On The Job

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Anthony Mersino was 39-years-old and had already been a successful project manager for more than 17 years when a therapist asked him: “Do you have any idea how dangerous it is not to be in touch with your feelings?” Still, Mersino says developing emotional intelligence isn’t a quick fix, and he’s living proof.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 15, 2017

companies have long moved work overseas to save money. cities are more expensive than outsourcing overseas, rising salaries and costs overseas is making outsourcing there less of a bargain. But despite the paradox, there are a growing number of signals indicating that companies - and workers - are becoming more distributed. 

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

You may have been employed at a company that has not yet fully reopened, or you may be assisting your children with remote learning. A work from home administrative assistant handles highly varied tasks that every company needs to be successful. They’ll also manage and distribute information to co-workers and customers.

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All Things Admin

MAY 3, 2023

Thankfully, the company I worked for provided an employee training certification course that introduced all of the principles of insurance, and made sure we could all speak and understand the language. Margin – This is profit from a product or service after all expenses have been covered. It was the word arrears.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Companies must use a variety of software programs in order to conduct daily business. From project management systems to timekeeping, these software enable businesses to meet the needs of daily tasks. However, one type of software that many companies neglect to use is screen sharing software.

Collaborate 56

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Whether you’re managing the company holiday party, setting up your employee programming for the season ahead, or planning a last minute summer get-together for your team, organizing events that are creative and engaging can feel like an added burden on top of your day-to-day operational and administrative responsibilities.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2017

That may be good news for companies looking to diversify their employee talent but can create issues with a growing generation gap between millennials, Gen X and baby boomers. Start by reshaping your company culture to embrace the differences as invaluable insights. Designed by Freepik. Offer Ongoing Tech Training.

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Are you in charge of team projects that have strict due dates? If so, then you know how hectic project management can be at times, especially if you don’t have a centralized platform to keep track of your tasks. Trello was first imagined in 2011 as a list-making and collaboration tool by the New York software company, Glitch.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

I have worked as an EA for the last for and half years within Core One Technologies, a financial IT company based in the city. Back in April 2011 I started as a team assistant to an office of 25 people but as time went on I started to get involved in finance, human resources and marketing along with the office management.

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Worxbee

JUNE 14, 2021

Does your company have succession planning in place? Succession planning is a key strategy for ensuring that your company can keep operating at an optimum level, no matter who is coming or going. Here’s why: Succession planning in companies. Most companies with executive assistants rely on them as a right hand.

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Worxbee

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Broadly speaking, these are agencies or companies that have set up to find EAs and match them up with the businesses that are looking to hire. Look at who is behind the company. EAs work at an executive level already and don’t need to be “managed.” Look for who partners with them or is willing to recommend them.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As a company Founder or CEO, you may be looking for an executive assistant to schedule meetings, organize business trips, as well as manage many aspects of your personal life. In public corporations, the executive assistant is on the company payroll, and most often, the personal assistant is on a personal payroll.

Payroll 74

Payroll Lifestyle Gifts Calendars 74

C-Suite Assistants

JULY 26, 2021

With the right technology and communication styles, virtual assistants work in remote locations and can successfully take over tasks such as: Calendar management, such as booking meetings with clients Email filtering and management Data entry Client follow-ups Transcription and note-taking Social media management Recruitment tasks.

Time Zones 52

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. Tasks and responsibilities involving heavy project management are becoming commonplace for the admin too.” I was hired 4 years ago as the PA to the Managing Director and that was it.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Typically, the ideal profile for an excellent startup assistant is someone with a Bachelor’s degree and of course, excellent Microsoft office skills, Google Suite skills and calendar management skills to handle all correspondence, scheduling and other tasks.

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Worxbee

AUGUST 23, 2021

That’s great, but sometimes being in your own little work world is at the expense of engagement with the wider team. Or, when it comes to messages about tasks or task assignments, project management tools tend to be the best way to keep all information regarding a project in one place. How do you celebrate remotely?

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Allwork

APRIL 3, 2023

Guest Episode Video Transcript  Andrew Filev Founder And CEO of Wrike Andrew Filev is the founder and CEO of Wrike, a leading collaborative work management platform. He started the company in 2006 to help people and companies work more productively and be more time and cost efficient. Why did you want to start the company?

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Audacious Admin

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It takes a very specific set of skills to assist an executive or manager. The following soft skills make for a great assistant: time management, project management, strong communication, and active listening skills, as well as common sense, a flexible personality, attention to detail, natural curiosity and research ability.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Implementing “robots,” which includes AI and drones, brings down costs for companies (because robots don’t need to be paid), but this begs the question of how prevalent this new technology will be within the workplace. Mining companies are using drones for volumetrics. climbing a tower). Drones have even been seen delivering food!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

I use Asana for task and project management, and the app is on my iPhone and iPad, so I can see all of my tasks at a glance and add to them if needed. It is worth the extra expense. Note: Mention of these products/companies does not mean that I personally endorse them.  Use a good task tool.

