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AZVAs Podcast 5: Building Relationships with other Small Businesses

Loosely Speaking

Just for you iPod users, AZVAs the Podcast is also found in the podcast directory at the iTunes Store (FREE!). Tara and I learned a LOT from this interview about considerations we should all realize when we are using the space, electricity, and wifi at cafes, coffeehouses, and restaurants for business purposes.

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Free ACT! (CRM) Video Tutorials

Professional Assistant Blog

Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. In one of my previous jobs, when I was working for an Investment Advisor, he gave me the installation CD-ROM and asked me to read up on how to use it.

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Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company).

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Cultural Differences in Jobs Around The World

Professional Assistant Blog

What do they learn the hard way? What do people struggle with, or what have they had to learn the hard way? My biggest was learning a new language again, since Ive lived in Switzerland as well. What trips people up? What puzzles people? Are these social things, business things, language things. What are they puzzling over?

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Tips on Handling Deadlines

Professional Assistant Blog

People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database.

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Got A Large Print Job From Your Boss? Not Sure What To Do?

Professional Assistant Blog

Ive been in these types of situations quite often, but have learned over time that many photocopiers these days have functions so advanced that it can clean your floors, do your dishes and tuck your kids in at night. She also mentions that she needs it completed urgently, since she had to schedule a meeting with some clients right away.

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Better Communication in the Workplace Starts With These 5 Tips

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Learning to communicate better throughout your organisation will help you avoid the damage that can be incurred by ignoring obvious and permeating interaction difficulties. Staff directories, planned collaboration, and team meetings aid employees in knowing who and when to chat with to meet daily challenges or complete the tasks set for them.