Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. If you are going to wear a costume, make sure to wear something tasteful, not too scary or revealing.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. This lessens the time you have to spend on the phone. Here are some core benefits that were taken directly from the site: Allowing clients to enter in their own task requests.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

The default colours would be: Tentative: Blue with white diagonal stripes through it Busy: Blue Out of Office: Purple Keeping these tips in mind will create a more productive environment for you and your staff members. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Calendars 2008 Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

So the next time you drink a cup of java and realize that its not the greatest in taste (like the one I have at work - but have gotten used to it over time and loving it), ask your office manager if they are willing to dish out a little extra green to supplement a better working environment. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. They are there to help, since they are managing you. Dont feel that you are not doing your job. Dont think of yourself as a robot. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection. If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 11, 2010

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, the automobile is still the most common means of getting to your destination. To avoid traveling in a perpetual mess, do a little pre-planning. Now that you’re car is empty, it’s time to stock it and organize it for stress-free travel. It’s a place to store traveling essentials.

Travel 100

Travel Fax Networking 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips My answer to this is: 1 comments for this post American Folder Company Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

Filing 100

Filing 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment? Home About Me Advertise 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you find yourself having to deal with a difficult person in your office? or “I wish I could quit!

Cubicle 100

Cubicle 2008 2007 Google Docs 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 29, 2010

Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video) » Sometimes we just have to laugh @ our procrastination (video from @AgentXPQ) Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself to really have an "a-ha" moment.  Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

Fax 100

Fax Networking Twitter 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you need to talk on the phone, make sure that you keep your voice to a lower volume.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Etiquette 2008 2007 100

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 8, 2013

It’s becoming more common for businesses to travel. Let’s say you regularly receive fax communications. You can intercept these faxes as they come into your automated phone system and convert them to digital documents. Economy & Environment Entrepreneurs digital documents security'

Google Docs 40

Google Docs Fax Filing Networking 40

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

If all else fails, you might want to start considering what type of work environment you are in. You mentioned that youve spoken to your supervisor, HR, etc. Did you take it up each level all the way to the top? If the management at your organization doesnt care about whats going on, is this really a place that you want to be at?

Gossip 100

Gossip 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Telemarketing is my number one annoyance in advertising and as soon as I answer the phone and get that few seconds of dead air, that is my queue to hang up. Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. Oh, I agree.

Fax 100

Fax Time Zones IAAP 2009 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

  This post is an interview of productivity pro Oliver Burkeman Step Away From Your Desk for a More Focused Environment   [link] (post) -- Arvin Dang shares the multiple location technique for enhancing focus and getting things done.  .  In her blog, she shares her insights and conducts interviews of experts. 

Social Media 100

Social Media 2011 Fax Networking 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Paul enjoys a national reputation as an expert in solving the productivity challenges faced by people working in today's frenetic environment. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Networking Fax Filing 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Mon.

Facebook 100

Facebook UPS Networking Fax 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

"  That was one of the first things she said to me on the phone.    Change your environment If you find that you are consistently getting sleepy at 1pm in your office, consider going to a different location in the building or a different building all together. Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

Medical 100

Medical Phones Filing 2007 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

  Have an Environment that is Focused on Work It may seem obvious, but your environment is important.  Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video)   Filing So You Can Find it Again Disorganization Equals STRESS!   Eliminate as many distractions as possible. 

Networking 100

Networking Goals Twitter Environment 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

  When I used to work in a corporate environment, I almost always ate at my desk.    When I used to work in a corporate environment, I almost always ate at my desk.  Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

Medical 100

Medical Twitter Environment AT&T 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

are important tools in today's business environment.  Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   You need to be careful, however! 

Management 100

Management Networking Fax Twitter 100

Administrative Arts

AUGUST 16, 2010

Answering Phones and Screening Calls. Making Travel Arrangements and Compiling Expense Reports. This includes clearing jams from copy and fax machines; ordering toner, ink and other supplies; and being the contact person for machine repairs. Generalized Administrative Assistant Duties. Managing Office Machinery.

Fax 40

Fax PowerPoint Filing Meeting Minutes 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

Your co-workers are probably all new to you, you dont know how to use the photocopier or fax machine and more importantly "where is the bathroom?" I basically know how to answer the phones and take messages. I think people forget how overwhelming everything can be when you start a new job. I just started at a law firm this week.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.  Recommended Tool: Smart phone (I use the Nokia E71 & also recommend a Blackberry) [link] is a Hand-held Device great for Business Professional Pros of Planning Tool: Easy to use.

Calendars 100

Calendars Microsoft Outlook Twitter Purchasing 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. Pick a half-dozen little items that can be completed in 5 minutes each or less (an email you need to send, a phone call to make, something to look up on the internet.) a 6x9(ish) spiral notebook.

AT&T 100

AT&T Calendars Social Media Stress 100