Small Business Labs

JUNE 1, 2017

According to the Macmillan dictionary, a smombie is a smartphone zombie: someone who is so busy looking at their phone that they do something stupid like stepping out into traffic.   Our favorite example comes from the Dutch town of Bodegraven. A good example is the Segway personal transportation device.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2022

I highly suggest that not include things like your addresses, phone numbers, or other identifiable information. If you decide you need to include a phone number, consider setting up a free Google Voice phone number. Google Voice acts as forwarding service, allowing you to avoid sharing your personal phone number.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 20, 2024

Do you remember asking people in your household to hang up the phone so you could send an email? Or being tied to bulky, desktop computers that couldn’t function more than five feet away from a phone jack? Now, we wonder how we ever managed to get anything done with it. Now, business operates 24/7 globally.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Set up a free email address (Hotmail or Gmail for example) that you can use for newsletters, updates, subscriptions etc. Instead of sending an email, pick up the phone and call your intended recipient or even better – get up and walk over to their desk. So today, I am sharing my 10 tips to tidy up your inbox.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 28, 2023

To give you a few examples…The platform I use for my website had a recent update and now it allows you to generate A.I. For example, you might enter something like this: I am a senior executive assistant at a small wealth management firm in Northern California. You may find that many of the tools you use already now have A.I.

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Tips From T. Marie

MAY 4, 2023

For example, you may be able to connect with potential customers or collaborators through your network. Make an effort to stay in touch, even if it’s just a phone call or a quick text message. That’s why I’m running an entire series on finding clients in the Home Business Jumpstart Newsletter. Finding clients.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 30, 2024

Set a five-minute timer on your phone and dive in. For example, when I create a task list for a new project, I typically include a task for procedures documentation. Most of us have timers on our smart phones. You simply need to start the process of completing the task at hand. If you can do more, do it. Set a timer.

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Make or Break Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2009

One person was behind the desk, I was no more than five feet away and talking to her when she picked up the phone and called a vendor, totally ignoring my presence. Yet, a phone call appeared to be more important than engaging me in even trivial conversation. I assume the purpose of Internet marketing is to create sales.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As the creator of a weekly newsletter and a host of the future work podcast, Daan’s forward-thinking approach and industry contributions have positioned him as a thought leader in the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work. And I’ll use again, I’m going to come back to myself as an example. It’s funny.

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Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

For example…. Checking Facebook to see what everyone else is doing, before writing their newsletter. Don’t be a slave to your emails or your phone. Email and the phone are two of the biggest distractions for solo service professionals, so have a strategy for managing these distractions. And reciprocate too!

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

And as much as we may resist it, without it we’d still be using rotary phones and manual typewriters. Examples of Change Change is in every aspect of our lives. © 2023 Julie Perrine International, LLC HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website?

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Casual forms of communication — conversations around the office coffeemaker, for example — often are vital forms of connection and information. Fay also says some companies haven't set up a way to communicate consistently with remote workers, such as weekly phone calls with managers or Skype interactions with co-workers.

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Productivityist

MARCH 1, 2016

For example, “Clean Kitchen” is an item that requires more than one step to complete. Another example would be if you had Prepare Taxes as a task. While these are simple examples, keep in mind that clarity is a huge ally when it comes to being productive. Think about your phone for a second. Make this work your priority.

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Productivityist

MARCH 1, 2016

For example, “Clean Kitchen” is an item that requires more than one step to complete. Another example would be if you had Prepare Taxes as a task. While these are simple examples, keep in mind that clarity is a huge ally when it comes to being productive. Think about your phone for a second. Make this work your priority.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 4, 2017

For example, Microsoft’s Office 365 and Adobe’s Creative Cloud make it easy to use the latest version of Word and Acrobat without needing to shell out an astronomical amount of money every time the software gets an update. Phone and email are no longer the only ways to stay in touch with clients.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 27, 2008

For example, if I need to send out a newsletter to all clients, I would call it "Newsletter" At this point, you would just start up a new e-mail, click on the "To:" button and select "Newsletter" from your address book. All e-mail distribution lists are bolded.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

There is a link to her website and blog below and if you are interested you can subscribe to her e-newsletters here. ** When you are ready to send greetings to your customers, clients, employees, mentors, donors, vendors, service providers, and others who make you successful, apply these suggestions. Remember them! Words for Holiday Messages.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Having a database of names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other personal information gives you the tools to connect personally with current and potential clients, business associates and even competitors. First, are you using your mailing list effectively? A good mailing list is the foundation for your business.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 2010

  You may have categories like, phone calls, finances, networking, paper work, or creative activities.   Example 1: If you need to do creative activities in your work like writing, put like activities together.  Example 2:   Do you have a litany of sales and prospecting calls to do? 

