Productivityist

MAY 3, 2021

I don’t write about apps or tools all that often, but when one (or more) adds value to my productivity then I’m inclined to share my thoughts. That’s why I want to share with you 3 productivity apps I’ve added to my workflow and have given me exactly what I need from them… and then some.

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Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 8, 2022

Whether looking to boost your productivity or find a new way to rescue yourself from overwhelm, there’s one piece of advice I give everyone – bookend your days. Simply put, bookending means you check in with your task management systems at the beginning and end of your day. What does bookending your days entail? Try ClickUp!

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications.

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BMT Office Administration

AUGUST 17, 2022

It can be difficult to manage your time well at work. Keeping up with a multitude of tasks, projects, and demands while staying connected with your team and clients can spread employees or business owners very thin. Keeping track of how you spend your time at work can help you identify where your time is being eaten up most.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 19, 2022

If you are someone that has difficulty keeping track of all of the tasks on your plate, consider using a to-do list app or a project management software tool. You can track deadlines with a calendar, to-do list, or one of the popular project management tools. However, this method won’t work in all situations.

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Jen Lawrence

JULY 27, 2020

I have to tell you – there aren’t any secret tricks or hacks that will make you more productive. These 5 steps will help you strip your productivity habits down to the basics and rebuild so that no matter what comes your way, you can manage all the things without losing your mind. First, do a braindump.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!    Pros of Planning Tool: Very organized product. . 

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

This innovative coworking space management software provides an intuitive and unified platform across both web and mobile apps, making it the only system on the market that enables managing a coworking space through a smartphone. This feature alone can elevate admins’ productivity to new heights.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

" Then, I heard this comment: "I use Asana for task and project management, and the app is on my iPhone and iPad, so I can see all of my tasks at a glance and add to them if needed. I’m enjoying a new love affair… with my task management tool! Task/Project Management Tool: Asana. And I am willing to share.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the fall of 2022, Harvard Business Review published the results of a case study done with the task-management company Asana. The method: clear the calendar. I ran my own experiment of resetting my work in three areas: my task list, calendar, and workflows. Next up came the reminders and holds on my calendar.

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

Or, you can set them up in software such as Mailchimp or Campaign Monitor. It’s important to keep up engagement with clients so a template for re-engagement can help. Email management tools. As an EA, you’re managing your own inbox and someone else’s. Project management tools. Calendar management tools.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

They facilitate interaction between teams, build relationships and empathy between coworkers, and amp up employee engagement. Venues, especially those that have a larger capacity, can book up quickly, so it’s best to book three-to-six months in advance. The benefits of team events are well known. Food and beverage requirements.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Accept constructive suggestions for improved productivity. Explore ways to reduce supply costs by 5% to 10%.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Hire an accountant, bookkeeper, and/or tax professional to help you manage the money. They’ll make sure all the numbers add up, taxes are filed on time, and may even help maximize your revenue by finding tax write-offs and advantages. A VA can help you with tasks like calendar and inbox management. Financial Team.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Hire an accountant, bookkeeper, and/or tax professional to help you manage the money. They’ll make sure all the numbers add up, taxes are filed on time, and may even help maximize your revenue by finding tax write-offs and advantages. A VA can help you with tasks like calendar and inbox management. Financial Team.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Are you tired of trying to keep track of projects via Excel spreadsheets and Gmail? If so, it’s time to introduce yourself to the ever-growing world of cloud-based project management software. With the right app, you can keep track of everything related to your project in one convenient location. Project creation.

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Worxbee

MAY 18, 2023

While the fundamentals of effective management remain unchanged, virtual managers must possess a distinct set of skills to ensure productivity, motivation, and engagement within their teams. Email Address Sign Up Thank you! Implement a robust system to manage tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively.

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Karen Vivarelli

OCTOBER 1, 2022

2⃣ Set up your project platforms with workflow templates. Having a workflow process when working with clients is important because not only does it keep you organized but it keeps the client up-to-date with what you’re working on. 4⃣ Time block your calendar. Not sure how this works? I’ve got you.

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Are you in charge of team projects that have strict due dates? If so, then you know how hectic project management can be at times, especially if you don’t have a centralized platform to keep track of your tasks. calendar view, Gantt charts, etc.). Trello Power-Ups. What are those?

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2009

And it’s sweet because now I get to discuss my ultimate, favorite topic: T, for Time-based, which has a great deal to do with project management. And project management is what I do best. Let’s recap: S – Specific What is the specific product or service you’ve agreed to deliver?

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Worxbee

MAY 24, 2021

“Ideal” means different things to different people, but for the sake of this post, we’re defining it as your most productive, least-stressful work week. As you can probably guess, there are different theories as to what constitutes an ideal structure for productivity, and the same strategies won’t work for everyone. Click To Tweet.

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Worxbee

MAY 10, 2021

A key difference is that executive assistants tend to take a project management role, managing several moving parts and not necessarily doing all of the “doing,” but making sure others do. In contrast, virtual assistants are task managers. Do you end up low on energy, perhaps with a bit of brain fog?

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Whether you’re a freelancer or supervise small teams for enterprise-level companies, project management tools are a must if you want to stay efficient and organized. Today, two apps that dominate the project management workspace are Trello and Asana. If you’re after more features and flexibility, you may prefer Asana.

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 2, 2010

By AndreaKalli The Birth of Podcast Production Since this is my first guest blog post for VirtualAssist.net, I guess I should introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my company. During that time, the birth of the World Wide Web created a host of new opportunities in audio production. I hope you will check it out.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

To-do lists are easy to misplace, which can ruin your productivity for the day, either by having to rewrite them or missing crucial due dates. Not only that, but keeping up with dozens of email threads is a remarkably inefficient way to handle task management, not to mention that it’s a huge hassle. What is ClickUp? What’s that?

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Worxbee

MAY 3, 2021

Calendar management, email taming, and process design and management are our top three tasks, but executive assistants can do more. An EA might be kept very busy with calendars and emails for two executives, leaving little time for other tasks. Strong project management and process management skills.

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 31, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic, that number jumped up to 13% and only continued to rise. Now in 2023, it’s projected that 25% of the workforce will engage in remote work in one form or another. While that’s great news for employees who enjoy the increased flexibility of working from home, it poses a significant challenge for managers.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve been using the task/project management tool Trello for almost ten years and have gotten creative with how I organize not only my work but my personal life using their flexible boards. I’m notorious for coming up with gift ideas or actually buying them throughout the year and then forgetting as the holidays get closer.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve been using the task/project management tool Trello for almost ten years and have gotten creative with how I organize not only my work but my personal life using their flexible boards. I’m notorious for coming up with gift ideas or actually buying them throughout the year and then forgetting as the holidays get closer.

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Jen Lawrence

JULY 20, 2020

We load in all our tasks, get all the labels/tags figured out, maybe link it to our digital calendars. Except, two weeks later, we have a rush of work, and life gets a little hectic, and that task management tool… ugh! It’s just more work to “catch up” tracking our tasks. Your digital calendar?

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 15, 2010

By AndreaKalli Every once in awhile we all get the urge to freshen things up on our sites. Time to Jazz Up Your Website Social Buttons? Often, business owners find themselves so caught up in their paperwork or their day-to-day operations that they forget about… Continue reading the rest of this article. Cool and Funky.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

There’s a sneaky little trap hiding in automation and if you aren’t looking for it, you’ll end up in a pretty big hole. Does your calendar scheduler effortlessly distinguish between travel arrangements and regular phone calls when deciding when you’re available? Learn more about my VIP Days here.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

There’s a sneaky little trap hiding in automation and if you aren’t looking for it, you’ll end up in a pretty big hole. Does your calendar scheduler effortlessly distinguish between travel arrangements and regular phone calls when deciding when you’re available? Learn more about my VIP Days here.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Not only are you focusing on how to grow your business through hiring, training and fundraising, but you are also juggling the million administrative tasks that come up during the day. Startups are all about keeping up this momentum and energy, putting systems in place to manage rapid growth and a lot of hard work and innovation.

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