Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

You can’t get the best out of freelancers until you’ve honed your management processes. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion.

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Success

AUGUST 6, 2024

Some, like Zoom Workplace and Microsoft Teams , even include built-in video chatting and internet phone services, helping to improve productivity and speed up communication in those moments where it’s easier and more efficient to hop on a quick call. We use good old Microsoft Office ,” Morris says.

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Success

AUGUST 23, 2022

Not a single blank space in my calendar. I would binge on some TV show with a wildly irresponsible male lead, someone who keeps no calendar but still gets all the girls. It’s the sandy beach vacation, or a cold beer with your feet hanging off the dock, up at the lake. A special project management app? The burn box.

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Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Suited for busy individuals and small teams, Ayoa also comes with all the features you’d expect in a project management platform: sharing, deadlines, task prioritization, chat and more. Deceptively simple and infinitely customizable, Trello has redefined kanban project management. For teams, Todoist is $5 per month.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand. Providing top-notch executive support will free up your clients’ time, allowing them to focus on their core responsibilities and driving business growth.

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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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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The subject, Microsoft Outlook 2007 Calendars & Tasks is one I am sure you will draw great tips and tricks from. If you are interested simply click on the links below to register through Business Management Daily for this webinar. Microsoft Outlook 2007 Calendars & Tasks. Some use it for both e-mail and calendaring.

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IAAP

AUGUST 11, 2021

Time blocking can help you in your busy day-to-day, especially if you set up these common recurring time blocks.

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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. Don’t be afraid to approach your manager for help.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 25, 2015

So, what are you doing to follow up with the contacts once you’ve had that initial meeting? There are so many ways you can keep your name and face in front of your prospects, and the follow up process should absolutely be part of your overall marketing plan. Your next follow-up email should be maybe 7-10 days later.

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Cloud-based project management software has revolutionized how companies manage their workflows, time-tracking, and communications for years now. That is unless you’ve yet to upgrade to a project management app, in which case you’re still stuck with the hassles of managing projects across multiple locations.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

From task apps to full-blown project management tools, the software has never been easier for task management. You can seamlessly switch between devices and always have an up-to-date version of your task lists. Trello - Trello is a kanban (cards) style of project management tool.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Get it on the calendar so you can intentionally plan your time. Look at your personal calendar. Set up a backup for when you’re out. Can someone else drop off and pick up the kids from school? In advance – don’t wait until you’re overwhelmed. Consider the ebbs and flows of your work.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Debbie Gross (Strategy) suggested administrative assistants to work at a higher level by using their Outlook calendar like their own personal admin to help keep them on track with the many projects to be managed. She has a 3-point system for managing email: first pass. Another concept was to ‘lead up.”

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

If you’re going to implement this across calendars and digital tools that overlap with others, it’s important to discuss it and create something that makes sense to everyone on your team. In Microsoft Office, categories carry across email, tasks, and calendar. When I see a red block on my calendar, I know it’s a speaking event.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Additionally, integration with existing apps is common such as integrating Calendar with Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook. Calendar – Integration with Others. It’s not uncommon to keep personal and business life separate and in separate calendar apps. It will also sync up with other apps.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 14, 2013

So, what are you doing to follow up with the contacts once you’ve had that initial meeting? There are so many ways you can keep your name and face in front of your prospects, and the follow up process should absolutely be part of your overall marketing plan. Your next follow-up email should be maybe 7-10 days later.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 24, 2022

I was always on top of my inbox back then, and if I could manage, why couldn’t they? As a virtual assistant, I was managing up to 10 different email accounts for various projects, and I wasn’t keeping up. I needed to change, so I sought out books and training on email management. Set Up Rules.

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Success

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Freelancing is the first job I’ve woken up each day excited about. You’re often chasing payments and following up again and again on outstanding invoices. As my career ramped up, I had to consider tough work-life balance decisions, such as investing in full-time day care. It’s a lot of work, especially in the beginning.

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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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Productivityist

MAY 3, 2021

With Woven shutting down after being acquired by Slack , I was in search of a new calendar program that would best fit my needs. I go for walks twice per day – one to kick off my day and one to wrap up my workday before I transition into home life. I fire up Brain.fm Sometimes I listen to podcasts. was playing in my ears.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, someone who has previously held a project manager role but opted for a career change to executive assistant may have a head start for a senior role. Longevity within the same company is often valued because the executive assistant knows it inside out and has efficient processes and procedures down pat.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Are you a fan of kanban-style task management features to visualize workflows and customer leads? If so, two project management tools lead the fray — Pipedrive and Trello. From assigning and monitoring task progress to customer relationship management, both Pipeline and Trello offer unique advantages for both.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

Regular training and webinars unveiling the secrets of efficient coworking space management further demonstrate the company’s customer-centric approach. Key features of Cobot include a 30-day free trial that allows coworking operators to test its core features before committing to long-term or expensive obligations.

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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. And then, you’ll be managing your project properly. To begin well, to progress well and to end well.

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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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Page Personnel

OCTOBER 2, 2022

It means staying on top of diaries and calendars, keeping paperwork (whether digital or physical) filed neatly, and always thinking ahead to what’s next. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and any other tools that might be used in the organisation (such as project management tools) is a must.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

They schedule both business and personal appointments, maintain the calendar, and are responsible for a full range of administrative and personal duties—from managing correspondence and making appointments to booking speaking engagements and event planning. An EA/PA manages the executive’s entire life.

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Worxbee

JANUARY 3, 2022

it’s easy to see why the emails tend to pile up. Critics of Inbox Zero often say that it’s just not realistic, or they end up spending more time on trying to whittle down their inbox than working on other tasks they need to get done. Here’s how it works: You block off particular times on your calendar for managing email each day.

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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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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

It should be easy for someone else to pick up, follow, and achieve the same results, even if they’ve never touched the project before. Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Travel planning.

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

I’ve used Slack a few times and I’ve tested various online project management apps, but they all seemed like overkill for my little business. Like how I can connect Paper to my Office 365 calendar. This allows me to set up a meeting note that can be used by both myself and a client during a consultation call.

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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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