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

They say you should set up a procedure to reach others immediately via phone in urgent cases. For example, anything that can be handled in less than 2 minutes should be in the Do it Now folder. Establish an Unsubscribe folder, then spend some time getting off the mailing lists of newsletters, alerts, bulletins, etc.,

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Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

For example, fear you won’t be liked. Your cell phone rings – Don’t answer it. sign up for my free newsletter at www.FindthePerfectJob.com blog: http ://findtheperfectjob.com Let’s connect! On October 6, 2010, In Career Coaching by Judi Perkins , By The How-To Career Coach 1 Perfection is an overrated concept.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 30, 2012

Some people have a different HTML template for their solo broadcasts than they do their newsletter. There’s nothing worse than sending out a broadcast with an incorrect phone number or bad link and then having to resend it again because you made a mistake the first time. Look and Feel. It doesn’t look good for your business.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 7, 2014

This piece first appeared in The Productivityist Newsletter, which showcases work that isn''t initially published anywhere else and is often never published anywhere else. You can sign up for the newsletter here. For example, I''ll use Asana as a context in OmniFocus since it is essentially a "location" for me.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

Below are seven examples to help you do that. For each example, note that the operative word is "positively." Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Click on any of theself-evaluator tools below and receive your results online immediately!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

For example, if you have a video, you can use the whole video or clips, you now also have access to just audio, you can transcribe what you have and that can be used for articles, blog posts, social media content and posts, and as a manual to go along with your course. Some of those become blog posts, newsletter articles, parts of books.

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Jen Lawrence

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Utilize Do Not Disturb – Whether in chat or on your phone, do not disturb is your electronic gatekeeper. For example, in writing this blog post, I reacted to two emails, my husband came in to say “hi,” and when finding links, I got distracted reading two other articles. Start tracking what your attention grabbers are.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

We also both have android phones and when I add appointments on my phone it syncs online and vice versa. Since we both have gmail calendars it automatically adds to the hubby phone/calendar. For example, if you love to write things down, don't pick an online tool.  I added hubby on to view and edit.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Take that time to ask questions about his meetings, are there any action items you can follow up on from the meetings, are there any impending phone calls or situations you need to be aware of, can you create a template for his staff meeting agenda. For example, “My assistant, Joanne, will be following up with you to schedule that meeting.”.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Take that time to ask questions about his meetings, are there any action items you can follow up on from the meetings, are there any impending phone calls or situations you need to be aware of, can you create a template for his staff meeting agenda. For example, “My assistant, Joanne, will be following up with you to schedule that meeting.”.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

"  That was one of the first things she said to me on the phone.    This means that if you weigh 200 pounds, for example, then you need to drink 100 ounces of water a day.  "  That was one of the first things she said to me on the phone.  Drink lots of water!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 21, 2009

For example, if an individual increases his/her measured productivity by 1/10 of an hour per day (or 6 minutes), that improvement aggregates to 24 additional hours of production per year. As this small example demonstrates, slight changes in workflow processing behaviors have dramatic effects on productivity.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

For example, write all tasks related to recruitment on blue cards and items related to resident evaluations on red cards. For example, after receiving an e-mail request, don’t let it sit in your in-box until you remember or miss the deadline. “At the beginning of the day, put your cards in order, with the most important item on top.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

And, at the same time, people were increasingly starting to rely on their mobile devices for much more than making phone calls.   To see an example of a "public" view of Springpad, here is Jeff's.   Are you on other phone platforms?    Care to share a few examples?

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. Sign up for my monthly newsletter by clicking here. Customers and colleagues are using social media for business at alarming rates. This is your list. Take charge.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Controlling email is hard but if you take a look at the emails that come to your in-box every day - how many of those are from email marketing, rss feeds, newsletters, coupons, etc. For example, I have all of my ezine and newsletter subscriptions go into a folder by that name. The 'unsubscribe' Link Is Your Friend.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

.  1 - Only set reminders for the really important stuff Client meetings, assignments due, appointments you cannot forget are all examples of what you might decide to designate as important. 2 - Only set reminders for activities that you want to turn into habits For example, last November I started Cinchcasting. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Click the Hide button that appears on the upper right corner of the post (see it circled in red below for example). Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! .  Just follow these three steps. Mouse over your Facebook Friend’s post.

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