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A day in the life: Katrina Wardell, EA at Dropbox

Practically Perfect PA

I have a Bachelor’s degree from Mills College in International Politics & Economics and a Master’s degree from Trinity College Dublin in International Development. Before Dropbox, I worked for a tech start-up and was the executive assistant (EA) to the CEO of an aircraft leasing firm. What are the main aspects of your role?

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What Every Business Needs to Know About Managed Development Services

Allwork

Uber, Dropbox, and Airbnb all started out as an MVP. Examples include Dropbox, the cloud storage and file sharing service, along with Airbnb, which first tested out its services with a website and some listings in San Francisco. One of the most common phrases in project management is “good, fast and cheap – pick two.”

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. I love translucent colored poly pockets combined with colored file folders to create instant visual distinction of what’s waiting for me each day in my priority sorter.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

Develop a file-sharing system. ‍ We recommend setting up a shared Google Drive or Dropbox folder. We find 20+ hours per week or a month-long engagement warrants access to internal communication channels like Slack and project management systems like Asana. Consider hiring a Brand Marketer.

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How We Pulled Off a Huge Event Through Outsourcing

Productivityist

In order to monitor contractors’ work, keep the communication streamlined and work together on things remotely, we used a number of applications that we work with internally with all the VAs to optimize work progress and avoid confusion: Communication: Skype, Google Chat, Yammer. File exchange: Dropbox, WeTransfer.

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Guest Post: 5 Indispensable iPhone Apps for Virtual Assistants

Eco-Office Gals

Quickoffice – As a virtual assistant, it is highly likely that you use Microsoft Office files on a daily basis. If you need to make international calls, you can instantly take advantage of Skype’s exceptional rates. Skype – Skype lets you easily get in touch with work-related contacts over WiFi and a 3G connection.

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Best Business Technology for Small Businesses & Their Owners (28 ideas from them to you!)

Stephanie LH Calahan

OneNote: My Filing Cabinet In The Clouds. create notebooks and files just like I would with paper, but now it is all organized on my computer.           Dr. Shannon Reece Reece International LLC. LNM LOVES Dropbox! Then we found out about Dropbox. Find here: steph.bz/EZBackup.