All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2022

While personal situations and the pandemic make it easy to come up with excuses to put my project on the back burner, it’s time to get it done. Create permanent homes for the paperwork and files that are cluttering your desktop. . Even the most organized admin sometimes gets behind with filing. Do what works best for you! .

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

You make it happen, you’re up for a challenge , you do it your way. When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I If it’s data entry, you need to train them on the program.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Are there any items that are just taking up space? Setup your file sorters or trays for staging daily work/projects on one side of your desk and move them to pending or completed containers on the other side as you work on them. Setup your own file-on-the-go station for quick and easy organizing. Create workspace zones.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Whether it’s scribbled notes or complex digital files, the importance of procedures documentation cannot be overstated. Here are some of my favorite tools for advanced procedures documentation: Microsoft Office Suite /OneDrive : For real-time collaboration, document creation, video and audio recording, and file storage.

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2021

If you don’t implement it then it’s just a document taking up space on your hard drive. You can also add the Microsoft Office suite of apps (Word, Excel, and OneNote, in particular) or the Google Suite apps to your smart phone and tablet, so your career plan files are easily accessible no matter where you are. Keep It Visible.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 24, 2022

As a virtual assistant, I was managing up to 10 different email accounts for various projects, and I wasn’t keeping up. I needed to change, so I sought out books and training on email management. Then COVID hit, and I just gave up on email entirely. Set Up Rules. When I started my own business, I got my answer.

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All Things Admin

JULY 27, 2022

They reduce the number of things you have to remember, freeing up valuable headspace for the things that really matter. If you want to make a checklist for opening up the office, for instance, simply write down everything you do as you’re doing it. Check tickler files. Pick up notes/mail from weekend. Log into PC.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When you look at this as a one-time project, you set yourselves up for failure. Here are a few ways to do this: Download our free procedures development template , run 30 double-sided copies, three-hole punch the pages, and put them in a bright colored file folder within arm’s reach of where you sit.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 16, 2023

descriptions , a screenshot, photo, and several links to uploaded files or blog articles. Procedures writing samples are a fantastic way to bulk up your professional portfolio because they’re so easy to create and can be made for virtually anything! And it links to related articles I’ve written on my blog.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 3, 2022

It’s easy to grab your binder, look up a procedure or refer to a checklist, and get on with your day. I can set it up to mirror my print procedures binder, so I don’t waste any time hunting for something. You can quickly insert the contents of a PDF or image file onto a page of your OneNote notebook.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. And an admin who is unable or unwilling to keep up with the ever-changing technological demands of the profession will get left behind.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

Training – Yellow. With OneNote, I can color code my digital notebooks on these topics to match the file colors on my desk. Note: You may need to move it up from the bottom of your tag list in order to see it once you’ve imported it. Here is the color code I use in my office: Speaking Engagements – Red. Company Projects – Green.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Are there any items that are just taking up space? Setup your file sorters or trays for staging daily work/projects on one side of your desk and move them to pending or completed containers on the other side as you work on them. Setup your own file-on-the-go station for quick and easy organizing. Create workspace zones.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

They are used to managing their own e-mail, making their own travel arrangements, and setting up their own appointments. Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. Tags: Admin Assistant Training Mgr/Asst Team.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

I keep specific actions on a sticky note for each file to help me get right into the flow of work. I pull up a YouTube station and let it play until my task is finished. Can you follow up that request with a quick email so it doesn’t slip my mind?” Creating detailed checklists on paper and in OneNote. Playing classical music.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

This may be helpful if I don’t have a lot of work samples and want to add multiple files to my social portfolio on LinkedIn or my digital portfolio site. stands for: P – Project or problem A – Action R – Result If you’d like more information on how to bring your work samples up to P.A.R., this post can help !

