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These 4 Small, Consistent Changes Helped Me Reach My Potential

Success

Here’s what I found: I completed my workout faster, as I didn’t need to wait for equipment. If I have any thoughts about what I need “future me” to do, I write them down on a piece of paper (or text file on my laptop) and push it out of my mind. So, I made a tiny change. It was easier to concentrate.

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New job, new culture, new language

Laughing all the Way to Work

You have to learn a whole new way of doing things, from how to log onto the computer to filling out a purchase order form. He cautioned that I was running a marathon, not a sprint and I should give myself time to learn and not be too hard on myself if I didn't know everything right away. That has been good advice.

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

BMT Office Administration

While individuals have until April 18, 2023, to file their personal income taxes, businesses have to start thinking about tax requirements a bit sooner. If you’re not quite sure about the differences between a 1099 and a W-2, keep reading to learn which form to send and how to fill out and file them. What is a W-2?

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24 Time Management Tips

Ian's Messy Desk

Learn to delegate: co-workers, professionals, family members, neighbour teenagers earning extra money can all help with your workload. Learn to say no. Photocopy your message for your own files then send off the original. Have a simple filing system and keep it up to date. Know what is important to you.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

Sometimes it is easy to forget what we learn over the years so lets have a little reminder of the skills we have picked up at various stages of our careers: Administrator: Improving computer skills from intermediary to advanced . Learning how to use and fix a variety of office equipment. Learning as you go.

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The Operational Case for Getting an EA for Your CEO

Worxbee

Scheduling their own meetings, booking their own travel and accommodation, filing reports and managing their own inboxes are just some of the tasks that should be filed under “not the best operational use of time.” Additionally, executive assistants very quickly learn a CEO’s preferences.

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5 Ways to Gain Control of Your Home Office

On The Job

Files are scattered. Learn to divvy up the space. Learn to "parent" yourself and put limits on when and how you will work at home. Rather than everything being tossed in the office awaiting further action, have containers or cubbies near the door for books, bags, shoes, coats, sport equipment, etc. Have a “dump” zone.