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ProAssisting Blog
MARCH 18, 2010
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ProAssisting Blog
MARCH 9, 2010
Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. Submitted by Ethan on February 05, 2010 at 01:05 PM Just downloaded a new app for my iPhone that the maker calls, “The Personal Assistant in your Phone.&# Siri - The Personal Assistant in your Phone from Tom Gruber on Vimeo. Have an iPhone?
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ProAssisting Blog
MARCH 9, 2010
Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. Thankfully Sydni Craig-Hart, founder of EAtoVA.com —a VA coaching service—, was more than willing to get on the phone with us and answer our questions.
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The Art of the Phone Interview
Job Advice Blog
JUNE 14, 2016
What comes to mind when you think about a phone interview? For most people, the image of just a guy at home sitting at his desk, with his top half […] The post The Art of the Phone Interview appeared first on JTL Services Inc.
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ProAssisting Blog
MAY 31, 2010
Home Blog About Us Who we are About the Program Program Specifics Execs, HR Depts. We also pride ourselves on answering our emails, returning our phone calls and giving daily support via our member forum.
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Tidy Way to Charge Your Phone
Clutter Coach
JANUARY 11, 2016
This adorable wall socket cover provides a spot to park your phone while it's charging. The antlers are rubber, so they'll grip the phone, plus there's more antler space for draping the cord. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Tidy Way to Charge Your Phone appeared first on Clutter Coach.
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Tidy Way to Charge Your Phone
Clutter Coach
DECEMBER 1, 2013
Republished by Blog Post Promoter. This adorable wall socket cover provides a spot to park your phone while it's charging. The antlers are rubber, so they'll grip the phone, plus there's more antler space for draping the cord. The post Tidy Way to Charge Your Phone appeared first on Clutter Coach.
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5 Time Saving Tips for Home Businesses
Tips From T. Marie
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Set a time to make/take phone calls. Instead of answering the phone whenever it rings consider setting aside an hour or so each day specifically for taking and making phone calls. I’ve written before about how much time can be consumed in your day by a phone call. Create and use an info packet.
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The Art of the Phone Interview
Job Advice Blog
JUNE 14, 2016
What comes to mind when you think about a phone interview? He’s on his computer when … Continue reading The Art of the Phone Interview →
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The Art of the Phone Interview
Job Advice Blog
JUNE 14, 2016
What comes to mind when you think about a phone interview? The post The Art of the Phone Interview appeared first on JTL Services Inc. For most people, the image of just a guy at home sitting at his desk, with his top half wearing a nice suit and tie, bottom half covered only by a pair of American Eagle boxers comes to mind.
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Phone Coaching to Get You Organized
Clutter Coach
JANUARY 11, 2016
Click the link above for more details, or the one under Phone Coaching in the left column. As always, the initial half hour phone consultation is free. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Phone Coaching to Get You Organized appeared first on Clutter Coach. Or right here. What have you got to lose?
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The 3-Sentence Email Guaranteed to Get a Response
Success
OCTOBER 31, 2022
For example, “I love your latest blog, and I’m writing with a related question.” If your real goal is a phone call, don’t ask, “Could we have a phone call some time?” This sentence tells Clargley you respect her time, are willing to do the time-zone math, and all she needs to do is pick up the phone. Sentence 2: Who.
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How Does Working from Home…well…Work?- Responding to COVID-19
Tips From T. Marie
MARCH 17, 2020
Email, Skype, Zoom and Phones. My second choice would be a phone call. On par with a phone call is Skype or Zoom. Again, any actual call, whether via phone, Skype or Zoom are scheduled. Again, any actual call, whether via phone, Skype or Zoom are scheduled. Elimination of background distractions.
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5 Productivity Apps You Probably Already Have on Your Smartphone
Office Dynamics
APRIL 19, 2017
While there’s certainly a case to be made for banning phones from the workplace – confidentiality concerns, Facebook faux pas, employees who spend more time on Snapchat than spreadsheets – some smartphone apps, when used properly, can make your job a lot easier. So pick up that phone, test them out, and put them to use today!
You Should Be Downsizing Your Images
Tips From T. Marie
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Photos are key in social media posts, blog posts and for product sales. Smart phones have made taking these needed photos easy, however often the size of these photos is well beyond what is needed. An ideal blog post size is 1200 pixels wide by 675 pixels high. Business today is image driven.
