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Avoiding the Price Trap: 3 Tips to Succeed as a Mission-Based Business

Success

Maria quit her job as a project manager two years ago to follow her dreams of starting her own business, a decision she actually made after picking up a copy of SUCCESS magazine. . The bonus piece to all of this, the proverbial icing on the cake, is that you need to create a place—a Facebook group, an email newsletter, etc.—where

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

She’d made a small on-the-job error, and a library trustee known for her bullying manner sent a reprimand to Fanning’s personal email address, CC’ing it to the entire board. Fanning acknowledged the error, apologized and asked that work emails be sent only to her work address. Email has pros and cons, Paterson says.

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

All Things Admin

Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Project management. Email template for circulating date/time options. Meeting invite/email template ? Travel planning. Human resources.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

Get certified in a marketable skill – such as Microsoft Office programs, event planning, office management, or project management. This article first appeared in Executive Secretary Magazine , a global training publication and must read for any administrative professional.

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A day in the life: Catheryn Fellowes, EA to Sophie Hulme

Practically Perfect PA

and the first thing I do is check my emails and the diary for the day. First thing I’ll make a cup of coffee, and print the diary for the day and address any urgent emails. I will then spend an hour working through emails and addressing anything that impacts the day or week ahead. I like to know what’s ahead of me!

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How to organise your office and keep it that way!

Practically Perfect PA

A few years ago I worked in a department with a dozen or so Project Managers who were all highly qualified Six Sigma professionals. They were a great bunch to be a round and during my time there I did learn a lot about the dark art of project management! and remove any waste that has been left there.

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AZVAs the Podcast Episode 8: Publishing Industry Opportunities

Loosely Speaking

Post your questions in the usual places (below this post as a comment, on the AZVAs facebook page discussion tab or wall, or sent as an email to Katie or Tara) If you submit a question, we’ll answer it during a future podcast and you’ll be entered into a drawing to be our guest at an upcoming webinar. October Sponsor: Jan B.

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