Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 10, 2011

Even an online business owner can’t always get away from traveling – there are workshops, mastermind meetings, client meetings, trainings or other opportunities to network face-to-face. As a Virtual Assistant, you should have the freedom to travel, and also be able to enjoy it. by Donna Toothaker.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The c suite leader who hired me and I report to, I don’t do ANY work for. I do very minimal tasks for him as well and my role description consists of miscellaneous things from issuing credit cards for anyone to issuing cell phones to anyone to ordering catering for anyone in the building to filling the frig in the boardroom when it gets low.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 28, 2022

That data aligns with a new report by Citrix based on a global survey of 900 business leaders and 1,800 knowledge workers — those who can do their job remotely. That’s based on Musk’s belief that remote workers are “phoning it in” and only “ pretend to work.” .

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Ian's Messy Desk

JANUARY 12, 2011

Laptops and phones are powerful enough that we can complete most types of tasks while travelling; any location can be a workstation. This can be a major productivity boon if you’re traveling on business. Is it safe to be filing reports from airports or coffee shops? But should you?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel! I have observed hundreds of assistants travel and heard numerous stories about their travel experiences both while in transit to Las Vegas and during their stay in Las Vegas. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

A Gallup poll finds that of 7,500 full-time employees, some 23 percent say they are feeling burned out at work very often or always while another 44 percent report feeling burned out sometimes. So, set your phone timer for 15-30 minutes. Ignore your emails and texts and phone calls. Instead, focus on getting one thing done.

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Allwork

APRIL 28, 2022

Interestingly, though, almost a third (32%) of workers reported that they just simply didn’t see a need to return to the workplace which is arguably being driven by the fact that 40% of those surveyed found it easier to work away from the office and 22% felt more effective working in a quiet space from home.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A different Statistica survey found that 31 percent of UK social media users aged between 16 and 24 years reported spending between 1-2 hours per day using TikTok, while 25 percent reported spending between 3-4 hours per day on the social video app. And nobody was communicating with one another.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 12, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? will exceed "dumb" phones in 2011. 

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel! I have observed hundreds of assistants travel and heard numerous stories about their travel experiences both while in transit to Las Vegas and during their stay in Las Vegas. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

In fact, rather than working less, most remote workers reported putting in more hours and becoming more productive when they ditched the office. In its fourth quarter of 2020 and first quarter of 2021 financial reports—while many other companies were experiencing layoffs and frantically downsizing—BELAY announced record-breaking numbers.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Smart phones provide a palm-size window to the world, enabling us to do almost anything at the touch of a button. Maybe if we put down the phone a little more, we would have the time to actually cook those recipes we watch online. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. So we should have more free time.

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 19, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs 11 Halos – Part 3 (reporting & fans) Friday, June 19, 2009 at 4:19 pm // By: // Category: Baseball Today, he drove to Tempe, to the Angels Tempe Diablo Stadium to report. Received equipment, signed up for his new insurance program (yeah!), Katella Ave.

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On The Job

AUGUST 24, 2020

While working during the pandemic, 37 percent of American workers report they're putting in longer hours, with 40 percent saying they've experienced burnout during this time. Say to yourself: "I have to make changes if I want to stay healthy so that when this pandemic is behind us, I can travel. Turn off phone notifications.

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Success

JULY 6, 2022

Perhaps my foray into environmental reporting as a journalist came from formative seeds sown during childhood. Having outgrown pop culture and travel listicles, this had been my most challenging assignment. I’d either be out reporting or hankering for a hot meal at friends’ homes. the editor nearly spat into the phone.

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Success

JULY 24, 2023

It’s a seed with a wing attached to it, which allows it to travel farther from the tree to ensure its survival and success. It’s the clothes we wear, the phones we talk on, the lights we see with and the cars we drive. After all, extension is the name of Samara’s game. Accommodating inconveniences is a whole other story.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2014

Although I do travel quite a bit, for work and for pleasure, I always find the build up to my trip quite stressful. It is so annoying when a colleague forgets to set their voicemail and the phone rings and rings. Again set a detailed voicemail message or divert your phone to the person covering your role. Set up your voicemail.

