Eco-Office Gals

MAY 2, 2013

You can even consider Lifesource Water for a quality, certified water system. You wouldn’t even imagine the type of bacteria that lies around on your keyboard, your mouse and your phone. A Cleaner Work Area. UV light, disinfecting wipes and all sorts of similar cleaning tools will help give your desk a more sanitary feel.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2008

You can also add this macro to your toolbar or assign a keyboard shortcut by clicking on the buttons below and following the instructions. Click on either the toolbar icon that you created, the keyboard shortcut or click Tools, Macro, and Macros…, then click run. You can also read some more articles on System Security here.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. Daily huddles are to be done in person or via the phone (not text or email). If something did not need to be worked on in the next 72 hours, it went in my follow-up system.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 19, 2012

Files – see my previous blog on my filing system. The phone should be on the desk as near to your keyboard and computer screen as possible. I once made the mistake of having my phone at one end of my desk to my computer screen so I had plenty of room around me, but obviously I couldn’t look anything up while I was on the phone.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 10, 2014

Similarly I have a large A4 desk pad next to my keyboard for any quick notes I need to make, things to remember (like phone numbers for instance), and tasks people give me at my desk. To remember the details that my managers so often forgets I have a really comprehensive archive system that I know how to search through.

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The Marq

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Last weekend, the keyboard lights went out. The ALT works the same way as the ALT key on your computer keyboard. It makes the alternate numbers and characters on the keyboard available. As you can imagine, I couldn’t use the keyboard at night. So, I decided to exchange the phone. I was a bit frustrated.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

I close all of them by either clicking on the "X" at the top-right corner or pressing ALT-F4 (keyboard shortcut to remember - can be very useful). Once I am finished with the task, I would look at my next task on my to-do list and figure out what applications I wont need. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task.

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Eco-Office Gals

APRIL 25, 2012

Years ago a computer teacher told the class “You will not find a BUB on your keyboard!” Find a host with 24/7 phone support as well as one recommended by friends and fellow site owners. ” Huh?? Blow Up Button – Ohhhhh! IMPORTANT: I didn’t say don’t install/use them, I just said back up various ways.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 22, 2016

My system uses two e-mail folders ONLY. A major part of my processing speed is in keyboard shortcuts in my e-mail program. You should look into keyboard shortcuts too. For each step of my process, I have a keyboard shortcut such as CTRL-1, CTRL-2 , CTRL-3, etc. I use my phone for this. For work, I use Outlook.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 14, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 14, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity , System Security F orgetting your Windows password happens to everyone from time to time. Youd be surprised of how many times people have asked me, "Why cant I log into my system?" Home About Me Advertise Forgot Your Password?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

All you need to do is go through your regular print routine with the following steps: Click File, Print or CTRL-P as the keyboard shortcut. There are other ways to implement this, depending on the software that you are using, but let’s keep this simple for now. Now select Microsoft Office Document Image Writer.

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 30, 2012

At the end of the day, your desk should have little more on it than your computer, keyboard, mouse pad, phone, and perhaps a framed photograph of a loved one. Get creative and arrange your office in a way that allows easy access to all your filing systems. Make sure that you’re comfortable in your chair.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk A few weeks ago I ordered my new MacBook Pro and I wanted a German keyboard, of cause I could not order a German keyboard, you can order a French keyboard? installed, and agreed to pay the extra for the keyboard.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 21, 2012

I am not a big fan of touch screen keyboards as they are not a true QWERTY keyboard. The touch screen keyboard won’t give you a fast typing rate because you have to type with one finger versus all 10. If you don’t have it with you, whip out your cell phone and send yourself a text message or email.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 23, 2012

  There are many fantastic systems out there for managing tasks.    Often, people fail with their to do system because they simply don't trust that it will work for them.   What system or tool do you use? I have a clipboard that sits to the left of my keyboard. To Dos Are Done.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.  If you aren't particularly tech-savvy, you might feel more comfortable using a paper planner, rather than having to learn the ins and outs of an electronic diary system. Choose what you will use!

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 5, 2008

This saves a bunch of time if you have to do a function several times and there isnt a keyboard short cut. This repeats the last function you did (ie inserting a row in Excel) if you press the ctrl Y you will keep inserting rows.

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Virtual Moxie

MAY 31, 2011

So even if the GTD folks think it’s the system to end the worlds’ problems with productivity, it doesn’t mean bupkiss if your head doesn’t easily orient in a GTD way. I use as few systems as possible. I’m a keyboarder most of the time. Bearing that in mind, here are my own personal favs for keeping myself productive: 1.

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Productivityist

JULY 27, 2016

I can’t offer you a foolproof system or formula to ensure that your journaling practice constantly improves your awareness, confidence, and momentum. If you’re into the old school pen-and-paper system, check out Mike’s tips on why paper works and how to use a notebook. I generally steer clear of using my phone or any dictation tools.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. 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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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk The 3 Network and Skype have created a mobile phone handset with Skype button , so the user can make free Skype calls into the internet to any Skype user world-wide. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. This is interesting.

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The Marq

DECEMBER 24, 2009

Specifically, when I use the car bluetooth to dial a number, meaning, I tell the car navigation system to dial a stored number or spell-out the number, the phone resets. I’ve had to resort to dialing on the phone, disconnecting and then using the car navigation system to redial. It’s quite annoying.

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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. Thank goodness I get three tries to pick the right one before the system locks me out. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. The first time it doesnt work, I assume I entered it wrong so try again.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

I use this all the time on my calendar and my boss's calendar, and it helps us both to know which events are phone calls which he can take in the office or on the road (yellow) or which events will require travel (blue). I have a similar system with my boss. but I don't use that system or know what the colours mean.

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The Marq

JANUARY 7, 2010

Arguably, Smartphones are less about the “phone&# and more about the “Smart.&# I’m not presenting an argument that Android phones (G1, myTouch, CLIQ, Droid, and the newly debuted Nexus One – THE Google Phone ) will win over any other phone. How about the new Nexus One (Google Phone)?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Do you have a system for prioritizing your workload? Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Put the least important one on the bottom and the most urgent on top.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Unlike traditional e-mail, Google Apps utilizes labels instead of a folder system for e-mail sorting and storage. Process email out of your in-box and into an action/follow-up system or reference folder and you'll manage your email instead of it managing you. Lovin' Those Labels! These Keys Are Your Best Friends.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. Maintaining a good bring-forward system is important to have things ready when needed. Having a good filing system and keeping the file list up to date is something every assistant needs to be able to do.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Posted by Patricia Robb at 7:53 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , buddy system , professional assistant , work buddy Reactions: 0comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

Until you remember on your own what year you are in, this is a good back up system. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Happy New Year everyone! All the best in 2009. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This way, you always have it at your fingertips in a quick easy-to-find system. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Of course there were four Karens and three Bobs. See what I mean? Which do you prefer, First Name, Last Name or Last Name, First Name?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do. I love this system and at the end of each day I go through my folder and pull out what I need for the next day. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your. Patty Buckner North Bay Index by date ► 2010 (26) ► September (2) What's all the fuss about reading contracts? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

A good bring-forward system is a must for this as you will want to bring forward items they will need for meetings and conference calls. Keep an organized filing system and file list. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them. Oh where or where is my password?

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