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Creating Your Freedom Business - Expert Panel Shares Tips (Part 3)

Stephanie LH Calahan

other gigs or events - once I was the emcee at an event, there for three days with a speaking slot at the end and I did two other speaking gigs. more people virtually than I did at the event. My iPad has an awesome case and keyboard made by Zagg (in red of course to match my business brand!). I actually reached.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. I had an event for November 7th and the contract was signed, sealed and delivered, but then I noticed the hotel had put the wrong date on the contract. What are the dates you can cancel by?

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Laughing all the Way to Work

I am speaking this morning at an administrative event so looking forward to meeting some new assistants. The one good thing about speaking at an event where nobody knows me is, they have no idea whether my hair is supposed to be this dark. Some good advice to pass along: Never colour your hair the night before an event.

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

If someone puts in a "birthday" or a "pick up the dry cleaning" reminder in their calendar as an all-day event, to those who are using the Scheduler, it will look like the person is busy for the day and in reality they may have the day open. We also have a staff calendar at work and use the all day events the same way.

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Just a secretary.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I have become familiar with time zones, airport codes and international holidays to avoid. I have seen some contracts for event planners and it seems like a lucrative career to get into. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Lynn has organized strategic events such as the companys internal trade show, all-hands meetings, the annual awards banquet, internal events and leadership off-site meetings. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. She said that receiving the award has made her proud to do the work that she does.

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I thought I would pass this tip along in the event you find yourself wishing you could take your words back. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand.