All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If you don’t have procedures in place, one approach to onboarding involves having the new hire document the procedures as they learn. This method serves a dual purpose: it ensures that your procedures are up-to-date and allows the new employee to reinforce their learning through the act of documentation.

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Success

OCTOBER 19, 2021

That includes banners of various sizes for social media as well as templates for brochures, catalogs, newsletters for your email marketing strategy —anything you may conceivably use as your business grows. Learn how to plug in new content at the technical level even if you have a committed staff member.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As the creator of a weekly newsletter and a host of the future work podcast, Daan’s forward-thinking approach and industry contributions have positioned him as a thought leader in the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work. And I think learning and development is kind of overseen. You do this in your company.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 29, 2012

If you are looking for someone to be your "girl Friday" and pick up dry cleaning, do shopping, take care of the filing, as well as help with email newsletters and scheduling appointments, then a personal assistant is really a better choice.  Go here to learn how [link] "Get More Done, Make More Money."

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Interview: Katie sits down with Tara Fort to learn about how she made her successful transformation to self-employment. ( ALERT: this part of our interview is conducted at a local eatery with significant background noise.) Want to be the subject of one of our interviews or sponsor an upcoming month of AZVAs newsletter & podcast?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 2, 2012

They are also known as free reports, eBooks, digital products, audio downloads, and pretty much anything you can create and email as an offer. You’ll get more people on your email list. When was the last time you signed up for an email list that didn’t include some kind of giveaway, prize, or free offer?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

They are also known as free reports, eBooks, digital products, audio downloads, and pretty much anything you can create and email as an offer. You’ll get more people on your email list. When was the last time you signed up for an email list that didn’t include some kind of giveaway, prize, or free offer? They create trust.

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Microsoft Word PDF Email Filing 100

Loosely Speaking

JULY 26, 2010

Tara and I learned a LOT from this interview about considerations we should all realize when we are using the space, electricity, and wifi at cafes, coffeehouses, and restaurants for business purposes. Though she has worked in several other industries, Cuppers is her true passion, along with traveling, and adopting homeless animals.

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Productivityist

JUNE 18, 2012

Oh, and she also promises not to delete your email. Every morning I open my inbox I have roughly 30 new, unread emails waiting for me. So I start my day by clearing out the irrelevant emails and taking my inbox from 30+ unread emails to five and flagging the two that actually require a response and need to be dealt with immediately.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2009

  As you know, I have some fabulous colleagues in the productivity and organizing industry.  P.S.  I know that a lot of organizers and virtual assistants read my blog, so if you have not received an email from me, let me know you want to participate and I'll give you the details. To your success!

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Loosely Speaking

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Visit Lisa’s blog ( www.simplybeyoutiful.blogspot.com/ ) and Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Simply-Be-YOU-tiful/175549179382 to learn more about her businesses. Lisa also invite you to email her your fashion dilemmas, to: LMiller_beauty@yahoo.com. Episode 3: Prepping to Attend Industry Events (April 2010).

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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. The tool allows us to know where the business stands at-a-glance, view client data, track sales and expenses, create and manage invoices/purchase orders as well as see industry trends. Because: I can put everything in it.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

To receive a free copy of the Career Advancement Toolkit, join the Project Management Hacks email newsletter. The key to advanced productivity lies in the power of learning. Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. The value of learning is very clear.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

If you ever find yourself saying, “There’s nothing more to learn,” you’re kidding yourself. A book costs about $10 and you can learn a ton by actually reading a book on any topic. Any person in any position at any level in any industry will benefit from leadership skills. Email this to a friend? Share this on del.icio.us.

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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. Always think of how you can better yourself and what you can learn. What are the main aspects of your role? That it’s so varied.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

  Public means that others can follow the list and learn from the people you have found.  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 )?  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? To your success!

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

To get you started, here are some high-impact customer retention tips proven across industries to provide the results you need: Set realistic expectations, and overdeliver whenever possible. Depending upon your business style and structure, follow-ups may involve a personal visit, phone call, email, text or an online survey.

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Gifts Customer Service Policies Social Media 280

Service Untitled

DECEMBER 10, 2010

You’re most likely sending out emails, brochures, and promotions with greetings of the season, but what happens after the lights are removed and the tree is packed away? Ask your readers as you send out regular emails, what kind of information they want to learn. Take care of your customers and attract new ones.

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Allwork

JULY 20, 2023

By staying attuned to market trends, further refining your strategies, and leveraging data-driven insights, you can position your coworking space for long-term success in a thriving and evolving industry. Consider factors such as age, profession, industry, interests, and work preferences.

