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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

In my opinion, technology should definitely be part of the solution, but it can’t be the entire solution. Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. And it helps build confidence and trust with everyone you work with.

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The Growing Array of Pet Startups

Small Business Labs

  BTW, if you're interested in what's happening with startups or venture capital you should definitely subscribe to CB Insights' newsletter  and/or follow their blog. Both are free and they do a great job covering these topics. Back to pet startups. The large, existing pet companies are too.

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Celebrate Life Now! It Could Be Gone Faster Thank You Think - Ours.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  Back at that time, I wrote a newsletter artile that I think holds value today.  " many times to my clients and in this newsletter, but it personally means more to me now.    I'll use my definition of right, because others may have a different definition

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19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Don't Want To.

Stephanie LH Calahan

By using labels in combination with filters, I am able to automatically sort and label (file) most of my e-mail before it arrives in my in-box. I'll read and delete and save those of interest in a file. What remains in your in-box is actionable items, not filing. File the e-mail, either in a folder or saved as a document. -

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How can assistants stay on top of the scene?

Practically Perfect PA

I have definitely felt the pressure over the years to find my managers the perfect place, especially as I like to think, although I may be living in denial, that I’m quite … eerrrrmmmm… current?! So… how the heck are we supposed to know all of this stuff!!?? Try to automat as much information as you can.

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Start the New Year off with a New Focus on Your Personal Affairs.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  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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Listen Live to Stephanie on Edge of Change - Interview with the.

Stephanie LH Calahan

Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   If you can't make the call, ask your questions below and I'll be sure to answer them on the call. Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.