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First Impressions Online: How PAs Virtually Greet Business 

Practically Perfect PA

I am a keyboard warrior. I’ve worked as a PA and Office Manager across the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and now Foodservice industry since 2011. In recent years I’ve found myself in the online space where first impressions with clients happen over live chat, email or phone. Not necessarily by choice, but rather by circumstance.

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10 Tips to Help Manage ADHD at the Office

All Things Admin

Trouble managing time and tasks. ADHD can be tough for anyone to handle, but for an administrative professional, where things like attention to detail, time management, and organization are literally in the job description, it can mean disaster. . Disorganization. Impulsivity. Restlessness and fidgeting. Mood swings.

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Debrett’s unveils etiquette guide for hybrid working

Workplace Insight

No meeting multitasking: It’s inappropriate to multitask during meetings – for example looking at your phone. It is also very bad form to carry on working while on a call; everybody will realise your mind is elsewhere and hear the incriminating clatter of your keyboard.

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Must Have Gadgets for the Modern Entrepreneur

The Small Business Blog

As for time management, built in calendar and reminders applications that can sync over the air with your other devices will make organising appointments and projects a breeze. Writing a proposal, managing accounts or really any other serious work really requires the use of a fully featured computer.

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I never wanted to be a manager.

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Technology to help with minute taking

Practically Perfect PA

About 10 years ago I used to manage 12 Committees as part of my role at the time. This was before we had apps or smart phones or the rise in technology that we have seen over the years. The user can type their notes using the iPad keyboard, add photos, import and annotate PDFs, organise pages and tag each notebook.

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Energy-Saving Software for Your Eco-Office

Eco-Office Gals

Online project managers allow you to post schedules and updates, assign tasks, communicate with team members, and virtually keep everyone on the same page, even when working remotely. These options are certainly quicker and less costly than managing everything through phone calls and snail mail.

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