Social Media 246

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

24 million Americans are self-employed from home on a full-time basis 1 in 5 businesses located in an office or industrial area started in the home, including Ford and Apple.   Avoid the seductions of a ringing phone, your email or someone dropping by to visit.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Twitter Networking Phones Ergonomics 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I’ve only been in this role for a month so I’m learning lots at the moment and also getting involved in marketing so it is exciting. I’ve also worked in a variety of industries and have met lots of interesting people and been asked to do lots of interesting tasks! Why did you decide to write a blog? Well I’ve always loved writing.

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Interviewing Gossip 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I’ve only been in this role for a month so I’m learning lots at the moment and also getting involved in marketing so it is exciting. I’ve also worked in a variety of industries and have met lots of interesting people and been asked to do lots of interesting tasks! Why did you decide to write a blog? Well I’ve always loved writing.

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Interviewing Gossip 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Have more than one phone number and email address - Besides your personal cell number from your iPhone, get another free number just for job hunting or work. It’s also a good idea to have different emails for different purposes. Here are some tips to think about. I will admit they are not conventional, at all. Yes, Facebook!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 22, 2010

"With over fifteen types of foreign cars already on sale here, the Japanese auto industry isn't likely to carve out a big share of the market for itself." 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 )? 

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AT&T Networking Fax 2010 100

Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

With a developing and evolving membership, customers are always engaged in the product, absorbing and learning from new modules, leaving the provider with long-term sales success and the stability of recurring billing. Of course, benefits are not just limited to the publisher’s side.

Social Media 100

Social Media Purchasing Microsoft Outlook Training 100

Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Post on industry forums. No matter what industry your service business caters to, there are going to be online communities where employees, entrepreneurs, and businesses meet. I did a short video teaching others what I learned and then made a recommendation to purchase the product at the end of the video.

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Social Media Purchasing Microsoft Outlook Promotion 100

Ideas.Ted

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

And that’s what the board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist aims to be, whether it’s in her podcast ( Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter ) , books , social media posts or newsletter — to correct and dispel myths, confusion and crackpot theories and products and illuminate evidence-based research and information. Happy researching!

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Health Medical Google Social Media 118

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

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. Notes: Customer retention is the key to success in this industry. Although this is a competitive market, if you are talented and customer focused enough then you can become successful.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2015

You can work in any industry you want. I like the variation of my role, one day I’m typing up meeting the notes the next I’m creating a company newsletter or something completely different. Working with my Director – she is awesome and I learn so much from her. Being at the cutting edge of business.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 9, 2012

The articles in the magazine tend to shine a spotlight on industry news, venue information, office tips, as well as fashion advice and career trends. Once you have registered you will receive a regular newsletter via email from ‘Moneypenny’ which contains information on products, services, offers and events for assistants.

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Jen Lawrence

APRIL 18, 2019

Email, text, phone, chat? Collect them and send a single email to be answered once a day? If yes, do you want them to conduct business under their own email address or under one you set up for them? Within your network, you’re also more likely to find a VA who specializes in or is familiar with your industry.

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Jen Lawrence

APRIL 18, 2019

Email, text, phone, chat? Collect them and send a single email to be answered once a day? If yes, do you want them to conduct business under their own email address or under one you set up for them? Within your network, you’re also more likely to find a VA who specializes in or is familiar with your industry.

Dropbox 40

Dropbox AT&T Stress Legal 40

Men With Pens

MAY 6, 2012

Every single business owner, no matter what their industry, needs to be able to write well to be successful. Click here to learn more about the Damn Fine Words course – and how it can change your writing, your business… maybe even your life. You’re missing out. And you need to improve a critical business skill: your writing.

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

That’s why one of the feature articles in the recent Manta Sales newsletter caught my eye. But what if you are trying to build a relationship via email or through an online customer instant message? The pleasantries we learned in Kindergarten still work well. Avoid jargon. Oh man am I ever guilty of this.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

DO NOT look at a single work email after that. Your quick email check becomes a written response, some analysis, and finally that little voice says, “What the heck. I thought I was being industrious and efficient, but I was simply burning myself out. Learn Creative Visualization´s last blog. time for a change!

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2009 AT&T Keyboards Email 40

Men With Pens

APRIL 29, 2010

No emails from the site editor. Getting a reputation as a snarky, demanding writer probably won’t boost your industry rep or your bottom line. Firing off a biting email demanding answers and an apology probably won’t win you repeat business. Write the email and then trash it. And then nothing happens.

2010 40

2010 Email AT&T UPS 40

Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 17, 2010

Similarly, a growing number of local businesses are becoming aware of the internet’s great marketing power, learning for themselves and limiting the ability of SEOs to improve their positioning. Some keywords, no matter how simple and interesting, are unlikely to provide substantial income.

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