Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 14, 2013

Developing a solid plan for marketing and networking takes work, doesn’t it? So, what are you doing to follow up with the contacts once you’ve had that initial meeting? So, what are you doing to follow up with the contacts once you’ve had that initial meeting? Your next follow-up email should be maybe 7-10 days later.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

People are undoubtedly the best asset of every firm and having a PA network will help confirm that PA’s are an important and integral part of the organisation. An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Automated calendars replace monotonous back-and-forth email communications between community managers and prospective members. Workspace management systems free up receptionists’ time so that you can book a desk, meeting room, or phone booth in a workspace by yourself. Is coworking more than just a place to work?

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 21, 2023

The Workspace Design Show returned to the Business Design Centre from 27- 28 February 2023, with exhibitors and visitors alike hailing it as a must-attend addition to the trade show calendar and a place where the workplace community can come together to be inspired and network.

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Success

AUGUST 2, 2021

Although many people rely on their computer’s calendar, writing down events and to-do lists in a day planner or journal forces you to spend a few minutes each day setting short-term goals and prioritizing tasks. Then hire others to clean the house, pick up the dry cleaning, complete mail-outs or answer routine e-mails. “I

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? 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? newleafco   @ StephCalahan I'm a long-time fan of Now Up to Date for Mac.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 6, 2024

Featuring 600+ showroom events, 11+ curated exhibitions, installations, seminars and talks, design destinations, a fringe programme, food and drink partners, CDW is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated industry events in the calendar. There’s got to be a drinking and driving pun in there somewhere!

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is an obvious contributor to the declining number and quality of friendships, other factors stacked up well before that health crisis—particularly among adults who have to juggle career, family and personal obligations. If it seems promising, meet up sooner than later!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2014

Networking can be a scary word can’t it? At the start of my career aged just 21, I had no real grasp of what networking was, nor was I interested in finding out. Now, just 5 years on, I have come such a long way and networking has been a huge part of my journey and contributed to my success. Networking can mean many things.

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Success

MAY 9, 2022

Whether it’s an anniversary vacation, a birthday trip, an annual convention or a trip home for the holidays that’s been continuously wiped off our calendars, we’ve all experienced having our decision-making power effectively paused. Cape Up so You Don’t Cop Out. What will we do instead? Will THAT be safe?!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. I guess he thought I needed the help. Another one I never use.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? 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!!  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! say, to heck with that.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A Wide Network We’re leading with this because so much of what top executive assistants accomplish often comes down to their connections. Every executive assistant should work on building a vast network of contacts and keeping that network “warm.” Your network can be anyone. Usually through both training and practice.

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

So, I basically showed up to therapy in a suit to give myself that self-confidence.” The two ended up collaborating on a line of clothes that included mix-and-match formal wear, shirts and all-season suits. Each evening revolves around a theme inspired by a widely recognized mental health calendar.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

For the past decade, BELAY has been witnessing this phenomenon firsthand through its network of contractors who supply virtual support as assistants, bookkeepers, web maintenance professionals and social media strategists. Unlike an in-office staff, virtual assistants don’t show up to the office for a predetermined number of hours each day.

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Audacious Admin

JUNE 9, 2016

Thoughts beget thoughts, which led me to today’s blog topic on the difference between having a Rolodex and having a network. She nurtured and grew a network that would bend over backward to help her make miracles happen. Maintaining a beneficial and active network takes thought, time, and creativity. I was in awe of Carol.

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Tandem Social Networking Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 10:55 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging Harry Caray may be one of the best networkers ever, moving thousands of tone-deaf Cub fans to stand and sing at the top of their lungs. in our area.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Doing a good job at follow-up is a piece of cake. If you don’t make a sale right away, you calendar them for the next follow-up and do the same thing again. So why is follow-up such a problem? If you don’t set aside reserved time for follow-up, it will never happen. Disorganization. Resistance.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals. Speaks up in my team meetings and has brought additional insights into our group forums that are highly valued. Stands up for herself more often so that others do not take advantage of her accommodating personality. Open to feedback—productive and enjoyable.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Complex travel arrangements, calendar management, and keeping up with technical innovations are only part of what an excellent executive assistant needs to do for you. Trying to recruit through your network usually doesn’t work for executive assistant-type roles either. After all, it takes time for a network to expand.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar Properly By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity A re you trying to book a meeting with someone or a group of people? People are using their Microsoft Outlook calendars incorrectly.

