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Professional Assistant Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
That makes sense, but can this system be applied to other information, like monthly bills, tax returns, staff, legal issues, normal company information? This way, you can keep track of all files in any way, shape or form. B eing able to retrieve the data is more important than an organized alphabetized file drawer.
Professional Assistant Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2008
Home About Me Advertise The E-tiquette of E-mail By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , MS-Outlook E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing all the Way to Work: The Ultimate Secretarial Survival Blog. Writing all in caps is a form of e-mail shouting.
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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. 411 Look Up 411.ca
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 20, 2010
In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Lets enjoy our day together.© © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier.
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2009
If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Point being. For example, "Please send me the following information: - A photocopy of Ms. 411 Look Up 411.ca
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.
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 1, 2008
I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. I liked that.
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