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Answering Reader Mail: 7 Tips on Attire, Scheduling & Etiquette

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

So much so, that they are flying me out to NJ for the really big sales conference! I think along with this question I would also like to know if you have etiquette tips about emailing with the other EA’s on the client side of things. If he is traveling that day, maybe he can do it at the airport, hotel room, or in the cab.

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

It was an amazing conference. I am now leaving Atlanta to travel to Birmingham and the impression I am left with is I have never been in a city that smiles so much. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. If you have never heard of OfficeArrow I would recommend you check them out. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

I use this all the time on my calendar and my boss's calendar, and it helps us both to know which events are phone calls which he can take in the office or on the road (yellow) or which events will require travel (blue). I put travel in red and action reminders in yellow, but that is our own system and it works for us.

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I usually snap my fingers and say "Hey, over here!" We joke about it, but it is distracting. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

What is the proper etiquette when addressing or writing to a President? Here is a video link on the proper etiquette to address a President. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Everyone up here calls him Obama and our Prime Minister is called Harper. Why do we not use their full name? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Networking at a conference does little good if you never speak with the person after the event. If you meet someone at an Administrative Assistant conference, for example, make sure to follow up with that contact within a week or two after the event. If you discussed a need at the conference, be sure to address it.

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. Smith to discuss strategies for upcoming marketing conference). If outside the city, make travel arrangements: are flights required, train or will he or she be driving. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.