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 Dynamics

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Mobile phones have come a long way since their initial transition from the battlefield to the workplace, and other technologies have proven just as valuable. Mobile phones are here to stay. Up to 60 percent of the world now uses the handy devices, so you can be sure that your phone will have a place at your side in your new job.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. We can monitor industry publications for items of importance, give feedback on personnel matters, monitor social media for company mentions, and update the department website.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. We can monitor industry publications for items of importance, give feedback on personnel matters, monitor social media for company mentions, and update the department website.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JANUARY 26, 2012

Incoming communication – You should work to manage of your incoming data with the fewest possible moves; including e-mail, voice mail, real-time phone calls and regular mail. If it takes less than two minutes to answer a message, do it then file or delete the message. File those that are just for information. Postal mail.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry. Taking phone calls, enquiries and general requests, handling all queries.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 19, 2012

Get a good, industrial sized hole-punch if you can. Files – see my previous blog on my filing system. The phone should be on the desk as near to your keyboard and computer screen as possible. Hole-punch – again one to be stashed away in a locked drawer! Scissors – and another one for the locked drawer. Office Equipment.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? It houses so much more than a file index. This allows them to keep it within site, but all projects are kept in an organized file. Smart Phone!!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2009

  As you know, I have some fabulous colleagues in the productivity and organizing industry.    As you know, I have some fabulous colleagues in the productivity and organizing industry.  Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, March 10, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by James of Organize IT. There is an entire industry dedicated to the issue; a sub-niche of personal development, capable of surviving and even thriving on its own.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 27, 2013

.   The growth of food trucks is my favorite examples of an industry being impacted by people wanting to share experiences. There's a great quote  from a post on the Foodess Files blog  on this topic: It’s hard to find a cluster of people standing beside a food truck in Los Angeles, who are NOT on their phones.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 12, 2012

The term ‘gatekeeper’ is used in association with PAs/ EAs frequently, you will see it in job applications, CVs, articles relating to the industry and everything in between, but what does it actually mean to us? In the minds of these industries we are the people to get around and the barrier to overcome.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 30, 2011

The software is a very powerful, yet simple indexing system for paper office files. It works like a search engine for paper files to help you stay organized. Rather, the software uses the power of the computer to index the hanging file folders in office file cabinets. Create a Filing Masterpiece.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. ” “When I first started as an EA, I was answering phones, filing, and typing memos. .” “My role has changed drastically over the years.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 22, 2020

Cloud computing has enjoyed a warm welcome this past decade, and the future is only looking better for the industry. It’s never been easier to save files to any connected device and print from your phone. The tech industry is just starting to unleash the potential of the cloud.…

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Thinking Outside the Job Description Box By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 20, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing All The Way to Work: The Ultimate Secretarial Survival Blog. Here are some ideas to get you thinking in that direction.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. An assistant should pay attention and know what is going on in their boss’s world.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. This morning the phone rang - youve got an interview! Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Youve been networking your little tail off.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Both times I’ve replaced my phone as quickly as is humanly possible because I am just lost without it (sometimes I am literally lost without it thanks to my dependence on Google maps to get me about London!). Although I still do print everything off this is a great app to have on your phone so you can check your details on the go.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Both times I’ve replaced my phone as quickly as is humanly possible because I am just lost without it (sometimes I am literally lost without it thanks to my dependence on Google maps to get me about London!). Although I still do print everything off this is a great app to have on your phone so you can check your details on the go.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2011

There are a few standard career management tips I recommend to every professional regardless of position, industry, experience level, or future ambitions. Join a professional association for your vocation and/or industry. Find out what’s available for professionals who share your role or work in your same industry.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Go to your human resources department and ask to see your employee file so you can write down all of the job titles, dates, and salary details for each position you’ve held with your current company. Third Paragraph – Action : Suggest the course of action you’d like the reader to take, such as schedule a phone call or interview.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

24 million Americans are self-employed from home on a full-time basis 1 in 5 businesses located in an office or industrial area started in the home, including Ford and Apple.   Avoid the seductions of a ringing phone, your email or someone dropping by to visit.  Home-based businesses account for 53% of all small businesses.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk has improved in the wake of the economic revival, says a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). has improved in the wake of the economic revival, says a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

They are then placed in a reference (Rolodex) file by type of business and not the name. In addition to the name, phone numbers, company, and e-mail, include where and when you met the person, who introduced you, and why you might want to contact him/her in the future. I File Them (Then I Forget Them). The business cards?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 10, 2006

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk SME / SMB Have Become Obsolete Acronyms by Zoli Erdos on May 10, 2006 Software Industry analysts seem to have a fun time coming up with three-letter combinations. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

If your Director has a smart phone or tablet then do make use of online city guide apps. Filed under: Travel , Uncategorized. Because we checked the weather before they left the UK, they had the appropriate business attire and didn’t feel uncomfortable. A list of the hotel amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, a gym, a hair dryer.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2006

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk The legal status your business takes maybe decided by what industry you are working in. A limited company must also file annual tax returns (“corporation” tax returns) with the Inland Revenue just like an individual.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 19, 2011

A large part of our role is to be the fountain of knowledge within the company, if you aren’t being asked where the stationary is then you are probably on the phone answering a query about a meeting taking place that day. Filed under: Motivation , Uncategorized. We will see… Nicky x.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Some places do not have a reception or night porter and in these cases if there is a problem you are normally asked to phone a central number located away from the apartment. Filed under: Accomodation. Negatives: It can be difficult to get good service while you are staying at an apartment.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 24, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Look for someone with expertise in your industry so they will already know the relevant issues. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 7:10 am and is filed under Business Checklists.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! in the enormous shuffle that is Twttrverse.also I'm ADD so I need some organization 2 tweeps I follow or I lose them myself!   If you don't have lists set up today, I encourage you to consider it. 

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Filed under: Minimising disruptions , Uncategorized. I hope some of my tips help, it is never easy juggling all of the things we are asked to do as PAs/EAs but minimising interruptions and distractions can help us to be more productive. Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Reply with your phone number and I’ll get back to you. Reply with your phone number and I’ll get back to you. If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity and learning more about the compensation, benefits & culture, reply to this email with your phone number and the time you’d like me to call you. Best regards, 2.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 at 11:58 am and is filed under Business Ideas , Start-Up.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday. If managers catch employees constantly playing on their phones instead of working, they can take disciplinary action. How can you remedy this issue at your organization?

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Research the going rate for CEOs in your industry. Turbocharge Your Sales » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 7:45 am and is filed under Business Checklists.

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