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Keeping it Real When Working from Home
Tips From T. Marie
MARCH 26, 2020
It’s kind of crazy how just a month ago I was writing these blog posts for a relatively small group of home business owners. If you’re an introvert like me, I much prefer email communication to live messaging, video calls and even the phone. That opens the door to truly connecting with others.
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Feisty Enterprise Tip #2: Get a Support Network Behind You, Say ‘I’ll Get Back To You’ and Then Phone a Friend
The Small Business Blog
MAY 19, 2013
My opinion is that they are… Read the full article here: Feisty Enterprise Tip #2: Get a Support Network Behind You, Say ‘I’ll Get Back To You’ and Then Phone a Friend on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
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How to Break Bad Habits by Replacing Them
Success
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Initially, I tried to cut back my phone usage drastically, but I found myself constantly reaching out for it as a habit. While Jain found it didn’t completely eliminate his phone use, it significantly reduced it and provided a much-needed mental break. I struggled with excessive screen time.
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Bethenny Frankel Wants to Give You Love & Career Advice
Success
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
On the day of her book launch for I Suck at Relationships So You Don’t Have To and the season seven premiere of RHONY , Frankel’s schedule started off with getting hair and makeup done for an on-camera interview, followed by a phone interview. Career advice from your blog: “Ignore the noise of your own self-criticism.”
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Office Dynamics
APRIL 5, 2017
Whether these morning meetings take place in person or over the phone they are vital to the executives and assistants team success. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. Please leave a comment or share the blog for your chance to win one of our amazing giveaways! Have the courage to update old, unproductive habits.
The Best Client Retention Strategies to Use Now
Success
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Depending upon your business style and structure, follow-ups may involve a personal visit, phone call, email, text or an online survey. But they also include blogs, other website “how to” assets, email newsletters and even simple mobile apps to keep them in touch with all of the above. Solicit feedback at every opportunity.
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Your Personal and Professional Brand Matters
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
This likely isn’t the first blog you’ve read about developing a personal brand. Put your phone down. Your personal brand consists of how you present yourself, how you behave, how you treat others, and how you communicate. Don’t let the industry buzz distract you from what really matters. Are an engaged listener.
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Trust Me on This: Building a Business Clients Love
Tips From T. Marie
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Why Trust Is Non-Negotiable Imagine going on a first date and your companion spends the entire time on their phone. Showcase Your Knowledge and Passion: Use your website, blog, or social media to share valuable insights into your industry. Doesn’t exactly scream “trustworthy,” does it?
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Defining The Future Of Work: Key Terms To Know For 2023
Allwork
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Typical occupations include travel blogging, freelance writing, web development, design, and consulting, among others. . Typical occupations include travel blogging, freelance writing, web development, design, and consulting, among others. . Entrepreneur . Mail Forwarding . Virtual Assistant . Virtual Reality .
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10 Apps for Administrative Productivity and Organization
Office Dynamics
APRIL 20, 2017
Chat by phone or video conferencing, record meetings, and share screens to keep each other up to date, even if you’re continents apart! This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. Please leave a comment or share the blog for your chance to win one of our amazing giveaways! Follow Julie on Twitter.
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The Billboard Effect: How Aggregators Drive Direct Bookings To Your Center
Allwork
JUNE 30, 2024
Use local keywords, ensure NAP (Name, Address and Phone) consistency, check your Google Business profile, update your blog, check your meta data, and gather online reviews. Surprisingly, this isn’t always the case. Make sure your local SEO is up to scratch and you have all the basics covered. Learn more SEO basics for centers here.
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Dealing with confidential electronic documents
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 5, 2017
A few years ago I wrote a really detailed blog about dealing with confidential electronic documents and paperwork. Today, I thought I would write an update on my blog from a few years ago and concentrate on electronic documents. If you have your work emails on your phone, and who doesn’t? b) Encrypt any attached files.
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Administrative Assistants and Ongoing Status Updates
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 26, 2019
Tips for Executives: Remain approachable and accessible to your assistant throughout the day, whether by phone, email or in-person; do not go long stretches without making a point for a quick, informal check-in. This blog post is from Joan Burge’s Monday Motivators series.
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Navigating the Ebb and Flow of Small Business Ownership
Tips From T. Marie
APRIL 3, 2019
I spent lots of time on message boards, attending business events in the community and writing for my blog. You may find yourself scrambling to find the time to do the things related to your own business, like invoicing, marketing and blogging. Create blog posts and stockpile them for busy times. Schedule phone calls.
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NOT, “Just An Admin!”
