Success

JUNE 23, 2021

Knowing what resources you have on hand before you get in too deep can provide peace of mind that you’ll either have the funds you need to support your startup phase or that you need to save more before you order those new business cards and call yourself CEO. Running a business and its financials can be very daunting.

Finance 345

Finance Expenses Legal Budget 345

Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Get creative and design your logo, business cards, and marketing materials using free or low-cost online tools. Use it wisely to promote your business, engage with your audience, and build a loyal customer base. Start with a small-scale version of your business idea. Social media is your friend here.

Social Media 244

Social Media Business Cards Collaborate AT&T 244

Success

MAY 28, 2022

We’re either time poor and don’t know where to find quality connections , or we leave a networking event with a stack of business cards but no solid relationships. My entire world changed when I learned that networking was not about building my database but about being the gateway to another great relationship. Do the work.

Networking 299

Networking Mentoring 2017 2015 299

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Since administrative professionals are usually the ones planning events, managing catering, speakers, binders, and AV/tech, it was wonderful to celebrate their learning achievements through a great event celebrating each of them as a stellar assistant! Following a full training day, we reconvened for the Glam and Glitz Gala.

Administrative Professionals 198

Administrative Professionals Networking Business Cards International 198

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

We learn how the assistant manages day-to-day processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency when necessary. We spend private time with the assistant to learn what works well for him or her and what creates barriers to their productivity. We observe how the executive and assistant interact and how they manage their day.

Assertiveness 200

Assertiveness Calendars Business Cards Budget 200

Success

APRIL 4, 2024

In March 2020, we learned how to dress for Zoom calls from the shoulders up. In June 2020, we learned to morph a sweats uniform into summer work-casual athleisure, and in June 2021, we finally gave away most of those stuffy, in-person business suits. Turns out, it does —giving stylists more credibility.

Clothes 189

Clothes 2020 Business Cards 2012 189

Success

MARCH 22, 2023

Challenge yourself to learn two new things. I despise small talk, but I love to connect with new people and learn about them because there is always something interesting to glean. Learn their story. Trick your mind into making it seem easier and more fun by playing a game with yourself. Commit to at least an hour.

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2016 Stress Business Cards 2021 306

Success

MAY 25, 2022

Typically, that looks something like this: “I work with inspiring authors who want to learn how to craft books that realize their ambitious visions.” People rarely anticipate leaving a networking event with anything except sales swag or business cards. Acing the introduction is a strategy that has proven very successful for me.

Networking 246

Networking Gifts 2018 Business Cards 246

Success

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Work with a professional graphic designer at the planning stage of your business and consider all the possibilities for future growth. That logo may look fine close-up on a business card. Learn how to plug in new content at the technical level even if you have a committed staff member.

Social Media 264

Social Media Suppliers Business Cards Health 264

Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 26, 2012

Resist the urge to get “back to business” the minute you walk through the door – now is the best time to harness that positive energy and put what you’ve learned into action. Create an action plan right away to implement what you have learned. Here are a few steps to help get you started.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Facebook Twitter Collaborate 100

The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Make sure that you take professional business cards with you to the networking event. Cheap and nasty cards reflect badly on your business. You are there to learn and make great connections. Don’t pretend to be someone or something that you are not. People will appreciate you being genuine with them.

Networking 100

Networking Business Cards Learning UPS 100

Productivity Bits

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

You probably heard about “cartoons drawn on the back of business cards&#. This is one of the first lessons you have to learn in attempting to dominate the world. Next to that phrase would be Hugh MacLeod ‘s name, cartoonist and pundit. A decade ago he’s stuck in the rut doing advertising and marketing stuff.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Business Cards 2011 Copyright 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 17, 2012

Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Go through those business magazines. Learn that new software that can likely improve business processes.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Filing Purchasing Policies 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 16, 2011

Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Go through those business magazines. Learn that new software that can likely improve business processes.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Filing Purchasing AT&T 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 26, 2014

Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Go through those business magazines. Learn that new software that can likely improve business processes.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Filing Purchasing Policies 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Here is what I learned. Users download a QR reader to their smart phone and use that application to scan or "read" these QR codes on business cards, printed materials, and a variety of other formats. I read an article in our Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce magazine "Are you QR-Ready?" QR stands for "quick response.".

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Phones Learning 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 16, 2012

Make Sure You Pack Business Cards. I realize that this sounds like networking 101 basics, but I'm amazed at the number of events that I go to where people forgot their cards.    Consider putting your picture somewhere on the card and a reason for people to go to your site.    Bring them! 

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Social Media AT&T Networking 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

  This is the back of my card as a sample of what I mean: Creating Your Online Business Card An online business card is one site that lists all of your connection points online.    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Networking Facebook Phones 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Learn from attendees what works and what doesn’t – look for those candidates who seem to really capture the attention of the recruiters and stand out. What are some things you can learn from their behavior? · Eat or drink away from the recruiter tables – keep at least one hand free to shake hands and accept business cards.

