Success

MARCH 24, 2022

Rowling was rejected by dozens of publishers before the Harry Potter series was picked up by a small London publishing house—all because her 8-year-old daughter persisted and insisted that Rowling continue to submit her manuscript. Pick up the phone, knock on the door, reach out to those people, and go for what you want.

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Success

JUNE 26, 2023

Carrying more insurance than your state’s minimum requirements is generally recommended since accidents can get expensive, especially if someone is seriously injured or has a lot of property damage. Once you pay this amount, the insurance company covers the rest of the costs up to the policy limits. Work on your credit history.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 26, 2018

With more of us enjoying job flexibility today, and with the probability of up to 58% of workers expected to be independent contractors by 2027 , if you’re not using your smartphone for more than texting, calls and email you should be. The images I take with my iPhone 7 are far superior to my expensive, 10 year old digital camera.

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Tips From T. Marie

JULY 21, 2016

Fax Machine- At this point, everyone should be capable of sending attachments via email. for those few technophobes that refuse to be dragged into the 21 st century and insist on faxing you, all you need is Nextiva , up to 500 pages a month for just $4.95. Still need a place to hold meetings with customers or clients?

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On The Job

MAY 7, 2009

But it got me to thinking that no matter how many "rules" I provide about networking and resumes and other stuff, there are always those tricky little things that can trip you up if no one tells you. Sit up straight. Always sit up straight with your feet on the floor. Dont play with your phone. Ditch the backpack.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 8, 2017

He looked at his project list and felt they were all equally important, and then he ended up not doing anything because he felt unsure. When you’re in the car, you can make phone calls, but you can’t shop on Amazon (not safely, anyway!). That also means not wasting those energy-rich times on browsing your email inbox.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

Organising and maintaining multiple email inboxes. Arranging travel (including training expenses), visas and accommodation and occasionally, travelling with the CEO to provide general assistance. Taking phone calls, enquiries and general requests, handling all queries. Normally I start my day by getting up about 6:30 a.m.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 5, 2017

I get woken up by the sound of the first train leaving the local station at 5.15am! First thing I do is check my emails, I signed up to get alerts if there were any delays on my train route into Waterloo. What is your morning routine before you get into the office? Though I do set an alarm for 5.20 just in case!!)

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Allwork

AUGUST 26, 2022

I recognize that if I want my career trajectory to continue to go up, if I want to continue to grow personally and professionally, then I need to exert the effort to come into the office more frequently. Having an actual conversation seems far superior to the back-and-forth nature of IM-ing or emailing.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

This app is slightly expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. Whenever you receive confirmation emails from any bookings you can forward it to plans@tripit.com and they will add the details to the itinerary. If your manager needs to pick up a souvenir for their kids this app will tell them (or you!)

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Productivity Bits

MARCH 17, 2016

Cut Down on Start Up Time When there are no programs to install or updates to download, you can significantly reduce the time it takes you to get started with your work. Collaborate More Efficiently Before the cloud, working with other employees on a project could require countless emails and phone calls.

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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. Set deadlines for completing each task. Learn to say no.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Both times I’ve replaced my phone as quickly as is humanly possible because I am just lost without it (sometimes I am literally lost without it thanks to my dependence on Google maps to get me about London!). This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. [Show as slideshow]. FlightTrack: £2.99

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Both times I’ve replaced my phone as quickly as is humanly possible because I am just lost without it (sometimes I am literally lost without it thanks to my dependence on Google maps to get me about London!). This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. [Show as slideshow]. FlightTrack: £2.99

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

You don’t have to worry about their chores falling outside of their job description (for example, asking an executive assistant to shop for your spouse’s anniversary gift, or pick up their dry cleaning). An EA/PA manages the executive’s entire life. Because of this, they can more strategically and efficiently manage your schedule.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 2, 2015

But, with a few tweaks to your current set up you can start to turn that dream into a reality. On the expenses side , I can easily budget for expenses. And, most importantly, you can set your client payments up for automatic recurring billing. For many business owners though, this is still a dream. Offer payment plans.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Small Business Start-Up Idea – Sign-Making Service by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 09, 2008 Sign manufacture is a fun way for you to earn some extra income. The rest of your expenses will be related to promoting your website.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 29, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk The worst business start-up mistakes by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 29, 2009 Although many people decide to try and realise their dream of starting their own business, unfortunately it often turns into a nightmare for them.

