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Spring Clean Your Business

Step It Up VA Coaching

A good place to start is to streamline your files and documents. In the future, try to deal with mail or faxes as they come in – either respond, toss or file – and make it a goal to touch each piece of paper only ONCE. Clean up electronic files and documents. Clean out your file cabinet. Update your databases.

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Working by the 80 – 20 Principle

The Office Professionals Place

Look at it this way, if there is a document that needs to be proofread and we don’t find the mistakes, that document is going to make a huge impact. Receivers of the document may get the wrong interpretation or the wrong impression. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Prioritize.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

The lady to the left of me had inherited a 12 page job spec which had not been updated in 10 years whereas the lady to the right had a 6 page document. When the printer/scanner/fax breaks down I am ultimately the person who troubleshoots and fixes the machine in question. There is always the level of expectation that I will sort it.

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Start 2011 off Organized! - Productive & Organized

Stephanie LH Calahan

Work With Stephanie « 106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World | Main | Make Your Resolutions/Goals from a Customer/Client Perspective & Grow Your Business Next Year (The 3 Ss) » Start 2011 off Organized! When January 1 hits, you should be able to file any new document in seconds!

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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. If you’re like me, once you reach a goal there is a sense of fulfillment and completion (or at least until the next goal is reached).

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A New Resolution for the New Year

The Office Professionals Place

New Year’s resolutions should be regarded as goals. If you want to loose 20 pounds, set small goals like change your eating habits, park farther from the store entrance, or reduce your serving portions. If you want to find a new job, first set the goal of updating your resume. Set goals that are manageable and attainable.

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6 Tips to Save You Time and Wasted Effort - Productive & Organized

Stephanie LH Calahan

You have access to your documents and photos no matter where you are. No need to load and check USB flash drives or email documents back and forth from work to home. Ask yourself everyday, "What is the most important task I can accomplish today that aligns with my goals?" Boss needs a copy of annual report? No problem!

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