The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." Small Business Start-Up Idea – C.V. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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MARCH 24, 2011

Spring is coming, and with it, an opportunity for a little sprucing up! Time to make a clean sweep of your office, your business systems, and even your mind! You may be one of the many who feel you never really set up your office properly in the first place. Clean up electronic files and documents. by Donna Toothaker.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

January 20, 2011 2:00 PM CST (12:00 PM PST- 1:00 PM  MT- 3:00 PM EST) For 60 Minutes Learn how to battle the top time-stealers and take control of your office once-and-for-all with expert advice from productivity consultant and coach Stephanie LH Calahan Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up Today! Sign Up Today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 21, 2010

She became such an expert in time and life management that she's been teaching her simple, yet powerful system to others ever since via workshops and keynotes!    She calls it the 7 Minute Life System I had the honor of reviewing Allyson's program and I have to tell you it is great. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

In my weekly recap last Friday I pointed out a Lifehack.org article arguing that the current climate for hyper-productivity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Then yesterday I came across a similar post , claiming that the pursuit of productivity has ended up out of control.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity (guest post by Meggin McIntosh) A question that often comes up in workshops as well as on my blog is this one: How do you suggest people use their calendar (planner) in conjunction with the tickler (1-31) files? First of all, there is not a perfect tool or a perfect system.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Do you feel sluggish in the mornings and would like to lift up your spirits, without having to use a caffeine boost (well, some people feel they need this and you can read a post on this as well here )? Each and every day will pass and you will get closer and closer to your goal. Keep it short and simple though. Whats next?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

| Main | Mon Motivation - 16 Failed Predictions - Limiting Your Beliefs Can Limit Your Success » 6 Areas of Your Business Life that You MUST Have Flow to Make More Money (be like Bamboo) How often do you wake up in the morning and say "ug, I don't really want to go in today"?    Why is that? . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

If you are a manager who struggles in this area, or if you just want more options for talking about good versus bad performance, try looking at performance through the lens of how employee behaviors contribute to the achievement of team, office, and organization goals. Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 20, 2009

Once you try to set your goals towards this, you will see how easily and quickly you can become a better you. Richard Posted on 19 September, 2009 2:19 PM Joe I pack lunch from home so I don't end up going out (spending lots) and eating something quick and rubbish. I'm saving money and controlling what I eat.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. The other alternative to the internet is - pick up a book! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. Those who are skilled at regularly thinking on their feet as they come up with solutions and ideas both on the computer and on the job might be able to step into this role.

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The Office Professionals Place

JANUARY 5, 2010

New Year’s resolutions should be regarded as goals. If you want to loose 20 pounds, set small goals like change your eating habits, park farther from the store entrance, or reduce your serving portions. If you want to find a new job, first set the goal of updating your resume. Set goals that are manageable and attainable.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." I’m told that most antivirus products are up-to-date and can deal with this virus.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

  Yet, we try to do it all of the time by putting systems in place that don’t match our personal or our organizations’ styles. There are some that think that one system should work for everyone.    Understanding your style and developing systems that fit with who you are sets you up for success. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

  Your response is crucial to the success of the system, so set up a system that you will actually use!    The alarm goes off at the same time every morning with the checklist of what I need to do to make my goal a reality.    Reminders are only as good as you allow them to be. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

  This system worked for and I know I can make it work for me."   Assuming that the system is right and you are broken is not the right way to go.    Instead, find a system that works for the way you naturally think and learn.  " Any system that has too many steps is likely to fail. 

