The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 29, 2010

When you send the meeting announcement including conference call login information, attach the agenda and any pertinent handouts so that attendees will get a "heads up" of the meeting content. Need a speaker/presenter? Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Contact Ms.

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JANUARY 5, 2011

There is some fantastic content out on the web and I often have clients and readers ask me what I have found.  she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, assessments and productivity/organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals.  Link Lineup! Link Lineup!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 18, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress By The Professional Assistant on Friday, January 18, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Meetings , Productivity D o you get staff members coming to you for all sorts of questions? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Common Courtesy in the Workplace By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 10, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity D o you always end up cleaning up after your colleagues? If you present yourself as a neat freak or an in-between, people most likely will perceive you as a good worker.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

  Today, you can see content on: Time Management Top Mobile Phone Apps Organizing Tools Focus and Concentration Tweet Time Management Better than Time Management - [link] - Anthony Signorelli speaks from my perspective when he says you cannot manage time! .    As the founder and CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc.,

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 14, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D oes your firm want to save money? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 31, 2010

she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, assessments and productivity / organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

I am sure you have received a brochure advertising a workshop in your area and you filed it in the “rectangular file.&# The next time you receive one take a moment to read through the content. Need a speaker/presenter? Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Get A Job With A Thank You Letter By The Professional Assistant on Friday, March 28, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity D id you just get out of an interview ? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? Did you attend a few recently?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 4, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Write An Effective Out Of Office Assistant Message By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity A re you going on vacation? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 16, 2009

  After hearing Joanne Lang's extremely professional presentation and vision for an on-line tool that would help busy moms get and stay organized, I was hooked.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   Of course I was honored to be on their board!

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Because the content has changed so should the subject line. Need a speaker/presenter? Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. DO use email for informational purposes (i.e. Contact Ms.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

  I have so many piles and I don't want to file it all."   If your computer files are organized, you will be able to do a search and find what you are looking for quickly. We get the email notifications and save them to a file on our computer (we do not print them).  Make Sure You Back it Up!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  They say: " Over 5 million people worldwide have used Basecamp to collaborate on over 4 million projects, track 57 million hours of work, share 46 million files, and complete 43 million to-dos. It allows users to open, save, edit and co-author files stored on-line in Central Desktop directly from Office.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

It houses so much more than a file index. This allows them to keep it within site, but all projects are kept in an organized file. Once the project is completed, the whole pile of that particular project can be filed away; out of site. Thanks to Ellen Delap of Professional-Organizer.com 3.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, assessments and productivity / organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   (Go team Purple!)

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  Here are a few tips to get started: Set up a filing system to store and manage your paperwork Your paperwork likely consists of three types of paper:  1) stuff you need to take action on 2) stuff you are saving for reference and 3) stuff that you should have tossed a long time ago, but haven't.    Avoid backlog. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Google profile - If you'd like, you can see my Google Profile [link] Some of these sites are straight and simple online business cards making it easy to connect, while others will aggregate your content into one location too.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Even When it Is Quiet, You Should Listen -- Being present and in the moment is a great way to focus.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   The next time you go to reach for a soda, grab a glass of water first.    It is contagious. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Use your 5-10 minute file Do you keep a 5-10 minute file ?    This is a file that you have that contains activities that would only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   Some simple stretches will do.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 14, 2010

  Last month I presented and emceed at a College of Business event on business etiquette.  It was a great success and much of that is a result of your skillful work as a presenter and emcee.   Last month I presented and emceed at a College of Business event on business etiquette. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

  In the picture above you see a standard file cabinet on the left and one that is open and on wheels on the right.    Both are containers for holding files, but one would work better for an "innie" and the other would work better for an "outtie." © 2010 Copyright Calahan Solutions, Inc. –

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 2010

she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, assessments and productivity/organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, assessments and productivity/organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Be Careful To Not Overestimate A Simple Task    How do we do live in the present moment? she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, assessments and productivity / organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals.    Today I'll share 13 tips.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 15, 2010

she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, assessments and productivity/organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 27, 2010

  I want to be entirely present for every day I have here on earth as a child of God, as a wife, as a mother, as a daughter, as a friend and as a consultant. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   We very rarely get a second chance. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

  If you are dwelling on the past or getting too far ahead of yourself in the future, do you need to get your mind present-centered? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   Is your life simply trying to push you out of your comfort zone to something better? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations/training, personal coaching, assessments and productivity/organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

4 - Be objective about new opportunities -- Every time a new idea is presented, be sure to assess if it really fits with your big picture.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 stay in business) and focus your energies there. 6 - Identify the Frog!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

  I'm often asked to share email strategies when I give workshops and presentations.    I'm often asked to share email strategies when I give workshops and presentations.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 10, 2011

she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, assessments and productivity / organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

she and her consultants focus on conducting presentations, personal coaching, assessments and productivity / organizing services for entrepreneurs & time pressed professionals.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Its all in how you handle it and how you present it to your boss. "It Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2010

.  Be present. Here are  some practical tips for being present. Be present as you do it — don’t think about work or your blog or what you need to do. It’s a way of practicing being present — stop and notice what you’re doing right now, what’s around you. Time can go by extremely quickly.   Be lazy.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

Thanks to: Audrey Cupo from Bucks County, PA of A Better Space [link] 6 - Start the Day with a Clear and Present Mind Meditate for 5 - 10 minutes first thing in the morning--the discipline will develop your clarity and presence.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

If so, you probably find the old pen-and-paper method helps you to keep organized as you can scribble and color to your heart's content. You might find a PDA a tad too 'stale' in the way information is presented. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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