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

Create a Template When I train people on creating office procedures, I start by encouraging them to use a template so that they have a standardized tool to help them keep their procedures consistent from page to page whether they are typed or handwritten. This will show up under “My Templates” for ongoing use in your notebook.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

People set up home offices and found ways to avoid interruptions. Dress for Success We all want to feel comfortable in our own homes, but showing up for a video meeting undergroomed or underdressed is unacceptable. The world was chaotic and our working environments mirrored that. They rediscovered the value of professionalism.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

What if I told you that your preferences for managing time and space are just as ingrained in your personality as whether or not you’re up for going to a dinner party? A stray file, an errant stapler, or even a visible office supply organizer can put them off their game. For them, it’s a matter of control. How You Assign Value.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 26, 2016

Start with creating a system that is quick and easy to implement and work your way up to the more complex areas that need restructuring. And keep it up until there are systems in place for all the items on the list. Include details on how to properly file items in your filing cabinet or the shared office drive.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

They are used to managing their own e-mail, making their own travel arrangements, and setting up their own appointments. Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. If they need a database, they create one themselves.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 20, 2021

You need a password to boot up your work computer, log in to your network, access your office intranet, open your project management software, and access your cloud server. Your files are probably password protected. Even if you’ve visited a site without incident a thousand times before, never ignore security warnings or pop-ups.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Start with creating a system that is quick and easy to implement and work your way up to the more complex areas that need restructuring. And keep it up until there are systems in place for all the items on the list. Include details on how to properly file items in your filing cabinet or the shared office drive.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/11/03 by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 03, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Over the past 20 years, I have attended several conferences ranging in topics from fiction writing to motivational to professional training and even a full weekend trying to become a more educated outdoor woman. A: Believe it or not, most of my mentoring came from executives; not peers. The conference exceeded all of my expectations.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 6, 2012

We have dedicated several blogs to informing you about our administrative assistant conference speaker line-up. She has held executive assistant positions with a variety of start-up and Fortune-listed companies. Linda coaches, mentors, develops and trains administrative professionals. Welcome to our Speaker Series!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

She mentors, trains, and coaches EA/AAs across the region. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. While supporting J., And actually, I played basketball.

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Page Personnel

JANUARY 12, 2023

Despite popular belief, the hiring process doesn’t end after an employee signs the contract and turns up for their first day of work — in fact, it should continue well into the following months of their tenure. One of the most effective ways of onboarding, however, is designating a mentor to your new recruit.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Meanwhile, the Office Dynamics team including Joan Burge and the conference’s featured expert presenters like Julie Perrine, Chrissy Scivique and Lucy Brazier flowed through the space, helping connect people with industry peers and mentors, sharing stories and smiles.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Find yourself a mentor that you look up to. I would also learn earlier on how to train yourself to switch off. I can keep up to date with the Guernsey PA Connect website and emails, my personal and work emails, along with always being able to call anyone if I need to. What made you decide to set up the network?

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On The Job

MARCH 19, 2009

Everyone knows that when a boss starts "paper-trailing" you -- giving you written reprimands that go into your personnel file -- you're in deep doo-doo. And, if the boss were really fed up with you, he would be writing down what you did (or didn't do) and shooting off a copy to HR. But what happens when you get a "verbal" reprimand?

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Karen Vivarelli

JANUARY 24, 2021

I signed up within an hour of doors closing and we started the next day! On day 1 I knew I made the absolutely best decision by signing up for her course and that the course was more valuable than I could have imagined. Once I set up G-Suite for her and organized her files online, she shared that she needed a website of her own!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 24, 2013

2- What should I do in the first day (How should I set up my desk? Also respect that they are also busy and may not be able to hold your hand past the initial training period. Be a student and view them as your mentors/teachers. I am hoping the secretary will be a good boss, mentor, and leader to you.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Once I feel I've captured every idea on a note, I find a stretch of wall and stick each idea up. "Heads Up. Create email folders same as you would for word doc and paper files. I write down one task or to-do on a Post-It, and put it up on a wall. Thanks to Peter Coombs of FRONTLINE Training & Consulting 8.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. Are you living it up, not taking it for granted, and spending them wisely? Executives like paying for assistants “just in case” something comes up.

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