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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

Success

based virtual assistant is $10 to $20; an overseas assistant will probably cost less. As a company, we lead with our hearts and are very transparent with our suppliers,” she says. For this reason, Hecht recommends spending some time documenting exactly, step by step, how you do things.

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6 Tips to Adopt Eco-friendly Printing Practices at Home or the Office

Eco-Office Gals

But printing can also pose significant environmental costs, from the paper itself to the ink and energy. Find a Green Ink Supplier. So, with a bit of research, you can move your home or office to an environmentally conscious ink supplier, which is a simple yet efficient way of reducing your ecological impact. Go Paperless.

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The circular economy is a great opportunity, but it doesn’t add up yet

Workplace Insight

Manufacturers and suppliers are arguably challenged by lack of clarity, requirements for significant investment, combined with cost pressures in a heavily subscribed market. The key benefit is that the occupier’s risk of redundant products is retained by the supplier. But what are the priorities?

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Ultimate travel itinerary

Practically Perfect PA

Included with the travel itinerary you should have the following as separate documents: Maps and directions for all hotels and meeting points. A lot of the apps are free or only cost a few pounds. Remember to print off the itinerary and additional documents for your Director. The airline emergency and customer service numbers.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. Low-cost training courses are available online.

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

Without a form of monitoring in place, the employee may embark down the wrong path, which can derail progress on the project and cost valuable resources to fix. That comes in handy when most of the work done at your organization is completed through files, such as Word documents or spreadsheets on a shared drive. Keystroke logging.

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Go Green And Minimize Business Waste

Eco-Office Gals

Ask your waste disposal suppliers about recycling options as you may be able to recycle anything from paper and exhibition display materials such as banner stands to broken computer equipment and hazardous waste. If possible print on both sides of the paper, send memos via email and store documents digitally.

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