Resume 100

Resume Business Cards Networking Interviewing 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Take business cards. A neat and charming business card is a memorable thing, and more to the point, it’s a very practical way of maintaining contacts beyond the events you attend. It can feel like the aim at a networking event is to collect as many business cards as possible, but this rarely leads to beneficial outcomes.

Networking 100

Networking Business Cards Confidence Interviewing 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

LinkedIn Card Munch. I network a lot and I always come back to the office with a ton of business cards. Card Munch allows the user to convert business cards into contacts on LinkedIn. Also has a section for recently added cards for quick access (for those who might do a lot of networking – guilty).

Business Cards 100

Business Cards PDF Phones Social Media 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Bring business cards to an event or IAAP meeting, and set a goal to get or give a certain number before or after the meeting. Ask questions and learn about the members near you.

Networking 100

Networking Skills Confidence IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. Bring business cards to an event or IAAP meeting, and set a goal to get or give a certain number before or after the meeting. Ask questions and learn about the members near you.

Networking 100

Networking Skills Confidence IAAP 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2019

We learn how the assistant manages day-to-day processes and make recommendations for greater efficiency when necessary. We spend private time with the assistant to learn what works well for him or her and what creates barriers to their productivity. We observe how the executive and assistant interact and how they manage their day.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Calendars Business Cards Budget 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Will you share your learning with other Assistants thus increasing the ROI? If your executive is adamant that they can’t contribute 100% of the funding or timing, then outline that you are willing to pay for X if they pay for Y. Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards International Training Networking 100

Eco-Office Gals

JULY 15, 2013

A freelance web developer, for instance, can offer green web hosting with his services and print referral business cards on recycled paper to distribute to clients with new invoices. Market your eco-friendly approach to work, showing how your reuse is more cost-effective. Get a Tax Professional.

Resume 100

Resume Business Cards Salary Forms 100

Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 3, 2008

A VA can help you here by designing custom cards, calendars, flyers, postcards, brochures, or any other promotional item. #2 Or is it on bits of paper and business cards that you’ve collected over several months, or even years? 2 Organizing and maintaining your mailing list. Is your mailing list all together in one place?

UPS 100

UPS Promotion Yahoo Business Cards 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 16, 2010

However, I can’t imagine any discipline where one would be expected to ignored the foundation that has been laid by others as part of their own learning. And sometimes that’s probably true. There is a lot of knowledge to be culled and transfered from others.

2006 100

2006 2007 PDF Ergonomics 100

Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 25, 2008

What do they learn the hard way? Are these social things, business things, language things. What do people struggle with, or what have they had to learn the hard way? My biggest was learning a new language again, since Ive lived in Switzerland as well. What trips people up? What puzzles people?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle 2007 Google Docs 100

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. In one of my previous jobs, when I was working for an Investment Advisor, he gave me the installation CD-ROM and asked me to read up on how to use it.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 16, 2011

I learned the hard way.     Keep a regular list of clients to whom you’ve provided your services (even pro-bono) and send them an annual update (I usually write formal Christmas cards) thanking them for their patronage and letting them know about business goals for the next year.    6.   

Filing 100

Filing Business Cards Resume Phones 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 8, 2023

Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark. – To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

Gifts 95

Gifts Management Business Cards Interviewing 95

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database.

Google Docs 100

Google Docs 2008 Cubicle 2007 100

Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Institute a monthly Lunch & Learn. Listen to the sounds of the city as it wakes up and gets busy. Be sure to go to the exhibit hall and collect a lot of brochures, business cards and free samples from every booth. Encourage all your colleagues to nominate interesting people to be invited.

UPS 100

UPS Business Cards Restaurants 2011 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

I love social networking but have learned that a whole slew of followers is not as profitable as one fan! I post, blog and share current business ideas, projects, clients and ventures. "How to Organize Business Cards & Networking Conversations - Interview & Giveaway @ContactKeeper" ». "Discover

Networking 100

Networking Social Media Twitter Facebook 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

Don’t forget your business cards – I meet quite a few PAs who still don’t have these, make a business case and approach your boss and get some ordered. If you are not sure of what to talk about then ask questions and listen and learn. Remember if you don’t ask you don’t get. You are worth it!

Networking 100

Networking International Business Cards Collaborate 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 4, 2010

Part of what makes it such a great personal development program is that speakers are always bringing in excellent ideas for others to learn from. It’s not about getting your business card into someone’s hands and telling them what constitutes a “good referral” for you. Notice none of this is about you!

Networking 100

Networking Business Cards Travel Goals 100