Tips From T. Marie

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Smart phones have made taking these needed photos easy, however often the size of these photos is well beyond what is needed. Using images with a large file size can slow down your website dramatically. Business today is image driven. Photos are key in social media posts, blog posts and for product sales.

Social Media 134

Social Media Phones Filing Learning 134

Success

AUGUST 2, 2021

Make a decision today to stop wasting time—or just spending time—and, instead, invest some time in learning how you can be more productive in the areas of your life that really matter. Not only a diary, a journal is an all-encompassing log of thoughts, ideas, discussions, phone numbers, tasks, planning, reminders, etc.

Calendars 363

Calendars Goals Filing Skills 363

All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. The process for ordering office supplies and setting up the conference room for meetings was different. The Power of Documentation If you have everything documented and ready to go when a new hire begins, it expedites the onboarding process.

Training 52

Training Agenda Mentoring Project Management 52

Success

JUNE 23, 2021

Most virtual staffing firms can cut that timeline in half because they come prepared with a database of vetted, ready-to-go contractors and an analytic process for matching client needs. Executives need to be part of that trust process…. Working with a virtual assistant does have a learning curve.

2021 286

2021 2020 Calendars Cubicle 286

Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

I’ve spoken with several assistants that have voiced frustration at the standard process. The process should actually be an exciting time to discuss progress and development goals that will help you maintain or create the position you want to excel in! Keep the file on your desktop or easily accessible.

Goals 202

Goals Stress Filing Email 202

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

The writer immediately points out that technology and automation have chipped away at duties like papers to be filed and landlines to be answered. And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. She is living it up.

Calendars 325

Calendars Administrative Professionals PowerPoint Training 325

All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

When I combined the information on adult ADHD with what I’ve learned in treating my generalized anxiety disorder, and my Time and Space Style Inventory (TSSI) results, it helped me create some better systems for managing my work environment for improved focus and productivity. Creating detailed checklists on paper and in OneNote.

Management 134

Management Administrative Professionals Mentoring Keyboards 134

BMT Office Administration

JUNE 22, 2023

Direct deposit works through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network—you instruct your bank to prepare a payroll file and it disburses employees’ pay electronically to their banks. We’ve all learned about the importance of FDIC protection for bank accounts after several mid-sized banks collapsed last spring. What’s wrong with this?

Payroll 52

Payroll 2022 Networking Purchasing 52

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Each conference offered a unique learning opportunity, but none of them provided the ideal balance of professional and personal development that last year’s conference did. From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan.

Mentoring 189

Mentoring Skills Learning IAAP 189

Eat Your Career

JANUARY 23, 2020

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years of writing and researching in the professional development world, it’s this: You can find data and anecdotal evidence to support any point you want to make. Learning how to leverage an assistant takes time and effort. Personally, I don’t put too much weight in charts and graphs.

Training 191

Training Administrative Training 2024 Management 191

Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. Low-cost training courses are available online.

Management 52

Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52

Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 23, 2012

They are two companies that assist with mobile credit card processing. You can learn more about Energy Star and its inspected products by going to EnergyStar.gov and putting “Energy Star products” in their search field as well. You might also want to do a bit of looking into Merchant Anywhere and Leaders Merchant Services.

Google Docs 100

Google Docs Fax Credit Card Purchasing 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

Taking phone calls, enquiries and general requests, handling all queries. Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management, CRM system and filing. And of course, when we are conducting the conferences I’m in “work mode” throughout the whole three-day process. What does an average day look like?

Travel 186

Travel Social Media Suppliers Email 186

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. I find myself being a ‘Jack of all trades’, and constantly learn, which is rather exciting.” It is encouraging to be challenged and I enjoy it greatly.”

Finance 100

Finance Salary Filing Project Management 100

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.

Filing 100

Filing 2011 Goals Clothes 100

Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

Right from sending good candidate sourcing emails to rejection emails , your candidates and clients must be informed at every stage of the hiring process. I would love to collaborate and share more about this position and learn a few things about you as well. If so, I’d be happy to set up a phone call/video conference.

Email 65

Email 2022 Interviewing Resume 65

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

  That process has evolved into a lot of fun for me!    That process has evolved into a lot of fun for me!  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

Fax 100

Fax Networking Interviewing 2007 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

  We learned back in pre-school that trying to fit a square peg into a round hole just does not work.    It would be nice if the world was that simple, but as we all know, people have different thinking and learning styles.    They even have different rates that they can learn and absorb information. 

Filing 100

Filing AT&T Networking Phones 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 2010

CREATE your paper-based filing system. Having an efficient filing system in place will enable you to find the information you need, when you need it! First of all invest in your filing storage, whether that's a dedicated filing cabinet or plastic filing crates. CREATE your PC filing system.

UPS 100

UPS Filing Email AT&T 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  Here are a few tips to get started: Set up a filing system to store and manage your paperwork Your paperwork likely consists of three types of paper:  1) stuff you need to take action on 2) stuff you are saving for reference and 3) stuff that you should have tossed a long time ago, but haven't.    Avoid backlog. 

