Practically Perfect PA

MAY 14, 2014

I will go back and forth to it; check my emails, answer a phone call, make a coffee or just generally procrastinate. So every Friday morning I would insist my boss gave me all the receipts he had and I would spend Friday afternoon processing the expenses. Learn to say no. Set deadlines for completing each task.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

And as much as we may resist it, without it we’d still be using rotary phones and manual typewriters. On a professional level, change can be simple, like finding a more efficient way to complete a task, or complicated, like learning to support a new executive or changing jobs entirely. Who can help me shorten my learning curve?

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

To learn more contact us at info@c-suiteassistants.com. How your hybrid executive assistant’s role is structured, and whether there should be two people and clearly defined functions, requires some thought and experience. The post The Blended Role of Executive Personal Assistants appeared first on C Suite Assistants.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In some cases, an Executive Assistant in a smaller firm will be the first person ever employed in that position, and may find themselves learning along with their employer. At a smaller company or startup, you may find yourself wearing many hats.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy?   Today you will learn about 12 business productivity tools that they can't live without. Smart Phone!! And it's a PHONE!

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2015

I manage his schedule and monitor his emails, as well as help organise some of his travel, company events, and client dinners, occasional research, expenses and ad hoc tasks – all the general PA duties. I also try to have a quick catch-up with the MD either by phone or face-to-face.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. I find myself being a ‘Jack of all trades’, and constantly learn, which is rather exciting.” I’m now PA to him, his partner in another business (2 email addresses is fun!),

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Here are some of biggest learnings: 1. Save Gmail attachments to Dropbox: Every time a VA forwarded an email labeled “QUOTES” with a file attached, IFTTT automatically saved the file in a designated Dropbox folder. This required web research, data entry and a lot of emailing & phoning back and forth throughout the course of 2 days.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 18, 2012

Today, I'm going to address a question that I hear often in networking meetings and was expressed to me recently in a reader email.    They scheduled appointments, travel, expense reports, basic client reports, filing, conference coordination, meeting coordination and so much more!   Seriously!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.    Keep reading to learn what my colleagues and friends had to say about the "Great Calendar Debate."     Cons of Planning Tool: There is a learning curve.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

Set your cell phone alarm so you give yourself enough time to wake up, get out of the sleepy daze, and be functional when you return to your desk. If you're lucky, there's not a phone in the restroom or you're not expected to answer your cell phone from there. Or go sit on the steps in the stairwell, or the supply room.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Here are some money management tips I've learned over the years that may help you. Always buy the most expensive health insurance you can afford. Learn the value of compound interest and each paycheck pay yourself to your savings accounts as much as you can, typically 10-35 per cent of your paycheck. So the short answer is yes.

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Success

AUGUST 10, 2021

It’s tempting to throw up your hands, but when you cultivate a growth mindset you can learn to love your problems. The lion’s share of our sales comes from email marketing , but very few blog readers (1%) subscribe. Adding pre-recorded content to our service lineup means passive, recurring revenue, with fewer expenses.

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BioTeams

JUNE 7, 2010

Most businesses struggle to find the right balance of online promotion versus "old-fashioned" phone calls and meeting people in their offices or in Starbucks. Many also struggle with the role of email - when is it useful as a communications tool and when does it simply not produce results? Lets get Physical? Now the good news.

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The Marq

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

It’s a site to learn about various non-profit organizations, including related volunteer and job opportunities. I recently received a disconcerting email from the founder about how the organization may be failing due to lack of funds. But now we are about to hit a wall, and this is why I am reaching out to you.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. GET TO KNOW YOUR CO-WORKERS. We are not an island.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

You can also clip pages or email notes to your Trips notebook in Evernote and tag it more specifically for your trip (i.e. Regardless of how you choose to learn more about your destination and how much time you have to plan your trip, this method will help you to put the information you need in a actionable format. Scandinavia2013).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

It was expensive,but when I brought it home I had to do all the work to get it up and running. I could see him looking after himself, trying to organise his diary and all his emails etc, and he wasn't sure what to give me. I travel far to try and find a full-serve station, but they are becoming extinct. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

He wrote in one sentence that he had "expensive experience" instead of "extensive" and in another wrote "tits" instead of "its." The woman who sat next to me told me I should have left the message, “Hi, call me back.&# * At another office I needed IT assistance so sent an email requesting help. Good thing I checked.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

He wrote in one sentence that he had " expensive experience" instead of "extensive" and in another wrote "tits" instead of "its." Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Good thing I checked. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Virtual Moxie

MAY 17, 2022

Drop a comment or email me and let me know. Expenses tend to rise as you become more experienced and sophisticated in your business. They will send you a letter, or an email, but they don’t get you on the phone because… say it with me… there is nothing to discuss. First, WHY: The number-one reason is to remain profitable.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Although he never finished high school, Scudamore loves nothing more than learning. Within his business he has established what he calls a Mentor Board of Advisors, a group of people he turns to for advice and learning. Think of the motor industry.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 14, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Learn everything you can about your competition, their products and how they advertise. Web development as well can be pretty expensive. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 20, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk People often say to me that their small business doesn’t have a website as it’s too complicated, takes up too much time or is too expensive. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Allwork

MARCH 25, 2024

What you’ll learn Discover the evolving workplace design trends shaping the future of urban workspaces. Learn effective strategies for revitalizing cities through intentional industry specialization. The beer companies often donate the beer or the kombucha or cider or whatever, so that’s not even an expense.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

usually at the expense of our own sanity. I learned that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything. usually at the expense of our own sanity. I learned that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! We're so used to getting it all done.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

If you don’t have those basics down, it’s not really something you can learn well enough to truly change the trajectory of your career in a reasonable amount of time. EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc. It’s because they trust you. You can just write “Thx!”

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk This allows you to “tag&# expenses to products, departments, services or projects – giving you the opportunity to analyze the true cost of a department or any project. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk The only issue that comes up is that just like with traditional hardware and software… there is always a learning curve and employee’s often run into tech problems that they either try to solve themselves… or ask their neighbor to help out with.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk You guessed it, as soon as I had done that my new computer started having problems, no calendar or address book data anymore,then my email started going and so on – I rebooted and that was that – I could no longer log in.

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Clutter Coach

APRIL 13, 2016

So I'm always happy when I can use technology without having to learn anything. Jott is a fantastic service that allows me to send myself emails via my cellphone, and it doesn't involve texting, which I have not been able to master.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Skills needed: You will need to be very good at graphic design and it will help if you know how to print T-shirts already, although you could learn. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 2, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk If a start-up funds the development of their company through internal cash flow and are cautious with expenses, the company can grow with low-risk to all those involved. Jp14 Said on March 5th, 2010 at 10:36 pm Another common thing is to keep learning.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 11, 2016

So I'm always happy when I can use technology without having to learn anything. Jott is a fantastic service that allows me to send myself emails via my cellphone, and it doesn't involve texting, which I have not been able to master.

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Productivityist

JULY 2, 2021

The problem here is, that constant meeting means there’s no time to catch up on emails or other obligations you may have. This means no meetings, and perhaps even limited phone calls. It is easy when you are working to get distracted by notifications, emails, and social media but this only hinders your focus and productivity.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 25, 2021

Take A Look Into Your Existing Client Database Employee turnover rates are without doubt expensive, and as per the American Staffing Association (ASA), the median annual turnover for recruiters and account managers is 25%. Train New Recruiters If you're a rookie, picking up that phone to make your first call can be more than daunting.

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