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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. There is a good purpose for them and they are definitely useful in a business setting. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones

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Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Make sure your resume is up to scratch: Your resume should list your skills, your experience in working as a virtual assistant, and any other capabilities that you think potential employers are looking for. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Resume International

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Polish up the ol resume It is all right to send your resume out and see what kind of response you get. In this new age of not doing anything more than a quick spell check on documents, make sure you do not have any spelling mistakes in your resume. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones Agenda IAAP 2010

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Welcome to Canada, Mr. President.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

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. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Everyone up here calls him Obama and our Prime Minister is called Harper. Why do we not use their full name?

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette 2009

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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

It will definitely be added to My Favourites on the side bar of the blog under Spelling. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. This time I came up with a site called Karens Linguistics Issues. It gives the proper spelling for British, Canadian and American words and is very user friendly.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes Google

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Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Click on that and you will find a wealth of templates from a resume, cover letter, minutes, agenda and many others. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Whoever had the idea to put the templates on their site should pat themselves on the back.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If I am told that I should have it in the next few weeks, or can expect to receive it in a couple of months, that doesn’t really help me with my follow up as it is not a definite date. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I can only guess when I might get it. That I can track.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice.

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

Like you, I list the new assistant as not only a contact but a definite resource for future references. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. As you previously stated, this is a great way to not only meet new people but you can expand your list of contacts to include the new assistant.

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Working for the Disorganized.

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

That definitely can be a challenge. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. I was recently reminded by a reader of what it can be like to work for someone who is completely disorganized.

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Administrative Professionals

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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We did it Canada!

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes

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I gave at the office

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010

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We live in an Acronym Happy World.

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to.

Time Zones ASAP IAAP International

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Keeping focussed in a busy environment

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

Not having to frantically look for things all the time will definitely help you. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Someone else just might have the answer that will help you. Keep your desk organized with a place for everything.

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We have a winner!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Contest!

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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A twelve step program to survive as an Admin

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

I am hooked already and this will definitely go into my Favourites under 411 Look up as well as on speed dial on my cell, home and work phone. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Oh yeah, did I mention, its free.Try it, youll like it!

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Google Time Zones IAAP International

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April 22nd - Administrative Professionals' Day

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

Yes, yes and yes, but I would definitely recommend college or business school as it gives you the edge. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I know many sort of "fall" into this profession, but are there people out there who CHOOSE to go into this field? Thanks-in-advance!

Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP 2009

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 22, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

2010

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

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We don't know what we don't know

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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A funny thing happened on the way to the office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 27, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Holidays Meeting Minutes

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Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes

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Playing nice in the sandbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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Whose meeting is it anyway?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Agenda

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

She said it wouldnt look good on my resume if I was seen as a job hopper. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. When I was a teenager, I had some good advice from someone I used to babysit for. She advised that I should stay at least one year in any job I was in.

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes

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When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Can you afford not to take a vacation?

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

Some things I will definitely do before I leave is turn my Out of Office Assistant on in my e-mail account. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Oh dear, I even hate to think about that.but checking ahead of time will eliminate a lot of clutter when I return to the office.

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International

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Are you prepared?

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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How to get Office fat fast.

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Spring cleaning on the blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International

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What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone with my opinions as that is not my intention, especially against those who may have the ability and means to sue me!

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International