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Help Desk

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Files – see my previous blog on my filing system. Office Equipment. I’m a big advocate of assistants having their own office equipment such as a photocopier, printer and shredder. We deal with confidential material all day and it can be awkward sharing equipment with other members of staff.

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Making it routine

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Check director’s calendars and ensure they are equipped for their meetings. Over the course of this week I will try to keep to the routine I have set out above and let you know via my blog and twitter how I get on. You can follow me on twitter using @PracticalPA. Filed under: Uncategorized. Connect with directors.

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All Aboard the Induction Process

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This can be quite difficult sometimes because of the amount of information and computer equipment there is to give to a new starter. Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA. Filed under: Induction Process , Tasks. Support staff should ensure the new starter has all of the necessary information they need to begin their job.

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Travel Itineraries

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Additionally if you have equipped your manager with all of the information they need to deal with any emergencies, they will be able to cope without you being there to help, particularly if they are in a different time zone. Following me on twitter @PracticalPA. Filed under: Travel , Uncategorized. Travel Itinerary Example.

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Great Apps for Assistants

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You can upload an excel file with your guests names and check them in via your phone or iPad. Another interesting features is that you can give details on other attendees Twitter or LinkedIn profile so that everyone can keep in touch once the meeting has finished which is great if you have guest speakers. Check In: Free.

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Great Apps for Assistants

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You can upload an excel file with your guests names and check them in via your phone or iPad. Another interesting features is that you can give details on other attendees Twitter or LinkedIn profile so that everyone can keep in touch once the meeting has finished which is great if you have guest speakers. Check In: Free.

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Minimising Interruptions

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The office equipment that you use the most should be near by so that you are not spending large amounts of your time walking around the office. Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA. Filed under: Minimising disruptions , Uncategorized. Ensure you have everything at your finger tips.