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The 3-Sentence Email Guaranteed to Get a Response

Success

Familiarity with Clargley’s professional world shows respect and lets her know this isn’t a form letter. If your real goal is a phone call, don’t ask, “Could we have a phone call some time?” a good time for me to call your office for a quick 8-minute chat?”. Sentence 2: Who. Get to the subject.

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How to remain relevant in the 4th Industrial Revolution

The Persistent Assistant

Regardless of your age most people have a smart phone and then there are other items like smart tv’s, smart watches, tablets, baby monitors, CCTV cameras etc – which means that the Internet of Things (IoT) has enveloped our lives. An example of this is the “Time Machine” app I use on my smartphone. You can do this!

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The Freedom to Work from Anywhere: Your Virtual Business Tips (Part 4)

Stephanie LH Calahan

No matter if you are crossing over multiple time zones or simply want to be able to go to the park and work outside, creating your freedom is possible. Having VAs I can simply fax order forms to. I like having a long battery life and having the full functionality of the Windows Platform on my phone. Another life saver?

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Both times I’ve replaced my phone as quickly as is humanly possible because I am just lost without it (sometimes I am literally lost without it thanks to my dependence on Google maps to get me about London!). Although I still do print everything off this is a great app to have on your phone so you can check your details on the go.

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Both times I’ve replaced my phone as quickly as is humanly possible because I am just lost without it (sometimes I am literally lost without it thanks to my dependence on Google maps to get me about London!). Although I still do print everything off this is a great app to have on your phone so you can check your details on the go.

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The ultimate app guide for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Although I still do print everything off this is a great app to have on your phone so you can check details on the go. I use the website all the time, not just for planning travel but also for expenses, so it is helpful having the app on my phone. Weatherbug: Free. XE Currency: Free or £1.49. Wikihood: Free or £4.99.

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Meetings Plus: Taking them offline

Laughing all the Way to Work

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