Time Zones 100

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

From online role playing games to ultra-detailed advertising training websites, more companies are adopting a continuity billing model to provide customers with high quality membership content. Of course, benefits are not just limited to the publisher’s side. Continuity websites are perfect for consumers too.

Social Media 100

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

He had risen in his career to the mid-level management and has almost been doing his job for 10 years at other well-known companies. His entire career was in entertainment and what he did there was less about money compared to most people in his role at other comparable non-entertainment companies.

Project Management 40

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I like many aspects of my job, but the most important thing for me is working for the right company, in the right industry and with the potential for growth, and my current position offers none of those things. I’m more interested if you have worked at companies that were not law firms. 2) How manageable are you?

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 2, 2010

By AndreaKalli The Birth of Podcast Production Since this is my first guest blog post for VirtualAssist.net, I guess I should introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my company. Then hire a professional podcast production company, consultant or producer to create a great podcast for you.

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Administrative Arts

AUGUST 16, 2010

You will rarely find any cohesive answers for this question, though, because the job description for any Administrative Assistant position will vary widely depending on the industry, the company, the department, and even the individual boss involved. Project Management. Making Travel Arrangements and Compiling Expense Reports.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

I genuinely love the company I work for and have a great relationship with my executive. When we were a smaller agency, I was the EA and Office Manager for a smaller facility. That is the only thing that is different between a regular admin/EA and one that works for a Fortune 500 company. Paying dues is worth it for a reason.

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Who's the Real Boss?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

So let me put this to you: You’re presented with two candidates – the first is an EA who has been working in the same company for the last 10 years. They’ve worked with the same manager throughout that time, and obviously had a good working relationship with them.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 15, 2010

The technology boom of the late 1990s pushed thousands of ill-suited companies to invest in web presences, online interfaces, and new business models. For others, the expense simply does not bring in any real return, as a community simply can’t be created around each and every business out there.

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Social Media Microsoft Outlook Twitter 2007 100

The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? all have small business plans which I highly recommend for brick & mortar companies as well. It was always uncontrolled growth without thinking that there is a million in company overhead every month. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Are you a fan of kanban-style task management features to visualize workflows and customer leads? If so, two project management tools lead the fray — Pipedrive and Trello. From assigning and monitoring task progress to customer relationship management, both Pipeline and Trello offer unique advantages for both.

Project Management 52

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

I personally use a Franklin Covey planner because I love the look of the pages, but many other companies make planner pages with the same set-up. Don't buy too sophisticated - you are not going to change your habits just because it's the New Year and the planner was expensive and looks good! link] or on Twitter: [link] 2.

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Who's the Real Boss?

MAY 4, 2019

Whether it’s the satisfaction you get being the support and backing of another who is running a company; or the thrill of living by the seat of your pants; or perhaps the feeling you get being the holder and keeper of basically ‘everything’ in the company, the Executive Assistant role can be, let’s face it, a labour of love.

AT&T 52

AT&T International Management Skills 52

Andrea Kalli

APRIL 20, 2010

From photography blogs to artistic media companies, some of the most visually appealing websites on the web are built on Wordpress. We have all heard horror stories about companies trapped into ultra-expensive “continual updates&# for their own websites, all because their designer did not use a platform that works for them.

Social Media 100

Social Media Microsoft Outlook 2010 Twitter 100

Andrea Kalli

MARCH 11, 2010

From photography blogs to artistic media companies, some of the most visually appealing websites on the web are built on Wordpress. We have all heard horror stories about companies trapped into ultra-expensive “continual updates&# for their own websites, all because their designer did not use a platform that works for them.

Social Media 100

Social Media Microsoft Outlook 2010 Twitter 100

Men With Pens

MARCH 8, 2010

Twitter,Facebook, your project manager, your to-do list app, Google Analytics, your bookkeeping software, or your email accounts? Just a few days ago, I created a document with all the details about my online businesses — hosting, logins, passwords, regular expenses, etc. This could be a massive company too.

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2010 AT&T Email Staples 40

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Believe it or not, while some EAs do hold tremendous power, because travel is a very expensive and uncomfortable aspect of business, many executives or companies are very specific on what is or isn't allowed and which airlines they will or won't fly. Smaller companies are so poor they use Expedia, Kayak, or Southwest Airlines.

Temping 40

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 4, 2013

Basecamp is one of the leading project management solutions for a small business. It can be used to keep track of all projects going on within the company and also assign tasks to employees and various contractors. It analyzes IP addresses, looks them up in databases and links them to the companies that use them.

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