Productivity Bits

JUNE 20, 2017

Putting in the time up front and investing in the right tools is absolutely essential to creating an efficient paperless home office. While many home printers have a scanner function, there are scanner options available that will send your scanned documents directly to your computer for easy filing. Then place it in the scan pile.

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MARCH 16, 2017

If you are using bullet points set up an animation so that each bullet point appears one at a time. If your presentation contains charts make sure every chart is on a separate slide and is up on the screen when your manager refers to it. You can create a presentation from scratch or upload it from a PDF. Gratisography.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

If you are using bullet points set up an animation so that each bullet point appears one at a time. If your presentation contains charts make sure every chart is on a separate slide and is up on the screen when your manager refers to it. You can create a presentation from scratch or upload it from a PDF. Gratisography.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Falling Behind on Your Follow-Ups? By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 03, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A re you falling behind on your follow-ups? Do you want to improve the efficiency of following up with clients? It was a life saver!

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Recruit CRM

MAY 26, 2021

Before we keep going, if the term isn't familiar, an Applicant Tracking System helps recruiters organise their hiring process, source and keep track of candidates, manage their database, and allow recruitment agencies to collect data and filter prospective candidates based on their work experience, skills or qualifications. Ratings 4.9/5

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Recruit CRM

MAY 26, 2021

Before we keep going, if the term isn't familiar, an Applicant Tracking System helps recruiters organise their hiring process, source and keep track of candidates, manage their database, and allow recruitment agencies to collect data and filter prospective candidates based on their work experience, skills or qualifications. Ratings 4.9/5

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Clutter Coach

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

If you have a business partner but not an office manager, divide up responsibilities. I know they have fascinating and important information in them, but you don’t have time to read them and keep up with what came in today. Be careful about filing too much. Keep files you refer to near your desk. Just do it.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Oh and the idiots that would mess up the order of my printing if I dared step away from the printer for two minutes. I often had quite heated conversations with one of my managers about taking the board papers online or if that was too much of a leap just emailing them to board members. At least you know they have received it.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While individuals have until April 18, 2023, to file their personal income taxes, businesses have to start thinking about tax requirements a bit sooner. If you’re not quite sure about the differences between a 1099 and a W-2, keep reading to learn which form to send and how to fill out and file them. Form W-2 filing requirements.

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Recruit CRM

MAY 26, 2021

Before we keep going, if the termfapplicant isn't familiar, an ATS helps recruiters organise their hiring process, source and keep track of candidates, manage their database, and allow recruitment agencies to collect data and filter prospective candidates based on their work experience, skills or qualifications. Ratings 4.9/5

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Think about how Microsoft Outlook has revolutionised diary and email management , we are so reliant on Outlook (and its equivalients) these days and we will be for a long time to come yet. First up is one of my favourites – Haiku Deck. It is also important because technology really does enable us to be better at our jobs.

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Office Organization Success

JULY 17, 2015

Setting up your teleclass is relatively straightforward too – all you need is a: Registration page. Follow-up system usually via an autoresponder. If it’s a hot topic you’re presenting on, people are usually clamoring to sign up … great! Access your 26-point Online Business Management & Marketing SYSTEMS CHECKLIST .

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Productivity Bits

MAY 12, 2011

And since it is a web-based device, you always have access to all your applications and files anytime and anywhere – that is if you have an access to the internet (a downside?). Add and manage your tasks from your Chromebook using Google Tasks. With Google Calendar you can easily manage your upcoming events. Google Tasks.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

File According to Sara Caputo, OfficeArrow’s Productivity Guru, 80% of what is filed is never looked at again. If possible, “Go Green,&# eliminate the paper clutter and file documents electronically. If you are reverting to electronic filing, be sure to have a backup just in case your computer crashes.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , System Security D o you back up your e-mails in Microsoft Outlook ? Then a new person comes in, taking over the work and wonders why they cant find the old file.

