing (at least 65 words per minute) and proficiency using Microsoft Office.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

In my last blog I wrote about interview questions regarding career development and a few example answers. When asking a competency question the interviewer will ask you to give an example from your past experiences rather than answer in general terms. In this blog I want to concentrate on competency or scenario based questions.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 24, 2014

File away completed projects, and do an assessment of what you really need to keep. Ensure your office and desk set up is comfortable. Clear all the clutter around your desk. Put work in progress neatly in one location. Determine if you can digitize any of your printed documents. Be a good communicator.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 29, 2012

Perhaps your favorite college professor worked from amidst towers of books, articles and paperwork, setting an example that you’ve happily followed for years. That said, some people won’t give up their mess. Many people are finding that stand-up desks fit their needs better than traditional sit-down setups.   2.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 2, 2016

A handful of assistants still had to manage paper diaries, print off and file emails along with every other bit of paper that passed by their Exec’s desk, type up hand written notes and take dictation. So how do you get your Executive to move to an online calendar only. Old school stuff! I must admit I was a bit shocked.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 27, 2015

Ideally the list should be on the same email system that you use to manage their inbox and schedule (Microsoft Outlook for example). Don’t forget to add tasks with deadlines to your Executive’s calendar. If this is not the case it might be worth suggesting to your boss that you work together on their to-do list.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 10, 2014

Yes to Michael Kors’ party, I want the driver to drop me off at 9:30 and pick me up at 9:45 sharp. If I need to, for example, print my boss’s boarding pass before they leave the office for a flight the next day I will set an alarm on my phone to remind me to do it at say 4pm. Calendars are not just for appointments.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Time management skills A person who doesn't manage their time properly will be overwhelmed by the amount of work that piles up. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. Office managers should always expand their knowledge.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Set up spreadsheets for monthly and weekly tasks. If something else comes up, reorder the cards,” she says. For example, write all tasks related to recruitment on blue cards and items related to resident evaluations on red cards. Once you finish an item, rip the card up and throw it away.   There are many. 

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 19, 2012

Yes, I had got up to make the odd cup of tea or make a quick trip to the bathroom but I hadn’t been out for lunch or in any meetings that day so effectively I had been sitting in my chair at my desk for a good 8 hours. Calendar – For quick reference I have a one sheet per day calendar block on my desk.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 22, 2011

I stick it on my calendar, in my car on the dash or on my mirror in the bathroom. I always have a way of keeping up with my most important tasks that day! I just brainstorm ideas and thoughts, one per Post-it, and put them up on a wall. " spirituality, for example. Big Note For Big Tasks. Quick Labels. Pile Pizzazz.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Before Dropbox, I worked for a tech start-up and was the executive assistant (EA) to the CEO of an aircraft leasing firm. My EA function includes booking travel, heavy calendar and email management and organising the site-wide events. I check my emails first thing when I wake-up so that I can prioritise my day properly.

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Productivityist

MARCH 10, 2016

But keep in mind that you should only use apps that you actually need or you’ll end up wasting your time. Let’s be honest: the reason you don’t keep up with your security plan is because your plan requires a lot of steps or you never fully developed a plan. This is actually really easy to do, just have recurring event on your calendar.

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Productivityist

MARCH 10, 2016

But keep in mind that you should only use apps that you actually need or you’ll end up wasting your time. Let’s be honest: the reason you don’t keep up with your security plan is because your plan requires a lot of steps or you never fully developed a plan. This is actually really easy to do, just have recurring event on your calendar.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

Information Overload is a topic that comes up frequently when I talk with people about what holds their productivity back. Yes, we do think of ourselves as more of a personal assistant and not just a digital filing cabinet.   To see an example of a "public" view of Springpad, here is Jeff's.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

What would your evenings and weekends be like if you didn't spend them trying to catch up on e-mail? They think it's ridiculous, and they get all worked up," Tator says. "So They say you should set up a procedure to reach others immediately via phone in urgent cases. Set up e-mail triage folders. And the Freedom file?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

I also have a quick check over my emails and calendar for the day, I do have a few meetings today that I also need to attend. 0910 – So far so good, I have a cup of tea and have had the time to set up my computer, open the post and even say hello to my colleagues. Filed under: Motivation. 1630 – Another meeting to attend.

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