Productivity Bits

AUGUST 25, 2011

I n the age of smart phones and apps, having information at your fingertips is simple. While it may seem a little extravagant and unnecessary, having a barcode scanner in your phone can actually save time and money. You can upload the PDF to other productivity apps in your phone as well. Barcode Scanner. Google Docs.

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Office Organization Success

JUNE 2, 2011

So today I’d like to share with you my top five remote working tools that allow me to get out of my office but still have access to all my “stuff” as though I’m sat in my office. You can also log in to your account online and access your files from there too. TeamViewer – I have my husband to thank for this neat piece of software!

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Allwork

DECEMBER 23, 2022

One popular travel accessory that every digital nomad needs is a travel adaptor so that they can recharge all their devices, from laptops, cameras and cell phones to digital watches and alarms. . Another digital tool that almost every digital nomad needs is an accounting software package so they can track their income and expenses. .

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Andrea Kalli

OCTOBER 6, 2010

It’s the Carbonite iPhone app which allows me to access the online files that Carbonite has backed up from my desktop. The good: it allows users to browse, view and share backed up files on the move at anytime. So far that I see, it supports viewing of image files, all Office docs such as.doc,docx, etc.,

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 5, 2017

b) Encrypt any attached files. Depending on the sensitivity of the document I will often phone the individual and give the password to them personally. c) Move the emails from your sent file into a secure location. Every week or two have a good sort through your online files (email and shared drive).

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 17, 2021

Today, with everything from file storage to forms being offered electronically, many business startups are abandoning the traditional business card altogether. Is it possible this paper dinosaur could be a powerful tool to grow your business? Keep the digital version on your phone for easy sharing. But should they?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? » 12 Business Productivity Tools They Can Not Live Without! It houses so much more than a file index. Then get in on this giveaway.

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Andrea Kalli

OCTOBER 6, 2010

It’s the Carbonite iPhone app which allows me to access the online files that Carbonite has backed up from my desktop. The good: it allows users to browse, view and share backed up files on the move at anytime. So far that I see, it supports viewing of image files, all Office docs such as.doc,docx, etc.,

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Retrieve Your Files With Ease By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Access , MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity D o you have quite a bit of filing to do? B eing able to retrieve the data is more important than an organized alphabetized file drawer.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Over the years, I've found a number of tools and services that I've incorporated into my business that really help me get my message "out there" and run my. I use a lot of audio in my business and I'm often asked what some of my favorite tools are.  The Tool - AudioAcrobat. business more effectively.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Zone 1 is the main workspace at your desk – the center of activity that is within arm’s reach of your computer and phone. 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. Zone 2: Work Staging. 2 pencils.

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Professional Assistant Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Productivity With Shared Files By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Word , Organize , Productivity D o you share your files with others in your firm? Do you find that you are being bombarded with updates to the same files time and time again?

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Until recently, I really hadn’t given much thought to an online collaboration tool. For the past 11 years I’ve slowly transitioned from storing files on my computer hard drive to using a combination of removable storage and online file storage. Things like graphics and image files. Dropbox just changed my mind.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Work With Stephanie « Cause and Effect - Productivity is an Action, Not a Result @QuietSpacing | Main | Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold » Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - Sometimes I wonder if I am duplicating my efforts by using a calendar and the tickler files. What are your thoughts in this area?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2008

Use A Phone Call Log! By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 09, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity D o you find that when you receive phone calls or voice mail messages, you cant remember who called, what time they called, who they were trying to call, etc? Home About Me Advertise Who Called?

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2013

Fortunately, there are many incredibly helpful online tools available that can effectively streamline your office work. Evernote is software designed for note taking and archiving, which is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone, as well as for OS X and Microsoft. You can also include file attachments.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Check out this great tool » Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out There are many ways to manage your time and activities.  I asked my friends to share their favorite planning tool.  What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why?   If you use it, it is the right tool for you.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Monday Motivation - Michael Jordan on Failure | Main | 12 Business Productivity Tools They Can Not Live Without! Top Mobile Phone Apps The Top 40 iPhone Apps of 2010 - [link] - There are a lot of posts out there to tell you about applications that are considered great for the iPhone. 

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

Establish a filing system. Most of your files are probably going to be digital, but you still need to know where everything you need is stored. Looking for lost files will take up as much of your time as looking for misplaced items. You need to make sure all your files are in its proper place. Learn to delegate.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? Or have you played the popular “phone tag&# game?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 29, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Closing Shared Files While Away From Desk By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you share files on a network within your office? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? I am one of these people.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 26, 2018

Here are 13 ways to turn that smartphone into a valuable business tool. We all know about texting, calling and emailing from our phones, but are you collaborating from it as well? With a plethora of collaboration tools online, it’s as simple as finding one with an awesome phone app that works for your business.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Home About Me Advertise 7 Steps to Improve Your Filing System By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, September 27, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you having trouble with your filing system? If you really do have to put a lot of files in a folder, place a rubber band around the folder.

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BMT Office Administration

MARCH 16, 2022

There’s a reason the IRS rolled out some new tools and beefed up some old tools on its website this filing season—it’s still bogged down with last year’s returns! The likely effect will be delayed tax refunds for taxpayers who file even minimally complex returns. 2021 Form 1040 tax filing stats so far.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 7, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally? By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 07, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you have trouble figuring out how to call a client or even a colleague in another country? Then you just enter the phone or fax number in the third section.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  The other day a colleague asked about our suggestions for tools.  Basecamp Both Joanne Lang and I recommended Basecamp. ( [link] ) The tool gives the ability for various team members to communicate and report in on status and there are some fantastic dashboard tools that give you an overall look at various sub projects. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

  Back when I had to keep track of phone conversations, email and face-to-face it was simply much easier to do! Here is an example of an interaction that my client had prior to putting a CRM in place: Prospective client calls on the phone about a speaking project and a meeting gets scheduled. " I can relate! 

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 12, 2017

I am guilty of being an email addict and spending unnecessary amounts of time reading, replying and filing my emails. Instead, archive emails that do not need your attention, answer emails quickly if they do not require too much thought and file emails that need more time for a reply. One area that is my absolute weak spot is email.

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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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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.),

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 9, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Opening Microsoft Office 2007 Files in Microsoft Office XP By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , MS-Access , MS-Excel , MS-Outlook , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Productivity I recently had a vendor send us an Excel spreadsheet that he created in Microsoft Word 2007 format.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 17, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Copying Tables, Pictures or Text in PDF Files to Other Sources By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, January 17, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word , Productivity D id your boss just ask you to copy a table, picture or text to another source of software, such as Microsoft Excel or Word ?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out | Main | Can You Define Social Media Clutter? Check out this great tool   If you are on Twitter, then I encourage you to consider this tool.  on using lists in social media, Formulalists found me and told me about their cool tool. 

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Zone 1 is the main workspace at your desk – the center of activity that is within arm’s reach of your computer and phone. 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. Zone 2: Work Staging. 2 pencils.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 28, 2016

As a business owner, you’ll want to check in with your remote workers on a pretty regular basis, either through scheduled phone calls or with email updates. Remote workers can also access work files from any device that has an internet connection. Set Clear Expectations. Remote work is a win-win for employers and employees.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 22, 2020

It’s never been easier to save files to any connected device and print from your phone. Artists and graphic designers have also benefited from cloud-based creative tools and programs. The tech industry is just starting to unleash the potential of the cloud.…

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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. Social – While social media may have begun as a way to keep in touch with family and friends, it’s now a necessary marketing tool for any business. Let’s look at each component individually.

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