Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

  Today you will learn about 12 business productivity tools that they can't live without. It houses so much more than a file index. This allows them to keep it within site, but all projects are kept in an organized file.   I asked some of my colleagues and readers to share their favorites. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  They say: " Over 5 million people worldwide have used Basecamp to collaborate on over 4 million projects, track 57 million hours of work, share 46 million files, and complete 43 million to-dos. It allows users to open, save, edit and co-author files stored on-line in Central Desktop directly from Office.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

One Monday morning, while digging through their typically cluttered inboxes, Jeremy and Adam came up with a concept to develop a dead-simple reminder system, based entirely in email, that would let them stay on top of important emails without having to create complicated rules or learn any new systems. Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

  (Steph says: Learn more in Paul's book and DVD have them all - [link] mprice6   iPad with google calendar that I share with my assistant marj_asturias    Google Apps for me all the way. It's simple to keep my schedule, lists and important health notes in one place.  All at a glance.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Schedule filing time at least once per week. Add dated or calendar items to a tickler file system or a diary as soon as they arrive. anything you need reminded of on some future date goes into your tickler file. Add dated or calendar items to a tickler file system or a diary as soon as they arrive.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Our organization uses Google Apps for our e-mail, calendar and cloud solution. Unlike traditional e-mail, Google Apps utilizes labels instead of a folder system for e-mail sorting and storage. By using labels in combination with filters, I am able to automatically sort and label (file) most of my e-mail before it arrives in my in-box.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

It's a great way to save files and photos on the "cloud." When I have a lot of errands, I enter the addresses into an online map site (like Google Maps or MapQuest) and then rearrange them to figure out what the best route is so that I'm not retracing my steps. Drop The Flash Drive For Dropbox Dropbox is awesome!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Google profile - If you'd like, you can see my Google Profile [link] Some of these sites are straight and simple online business cards making it easy to connect, while others will aggregate your content into one location too.  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

11 Must-Have Android Apps for Business - [link] - "Among all the apps pouring into Google's Market, here are a few notable gems."   Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

I came across one company from Canada which took SEO optimisation into their own hands and learned through experience and extensive testing a few proven ways to boost Google’s rankings of your website. Leverage Social Bookmarking – Google trusts sites more if visitors bookmark them. There you have it.

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Apart from describing the tasks, talk about the leave policy, workplace bonuses, yearly paid leaves, vacation plans, health insurance, employee stock options etc. Use analytical tools such as Google Analytics and others to ensure progress on various platforms. Learning with the sales administration software and CRM.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Small Businesses Faces Sharp Rise in Cost of Health Care : As Congress nears votes on legislation that would overhaul the health care system, many small businesses say they are facing the steepest rise in insurance premiums they have seen in recent years. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

I am not a big fan of Gmail - until Google allow you the option to switch off the automatic grouping of emails by conversation - otherwise I would have gone for that. Volunteering, Environmental, Public Health) to form unique collaborations with their fans/supporters for mutual benefit. So what is WLM like?

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 20, 2010

Try to learn a bit about the industry that your prospective business customer works in so you don’t look out of your depth. If only more people would learn the value in such information. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Excellent list in all.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2010

It is difficult to say but in small business we can learn a lot abut the importance of public relations through this story. WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Digistar Solutions » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under Customer Service , Development , How to.

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AUGUST 8, 2010

Learn from the experience and then move on to your next potential customer. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

The small business health-check questions for this episode are: Do I know what is going on in my business in all areas or have I abdicated some responsibility to staff? « If You Work All Day, You Have No Time To Make Any Money! Small Business Infrastructure For Business Start-Up. I won’t be away for so long again.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Small Business Crunches Numbers : Small business has fought the health-care bill as too costly. Learn how your small business can capitalize on these unmet needs and find and master your own niche market. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank

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JUNE 6, 2010

Learn how to use publishing software and create eye-catching promotional material. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, June 7th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

» « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 7:47 am and is filed under Business Checklists. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank « Getting Fired Up! SEO Tips That the Experts Don’t Always Tell You!

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2010

Learn about how your company structure affects pay. Turbocharge Your Sales » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 7:45 am and is filed under Business Checklists. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 13, 2010

It might take time, but you will learn a great deal about how to, and how not to, do things! Networking not only allows you to meet potential clients but you will also learn valuable lessons from people who are more experienced in the business world. start-up in business. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2008

Now you can learn what went wrong and understand your business better, it will force you to rethink and face facts. You will be amazed what you can learn about the financial dynamic in your small business within one hour, that is often all it takes to get started. That’s pretty interesting… Hope you can serch in google.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Although he never finished high school, Scudamore loves nothing more than learning. Within his business he has established what he calls a Mentor Board of Advisors, a group of people he turns to for advice and learning. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 14, 2010

Learn everything you can about your competition, their products and how they advertise. « Good Business: A Reputation of Integrity Why Your Small Business Needs A SWOT » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under SME-Blog. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 16, 2010

If an area such as accounting is your weakness, rather than wasting time learning the skill it may be more cost-effective and time efficient to outsource the service. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

You might be surprised how much you can learn about your people and your business! « Top 5 Tips for Finding Investors Top 5 Tips for Hiring New Employees » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under SME-Blog. Be accessible – today’s workers value face time.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2009

If you are no longer personally growing and learning in your role it can cause your business to stagnate. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Have you developed a resistance to adopting new ideas or taking risks? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

» « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. Not only that, you have someone that is learning the latest and greatest tech practices. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2010

When you begin employing staff you need to quickly learn how to not only manage them, but also how to help them achieve their best. Allow your staff time to come to you with ideas or questions; you’ll learn a lot about your business and might even discover an avenue you’d never thought of taking. « The Customer Is Always Right!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 18, 2010

« Top 5 Ways of Being More Efficient in Business The Centre of Your Small Business » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under Customer Service. If you want to build a business it’s important to learn how to let things go. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 20, 2010

As I have mentioned previously , I am looking to help small businesses to hold conversations, engage with each other and learn from what is happening in the big business world. Small business owners need to consider ‘online’ an extension of their market place and learn to communicate well within that environment.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

« Top 5 Tips for Learning More About Your Customers Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses? » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at 2:30 am and is filed under Customer Service , SME-Blog. So why shouldn’t I strive to give my customers the same?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Keep reading to learn what my colleagues and friends had to say about the "Great Calendar Debate."   If you aren't particularly tech-savvy, you might feel more comfortable using a paper planner, rather than having to learn the ins and outs of an electronic diary system. say, to heck with that.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Finding Investors » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 8:30 am and is filed under Business Quotations , SME-Blog. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

» « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under How to. Free alternatives (Google Talk, Twiddla) are catching up in terms of functionality, and I am starting to test them out with clients that share my interest in new technology. lower overheads.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2010

For example, if you learn about products that are doing well in other countries then you may be able to adapt them for sale here if no-one else is doing it. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Ideas , How to. , a good idea is so important.

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