Office Organization Success

AUGUST 17, 2009

A Welcome Packet is a document – it can either be printed and mailed or digital and emailed – that you send out to your new clients when they sign up to work with you, and cements the relationship you are about to have with them. Be sure to include this form on a separate page so that your client can fax back their credit card details to you.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Creating a Client Contact Sheet which contains your client’s name, address, email, phone, fax and any other contact information that you want to keep a record of is a useful template to have. A couple of places where you’ll want to create individual clients folders are: In your email program. Share and Enjoy:

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Did your boss just decide to install it on his/her system and yours then told you, "Read the manual, were going to be using this from now on"? 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. Whats next?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Procrastination, Email, Multi-Tasking, Family Management, Soc Media Backup Etc. Corinne specializes in Leadership Skills, Emotional Intelligence, System Intelligence,Team Development, Goal setting/Visioning, Relationship and Communication skills. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 19, 2010

thanks @thinkglobally) Productivity is sometimes about effective systems and sometimes about the mindset that you have about your situation.  PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?    Often it is both.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 25, 2011

.  She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net   Tweet     in News & Updates! .    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 7, 2009

.  You may come to the same conclusion as Janet, or you may find that your needs are totally different, but you will get a fabulous overview of some of the most popular planning systems today. Have a planning system you love?  Have a planning system you love?  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 31, 2010

.  She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net   Tweet   in News & Updates! .    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

Work With Stephanie « My Theme for 2011: Decisive Productive Action | Main | 10 Reminder Systems for You To Consider » Stephanie Hosts Jill Hively: What’s for Dinner? Register Today:  What's for Dinner - 5 Steps to Meal Planning Success Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

  Keep reading to learn what I learned.   Now, the system updates for me and I can recognize my awesome tweeps and stay in contact. Check out my Twitter Mosaic" » "Delegate Bookmarking to an Automated System" » "Spending Time on Social Networking - Make it Count!" To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 19, 2011

Work With Stephanie « 10 Reminder Systems for You To Consider | Main | Listen to Stephanie on Solace Wealth Management on Blog Talk Radio » Productivity and Organization Link Lineup There is some fantastic content out on the web and I often have clients and readers ask me what I have found. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 21, 2010

She became such an expert in time and life management that she's been teaching her simple, yet powerful system to others ever since via workshops and keynotes!    She calls it the 7 Minute Life System I had the honor of reviewing Allyson's program and I have to tell you it is great.    You will learn to.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

  Today you will learn about 12 business productivity tools that they can't live without. reminders with alarms that go off, my schedule for every day, even dates a year or two from now, pick up and respond to email. It is the easiest way for me to capture data, url's, emails, images, etc. And it's a PHONE!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

  We learned back in pre-school that trying to fit a square peg into a round hole just does not work.    Yet, we try to do it all of the time by putting systems in place that don’t match our personal or our organizations’ styles. .  There are some that think that one system should work for everyone. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

New Years Resolution: Use a to-do list or task tracking system! - [link] - Cathy Sexton shares some great thoughts on to-do systems.   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

  In others, you may choose an electronic storage system rather than paper.  1 -- Make Sure Your Electronic System is Solid Organization is Key   One of the reasons that we often keep paper copies of things is because we are afraid that we will not be able to find the item again.  Make Sure You Back it Up!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

pamelahazelton    Franklin Covey - been using that system for 10+ years.   (Steph says: Learn more in Paul's book and DVD have them all - [link] mprice6   iPad with google calendar that I share with my assistant marj_asturias    Google Apps for me all the way. To-Do list! What Do You Do?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

  Keep reading to learn more! PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?    Keep reading to learn more! Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Listen Live to Stephanie Share Her Story on #WIBRadio on Jan 3 @ 1pm CST | Main | Procrastination, Email, Multi-Tasking, Family Management, Soc Media Backup Etc.   They do not have systems for handling their most important areas of life.    Then use the system.  Link Lineup!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

First of all, there is not a perfect tool or a perfect system. So, this answer is based on my experimentation with the two main tools the question above refers to - a planner and a tickler file system. Anchor your system one place or the other, whichever seems most natural to you. Do what's most natural for you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 25, 2008

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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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Systems that Support Growth You see, while bamboo is known for its speedy growth (once it starts growing up) there is something below the surface that many do not know.   The rhizomes are the organism's growth system.    The intricate system of roots and growth make the plant amazingly strong. 

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Take a course, if you already know the basics, go to the next tier and learn at the intermediate and expert levels. Effective Business Writing Skills Who wants to read a three page email? This will provide a wonderful support system, you will learn and improve skills, and have opportunities for leadership roles.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

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. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel. Large Firms: Your job is more stable, since there are more funds reserved, due to larger profits.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

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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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

  However, if you continue to believe in yourself and learn from those failures, your successes will outweigh them over the long haul.   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?   I believe in you. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Steph in the Media | Main | 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To » Dont Strangle Your Reminders!   Your response is crucial to the success of the system, so set up a system that you will actually use!  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

Heres a sample Thank You letter that you can use to get that dream job you have been waiting for: Your Name Your Address Your City, Province, Postal Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, Province, Postal Code Dear Mr./Ms. I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Check them out and see what else you can learn! If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. If someone is being negative with you, ask them why they are raising their voice or why they are being pessimistic. At times, the person that conveys this tone doesn’t realize they are coming across in a harmful manner. Try to forget about work outside of work.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

  This system worked for and I know I can make it work for me."   Assuming that the system is right and you are broken is not the right way to go.    Instead, find a system that works for the way you naturally think and learn.  " Any system that has too many steps is likely to fail. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 1, 2010

  We've helped slews of clients implement the software along with other productivity systems as they claimed their Office Miracle ™ !   Keep reading to learn more.   Keep reading to learn more.   Keep reading to learn more.   Keep reading to learn more.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

.  She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!   As the founder and CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc.,

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. There is an entire industry dedicated to the issue; a sub-niche of personal development, capable of surviving and even thriving on its own.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Work With Stephanie « You Can Steal Time Back From Email | Main | Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful » Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention "I just can't focus Stephanie.    I've tried different systems and they don't work. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Try to throw in your own spin on information that you learn and post about. Dont be afraid to spice it up a little. This will enable your readers to comment on your posts and start a discussion. Be creative on your posts. Keep posts short. Try to keep your posts between 250 - 500 words.

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