Office Organization Success

AUGUST 5, 2013

If you’ve received one of those very desperate-sounding “if you want to continue to receive my emails, move me to the Primary tab” emails, then you’ll know exactly what I mean! Okay, so first let’s address those emails that have been sent out…. Many business owners (and email users in general) suffer from email overload.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Assign specific colors to categories in your email inbox or use tags to visually group related items together. Here are two examples of this.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 23, 2024

Send out a quick department-wide email or speak up in the next staff meeting to let people know where to find your procedures. This is a strategic way to make process improvement an ongoing project. There’s no such thing as a perfect implementation process. Procedure are useless if no one knows where to find them.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procedures are documented, step-by-step instructions for performing tasks or processes. Process – A series of interrelated steps or activities designed to achieve a specific outcome. Process Mapping – The visual representation of a process, often using flowcharts or diagrams, to illustrate its steps and relationships.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

Do you remember asking people in your household to hang up the phone so you could send an email? If you take a couple Excel classes, learn how to streamline the report assembly process, and save yourself at least an hour per week, that’s 50+ hours over the course of the year. Documenting your processes is the first step.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Being asked to learn new technology or software is always stressful. Google Workspace is a collaboration and productivity suite, similar to Microsoft 365, that allows you to create and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, manage your email, and attend virtual meetings. All that’s left is to learn how to use them!

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

When I combined the information on adult ADHD with what I’ve learned in treating my generalized anxiety disorder, and my Time and Space Style Inventory (TSSI) results, it helped me create some better systems for managing my work environment for improved focus and productivity. HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You can get started on this process by downloading this free resource: From Reactive to Proactive: Creating Your Strategic Administrative Career Plan. Feel free to share your goals with your fellow admins on our Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn pages, or email us , and let us know your plans for making next year your best year yet!

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

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. The Innovation Mindset (sometimes called the Growth Mindset) sees change as an opportunity to learn and grow. Who can help me shorten my learning curve?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Next, you need to setup your account with your username, email address, and password. Once you complete the setup process, you can start creating pages for your website. Make sure to add it to your email signature and reference lists, too. HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 10, 2009

Over the years I have worked with many solopreneurs helping them to create their online marketing systems and stay in touch with their audience via a regular ezine (or electronic newsletter). You’ll also need to do your research into the different email list management services that are available and see what they offer.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different Ways » 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To E-mail, it is the form of communication that we love to hate and love to love.    Multiple studies on business productivity will tell you that huge amounts of time are wasted on email.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

If you publish an ezine/newsletter on a regular basis just because you’re away on vacation doesn’t mean that your ezine shouldn’t go out… in fact it’s crucial to your business that you do continue with your ezine. This is very common practice amongst business owners and makes the process of taking some time away very easy to manage.

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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.    Identify your specific needs and then start the hiring process.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Apps for file access, e-mail, calendar, password protection, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, virtual meetings, news, weather and travel are examples of key productivity tools mobile devices should have installed. Learn more by using the guides. Know Your Mobile Device. Put that on your action list. Cloud Storage.

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Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Even though you know they need to learn how to change their eating habits for life, you have to start with what your audience wants right now, today, and then give them what they need (i.e. When someone signs up to your list, don’t just get their name and email address, ask them what their biggest challenge is too.

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Office Organization Success

JUNE 24, 2013

“Everyone” says you need Infusionsoft, but you’ve heard horror stories about the learning curve involved. They can do a lot to automate your marketing and make your client buying process smooth and easy. Send out your broadcast emails — newsletter or solo emails. Have a shopping cart capability.

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Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

If you publish an ezine/newsletter on a regular basis just because you’re away on vacation doesn’t mean that your ezine shouldn’t go out… in fact it’s crucial to your business that you do continue with your ezine. This is very common practice amongst business owners and makes the process of taking some time away very easy to manage.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

that you can give your visitor in exchange for them giving you their name and email address. And, most importantly, you need to make this process automated! The absolute best way of doing this is through publishing a regular newsletter (or ezine). Feature article (the main part of your newsletter). Constant Contact.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Work With Stephanie « 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To | Main | Mon Motivation - Do You Believe What You Are Told, or What You Know to be True?   That process has evolved into a lot of fun for me!   That process has evolved into a lot of fun for me!  » Rather Listen?