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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?    I have so many piles and I don't want to file it all."

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Visit Travel Zoo for the most up-to-date best deals you can find on the internet. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 2, 2012

If you have Microsoft Word, an information product can be created as a PDF file. When was the last time you signed up for an email list that didn’t include some kind of giveaway, prize, or free offer? The content could even be based on a blog posts or an offshoot of marketing materials.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity D o you have too many applications open on your computer? You actually end up thinking that you are working harder, yet you are reducing your productivity by about 30%. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 31, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity H appy Halloween everyone! Then a bunch of co-workers show up in costumes. Do you like to dress up in fancy or scary costumes for this occasion? What are you dressing up as?

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

Home About Me Advertise A Great Outlook: Adding Holidays to Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize D o you often wonder how you can add your countrys holidays into your calendar in Microsoft Outlook ? This should help your manager as well.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you asked to make reservations for your manager(s) at particular restaurants? This has become a great tool for me, since I have to make reservations on a regular basis for my managers.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

CRM) Video Tutorials By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you using ACT! as your client relationship manager (CRM)? In one of my previous jobs, when I was working for an Investment Advisor, he gave me the installation CD-ROM and asked me to read up on how to use it.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Tips on Handling Deadlines By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you hate deadlines? There are times when people come up to me and expect things to be done right away. They are there to help, since they are managing you.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 7, 2013

I’m excited to be part of the Productivity Power Panel, featuring Craig Jarrow ( Time Management Ninja ), Brett Kelly (author of Evernote Essentials ), and Leo Widrich ( Buffer ). Ready Retreat Workbook: Email Management - $14.99 Ready Retreat Workbook: Idea Management - $14.99

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Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

If you have Microsoft Word, an information product can be created as a PDF file. When was the last time you signed up for an email list that didn’t include some kind of giveaway, prize, or free offer? You can do some research or take what you know now and put together a basic downloadable product in as little as a few hours.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 29, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel like you need a coffee fix every day? A large number of people that wake up in the morning need their coffee to jump start their mornings and help them throughout the day. Can you really survive your morning without that cup of Joe?

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Home About Me Advertise "Excel"ing to Create Subtotal Row Totals By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity Y our manager sends you an e-mail with a spreadsheet attached. Now only the subtotal rows will show up, instead of all of the details in between.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Common Courtesy in the Workplace By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 10, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity D o you always end up cleaning up after your colleagues? These notions may or may not be true, but its how you are viewed by your manager.

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Administrative Arts

AUGUST 18, 2010

Usually, they’re getting bogged down with a few tasks in a particular software – they can’t fix footers in Microsoft Word or rearrange pages in an Adobe.pdf file. I’m certainly no expert, but I’ve mastered what I need to solve most issues I’ve run into with any Adobe.pdf file. Create PDF Files for Free. About the Author.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 30, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Productivity D o you find yourself being bored out of your mind at times with nothing to do? I always need to keep myself occupied with some sort of task, whether it be filing, updating our companys database with client information, etc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

Wordpress is not just a software, but a platform for managing, creating and publishing information on the Internet without having any technical and programming skills. Do You Have A Pain In Your Back-up? Everything is backed up on the web automatically. OneNote: My Filing Cabinet In The Clouds. It is FREE to use!

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 08, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you wake up in the morning and think to yourself, "What do I have to do today? You can prioritize your tasks as needed, create goals and even break down larger tasks into manageable chunks.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, February 07, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A re you falling behind on your work ? Since I am an administrative assistant for 30 staff, which includes 6 managers, it can get a little hectic at times. This happens to me from time to time.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you receive junk mail, junk faxes and the occasional irritating phone call from telemarketers? You can even register your cell phone and your managers cell phone as well. If they try to call you, they can be fined up to $15,000.00.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Thinking Outside the Job Description Box By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 20, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing All The Way to Work: The Ultimate Secretarial Survival Blog. Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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