Make or Break Moments

AUGUST 25, 2010

Posted by Deborah Chaddock Brown on August 25, 2010 under Telephone Moments | 2 Comments to Read Often our first interaction with our customer is over the phone. In this age of emails, voice mail and telecommuting, so many customers are simply seeking a human being to discuss their business or concerns with. Good stuff.

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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? Or being tied to bulky, desktop computers that couldn’t function more than five feet away from a phone jack? Now, we wonder how we ever managed to get anything done with it. Now, business operates 24/7 globally.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 30, 2012

Everything you do in your business, from responding to emails to working with clients, needs to be systemized and documented, so that it’s very easy to create a repeatable process in your business. Just some of the mistakes that can happen are: Bad links in emails – they go to the wrong page, or they don’t work. Look and Feel.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Productivity in Bite Sized Pieces - Weekly #Cinch Audiocast Review | Main | Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention » You Can Steal Time Back From Email A few days ago I received an email from a reader.  " Email is something that many of us struggle with. 

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

Here are some tips that help me: Turning off all of the rings, dings, and notifications for email, Slack, and messaging on my phone and computer. I use email rules for the messages or notices I should be interrupted for. Can you follow up that request with a quick email so it doesn’t slip my mind?” And that’s OK.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Communication Introduce them to the company’s communication channels and email distribution lists. Set up a branded email for the new hire, complete with an appropriate title and auto-signature.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

David Ly Khim is a growth marketer for Sidekick by HubSpot where he writes about email productivity. Email is a strange beast. These email principles will help you take control of your inbox and reduce the stress that comes with using time and energy effectively. If you respond to an email, archive it. Save your energy.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 28, 2023

Please help me write a professional email to my boss, the senior managing partner, to ask for funds to attend the Project Management Learning Lab in September. The email should explain why this training is a valuable investment for my organization and the benefits I will receive from attending. system will be made public.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 31, 2010

Many cell phone owners are not aware that both cell phones and portable computers have the capability to access the Internet from anywhere using wireless Bluetooth technology. Furthermore, they may already be paying for Bluetooth wireless access in their monthly cell phone plan.

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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

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Just because you recently met someone at an event and they handed you their business card doesn’t mean it’s okay for you to add them to your newsletter. Instead, send them an email, give them a phone call, or send them a postcard, and INVITE them to sign up for your list.

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Make or Break Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2009

One person was behind the desk, I was no more than five feet away and talking to her when she picked up the phone and called a vendor, totally ignoring my presence. Yet, a phone call appeared to be more important than engaging me in even trivial conversation. I assume the purpose of Internet marketing is to create sales.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. Third Paragraph – Action : Suggest the course of action you’d like the reader to take, such as schedule a phone call or interview. This most crucial part of your business cards is your contact information, such as your name, phone number, and email.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 21, 2010

One of the best ways to take advantage of this potential bump in profitability is through email marketing. Email is a very effective way to bring highly-tailored messages to specific audiences. You don’t want to inundate your recipients by email, but a rough schedule could entail: a. Email 1: Initial offer.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The cardinal rule of email deliverability is to never borrow, buy or rent an email list. To boost the size of your email list, review every interaction point a customer has with your company, and consider implementing a program for each one. Phone or call center. Will my email address be shared or sold?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 13, 2010

» There is an App for That -- Productivity Apps for iPhone and Android I am constantly amazed at the new and creative applications (apps) that are on the market today for smart-phones.    It means that if you can think of something you would like your phone to do, it probably can if you find the right app!

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 15, 2019

Most email clients will allow you to assign colors and categories to your calendar simply by selecting from a dropdown. Meetings – In Person Meetings – Virtual (phone/video) Conferences/Expos/Company-Wide Meetings Travel Urgent/Reminders Holidays/Special Events Personal Financial To-Dos (remember to schedule your to-dos !)