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 19, 2010

We know this is true because we see and hear on the news how traffic is backed up and travel times are astronomical. Take charge of your life, own up to your mistakes, learn from them, and grow to be a better person! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. ，????~^^. A new topic each month.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Suggest ideas on how to acquire the same results or goal but from a different prospective. List short/long term goals When we have a clear outline of how our goals are reached we perform better. Since we cannot change others attitudes, it is up to us to change ours and adapt. In other words, think outside the box.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

  I've tried different systems and they don't work.    Sometimes your focus and attention challenges can be directly related to the systems you have (or don't have) in your life.  Sit up straight and breath from your belly! Then you need to listen up. Get physical! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  They do not have systems for handling their most important areas of life.    1 - Create an Action System This is the system that manages all of the papers that are on your counters and other spaces that you have out in the open and in piles because you don't want to forget to do something. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

minutes to set up 3 new auto-populating lists.  The lists are all created as Twitter lists, so they can be seen in any client you use (like Hootsuite or TweetDeck) or on Twitter web but you generate them & can further edit them or view their "history" from our website [link] which uses oauth So How Do I Set Up an Account?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Work With Stephanie « 106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World | Main | Make Your Resolutions/Goals from a Customer/Client Perspective & Grow Your Business Next Year (The 3 Ss) » Start 2011 off Organized! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

Everyone has different values, perceptions, and beliefs; these factors make up our personalities. Approach the individual(s) in a manner that is appropriate to meet your objectives and goals. Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). A new topic each month.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

  Just because a task management system works for your co-worker or spouse does not mean it will work for you. IDEA #2 -- Identify a system that lets you think through your tasks in your way.  I suggest that you start trying this system by using only one color.    ENHANCING THE CARD SYSTEM Use Color.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

newleafco   @ StephCalahan I'm a long-time fan of Now Up to Date for Mac. pamelahazelton    Franklin Covey - been using that system for 10+ years. Backed up with alarm functions on my #palmpre QuietSpacing    custom-set Outlook and sync'd iPhone.  To-Do list!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

To get unstuck I come back to 'now' And right now, I am sitting at my computer, writing this out, the sun is shining, there is a whole day before me with great connections lined up, and all is good and exactly as it should be at this moment. I had to "slow down to speed up." Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Set reasonable deadlines and follow-up with each team member. Know the difference between follow-up and micromanaging. Follow-up does not mean frequent phone calls, emails, meetings, or standing over someone’s shoulder. It is important to accept feedback and reiterate the team’s mission and goals.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Coordinators have many options when it comes to picking a to-do list system. Set up spreadsheets for monthly and weekly tasks. If something else comes up, reorder the cards,” she says. Once you finish an item, rip the card up and throw it away. The trick with hand-written lists is to pick one system and stick to it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

I have finally found a way to shut down email distractions by setting up a task-focused email account connected to my original account."   Since Art mentioned he had found a system that worked for him, I asked if he would be willing to share it with me.  But email takes up so much time! I was dubious.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

  My husband and I grew up cheering for the Bulls and watching Jordan sail through the air.    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.    My husband and I grew up cheering for the Bulls and watching Jordan sail through the air. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Save Time Doing Simple Things that ADD UP to Major Time Savers | Main | 5 Tips for Productivity, Organizing and Changing Your Life » Tips to Go Almost Paperless "Steph, do you have some ideas for how I can go paperless?  Make Sure You Back it Up! Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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JANUARY 5, 2011

How to: Give your iPhone a Spring Clean [link] -- OK it is not spring, but the start of the new year is a good time for clean up too. Megan Berry offers some great tips for cleaning up those unused apps and making your smartphone more productive.   As the founder and CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc.,

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Rather than a To Do pile, this is a special kind of parking system for action-oriented papers, serving as a reminder system to tickle your brain while giving you confidence that you won't forget about worrisome, detailed or important issues requiring action. I set up recurring appointments for things like bookkeeping or marketing.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Some of your to-do items are easy and require little thought, while others take up quite a bit of focus, concentration or creativity. You gain momentum as you perform similar tasks and in some instances actually speed up!    She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them. 

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

Own up to mistakes and do something about it. Don’t let challenges deter you from your goal. If you aren’t open to challenges, such as a new job responsibility, you may be passing up the chance of a promotion or at least letting your supervisor and others know that you are capable of getting the job done.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

According to the Small Business Administration: Small businesses make up more than 99.7   Set office hours for your friends and family to adhere to so that they do not take up your productive time. Related Posts 7 Steps to Free Up Room On Your Brain’s Hard Drive so You Don't Lose Your Mind! percent of all employees.

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