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Success

JANUARY 8, 2023

For my own experiment, I used a fairly basic spreadsheet and phone alerts. When my phone buzzed to remind me to record my score, it was as if I was being evaluated in front of a live audience of one. I got to make up my own schedule and travel on assignments. I give high marks for every reporting trip (exploring!)

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. Office managers may also draft documents, help with payroll, keep an organised office environment and communicate via phone, email and fax (yes, some companies are still using fax machines).

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For couples who travel frequently between homes and businesses and have busy lifestyles, this could mean coordinating professional and private schedules across different time zones and in different regions around the world. What Type of Assistant Should I Hire?

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Some examples of administrivia are reports you can get away with just skimming to get the content of them, nothing that requires deep reading. Expense reports or any kind of form or report that requires you to gather information you have and compile it, just filling in the little blanks and sending it off. Out they go.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 31, 2016

This means that sound now travels across the open prairie of desks like a herd of bison.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Here are some of my favourites: Great Apps: Travel. This app is slightly expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. 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. It is also handy for when your manager is travelling.

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

On Monday, Consumer Reports published its first Naughty and Nice Holiday List. The input came from reporters and editors and covered shopping, travel, hospitality, and telecommunications, and identifies some good and some frowned upon shopping policies of 20 popular organizations. Publix offers some antibiotics for free.

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On The Job

MARCH 18, 2014

In the end, turnover is mostly a manager issue,” Gallup reports. You make them answer emails or phone calls at night and on weekends. You don’t think they need a day off after they’ve returned exhausted from business travel across different time zones. People leave managers A Gallup poll of more than 1 million employed U.S.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Traditionally, executive assistants were seen as secretarial staff, making copies and answering phone calls. Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. What is the Role of an Executive Assistant?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

I really like the Afar website and email updates for overall travel news and ideas for any trips colleagues or clients may want my advise on. The same goes for CN Traveller which is good for general travel updates but also luxury hotel reviews. They also have a good list of travel apps that might come in handy.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2014

It takes the hassle out of travel . In a spacious executive car your manager can work from their laptops in comfort, they can take private phone calls and they catch up on their reading. A good chauffeur will have checked the traffic reports and made any adjustments needed to ensure your manager gets there on time.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. If he knows about travel later in the year this will be added to the diary so that flights and accommodation can be booked.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. If he knows about travel later in the year this will be added to the diary so that flights and accommodation can be booked.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

To complete a training course on web analytics and optimisation so that I can report on the data in a useful and meaningful way for the business to improve it’s online marketing and content. If he know’s about travel later in the year this will be added to the diary so that flights and accommodation can be booked.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

They ask you to create subtotals for the latest sales report, but want you to only send them the revised spreadsheet showing the subtotal rows. One of my managers wanted me to use our sales tracking software to create the sales report for a particular product. I was able to put the entire report together within a matter of minutes.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information. There is a simple way of getting this type of report to anyone without having to use Adobe Acrobat. Now you can e-mail the report to the client without any problems.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Close The Lid On Biases The United Nation's gender study report revealed that there's no such country with gender equality. Ability to travel as necessary. Analyse and make reports for the long-term needs of the company's social media strategy. Maintain reports and assemble marketing information.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Also include your mobile phone plan (or a portion of it) if you use that for your business. Travel and Transportation: Do you do a lot of consulting, or offsite meetings? Count it, or figure out how much per mile you are spending to travel. Gas isn’t cheap! Do you attend networking conferences a few times a year?

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Some industries and positions require a great deal of travel, as well, while others may be more situated within their own city. As you might imagine, working as a C-level Executive Assistant for a finance giant is very different from the same role in an advertising firm.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 19, 2009

Do you touch base with your assistant every morning (face-to-face or by telephone) to discuss the day’s priorities, appointments, meeting preparation, department issues, phone calls, and project updates. An example is a red file for urgent mail and faxes, yellow for interoffice reports, green for general mail, blue for junk mail, etc.

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