Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 16, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Best of … Blog Action Day 2008 Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 3:50 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging Whether on- or off-topic for your blog, there are times when participation in a group blog project just feels right. Blog Action Day is one of those for me.

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They are used to managing their own e-mail, making their own travel arrangements, and setting up their own appointments. They will be juggling more projects than they ever thought possible. © Copyright Administrative Arts 2010. First, they are used to doing everything themselves.

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APRIL 12, 2010

They are used to managing their own e-mail, making their own travel arrangements, and setting up their own appointments. They will be juggling more projects than they ever thought possible. © Copyright Administrative Arts 2010. First, they are used to doing everything themselves.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Started two new sewing projects and three knitted items within the past two weeks. Usually I knit for pure kinesthetic pleasure of fiber in my hands and the miracle of seeing the project take form. Take a look at why you think you can handle it all and why you, perhaps, fear turning down a project when you are already at capacity.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Requests for charitable work or even paid projects that lie outside the area you love to work in is enticing since it represents much needed income or exposure. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Recommit to your core services It’s easy to get off track when you are slow. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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JANUARY 7, 2009

Believe me, if you use an old, heavily modified theme, you may encounter all kinds of back end challenges which will not make your first WP project a happy one. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. If version 2.7 Mashable has a piece just for you by Shaun Aune: 10 of the Best WordPress 2.7 Compatible Themes.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 10, 2010

Her extensive strategic planning and project management skills help clients track their progress and produce the results they have always wanted. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. She has been coaching and consulting for over 17 years and is a licensed Best Year Yet® Partner. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

In fact, it appears that the genesis of many new projects and collaborations has already begun. Next up : marriage of great minds and birth of dynamic new projects and partnerships. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Our AZVAs Fall Retreat in Phoenix was a terrific success. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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OCTOBER 29, 2008

Here are some tales of other CSAs who have discovered ways to distribute their excess shares equitably: Sunshine Farm Market Farmer’s Market Today Local Harvest Homeless Garden Project Do you participate in your area’s CSA program? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. I’d love to hear about it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

» Top 9 Mistaken Organizing Statements There are a number of statements that I have heard people say over the years with regard to their organizing projects.  "   Wanting to do a good job on your projects is admirable.    However, the drive for perfection has ruined the success of many projects. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

  I'm calling regarding the X Project.    The project is on hold until I get your input on these items.  " Note that in the second message Sam has much more incentive to call if he wants X Project to continue.  Sally .  Please give me a call."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? When the results were in, I met with the person who administered it and one of the things it showed, other than the fact that I ranked very high in administration, was that I work best on short-term projects where I can see the end in sight. How true that is!

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JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Brian was over her shoulder on several of the beginning design projects offering SEO advice and has since decided to join Task Crate full-time as an SEO Consultant. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Task Crate was founded in 2008 by his wife and partner Jennifer Talbot. Brian started working on web sites in 2007.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 February, 2009 Just a secretary. Another time I wanted to try a career in the travel business. I helped my husband occasionally with his Event Management Projects and when it came to graphics I always took his help, I still do. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Loosely Speaking

APRIL 18, 2009

RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. I love, love, love my 5-year-old loan-free Tundra, but my personal energy efficiency czar (also known as my husband) is leaning on me to purchase a Prius. Loosely Speaking is about how to fuel-inject your entrepreneurial self by living a rollicking, well-rounded life. Loose Ends.

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OCTOBER 8, 2008

My work has slowed too, and I have been experimenting with how to disconnect myself from my computer on those days when projects are unlikely to come in, and figuring out just how far away from the office it’s ok to venture. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. In other words, a downer!) Loose Ends.

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MARCH 16, 2010

On my needles right now, like most knitters, are a wide variety of projects: some beautifully elegant apparel, some adorably soft tiny things that will adorn grandkids when done, and a few experimental pieces. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Finally, there is the baseball knitting. Loose Ends.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 24 February, 2009 Guest Post: What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work? But there are some people who don’t need a full-time assistant; they need such services only when they’re on a certain project or burdened with too many short-term responsibilities. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 14, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 October, 2008 October 15th, Blog Action Day: Poverty I am participating in Blog Action Day and the theme this year is Poverty. One office I worked in together sponsored a child as a workplace charity project. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

are related to changes in land use Yale’s recent project Global Warming’s 6 Americas 2009: An Audience Segmentation Analysis determined that we are extremely segmented in our beliefs and understanding of this issue. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. comes from agricultural activities 24.6% Loose Ends.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 20, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 July, 2009 I look like that!! Other than the reality check of the above three items, it was a great way to see how I project myself and how other people see me. I find we are often very critical of ourselves and it often impacts how we behave or project ourselves. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

I turned off my email notification a long time ago (about 15 years) because I did not want to be taken out of the important state of concentration when working on projects.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Homeless men in Prescott can find shelter from the cold at Project Aware Mens’ Shelter downtown. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. When temperatures dip and the furnaces and fireplaces fire up, our thoughts go to those living on the street here in our high altitude climate. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 25, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Productivity and Organization Link Lineup | Main | 6 Tools to Help You Manage Large Projects with Local & Virtual Teams » Listen to Stephanie on Solace Wealth Management on Blog Talk Radio Listen live to Stephanie answer questions about productivity & organization on the Solace Wealth Management show. 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2008 Are you worried about job security? Are you willing to take on new projects and new challenges? Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! Lets enjoy our day together.© Be noticed.

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JULY 11, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 July, 2009 The importance of having someone to talk to Recently, I met with a former colleague for an inpromptu lunch. The admin profession lends itself to taking on new and sometimes challenging projects. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. I'll stop before I reach the point of copyright infringement and suggest you view the full list on Gartner's site.   Steve and Carolyn are partners at Emergent Research and Senior Fellows at the Society for New Communications Research.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Ask yourself whether or not those documents will be relevant to your work in the coming year – completed projects and last year’s receipts should not be living in your active files! Or did you just have a hard time getting started on those bigger, more important projects? Start with your reference, client, and financial files.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Make a #project w/ do-able sized parts   AllisonDGraham   @ StephCalahan make a list. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. If you’re planning a renovation you need to be very clear about the look and the style you want to achieve, so that even amidst the sandpaper and paint cans, your project comes out the other end looking just as you hoped it would. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. Be Easily Inspired.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 26, 2010

This is his Travel log, his moblog, his mobile blogging project. I convinced him that this is the perfect time to document his story, his preparation, and his biking adventure through a blog, social media, and his mobile phone. He’s doing this on a shoestring budget. No unlimited data plan, no cool apps to download.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 22, 2010

  Do you find yourself jumping from one project to another?    One day it is one project and then the next day a different “ bright shiny object ” comes into view and we switch off to that.    We are so busy jumping from project to project that we never really complete any of them. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Power Periods Make For Great Productivity My favorite is: Power Periods Because: Set aside one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon for un-distracted, uninterrupted time to knock out a big project. Pile Tamer My favorite is: the Pendaflex Pile Smart Project Sorter. Thanks to Ellen Limes of Organized By L 5.

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