Filing 100

Filing Medical Finance Networking 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

  I have so many piles and I don't want to file it all." Today I'll share a few tips for how you can begin to free yourself from piles of paper, clear your desks and possibly save some trees in the process. We get the email notifications and save them to a file on our computer (we do not print them). 

Credit Card 100

Credit Card Filing Email Networking 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 16, 2011

I keep it with my digital profile stored on my phone so when I give out my contact information, my client’s have the number handy.    Ensure you’ve dotted all your “i”s and crossed all your “t”s when it comes to formalizing the incorporation process.  I learned the hard way. have your Tax ID number handy.

Filing 100

Filing Business Cards Resume Phones 100

Page Personnel

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Just remember that phone of yours does have silent mode. And where you can, learn about what makes your service useful to those who pay you – and learn how to ‘sell’ that benefit to other people. You deal with support services yourself Filing your taxes is quite different as a contractor compared to a full-time employee.

Holidays 52

Holidays Negotiating Social Media 2019 52

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

But before I get into all that, I want to share what I learned about the pros and cons of electronic time management systems since this is one of the most common questions I receive regarding organization. And anything stored on your hard drive can be retrieved from backup files (I use Carbonite for those who are interested).

Management 100

Management Basecamp Calendars Phones 100

Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Here are some of biggest learnings: 1. File exchange: Dropbox, WeTransfer. On top of the online and desktop applications mentioned above, we managed to optimize our working day even more by using IFTTT , a great online tool that lets you create automated processes for a number of applications. egotiation via email & phone ?

Dropbox 40

Dropbox Filing Google Docs Google 40

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

The process is as important as the destination. You may have 10 minutes free in between meetings at office - you may want to finish with an important phone call. You can file and label the files with appropriate titles; throw or give away unwanted things. The process is as important as the destination.

Confidence 100

Confidence Filing Networking Phones 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

By using labels in combination with filters, I am able to automatically sort and label (file) most of my e-mail before it arrives in my in-box. I'll read and delete and save those of interest in a file. Set 3 times a day to process what is in your in-box, moving processed email into a separate sub-folder.

Email 100

Email Management Filing Monster 100

Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Networking , Organize , Productivity A re you in the process of looking for a job? Check them out and see what else you can learn! Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 14, 2014

I will go back and forth to it; check my emails, answer a phone call, make a coffee or just generally procrastinate. So every Friday morning I would insist my boss gave me all the receipts he had and I would spend Friday afternoon processing the expenses. Learn to say no. Set deadlines for completing each task.

Staples 100

Staples Expenses AT&T Phones 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Cinch: [link] (audio)  -- Kathleen Gage shares her process for annual planning.     Do you hae a favorite planning process?    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

Social Media 100

Social Media 2011 Fax Networking 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 18, 2012

My FAVORITE 1400 - Any time I had issue with any type of technical issue from my pc or laptop to pager to phone to printer to cell phone, you name it, I dialed 1400 and that group took care of it for me.    As a business owner, I either needed to learn those detailed areas for my business or hire someone to do them for me. 

Payroll 100

Payroll AT&T Purchasing Filing 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  They say: " Over 5 million people worldwide have used Basecamp to collaborate on over 4 million projects, track 57 million hours of work, share 46 million files, and complete 43 million to-dos. It allows users to open, save, edit and co-author files stored on-line in Central Desktop directly from Office.

Central Desktop 100

Central Desktop Basecamp Google Docs Management 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

  While it is really from the grass family, bamboo has some amazing strategic growth processes --heck some can even grow up to 100 feet tall!    The more you can put systems and processes to the work you do, the stronger you become and the more you can grow and even survive harsh conditions.   Bamboo? 

Networking 100

Networking Email Phones Filing 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 21, 2010

  Since the day she discovered a new way of thinking, Allyson developed a simple, yet powerful process for Prioritizing, Organizing and Simplifying® her life - to get more of what she really want in life and make more of a meaningful contribution to those around her!   You will learn to.

Networking 100

Networking Fax Twitter Phones 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

After a few years of becoming their Head Receptionist and not learning anything new I was ready for a new challenge. Therefore, I opted for Office Technology so I learnt typewriting and word processing etc. I would also learn earlier on how to train yourself to switch off. It’s a learning curve for everyone.

Networking 100

Networking Promotion Mentoring Training 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

  (Steph says: Learn more in Paul's book and DVD have them all - [link] mprice6   iPad with google calendar that I share with my assistant marj_asturias    Google Apps for me all the way. We also both have android phones and when I add appointments on my phone it syncs online and vice versa.

Calendars 100

Calendars Twitter Phones Google 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

  She and I were on the phone catching up and she asked me if I would do a Twitterview with her.  I then learned that a Twitterview was an interview that was conducted on Twitter using a hashtag (we used #BizProd) to aggregate all of the comments together in one spot where people could follow the conversation. This was fun!

Twitter 100

Twitter Interviewing Phones Networking 100