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NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Round up #3, Prescott Style Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 7:48 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Life of the Virtual Assistant Election Day 2008! RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. This one feels like Christmas. I voted early by mail this year.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts » Mon Motivation - Build up your courage to take action!   Build up your courage!  Comments Mon Motivation - Build up your courage to take action!   Build up your courage!  Work With Stephanie « So, How Are Your Resolutions Going?

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Prepare now for when business picks up again Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 12:54 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Business Strategies/Perspectives Here’s a list of things to do now, if you are in a work slowdown, so that when things pick up again you’ll be ready!

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  Read on to learn how to clean up your Facebook stream -- getting rid of the games, while still seeing the funny/engaging things your friends talk about. Clearing up your Facebook stream is quite simple.   The hide command will pick up everyone playing that particular game and hid the game activity.   2. . 

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JANUARY 6, 2010

So what I'd like to share with you today are my top 5 steps to setting up your core office organization systems. When setting up your filing system it's important that you design a system that fits YOUR style. CREATE a PC and file back up system. and that's your managing. CREATE your paper-based filing system.

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MARCH 9, 2010

She would travel with Mr. Hicks, sit in on important meetings, help get things done. hard disk recovery on With cloud computing, who needs to back-up their data? It was January 1990, she was 31, and the offer felt like a dead-end. “Why would I ever want to do that?&# she answered, assuming that the title meant secretary.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Handbook for Life: 52 Tips for Happiness and Productivity | Main | Tips to Go Almost Paperless » Save Time Doing Simple Things that ADD UP to Major Time Savers There are a number of simple things that you can tweak to give you loads of extra time in your day, week, month and even year. 

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There are several advantages for companies running virtual events, including that they get more reach and can include people who might otherwise not have been able to travel. Anyone who thinks “we’ll just wing it” through parts of the event is setting themselves up for potential mishap. Observe any copyrights.

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 18, 2009

Then gets his uniform and a plane ticket to head up to Orem, Utah on Sunday. Maybe he’ll end up with the Milwaukee Brewers so I can root for him Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Contract and rookie league explained.

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

These’ll getcha, just like a change up in baseball. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Friday, October 9, 2009 at 5:08 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Business Strategies/Perspectives , Life of the Virtual Assistant There are many scenarios that can derail your well-oiled SOHO operation. Illness or death.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 11, 2010

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, the automobile is still the most common means of getting to your destination. To avoid traveling in a perpetual mess, do a little pre-planning. Now that you’re car is empty, it’s time to stock it and organize it for stress-free travel. It’s a place to store traveling essentials.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2010

That inspirational pat on the back shows up from time to time in my work, and it’s posts like this one about losing everything and this one about finding faith in your dreams again that leave me feeling good just for reading them. Our blog archives are our history, in more ways than just which post went up on that day.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 5, 2009

RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. There are a lot more of us out there on our own these days, and it’s hard to do it all in a solopreneur office. Loosely Speaking is about how to fuel-inject your entrepreneurial self by living a rollicking, well-rounded life. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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JANUARY 25, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Taking Care of Each Other Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 5:53 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Travel These times provide lots of opportunities for extending simple kindnesses, and taking care of “our chother,&# as my children called it when they were tiny. Loose Ends.

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JUNE 19, 2009

Received equipment, signed up for his new insurance program (yeah!), RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. had a physical and a workout. Then checked into hotel until tomorrow’s departure to Orem. Loosely Speaking is about how to fuel-inject your entrepreneurial self by living a rollicking, well-rounded life.

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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. There is a colour for travel, business, personal, etc.,

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

become a trainer or coach Have you built up your practice successfully only to run into this dilemma? First up on December 15, 2009 , is “Facebook Up Close and Personal,&# presented by Andrea Kalli. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. build a virtual team b. sub out the work c. Loose Ends.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. It is also amazing how much we pick up from our co-workers during the day.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 18, 2010

Does THAT ever clean up. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Or, I should say, speaking of “felt:&# Used the sleeve of a lamb’s wool thrift shop sweater that I felted as a dust cloth throughout the house. Fed the worm bin. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 12, 2010

They are used to managing their own e-mail, making their own travel arrangements, and setting up their own appointments. © Copyright Administrative Arts 2010. I’ve had several tell me that they didn’t really need an assistant, but their boss insisted they have one. If they need a database, they create one themselves.

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APRIL 12, 2010

They are used to managing their own e-mail, making their own travel arrangements, and setting up their own appointments. © Copyright Administrative Arts 2010. I’ve had several tell me that they didn’t really need an assistant, but their boss insisted they have one. If they need a database, they create one themselves.

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Loosely Speaking

APRIL 12, 2010

You can follow Sharon as she travels the Web answering challenging questions about the VA industry. Readers visiting the stops along the tour will have a chance to gather up all the clues and win prizes donated by supporters of the VA industry. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Loose Ends.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Another time I was trying to find a full-serve gas station to fill up, but there was nothing to be found. I travel far to try and find a full-serve station, but they are becoming extinct. 411 Look Up 411.ca " Warning!

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 25, 2010

Should have discussed how to explain our afternoon’s activities before my little 5-year-old Bug’s mom came to pick her up, only to be greeted with: “Mom! I am at A Good Yarn in Prescott drumming up students for a class on Ravelry I am going to be teaching. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca Lets enjoy our day together.© " Warning! Incoming text message. I look like that!!

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 15, 2009

Recently I had a conversation with a resumé expert (who will remain unnamed until or if she decides to weigh in on this matter) about the merits of keeping your resumé tuned up just in case. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. So… how about it? Do you have a resumé and do you know how to use it? Loose Ends.

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JUNE 7, 2009

In Arizona, we’re gearing up for a late summer meeting for Virtual Assistants. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Strategies for managing those feelings include volunteering, participating in face-to-face networking, and hosting gatherings of one’s peers. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 28, 2009

I’m hearing of more folks conjuring up a little home-based business after having been laid off and fear that those not possessing the entrepreneur gene are in for a tough fight. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? I take the bus to work and I often see people getting on a busy bus and then going through their backpack or purse looking for their bus tickets and holding up the line. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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MARCH 30, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Time for another NAVA meetup Monday, March 30, 2009 at 1:04 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Virtual Assistant Resources Do you meet up with your colleagues regularly? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 30, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Time for another NAVA meetup Monday, March 30, 2009 at 1:04 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Virtual Assistant Resources Do you meet up with your colleagues regularly? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 January, 2010 Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog I started a new blog called The Administrative Bloopers Blog When you have a moment come and visit me over there. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

It’s such a good choice for me and is working so well in my daily decision making, that it might end up being my theme for the entire decade. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. .&# When deciding whether or not I will do something, I just ask myself, “Is this a good fit?&# Loose Ends.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JANUARY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2009 Housecleaning in Word 2007: Customizing your Dictionary Something you should do every once in awhile is to clean up your dictionary in Word. I have the software at home, but havent gotten the gumption up to load it yet. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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