Productivity Bits

JUNE 20, 2017

Going paperless is not only better for the environment, but it can make you more productive. While many home printers have a scanner function, there are scanner options available that will send your scanned documents directly to your computer for easy filing. It is helpful to have a scan, discard, and file system.

Home Office 100

Home Office Filing Google Docs Credit Card 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MARCH 1, 2012

Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday. Keeping your desk and files clutter–free in a paper–filled environment isn’t easy, but a little planning and a little technology can help. We really didn’t need the manual. DELEGATE IT.

PDF 100

PDF Filing Policies Purchasing 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JANUARY 15, 2014

Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday or at least until someone cleans out those files. Despite improvements in document handling technology, despite the convenience of PDF files, we still produce a lot of paper. DELAY IT.

PDF 100

PDF Filing Policies Purchasing 100

Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

.  The book's premise is changes and shifts in technology, social trends, economics and demographics are leading to a new age of work, which he describes as: The Fifth Age of Work is an emerging world of work broadly defined by the rise of cloud-based technology such as remote computing, file storage and retrieval (e.g.,

2020 100

2020 Telecommuting Dropbox PDF 100

Eco-Office Gals

JANUARY 15, 2013

Also, if you and your co-workers are conscious about the needs of the environment, then you also want to make choices that will reduce the amount of office waste that you have for the sake of being responsible with what you dispose of and how you dispose of it.

Clothes 100

Clothes Purchasing AT&T Equipment 100

Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Therefore, as we explore some cost-effective ways to greenify your business, just keep in mind that we’re providing suggestions on how to make your company more energy efficient, which is not only better for the environment, but your budget too: Travel differently.

Google Docs 100

Google Docs Fax Credit Card Purchasing 100

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, August 18, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Productivity O k, I am sure that the title of this post drew you in. I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Online technology is my thing, so I utilize electronic files, cloud storage, social media and email on a regular basis. I did a quick search for ‘Business ecards’ and Google came back with a ton of options. Overall, I really like what Paperless Post is doing for ecards and for the environment. So what about ecards for business?

Holidays 100

Holidays Gifts Purchasing Social Media 100

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Have you ever waded through stacks of files only to discover what you’re looking for is in another filing cabinet? With a filing cabinet, you’ve got a simple lock and key. With digital files, strong file encryption and password protection can ensure that your clients’ information is safe.

Google Docs 40

Google Docs Fax Filing Networking 40

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

Google Docs 100

Google Docs Cubicle 2008 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, January 10, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity A re you stuck at home because youre sick? Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection. You can connect to all network drives, network printers, even your own files.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 31, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity H appy Halloween everyone! Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar Properly By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity A re you trying to book a meeting with someone or a group of people? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

Microsoft Outlook 100

Microsoft Outlook Calendars 2008 Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 29, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel like you need a coffee fix every day? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? Home About Me Advertise A Better Cup of Coffee to be More Productive! If this sounds like you, youre not alone.

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Tips on Handling Deadlines By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you hate deadlines? Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. Dont think of yourself as a robot.

2008 100

2008 Google Docs Cubicle 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, February 29, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity A re you a Virtual/ Professional Assistant or want to become one? Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? It’s considered a more family friendly environment. A small company ?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. Be one step ahead of your boss. Be protective of your boss’s time. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Filing IAAP 2008 100

Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

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? Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment?

Cubicle 100

Cubicle 2008 2007 Google Docs 100

Productivityist

OCTOBER 6, 2014

You can invite him for a Hangout on Google+ and follow him on Twitter. This phase needs to be suited to the environment where you spend the most time. Organization of tasks, files, emails, links and other commitments needs to have a hierarchical and organic structure that can grow with you.

Management 40

Management Filing Environment Email 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. I also have an encrypted file with various other important numbers like my and my husbands social security numbers and the like. Servers are usually backed up daily, so your file will likely be restored. However, you probably want to password protect file.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2010 IAAP Filing 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

For everyone that arrived for the seminar I was able to offer them a safe and calm environment. I also suggest you find out the names of the interviewers and see if they have a linked-in profile you can view, or just Google them to see if they have a biography available online. Filed under: Interviews , Uncategorized.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 100

Success

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Entertainment perks and employee-friendly campuses take center stage when Google and SAS claim top spots on “Best Places to Work” lists. Google brings the same intellectual prowess and zeal to its workplace programs that it uses to create computer eyeglasses. However, it’s just not always a piece of cake. The Most Critical Choice.

Self Esteem 289

Self Esteem 2013 2004 Budget 289

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

At one office I worked in we had a mail cart with slots for everyones mail, but it was filed First name, Last name. the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. If you open the contact card you will see in the first section File As.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 06, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity H ave you had or are in a situation where your colleague is making your life miserable? If all else fails, you might want to start considering what type of work environment you are in.

Gossip 100

Gossip 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2006

As you can see on Google Earth , their is a problem in Germany. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Thursday, September 28th, 2006 at 12:28 pm and is filed under Balderdash. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank We are still human after all!

2006 100

2006 2007 2008 2009 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? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Etiquette 2008 2007 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. The system I use is quite simple and has been around for a long time. Thats great!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Keep an organized filing system and file list. If your boss tends to misplace things when they get it, make an extra copy for your file before giving it to them. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

And then there are the more tried and tested routes to market such as creating and maintaining a USP, differentiating yourself in the industry and ensuring your employees are kept satisfied in a productive and motivating environment. 1 on Google came later – when people had new visions on how to promote themselves.

USPS 40

USPS Customer Service Social Media Budget 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada! 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

This is useful if you want to file the email and change the Subject line to something that better describes what the email is about or to put notes in the email. You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I use hanging file folders labelled from January through to December. Every afternoon before I leave for the day, I go through the hanging file for that month to see if there is anything I need to bring forward for the next day. A tip she passed along had to do with the bring-forward system and has been a great tool for me.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2008 IAAP Calendars 100

The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2010

Trust – Trust is fundamental in order to secure a productive work environment. WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Sarasvati Arts » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Friday, May 21st, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under How to. What is often overlooked is that it is vital that employees trust their employer.

2007 100

2007 2008 2006 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:39 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , colour coding , coloured file folders , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Try it, you may like it. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. ► February (5) We did it Canada!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Staples Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Or if you want to attach a file, choose Attach File. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. On the right, make sure Attachments is clicked. I always set reminders on my tasks. If you press Ctrl. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

Allwork

DECEMBER 13, 2022

So what are the most successful strategies for hiring and retaining talent amid these uncertain economic times, and how can you use these strategies to navigate our increasingly disrupted environment? . Google discovered this to its chagrin in 2002, when it launched an experiment by getting rid of all bosses. Tip 1: Be Greedy . “Be

Resume 336

Resume Interviewing 2002 Salary 336