Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 17, 2021

Today, with everything from file storage to forms being offered electronically, many business startups are abandoning the traditional business card altogether. Keep the digital version on your phone for easy sharing. Business cards are the perfect example of how to do that successfully. But should they?

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Success

AUGUST 16, 2024

For example, InsureMyTrip CEO Suzanne Morrow advises if you’re traveling domestically, not checking a bag and staying at a friend or relative’s house, a travel insurance policy may not be necessary. It was not a happy day when Haggerty lost her cell phone at JFK airport before boarding a flight to Portugal. “I

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Allwork

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In many ways it can feel more invasive — especially if it is on your phone or happening when you are working from home. Take screenshots, and if that’s not an option send yourself an email stating what occurred, this can be helpful if you want to file a complaint because it is time stamped. . The first step is to document everything.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Call, write, pay, scan, enter data, read, file and write are all examples of the verbs you might have. 4 -- Pick up your SMEAD Stadium File Organizer (you can find them at most office supply stores) and take it out of the packaging. Use any remaining spots to hold project files or quick reference information. 

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Success

APRIL 3, 2023

You can access the platform 24/7 from your phone, tablet or computer. Examples of some robo-advisor fee structures include: Betterment charges a flat $4 monthly fee. You want 24/7 online access to your account but don’t need to speak with someone over the phone or via video chat often or at all. How do robo-advisors work?

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Allwork

DECEMBER 23, 2022

One popular travel accessory that every digital nomad needs is a travel adaptor so that they can recharge all their devices, from laptops, cameras and cell phones to digital watches and alarms. . Some examples of digital accounting software packages include FreshBooks and Bench.co. . Travel adaptor . Digital book subscription .

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Success

OCTOBER 15, 2022

For example, I’m trying to push myself to be the best I can be, and I’m very critical of myself. For example, on April 4, I wrote, “Having a car gives me a lot of mobility options that would otherwise be very expensive.”. I brush off my achievements as How can I do this better next time?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As a result, taxes can feel like an overwhelming task to tackle, whether it’s your first time filing as a freelancer or your fifth. For example, viewing your taxes as a time-consuming duty to check off your list will make it seem like a chore. But even with these benefits, tax filing can still be daunting.

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Success

OCTOBER 16, 2023

To illustrate this principle at work, she uses a delicious example: If you’re tasked with making a doughnut, spend your cognitive prime time on making it edible. This habit might be silencing phone notifications on your work email, shutting the door to your home office or listening to a meditative podcast or audiobook on your commute home.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 28, 2016

As a business owner, you’ll want to check in with your remote workers on a pretty regular basis, either through scheduled phone calls or with email updates. A great example of this is Basecamp , which is a secure and private online space where you and your telecommuters can organize and track everything that needs to be done.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This can include the cost of a dedicated work laptop, printer, phone and internet. You’ll also most likely need some office stationary like files, paper, pens and staplers. For example, in California their telecommuting law requires employers to reimburse staff for their work equipment and other expenses, such as internet and laptops.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 12, 2017

I am guilty of being an email addict and spending unnecessary amounts of time reading, replying and filing my emails. Set up a free email address (Hotmail or Gmail for example) that you can use for newsletters, updates, subscriptions etc. I’ve written about my email filing system before. me is the greatest thing ever.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Keep the file on your desktop or easily accessible. Update phone extension list to ensure callers are directed to the appropriate person. The form may include date received, date needed, specific instructions, project number if applicable, links or shared files to additional information needed, etc.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 24, 2007

I have my regular contact list where I store contact information, phone numbers etc. Or from your Toolbar when you are in Contacts, choose File, New, Folder. Or from your Toolbar when you are in Contacts, choose File, New, Folder. Tip: Pay attention to the File As. Name your folder and you are all set.

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Success

JANUARY 17, 2023

But if you want to access the information at a later date, then highlight, underscore, flag, bookmark, use sticky notes or keep a separate file with the information you want at your fingertips after you’ve set the book down.”. For example, if you make coffee every morning, set the book you want to read next to your coffee maker.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 30, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Using Subtotals Function in Microsoft Excel By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Productivity D o you have a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet where you have firm names and figures? The spreadsheet might contain other types of data, but is similar to this example?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 19, 2009

Do you touch base with your assistant every morning (face-to-face or by telephone) to discuss the day’s priorities, appointments, meeting preparation, department issues, phone calls, and project updates. Have your assistant place your hard copy mail in assorted color files to speed your reading and determine priority items.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 19, 2009

Do you touch base with your assistant every morning (face-to-face or by telephone) to discuss the day’s priorities, appointments, meeting preparation, department issues, phone calls, and project updates. Have your assistant place your hard copy mail in assorted color files to speed your reading and determine priority items.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 1, 2011

Example :  I was working with a client the other day and we were going through his paper work.    He picked up a piece of paper that contained a name and phone number of a contact.    He told me that his next action was to make a phone call to that person for a project they were working on together. 

