Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Home About Me Advertise Finding The Best Travel Deals - Online! By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Visit Travel Zoo for the most up-to-date best deals you can find on the internet.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

(Full disclosure: A family member works for the company that makes these mugs, but that doesn't change the fact that this tumbler gets rave reviews.) The Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella is the one that other people will try to borrow -- don't let them. Travel charger. Packing cubes. Fun bluetooth speaker.

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Success

MARCH 13, 2023

Start by reviewing your tax bill from last year and add a buffer to account for any additional income you’ll earn this year. But the IRS has many rules about when and how you qualify for a deduction. Since your side hustle or freelance work likely doesn’t have taxes withheld, you need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 28, 2022

That’s based on Musk’s belief that remote workers are “phoning it in” and only “ pretend to work.” . Already before COVID, we had peer-reviewed research demonstrating that remote work improved productivity. As the Harvard Business Review points out, leaders are trained to evaluate employees based on “facetime.” Not at all. .

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Small Business Labs

MAY 12, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « 1 in 8 Consumers Forecasted to Cut or Eliminate Cable TV in 2010 | Main | An Overview of the Non-Profit Sector » May 12, 2010 Smartphone Sales to Over Take Feature Phone Sales in 2011 Nielsen is forecasting that smartphone sales in the U.S. will exceed "dumb" phones in 2011. 

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All Things Admin

JULY 27, 2022

It led me to create one of my favorite checklists ever – a four page travel planning checklist that I still use to this day. Turn off forwarding on phones. Check/review calendars for today: (executive’s name). Review in-tray Items that came over the weekend. You don’t have to create a checklist for everything all at once.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Good News - The Unemployment Rate Went Up in August | Main | Wall Street Journal on the Two-Track Economy » September 07, 2010 Our iPad Review The iPad is a huge success.    Many of these are being used by small businesses.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 27, 2017

This should be reviewed on a fairly regular basis. For example, they should have time in the morning to review their schedule, this could be on the train into work or it could be over coffee in their office with a do not disturb sign up. Within your Executive’s day to day schedule you should block time for specific tasks.

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Success

JANUARY 31, 2023

He left New Orleans for Atlanta—not exactly a hotbed of performance art, but Perry’s path to success is not one well-traveled. “I The show played to packed houses and rave reviews. Instead of fighting back, his father said only, “I love you,” before hanging up the phone. Perry tried one last time.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Personal Productivity, Organization and Mindset #Cinch Podcasts In One Location | Main | You Can Steal Time Back From Email » Productivity in Bite Sized Pieces - Weekly #Cinch Audiocast Review Last week I wrote to tell you about the new cinchcasting that I am doing. 

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Productivityist

MAY 23, 2014

There''s a reason I keep a folder called "Travel" on my iPhone. Here are the 7 iPhone apps I keep in my Travel folder in order to help me have a better overall travel experience: 1. This has been my go-to travel app for a long time. TripIt covers that for me, and I''m grateful for that. Perfect Weather.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Check out these Great Reviews by @JanetBarclay Janet Barclay of Your Organizing Business wrote a great post a few days ago that recapped how she is choosing her planner for 2010.  Check out these Great Reviews by @JanetBarclay : Comments Want a Paper Planner for 2010? » Want a Paper Planner for 2010?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? I do think that objective setting is really important. I’m going to do this too!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? I do think that objective setting is really important. I’m going to do this too!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Last week I wrote about performance reviews and although I’m still not sure that the majority of performance reviews are all that helpful, especially for assistants. Are there review points throughout the course of the objective? I do think that objective setting is really important. I’m going to do this too!

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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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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. Review social media profiles for additional insights into professionalism and fit.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

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!). Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

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!). Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 27, 2017

This should be reviewed on a fairly regular basis. For example, they should have time in the morning to review their schedule, this could be on the train into work or it could be over coffee in their office with a do not disturb sign up. Within your Executive’s day to day schedule you should block time for specific tasks.

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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. It’s nice to know the professor of happiness had a sense of humor.

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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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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

Take the time to review and provide thoughtful customization – and ensure you’re meeting the needs of the client first and foremost. . Does your calendar scheduler effortlessly distinguish between travel arrangements and regular phone calls when deciding when you’re available? Removal of Human Filter.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

Take the time to review and provide thoughtful customization – and ensure you’re meeting the needs of the client first and foremost. . Does your calendar scheduler effortlessly distinguish between travel arrangements and regular phone calls when deciding when you’re available? Removal of Human Filter.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. Third Paragraph – Action : Suggest the course of action you’d like the reader to take, such as schedule a phone call or interview. Past performance reviews. Protect Your Admin Career.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 15, 2017

You can leave a review here! Weed out all those unwanted photos on your phone, the ones that are out of focus or your finger is in the way or they just didn’t turn out right or they’re near duplicates or triplicates. I’ve heard many stories of people who lose their phones and also lose years worth of photos.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 12, 2014

MIT Technology Review's The Emerging Science of Computational Anthropology  covers how digital data is creating new opportunities to study human behavior. Key quote: The increasing availability of big data from mobile phones and location-based apps has triggered a revolution in the understanding of human mobility patterns.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

LEAVE A REVIEW If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take 2 minutes to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts here. And favorite hobby for sure has to be travel. We’re a big traveling family. Is that one of the places you’ve traveled? I was on the phone. Jeremy Burrows 1:56 Nice.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Click on any of theself-evaluator tools below and receive your results online immediately! Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today!

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

In theory, electronic tools are always in your pocket or just a click away—whether on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Things I had input on my phone wouldn’t show up on my computer and vice versa. This is where I mark travel and other significant events throughout the month. Completing my weekly review. Bookkeeping.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 30, 2012

Productivityist.com by Mike Vardy Start Here Archives Store Contact Postbox: A Powerful Cross-Platform Email Client [Review] Posted on 08/30/2012 // 8 Comments It turns out that when I decided to search for a new e-mail app of choice , that Postbox won out. In my job I travel and take my laptop, and with that I use a WIFI modem.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 11, 2022

Thus, if you end up providing a bad candidate experience, your recruitment agency will accumulate the worst reviews. Make sure you're being accommodating of their time and are flexible with remote candidates especially during a time when travelling long distances for an in-person interview can be demanding.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Take Time to Research and Use Travel Apps. Especially in the year 2016, when we have a variety of travel apps to give us directions and help us find attractions. There’s no excuse not to have some foresight and use a few travel apps to help with research. Document Your Packing List on Phone Instead of Paper.

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On The Job

JANUARY 10, 2011

Leave your cell phone off the table. If you're sharing a cab, riding in an elevator, traveling via airport tram, etc., be aware that others aren't interested in listening to you gab on your cell phone, whine about your bad knees or review the latest Johnny Depp film. Be aware of confined spaces.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Privacy and Transparency in the Internet Age | Main | Venture Capital at Mid-Life » July 21, 2010 Dymos CardScan iPhone App Illustrates Several Key Trends We rarely do product reviews at Smallbizlabs.  The Dymo business card scanner app for the iPhone  is such a product. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Check out these Great Reviews by @JanetBarclay » Be Smart About Using the Telephone How much time do you lose playing "phone tag?"  I   Before you pick up the phone to make another call, consider what you are going to say when you get voice mail.    Start Today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

» Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps February is Time Management Month, so today I'll share some great articles to help you make the most of the time you have.    This is a quick scan article that highlights a short list of highly productive smart phone tools. 

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