Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2015

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. Even though they can seem like small things, at the beginning you are trying to do your best to impress and can feel a bit helpless when the phone rings and you realize you don't know how to answer it.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Read on to learn more about the causes of procrastination and how you can stop it in its tracks. Each type is unique, as they each have unique incentives and adverse effects, so let’s learn more about each. Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

We May Not Have Heard From You Recently a wonderful reader responded to one of our posts via email to let us know that she had filled out our contact form and had not heard from us.    I went out right away to re-test our Contact Us form and found it was no longer working -- on any of our sites!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

  Click this link to be taken to my contact form and let me know you would like to explore the possibility of working together.    I'll contact you via phone (no charge) and we'll talk about what your current challenges are.  Find anything you file or store in 5 seconds or less.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

For most business owners there will be a physical client file that you’ll need to create. One of the simplest ways of creating this file is by using a manila file folder in which you simply drop your paperwork into. You simply print it out and fill it in each time you take on new client. In your main client folder.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

  I have so many piles and I don't want to file it all."   If your computer files are organized, you will be able to do a search and find what you are looking for quickly. 3 -- Contact Your Bank for Paperless Statements Many people pay their bills on-line, but still receive their statements in paper form. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  Here are a few tips to get started: Set up a filing system to store and manage your paperwork Your paperwork likely consists of three types of paper:  1) stuff you need to take action on 2) stuff you are saving for reference and 3) stuff that you should have tossed a long time ago, but haven't.    Avoid backlog. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 8, 2011

Using less-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products not only improves the environment, but did you know that many natural cleaning products are usually sold in a concentrated form?    I learned this first hand when I spent some time with Karen Hanrahan this past month.    No paper! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different Ways » 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To E-mail, it is the form of communication that we love to hate and love to love.  I'll read and delete and save those of interest in a file. What remains in your in-box is actionable items, not filing.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Slack helps you say goodbye to email while keeping all of your teams’ communications and files in one place, wherever you go. You can group conversations, share files and search while staying in sync across multiple platforms. collapse – collapse all files in the current channel ( /expand does the opposite).

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

After a few years of becoming their Head Receptionist and not learning anything new I was ready for a new challenge. I would also learn earlier on how to train yourself to switch off. In February this year we formed a Committee with three other PA’s Julie Twist, Jane Ravenwood and Jen Baudains. I stayed there for four years.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’ Believe me, it is the best form of release therapy!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

It's a great way to save files and photos on the "cloud." Look Ahead I have found that in order to save time, the last thing I do at night is to "look ahead" By look ahead, I mean that I check my calendar and tickler file for what I have scheduled tomorrow. Drop The Flash Drive For Dropbox Dropbox is awesome!

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Well, let's just get straight to the takeaway— Any form of gender discrimination originates via a mix of social forces and is expressed consciously and unconsciously while recruiting. Strong understanding of marketing strategy and to effortlessly utilise the concepts throughout various forms of outreach.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Work With Stephanie « Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - Or it could be a number of days for an idea that is in the process of forming in your mind. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Allwork

AUGUST 14, 2023

What you’ll learn Uncover nuances of future financial strategies in the evolving workspace. We used to do phone and then it was email, and now we have these video solutions. Discover how he’s shaping the industry with his deep understanding of financial approaches and the power of collaboration. My goodness.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 16, 2008

Public pressure has made governments move to set new targets and goals for the environment, and they have made advances in going paperless with the acceptance of e-filing of documents and setting standards for waste management. Children are on some sort of electronic device a good part of the day with the use of cell phones and laptops.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Never underestimate what you can learn from other assistants.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 10, 2011

.  I did not as work much with clients this past year and really concentrated on putting learning and habits into place that would support me being in a position to be at my best.    Habits take time to form and I had to put some very diligent conscious effort into fixing my health situation. 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Now's a great time to set a foundation and train your executive (if they are willing and learn to trust you) so a precedent can be set. Here are some things to work on for projects and what to figure out when learning to work with a new C-Level Executive during your first year. Filing Set up a great filing system now.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

  Make sure that as you schedule the activity (appointment on the phone, outside of the office or task you want to get done, etc) with enough time to come to a stopping point.    Think of your space in varying forms of valuable real-estate.  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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BioTeams

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

I downloaded WLM - installation was straightforward - it imported all my OE contacts, messages and settings (although for some reason it did not import by Sent Messages file and I had to do this via the File Import menu). So what is WLM like? The Networked Enterprise: Competing for the future through Virtual Enterprise Networks.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Can you bring in new business, improve operating efficiency, reduce costs, help build the strategy that will form the company’s future?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 15, 2009

Tried and True Method: I set up 12 hanging file folders labelled January through to December. If there are forms that need to filled in and it has a due date in June, I put those forms in the June folder with a bf date on it for a week before it is due. This really works for us and is so easy to use. Thats great!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

Be willing to learn a lot, wear a lot of hats, not complain, and follow their lead. It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. Learn to walk the fine line of having initiative but not stepping on anyone’s toes. First, for the business aspect, mirror them. Just be a good person and be you.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Her strong work ethic and her own experience as an executive assistant in the corporate world has formed her into the leader she is today in the staffing and marketing industry. And really learning that practice of discipline to make sure that your time is productive? I was on the phone. And it’s efficient?

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk In the simplest form this means having more money coming in than is going out. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under How to. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. Create email folders same as you would for word doc and paper files. " In some cases, it's 'Get the phone number." Learn to say "no" sometimes!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

This can be as simple as having hanging file folders marked from January to December and then you just put items in the appropriate month that you need to bring forward for your boss. Sometimes e-mail is not the best way to communicate and it needs to be followed up by a phone call or face-to-face short meeting. Thanks for sharing.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Whenever I meet people for coffee or a meal, I am always interested to learn about them as a person and their work. I love doing informationals because I like learning about what people do, even if I am not in that industry, and perhaps get an office tour down the line, and make a new friend if they introduce me to someone else.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. GET TO KNOW YOUR CO-WORKERS. We are not an island.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Lessons from recession will help SMEs’ future roadmap courage and… : Learning lessons from recession important for future upswing SMEs should graduate from growth by default. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Francis Xavier Sixth Form College in London. But then my business education does not limit me to just ticking boxes on a form (-forgive me for this little side dig, but it had to be done!). What have I learned yesterday?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

When I was a graduate student, I was mildly surprised to learn that a thesis statement could expand into an entire thesis. I take my best content and turn it into workshops and allow people to play with and I hope learn from the ideas. If I didn't learn the art of repurposing content, I'd be in trouble!

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

But whatever it is, we need to get this straightened out, because if I ever meet you and learn that you’re working for next to nothing, I’ll have to kick your ass. The uncertainty can take many forms: l You don’t know how long it’ll take you to complete a project. l The objectives are unclear.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk I used the migration assistant to move all files across to my new computer and at first all seemed fine. I called again and again after waiting 20 minutes on the phone, I had to explain all this again, I was told I would get a return form to fill in.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 at 9:09 pm and is filed under Work/Life Balance. Should our camera pick up motion we are sent an email, SMS and phone call – which is great for us.

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