Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 10, 2014

I’ve spent many many hours searching for bits of paper my manager has lost (or never actually had…), I’ve tried to remember hotels and restaurants they visited five years ago and clients they met briefly at a conference the previous summer. Archive and search rather than file. Set an alarm for tasks of a timely nature.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

I always synch all of my files from my main Mac computer in my home office to Dropbox so that I am sure to have all of them handy while on the road by using the app on my phone and tablet. I have a data package on my phone and tablet so I can work from anywhere regardless of Wifi.   An iPad (or any Tablet) is a Must.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

And, at the same time, people were increasingly starting to rely on their mobile devices for much more than making phone calls. Save a restaurant and we'll add contact information, menu pages, reviews, a link to make reservations and we'll even notify you if there's a Groupon or Living Social deal for that restaurant.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

A small list of good restaurants close to the hotel or office. If your Director has a smart phone or tablet then do make use of online city guide apps. Filed under: Travel , Uncategorized. Because we checked the weather before they left the UK, they had the appropriate business attire and didn’t feel uncomfortable.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 25, 2012

From finishing a restaurant meal when you’re already full, to calculating just the number of minutes you’ll need on your phone plan, we hate to hand over our money for nothing. Better still, have you ever stored a file in Dropbox? The smartest ones, however, utilize a shared file within the cloud. Liberate Yourself.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Some places do not have a reception or night porter and in these cases if there is a problem you are normally asked to phone a central number located away from the apartment. Generally the apartments do not provide additional facilities such as a gym, restaurant or spa. Filed under: Accomodation.

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 14, 2010

Simply speak or dictate to your iPhone to quickly accomplish some of the most basic tasks, such as booking a restaurant or taxi, searching for local events, finding businesses, getting flight stats, and more. Quickoffice – As a virtual assistant, it is highly likely that you use Microsoft Office files on a daily basis.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 6, 2011

  One of the greatest features is the file lock -- and you might not even know it is there!  Here are some tips that Smead offered on how you might use this tool: In the early stages of planning you can gather materials in broad categories like: hotels, places of interest, restaurants, and airfare/transportation.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 2, 2010

For instance: Subject: Patricia, Adele and Rita meeting to discuss Christmas Party Location: Large Boardroom, 5th Floor If it is a lunch meeting I enter the restaurant name, street address and whether a reservation was made. To add an attachment, click on the Insert tab and choose Attach File or Attach Item.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Even if you phone the bank they need your secret passcode or they wont speak to you about your account. I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. I also have an encrypted file with various other important numbers like my and my husbands social security numbers and the like. Thanks everyone for your input.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. An assistant should pay attention and know what is going on in their boss’s world.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 12, 2010

I was using an online backup servic e that was current right up to the moment my computer powered down, so whether I got my computer fixed or had to start using a new one, I'd have access to all my files. But I'm learning (when I have to, I even send an incorrect order back to the restaurant kitchen), and practicing, and noticing.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 14, 2010

5 -- During a meeting it’s OK to leave your cell phone on if you’re expecting a call. A - True B - False 7 -- When you are using a speaker phone it is a good idea to let the person on the other end know who is on the line before starting your conversation. .    Make sure the restaurant is within your budget!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

At one office I worked in we had a mail cart with slots for everyones mail, but it was filed First name, Last name. the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. If you open the contact card you will see in the first section File As.

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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. When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

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On The Job

MARCH 2, 2009

From the slouching teen with multiple body piercings talking on a cell phone to the over 45 job seeker clad in a Burberry trench coat, tapping away on a Blackberry, they all stand in line trying not to appear desperate that they need a job. A couple of weeks ago, Brooks lost her job when her new client filed for bankruptcy.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 20, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 3:38 pm and is filed under SME-Blog. Say you have a competing restaurant a few blocks away.

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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. I then put the items in a two-fold file folder with his calendar printed out on the one side and the items he will need for the day on the other side. The system I use is quite simple and has been around for a long time. Thats great!

Time Zones 100

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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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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Keep an organized filing system and file list. If your boss tends to misplace things when they get it, make an extra copy for your file before giving it to them. Put reminders in their Tasks or Calendar of anything you know is coming up with enough lead time so they will have time to complete it. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

This is useful if you want to file the email and change the Subject line to something that better describes what the email is about or to put notes in the email. You can also attach a file from Word, Excel or PowerPoint or a business card from your Contacts if it is someone you need to remember to call and want that information available.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 23, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:39 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , colour coding , coloured file folders , professional assistant Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Try it, you may like it. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. (for 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

In some organizations raises are tied to how well you do and it is also a record that is kept on your personnel file. Normally, I put something about needing to get my filing system up to date, but I think I may have missed the point when I have done that. I never know what to put down. I have found them to be really helpful.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I use hanging file folders labelled from January through to December. Every afternoon before I leave for the day, I go through the hanging file for that month to see if there is anything I need to bring forward for the next day. A tip she passed along had to do with the bring-forward system and has been a great tool for me.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

MYM_Organizing Depends-car, couch, restaurant-but not at desk   deusami at desk, shortened days so I can get my kids after school. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Snacks, too. Usually reading or checking e-mail.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 26, 2009

Or if you want to attach a file, choose Attach File. If you want to attach the e-mail with attachments, in your Task, click on the Insert Tab, choose Attach Item and you will then be able to choose the e-mail you want attached and the whole e-mail with attachments will appear as an icon in the body of the Task. If you press Ctrl.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk A YouTube channel reviewing local restaurants. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Sunday, September 20th, 2009 at 7:05 am and is filed under Business Ideas. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

Get any files they may need as a result of the e-mail correspondence. Going through some major organizing and filing here at our office and this is another 'a propos' topic that hits home. If you have the proper access to your boss’s e-mail account you can reply on their behalf and it will appear in the From line.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 24, 2009

If it is with an outside contact, a phone call apologizing for your error and being open to whatever steps you need to take to make it right will go a long way to fixing it. This article is extremely well written, and I have already printed a hardcopy, which I am going to add to my file. to hurdles/obstructions at work. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk The Latest Entrepreneurial Fantasy Is Selling Cupcakes : Move over restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk « Top 5 Tips on Building a 6 Month Cash Reserve Competitive Intelligence: Not Just For Big Business » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 3:38 pm and is filed under Small Business / SOHO.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk I put together a 10 question survey that I had planned to accost passers by with outside the few foreign wine boutiques as well as restaurant owners. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 3, 2013

Main contact''s cell phone number (for emergencies or in-transit arrival delays or changes). o Restaurant, club or other facility? Restaurant Name: __. Address: Phone: _. Leader’s notes, folders, files (soft or hard copies). To Pack: Cell phone. Cell phone charger (or Universal charger).

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