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Top 28 Gifts for Holiday Shopping on A Budget

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RetroSpec Train Resistance Bands $26.99. Try RetroSpec’s Train Resistance Bands ($26.99) and take your at-home workouts to the next level. Perfect for resistance training, yoga, pilates and physical therapy, the kit comes with five stackable latex bands ranging from 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 pounds. CHI Lava Travel Flat Iron $79.99.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

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It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. I’ve been an executive assistant for several years and I’ve received a lot of training but I’m not a facilitator or a trainer. Administrative assistants go above and beyond and take on new assignments with little to no background, training or experience.

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11 Halos - Part 3 (reporting & fans)

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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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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

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True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket. Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket ($199) enhances the sleep experience by incorporating the relaxing effects of deep pressure stimulation for reduced stress and anxiety. With a subscription ($19.99

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Interview with Rob Siefker of Zappos – Part 1 of 4

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In part one of this four part interview, Rob talks about what he does at Zappos, how the company handles operating 24/7, what the training process is like for Zappos employees, and how the company makes the most out of cross-training its employees. And I started in the company as a temp worker in 2004. Service Untitled: Okay.

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10 Tips to be a Better Executive Assistant - Part 6

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Be a ninja Whenever I go into people’s offices, I try to train them to understand that if I need them, I wait in the doorway until they see me or acknowledge me so I can ask them a question. Use your cell phone alarm Chances are, you use your calendar to remind you about meetings and any important events. This is part 6.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Now's a great time to set a foundation and train your executive (if they are willing and learn to trust you) so a precedent can be set. Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office.