Office Dynamics
APRIL 6, 2017
Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. Please leave a comment or share the blog for your chance to win one of our amazing giveaways! The more blogs you comment on and share, the more chances you have to win.
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Follow the Science: Ze Frank Teaches Us True Facts and Life Lessons
Success
MAY 22, 2022
If you knew him only from his trailblazing forays into the video blogging realm, where he was renowned for quirky, crowdsourced art projects, you might not guess that the career of Hosea Frank (Ze for short, pronounced “zay”) has been bookended by scientific roles. That got lonely. They’d misheard his birth name as José. No problem.
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How to Reignite Your Enthusiasm for Work
Office Dynamics
APRIL 21, 2017
Switch up the location of your computer, your phone, and your work-in-progress files. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. Please leave a comment or share the blog for your chance to win one of our amazing giveaways! The more blogs you comment on and share, the more chances you have to win.
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Mastering Time: Unleash the Magic of Time Blocking for Your Home Business
Tips From T. Marie
JUNE 14, 2023
A Word Of Caution: Although I’ve had fun making magical references in this blog post, like anything else in life, this technique isn’t necessarily for everyone. Tuesday through Thursday are blocked off for scheduling phone calls, particularly calls with clients and potential clients. For example, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.,
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How to Improve Your Client Relationships
Success
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Webb says most businesses can break down the customer experience into five touch points: • Pre-touch: Your marketing, social media, blog and word-of-mouth referrals all set the stage for the customer’s experience and expectations. Create a customer experience for each node. But I also draw a line.
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Use Your Learning Style to Help You Get Better with Money
Success
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Read books , magazines or blog posts and jot down notes to investigate new topics or strategies to try in your own life. Have a standing phone or zoom date where you check in with each other on your financial journeys and talk about the goals and milestones you are working to achieve. Watch YouTube or LinkedIn videos.
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Finding Joy and Friendship in a Pandemic-Induced Hobby
Success
MAY 30, 2022
I needed something to do—a hobby—that would force me to put my phone down and redirect my attention and my thumbs. We exchanged phone numbers and Instagram handles. By spring 2019, my Instagram feed had transformed from blogging personalities to like-minded needlepointers across the country. Generation Zen.
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The Vanishing Vacation: How To Overcome Our Reluctance To Take A Break
Allwork
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In a world where you can easily fold your laundry while you brainstorm with colleagues, or attend a meeting on your phone from your glamping site, the idea of a true vacation starts to seem wishful, or even frivolous. With this kind of technological prowess at our disposal, we should have fewer qualms about taking a few days away from work.
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Beyond the 1%: Financial Advice for the Rich & REGULAR with Kiersten Saunders
Success
JANUARY 18, 2022
They have more refreshingly down-to-Earth financial planning resources on their blog. The idea that you can use your phone to get a chauffeur to take you anywhere you want in town: That’s not something we should necessarily normalize as affordable or cheap,” Kiersten says. <br>. For example, rideshare apps.
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The Art of the Side Hustle
Success
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
That led to a successful blog and job in digital marketing. I’m interested in stories of people who wake up in the morning, check their phone and see that they’ve made $200 while they were sleeping,” he says. ‘Swirler’ refers to someone who incorporates all of the best parts of themselves into one uber-career or brand.
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The Small Business Blog
APRIL 12, 2013
According to YouGov over 55% of the mobile-wielding British public will be using a smartphone in 2013, with one-in-three regularly using their phone to browse the internet. That’s over 14 million people in the UK accessing the internet from their mobile phones every day. on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.
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41 Ways to Improve Yourself in Just 10 Minutes
Success
MARCH 14, 2023
Read one financial blog post per day and learn from people who have already made the money mistakes you’re making right now. Put down your phone. Try putting your phone out of sight (and touch) for 10 minutes of uninterrupted productivity. Take a break from your budget and splurge on your favorite snack or dessert.
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Upping your A(ssisting) game when you work with a Board of Trustees
Executive Leadership Support Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
As a bonus this will also alleviate emails and phone calls to you asking when something is due. Strategically planning all of this in advance and communicating it to board members, liaisons and recorders helps everyone to know what is expected of them and when.
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There is an App for That -- Productivity Apps for iPhone and.
Stephanie LH Calahan
OCTOBER 13, 2010
» There is an App for That -- Productivity Apps for iPhone and Android I am constantly amazed at the new and creative applications (apps) that are on the market today for smart-phones. It means that if you can think of something you would like your phone to do, it probably can if you find the right app!
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