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AUGUST 15, 2009

Other times we will be talking and I notice his eyes moving to his BlackBerry and I will see he is no longer paying attention to me, but reading emails instead. Here is some common-sense etiquette: Screen your calls: Subscribe to call display. However, I think our etiquette hasnt caught up with the technology.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Here are 4 of the most difficult interview questions that companies will ask and ways to tackle them: Where do you see yourself in X number of years? Are you just looking for a job that can tie you over until you find that dream job?

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JULY 10, 2009

This will save your company time and money. You really have to be careful with these, as pertinent company information could leak out into the wrong hands. You would either have to spend time shredding the papers yourself or hire a shredding company to do it for you.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 6:13 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , etiquette for addressing officials , professional assistant Reactions: 2comments: Carol Bory said. Another helpful site I refer to for protocol on addressing officials is www.formsofaddress.info. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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OCTOBER 23, 2007

Many software-developing companies provide web hosting services. The affiliate program is a program that let other individuals promote a companys products for a commission fee per item sold. Here are some of the benefits for it: You can place your own customized business cards in the clear window part to use as a mailer.

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AUGUST 21, 2008

You would think that higher paying jobs would be the first ones to go, since companies would be losing more money by keeping the executives on board. It’s interesting to see that even with these types of jobs, people can be affected quite severely. You can find Administrative jobs in your area here. What are your thoughts on this issue?

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DECEMBER 5, 2007

This can boost company credibility and advertise itself in a global way. Internal blogging refers to employees writing blogs that are stored on an intranet or company server. Only the employees within that company can view the information that they write. Try to keep to a niche of a topic that you are very well versed in.

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JULY 16, 2008

She is the largest share holder of the company, obviously. She can be very trying at times, just a very difficult person. Heres the link: www.findaseminar.com/administrative-seminars.html Also, one other thing I wanted to mention is that the company that I work at has online courses that I can take. I found your blog.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

What would happen if your company gets audited or your manager asks you for an e-mail from a few years ago? The reason I use the latter method is because our company policy is that we cant download any software that IT doesnt approve. There are two ways of backing up your e-mails.

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JANUARY 14, 2008

Using e-mail is a great tool, especially if you are trying to cut down on company costs via international phone calls and postage fees. Sure, there are times that e-mail is appropriate, such as when you need some sort of record from a client to fulfill their product order. At least you will have proof of it.

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AUGUST 13, 2008

However, I did work in another company where the family was of a particular religion and they were the ones that owned the entire company. Of course, the rest of us had to follow this schedule and would have to take time off during these periods.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

This site just saved my company a ton of money! Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post deals nice site about deals thank you Posted on 30 October, 2009 5:56 PM Anonymous Thank you!

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NOVEMBER 29, 2007

Hotel managers and catering companies are also getting rave reviews about good branding quality. This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. Upscale coffee brands are becoming the norm in many offices across the world.

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DECEMBER 28, 2007

Many online companies provide webhosting domain but a thorough knowledge is required to purchase it. Cheapest domain name can be seen online where it can be registered at very low rates. The online backup stores online data and keep its record for security and recovery purposes. Thus blogging is becoming the norm at these cafés.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Whether you need help fixing up that company website, proofreading a report that your boss needs right away or even compiling reports that your boss gave you today and is asking for you to complete it yesterday. Hiring a freelancer can have great benefits. Truths of a Shy Writer can help you when you’re in a bind.

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

If you feel that you want to remain anonymous, please note that I never disclose any personal information such as your name, company, etc., If theres something you cant find, dont hesitate to contact me by e-mail here or click on the Submit A Question link at the top of this page. unless you specify that you would like me to.

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JULY 17, 2009

Would it also be nice for the client to call every so often to commend your company on something that they did right and went above and beyond the call of duty? How would you feel? Would you prefer the client to calmly and rationally give you information on their issue? Were all human and should treat each other that way.

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OCTOBER 31, 2007

There are times when people come up to me and expect things to be done right away. 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.

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DECEMBER 17, 2007

Intel is the first company to implement this day for its employees. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 17, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity W hat would you say about having a “No e-mail day?&# What would you do in place of it?

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DECEMBER 14, 2007

Affiliate marketing lets organizations advertise a companys products for a commission fee per item sold. There are many online companies which are providing web hosting services. The website design should always meet the theme of the company and its products. If its not the companys website, delete it.

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AUGUST 18, 2008

I understand that our society evolves over time, but the acceptance of this might be forthcoming. It would be interesting to see how many companies would allow for this type of dress code, since quite a lot of places have client visits on a regular basis. That goes for men and women.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

Now picture how many people would have a negative image of your company? Following proper customer service procedures will help you build a better business relationship with your clients and make your company look brighter. They most likely will stop using your product/service, but also, they would end up telling their friends.

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OCTOBER 29, 2008

for your company, click here. Did your boss just decide to install it on his/her system and yours then told you, "Read the manual, were going to be using this from now on"? If you’re looking to purchase ACT! This same thing happened to me as well as one of my readers.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Administrative assistants do more than just assist with the day-to-day activities of a company – in fact, for most employers, they’re Person Fridays without whom nothing gets done. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 February, 2009 Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

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JULY 12, 2010

Lynn was in good company as some notable winners of the 2010 Stevie® Awards included: - Executive of the Year: Lawrence J. Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle - Best Overall Company of the Year: Apple Inc. Morgan Chase & Co. Lynn has worked at HPTI for 8 ½ years and was thrilled to be recognized at this level.

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APRIL 1, 2008

" One of the most productive ways to update information on files is to either create or move a file into a shared folder on your companys network drive. This cuts down on you having to do the same job twice and saves you and the company time and money.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

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APRIL 22, 2009

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MAY 31, 2009

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Can versus Could Capitalization of hyphenated words Capitalization of names Commas in a series Company name Complement vs compliment Confusing words: lunch/luncheon; company/accompany Contractions Currently vs presently Data: singular or plural? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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OCTOBER 21, 2008

There are some companies that, unfortunately, don’t allow for purchases such as stationary , fax machines , toner , etc. By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you the person that purchases stationary and other items for your department?

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

This definitely saves you time and money, so that you can focus on doing whats most important to your business - making money. The downfall of outsourcing is that youre not sure if the quality of the work will be presented, since you are relying one someone or a company to do the work for you and might not be to your standards.

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DECEMBER 12, 2008

Big companies are going down the tubes, people are losing their jobs and all of us are wondering what the future holds for us and is there hope that we will keep our job? Networking within your own company is a great way to keep your current job or secure a future one. The world economy seems to be having a melt down. Be thankful.

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MARCH 21, 2009

My company has a cafeteria which is also very dangerous to the waist line. I make time every day to either go to Curves or go for a walk. Posted by Patricia Robb at 4:49 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , administrative professional , eating healthy , healthy snacks Reactions: 1 comments: lisacozz said. I agree with all these.

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