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Success

MAY 13, 2022

Proactively put a catch-up lunch on your calendar with someone you haven’t talked to in a while. These don’t have to be every week, but changing up your routine of working and going home each night is a good start. Friendships need to be continually cultivated as well. Small gestures like this can go a long way.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

In fact, if your mobile device’s interface and web browser are up to the task, you can do anything on Facebook Mobile that you could do on Facebook from a computer. Loading up a mobile web browser usually takes time and can be somewhat of a resource hog, especially given the limited memory available to mobile devices.

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Success

MARCH 28, 2024

If you don’t have specific people in mind, then check local professional networking groups or organizations that help match people with mentors. Make contact Before asking someone to be your mentor, you should set up an initial meeting. While a bit of chitchat is fine, don’t show up to your meetings just to vent or complain.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Debbie Gross (Strategy) suggested administrative assistants to work at a higher level by using their Outlook calendar like their own personal admin to help keep them on track with the many projects to be managed. We broke for a networking lunch (amazing lunch – kudos to Office Dynamics!) Another concept was to ‘lead up.”

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 13, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Can Virtual Assistants provide social networking support? Social networking became the trendiest way to stay connected in 2008. As a hot new niche market, it’s natural that training programs have sprung up for VAs who want to offer this service.

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Success

MARCH 22, 2023

To the company party, a friend’s wedding or maybe a community group outing—whatever it is, it’s on your calendar. If you spend the week anticipating and worrying because you know you will feel uncomfortable, you’ve set yourself up for failure. Ask thoughtful questions, and then follow up. No one likes a fake networker.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

One day about 10 years ago, I saw on my calendar a rare Saturday with nothing to do. My wife and kids would be gone and I was caught up on work. He picked me up before dawn, and we spent the day hiking and fishing in North Carolina’s Linville Gorge, which I know now is one of the most rugged places on the East Coast.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand. Providing top-notch executive support will free up your clients’ time, allowing them to focus on their core responsibilities and driving business growth.

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Success

JANUARY 2, 2022

As the calendar turns to January, it’s time to set wild goals about the personal sales records you can smash with a little planning and practice. Rand suggest consistent wake-up times and limiting the use of electronic items before bedtime. He looked up at me and said, “Thank you, young man.” Welcome to the year you went big.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

With a wide range of features and tools, Nexudus enables you to streamline your operations and automate your workflow, allowing you to save time while growing your client network and building a professional community around your space. One of the standout features of Nexudus is its email newsletter service.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.  Collecting business cards or other forms of contact information is only the first step in networking.    But, how do you make sure to organize all of those business cards so that you CAN do the right FOLLOW UP?

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

Or, you can set them up in software such as Mailchimp or Campaign Monitor. It’s important to keep up engagement with clients so a template for re-engagement can help. Email tip for EAs: Set up templates for your most-frequently repeated emails Click To Tweet. #3. Calendar management tools. Network management tools.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2017

Here are 5 things you can do right now to turn up the volume on your personal brand: 1. I literally write these into my weekly calendar to make it a priority. If you really want to expand your network you need a seat at the table. By mixing up a recipe of these branding ingredients. You will expand your network.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 14, 2010

I hosted the local meet up in my community and eight people signed up. While we were only two strong in our Panera, we knew that we were part of a much larger group worldwide sharing the same thoughts and networking moments. Talk about a make or break moment. Eight pm is a tough time for a meeting.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

I’m an early bird so I’m usually up at 5.30 How we spend our first 45mins in the morning is so important it sets us up for the rest of the day so I’ll stick on a TED Talk or a motivational speaker while I’m getting ready, I avoid the news and the newspapers (it’s never good news, let’s be honest!) and I leave each night at 5.30

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