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Office Organization Success

OCTOBER 24, 2012

This means I don’t allow myself to get distracted by: reading unnecessary emails; trawling through the latest happenings over on Facebook; taking unscheduled phone calls; or. Got this newsletter done! running quick errands. Placed courtesy calls with several clients (I love connecting with my clients on this level).

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Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Checking Facebook to see what everyone else is doing, before writing their newsletter. Checking emails instead of reaching out to potential joint venture partners or organizations to secure speaking gigs. Don’t be a slave to your emails or your phone. For example…. Updating their website before making sales calls.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

We May Not Have Heard From You Recently a wonderful reader responded to one of our posts via email to let us know that she had filled out our contact form and had not heard from us.  Steph Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?   That is just not our style!    That is just not our style! 

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 25, 2019

Again, work with your team to discuss preferred working styles, communication preferences (email, phone, chat, text, video), barriers to trust, performance agreements (turnaround times, work formats, meeting lengths), and conflict resolution processes. Sign up for my monthly newsletter by clicking here. Best wishes!

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Jen Lawrence

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Emails – We hear this a lot but somehow seem to struggle to release ourselves from the constant beckoning of the email notification. Set time frames to check your email and turn off notifications so your mental flow isn’t constantly interrupted. Sign up for my monthly newsletter by clicking here.

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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. weekly calls, status meetings, email updates, project management tools)? © 2023 Julie Perrine International, LLC HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? A different take on the to-do list.

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Jen Lawrence

APRIL 12, 2019

Imagine being able to respond to your client and make your meeting on time with a simple phone call or text. Shoot me an email and we’ll chat! Sign up for my monthly newsletter by clicking here. . Have you ever been running between meetings and suddenly a client has an urgent and critical need?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Check out these Great Reviews by @JanetBarclay » Be Smart About Using the Telephone How much time do you lose playing "phone tag?"  I   Before you pick up the phone to make another call, consider what you are going to say when you get voice mail.    Start Today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 27, 2010

  Back at that time, I wrote a newsletter artile that I think holds value today.  " many times to my clients and in this newsletter, but it personally means more to me now.    Back at that time, I wrote a newsletter artile that I think holds value today.    It was quite surreal. 

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Success

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

But if I decide it requires too much effort to step outside and pick it up, an electronic edition is already in my email. And if the e-edition is too much effort, the same newspaper sends another email called the Daily Headlines Edition. I found myself on the map and logged it in my phone. Who would ever be wrong?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

They say you should set up a procedure to reach others immediately via phone in urgent cases. Establish an Unsubscribe folder, then spend some time getting off the mailing lists of newsletters, alerts, bulletins, etc., Tags: send email blackberry information overload get email email career advice Anita Bruzzese.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Not signed up for the newsletter yet? ” Let’s face it, we are being inundated with email, RSS feeds and many other types of information on a daily basis – it seems never ending. Memorandums and tasks arrive in our email inbox at breakneck speed and there is an endless stream of voice mails that begging for a response.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 4, 2017

Some VA’s began to specialize in things like email marketing, online project management and social media marketing. Phone and email are no longer the only ways to stay in touch with clients. social media, newsletters, website tasks, blogging, etc.) . social media, newsletters, website tasks, blogging, etc.) .

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 15, 2019

Most email clients will allow you to assign colors and categories to your calendar simply by selecting from a dropdown. Meetings – In Person Meetings – Virtual (phone/video) Conferences/Expos/Company-Wide Meetings Travel Urgent/Reminders Holidays/Special Events Personal Financial To-Dos (remember to schedule your to-dos !)

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

If you come across a website you like that is relevant sign up for their newsletter or RSS feed so that you get their latest updates in your inbox. It is well worth signing up to their newsletter which does literally list everything that is happening in London that week, always good for any visiting colleagues or clients!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2011

Tweet Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

savvyspaces Steph: birthdayalarm.com - sends an email reminder 1 week before and again a couple days. With the help of some super-talented developers, they built a system that requires no sign up or setup, and lets any user send or forward any email into the future. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 5, 2010

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 )?  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 )?  years or so. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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