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 22, 2010

Sunday, August 22, 2010 Miscommunication, Misfiled, and Misplaced = Misrepresentation A work day consists of filing, answering phones, greeting visitors, and a host of communication efforts with coworkers, supervisors, and customers, plus other duties and responsibilities that can get overwhelming. Lets grow together!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 21, 2007

If my desk has sticky notes all over the place, files here and there and papers, papers, papers, then I begin to feel buried and out of control. And if it has to do with waiting, any kind of waiting: waiting on an answer, waiting for a return phone call, waiting for just about anything, I put it in what I call my "Wait Bin".

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 4, 2017

For example, Microsoft’s Office 365 and Adobe’s Creative Cloud make it easy to use the latest version of Word and Acrobat without needing to shell out an astronomical amount of money every time the software gets an update. Sharing files between client/virtual services provider is faster and easier than ever before. .

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 20, 2017

With the advent of commonly available video recorders (our cell phones) and easy ways to post online, games now become performances we can share with our friends, family and the broader world. A plastic throwing arm fires globs of whipped cream into the face of someone positioned behind a plastic face cut-out. 

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Office Organization Success

JUNE 2, 2011

Dropbox – in case you haven’t come across this yet, this is a great service for sharing files between say your desktop PC and your laptop without having to copy from your PC to a flashdrive, and then from the flashdrive to your laptop. You can also log in to your account online and access your files from there too.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 21, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Calculation of Discounts in Excel By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Excel H ave you ever wondered how to calculate discounts on certain products/services that you or your firm offers? I then checked Excels help file and there it was.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 2, 2008

In one interview, the person interviewing me said he needed his filing done on a daily basis as many people were using the files and it was important to have all the information up to date. This was mentioned a few times in the interview so I knew it was important and when I got the job I made sure to do my filing every day.

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JUNE 26, 2023

You’ll likely need to supply personal information like your name, email, phone number, driver’s license and vehicle information and your current insurance policy details. If you find a mistake, file a dispute to remove the error and clean up your record. For example, one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S.,

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you the type of person that comes into the office each and every day, thinking that its just going to be another boring day, nothing changes and its always the same thing day in and day out? You check your e-mails , you do your filing.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 4, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Write An Effective Out Of Office Assistant Message By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity A re you going on vacation? I appreciate your example. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Some examples of administrivia are reports you can get away with just skimming to get the content of them, nothing that requires deep reading. Do some filing. Get that pile off your desk and into the file drawer. Get that pile off your desk and into the file drawer. Again, it works best with a good filing system.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

It's a great example of how long trends can take to reach mainstream. In our case, the shift was driven by our need to access our files while traveling. The Internet of Things has shown up on top trends lists since the term was first coined in the late 1990s. I agree with Gartner that this time it's real.

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MARCH 20, 2023

Clients generally meet with traditional financial advisers in person, over the phone or via video chat. Betterment, for example, charges 0.25% of your account balance annually, which means you would pay $62.50 Facet Wealth, for example, charges a flat fee of $2,000 to $6,000 annually, depending on the complexity of your situation.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 14, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D oes your firm want to save money? Heres an example of what happened with me. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? Home About Me Advertise Outsourcing - Good or Bad?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Advertise 4 Steps to Setting up E-mail Distribution Lists By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 27, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity D o you find yourself having to write each persons e-mail address over and over again for certain e-mails ? Having Trouble Planning A "Non-Religious" Office Party?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 24, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Prioritization: A Colorful Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, July 24, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you receive quite a bit of e-mail in your Inbox each day, but have trouble prioritizing them? For example, I receive an e-mail from my direct supervisor.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 30, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Productivity D o you find yourself being bored out of your mind at times with nothing to do? I always need to keep myself occupied with some sort of task, whether it be filing, updating our companys database with client information, etc.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 19, 2012

Files – see my previous blog on my filing system. In addition to that as part of our role we are always at one piece of equipment or the other and it is a massive time saver if for example the printer is near our desk. The phone should be on the desk as near to your keyboard and computer screen as possible.

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