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 26, 2011

On the expenses side, I can easily budget for expenses. And, most importantly, you can set your client payments up for automatic recurring billing. How do you contact them, i.e. phone, email, certified letter, and how long do you leave it before making contact with them? Doesn’t that sound heavenly?

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Productivity Bits

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

It’s understandable that with so many ways to pay (mail, online, over the phone, and in person), keeping track of money is a chore few of us stay on top of. Mint also has a phone application, allowing you to view your finances no matter where you are. BillQ – makes it easy to keep up with and track all of your bills.

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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. My alarm goes off at 05:30 and I usually hit snooze twice before actually getting up.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 02, 2008 There is always a great demand for custom-made T-shirts, ranging from sports teams in need of new kit to event organisers wanting promotional shirts to give away.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

  Here is an example of why: I was just checking my emails before going to bed (I'm on vacation in Georgia, just south of Russia, 12 hours ahead of pacific time) when I saw an interview request from foxbusiness.com journalist. I like having a long battery life and having the full functionality of the Windows Platform on my phone.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Then don't be surprised if colleagues don't invite you to participate in an important client dinner or fire emails around the office detailing your boorish ways. So, sitting at dinner with a new client and ordering the most expensive entree on the menu (when they're paying) is not a good move." All because of those pork rinds.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

" That is what I heard from her as we were talking on the phone.  Do You Have A Pain In Your Back-up? Everything is backed up on the web automatically. It allows us to easily email branded invoices to our clients, which they can then pay by mail or online. " Stephanie you are such a geek."   OK! 

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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. ” “When I first started as an EA, I was answering phones, filing, and typing memos. I started out as a receptionist and ended up as an EA. I’ve had one 2.5%

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 11, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Add up all your monthly expenses so you can estimate how much money you will have left each month. The best tip from my point of view would be to avoid unnecessary expenses. Then try and remove or refinance the most expensive lending.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Sustainable events don’t need to be expensive events. Long gone are the days of endless budgets, assistants are now given strict instructions on how much they can spend on the events they organise and sustainability is not something that comes up in a conversation with our bosses. Engage your stakeholders. Yes please.

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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? I set up recurring appointments for things like bookkeeping or marketing. Smart Phone!! My favorite is: The iPhone although any smart phone will do.

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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. It’s someone who is actively doing, seeking, and implementing, not someone who is simply coming up with ideas or maintaining the status quo. weekly calls, status meetings, email updates, project management tools)?

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2006

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Computerised systems now fall into two very different camps, the first are those that sit on your computer, and as such you need to take responsibility for ensuring you back your data up on a regular basis. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Service Untitled

JULY 31, 2012

Even in huge industries, the cost of keeping existing customers is still far less expensive than recruiting new ones. When a voluntary churn occurs, which is a customer’s decision to switch services, the lack of customer service personnel available to work out the problems and convince the customer to reconsider becomes expensive.

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Service Untitled

JULY 30, 2010

All it took was my phone number and email address, and I would earn money back on all of my purchases. They know I am choosing Petco over the grocery store for my dog supplies now, and with the money back program, horse supplies are less expensive, easier to find in the store, and more convenient to shop. Why does Petco do it?

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Success

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

office professionals surveyed agreed that they spend more time searching for documents and files they need than responding to emails and messages,” according to a 2021 survey conducted by Wakefield Research for Elastic. Don’t save an email or a phone call to deal with later. They don’t respond to emails as they arrive.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2013

I don''t do a lot of outsourcing, but offering up guests spots here at Productivityst has started me down that path. You can also link up with her on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter. We ended up hiring him for several jobs and staying in constant contact over the course of several weeks.

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Service Untitled

MAY 23, 2011

My initial impression most likely will be affected by the friendliness and kindness of the customer service agent; whether it is my first experience on the phone, by email, or in person. When I call another realtor to set up an appointment to see one of their listings, I always begin with &# How are you today?&#

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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.  I personally use a Franklin Covey planner because I love the look of the pages, but many other companies make planner pages with the same set-up. It is also backed up in case of a hard drive failure.

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