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Office Organization Success

OCTOBER 5, 2013

It’s great to set up systems and processes and have them work for you, but in order to fully automate your business you also need to know which technologies are going to work best to support you in that. Part of running an efficient and organized business is making full use of the technology and resources available to you.

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Office Organization Success

JANUARY 22, 2015

Create your sales page, autoresponder sequence, and promotional emails. Make sure on your sales page you let the participants know that by signing up they’ll also receive a copy of your newsletter. You know something that your participants don’t, and they have come along to learn from you.

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 26, 2021

With the right technology and communication styles, virtual assistants work in remote locations and can successfully take over tasks such as: Calendar management, such as booking meetings with clients Email filtering and management Data entry Client follow-ups Transcription and note-taking Social media management Recruitment tasks.

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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. This formal tasting process is called “cupping.&#. This formal tasting process is called “cupping."

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

And, because they are very simple to maintain and update, the business owner can very quickly and easily do updates themselves without having to involve their web designer in the update process — resulting in instant updates. Learn more and reserve your spot now. =. This is what part two of the workshop will focus on.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 21, 2010

  Since the day she discovered a new way of thinking, Allyson developed a simple, yet powerful process for Prioritizing, Organizing and Simplifying® her life - to get more of what she really want in life and make more of a meaningful contribution to those around her!   You will learn to.   Click away! To your success!

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Karen Vivarelli

OCTOBER 28, 2020

However, I just went with it and put a process together for next time. If you are quick to learn, enjoy interacting with a variety of people and you are not afraid to jump in the deep end to see what happens then I totally recommend becoming a VA! My first client is based in New Zealand and runs mind/body online training.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

After a few years of becoming their Head Receptionist and not learning anything new I was ready for a new challenge. Therefore, I opted for Office Technology so I learnt typewriting and word processing etc. I would also learn earlier on how to train yourself to switch off. It’s a learning curve for everyone.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

OCTOBER 25, 2012

” When sending emails to your client, take the time to address them by name, like “Hi, Susan,” or “Dear Jim.” Simply beginning an email with the content is disrespectful and makes it appear that you are too busy to include a proper greeting; thus, too busy for them. and proof your email before you send it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Cinch: [link] (audio)  -- Kathleen Gage shares her process for annual planning.     Do you hae a favorite planning process?    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

I emailed my personal trainer to let him know my right shoulder was bugging me and that I needed to take a break from sessions to heal - despite the fact that my next session was a couple of days away. After I’ve done this bit of “motivational triage,” I’ll look at my processes and adjust them accordingly. I did the dishes.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

  While it is really from the grass family, bamboo has some amazing strategic growth processes --heck some can even grow up to 100 feet tall!    The more you can put systems and processes to the work you do, the stronger you become and the more you can grow and even survive harsh conditions.   Bamboo? 

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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. Look for opportunities to practice different skills, implement new processes, take on new responsibilities or try out new technology. A book costs about $10 and you can learn a ton by actually reading a book on any topic. Tweet This!

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All Things Admin

MARCH 11, 2024

It helps reduce time and effort, accommodates more complex procedures and processes, and makes it easy for remote teams to work together. Some think the learning curve is too steep; others believe that the emerging technology will eventually replace them, and they don’t want to speed up what they see as an inevitable “rise of the robots.”

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

I emailed my personal trainer to let him know my right shoulder was bugging me and that I needed to take a break from sessions to heal – despite the fact that my next session was a couple of days away. After I’ve done this bit of “motivational triage,” I’ll look at my processes and adjust them accordingly. I did the dishes.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Every person, regardless of intelligence, age or education can only process a few changes at a time (if the changes are to be lasting.) Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Define no more than 5 major goals for the year.   Or, follow us on Twitter

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Office Organization Success

JULY 17, 2009

It’s great to set up systems and processes and have them work for you, but in order to fully automate your business you also need to know which technologies are going to work best to support you in that. Learn how YOU can create an efficient and organized office in 7 EASY steps, and receive free how-to articles at [link].

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