Success

JUNE 23, 2021

For established companies who rely on a remote workforce, like BELAY —a staffing company that provides virtual support teams—this rush of productivity is no surprise. Not only are their virtual teams productive, they’re also happier, earning “best workplaces” honors despite not actually having a workplace, per se.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Work With Stephanie « Cause and Effect - Productivity is an Action, Not a Result @QuietSpacing | Main | Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold » Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - Sometimes I wonder if I am duplicating my efforts by using a calendar and the tickler files. What are your thoughts in this area?

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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. Plus, if the team is fully remote, employers may be able to avoid paying property insurance costs, or heating/cooling bills. .

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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. Create a project checklist and ask all team members to use the form when asking for project assistance. This may require you to do some research and meet with other departments.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2019

The other Chief, older, but very organized and uses online calendars and his phone as well. I prepare files with the documentation he will need for the meetings and leave on his desk. He does not use Google Calendar but has an iPhone. . I set reminders on my cell and Google Calendar.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 26, 2017

Assistants are asked to take down and remember a lot of information , so having a great note taking app on their phone can be pretty handy. My favourite feature is the folders that let me file all of my notes and the ability to doodle and draw over photos that I can then send on to my team.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 21, 2017

Suggest an innovative solution to a problem that’s been plaguing your team for ages. Switch up the location of your computer, your phone, and your work-in-progress files. It forces you to think differently and deeper. It pushes you to see things from new perspectives. Volunteer to do something you’ve never done before.

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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. As Lucy is travelling a lot, I do tend to work at home a bit and then we all meet as a team once a week or so to go through anything that needs dealing with.

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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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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 4, 2017

Virtual assistants who team up with clients already using Google apps exclusively may not find other software necessary. . Cloud storage has become more secure, more reliable and more affordable, offering a superior way of storing files and making them available from any device you may want to use. Communication has become easier too.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Click on any of theself-evaluator tools below and receive your results online immediately! Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 8, 2013

Headsets also reduce the physical discomfort that comes from cradling a phone receiver or holding it to your ear for lengthy calls. Learning to prioritize your own to-do list so that each task is accomplished before a critical deadline ensures that the whole team succeeds.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 15, 2013

File papers immediately instead of letting them linger, and assign each item on your desk to a designated spot. Dust furniture, remove sticky residue and stains from spilled food and drinks, and wipe down phones and keyboards. Nancy''s team produces dozens of articles every month for top internet sites.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  His team is global, so physical solutions (like white boards and sticky notes on a big wall) will not work for him.    I LOVE basecamp I have used it to coordinate many different projects where team members are all over the place.   The other day a colleague asked about our suggestions for tools. 

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2010

The blog is The Assistant’s Loft and the blogger shares some really useful information for assistants from tips on ordering flowers, phone etiquette, what not to do as an assistant (i.e. What else might you keep around for your leader or team? I recently came across a blog I grew to love fast. It’s perfect for assistants! Sewing kit.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2010

The blog is The Assistant’s Loft and the blogger shares some really useful information for assistants from tips on ordering flowers, phone etiquette, what not to do as an assistant (i.e. What else might you keep around for your leader or team? I recently came across a blog I grew to love fast. It’s perfect for assistants! Sewing kit.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2016

Establish a filing system. Most of your files are probably going to be digital, but you still need to know where everything you need is stored. Looking for lost files will take up as much of your time as looking for misplaced items. You need to make sure all your files are in its proper place. Learn to delegate.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 13, 2010

» There is an App for That -- Productivity Apps for iPhone and Android I am constantly amazed at the new and creative applications (apps) that are on the market today for smart-phones.    It means that if you can think of something you would like your phone to do, it probably can if you find the right app!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Clean Out Your Files It’s easy for your cabinets and folders to become overstuffed with outdated paperwork, so it’s important that you take time once a year to purge the old and make room for the new. Start with your reference, client, and financial files. When January 1 hits, you should be able to file any new document in seconds!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Check out these Great Reviews by @JanetBarclay » Be Smart About Using the Telephone How much time do you lose playing "phone tag?"  I   Before you pick up the phone to make another call, consider what you are going to say when you get voice mail.    Start Today!

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Meet with your team immediately. Getting to know your team players is the most important factor to being a leader. Get to know your team member’s strengths and weaknesses. This will provide insight as to how each member will be a strong asset to the team. Set reasonable deadlines and follow-up with each team member.

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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.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you need to talk on the phone, make sure that you keep your voice to a lower volume.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

  My son is on a YMCA team, my husband co-coaches and I keep stats.    (Go team Purple!)    My son is on a YMCA team, my husband co-coaches and I keep stats.    (Go team Purple!)    Basketball is a family topic almost every day during the season. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 30, 2011

In her honor, her daughter started a Relay for Life "team Ellen" & I'm a member. 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. Create a Filing Masterpiece.   She inspires me!

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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

JANUARY 24, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Click on any of theself-evaluator tools below and receive your results online immediately! Personal Productivity Time & Priority Management Company/Group/Department Connect Today!

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Fax Networking Filing Twitter 100

BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

While dealing with lots of paperwork doesn’t rank as most HR professionals’ favorite task, proper recordkeeping for employee personnel files is a must for any organization. In addition, if an employee is involuntarily let go, their employee file must be kept for one year following the termination date. Why is that?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! .  Smead is trying to grow their Facebook presence and they have cool products and I love telling you about ways to get great info and maybe win some stuff too.    Seems like a win win to me!

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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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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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Restaurants Travel Phones Calendars 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

If you are a manager who struggles in this area, or if you just want more options for talking about good versus bad performance, try looking at performance through the lens of how employee behaviors contribute to the achievement of team, office, and organization goals. Below are seven examples to help you do that.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 5, 2011

  @Make has created a video that shows you how to set up your mail box so that every time the door is opened, you get an alert on your smart phone!  Family Management Building a Family Team that Works [link] -- We're all busy and one person can't do it all.  What Have You Read? . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 1, 2010

" I could not be more excited about this and about being on the Alpha testing team.  "Conversions to Paper Tiger Online will be Painless" The development team has assured me that anyone that has a current version of Paper Tiger will be able to seamlessly convert their data to the online version. 

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Success

MARCH 20, 2023

Companies like Facet Wealth or Empower offer automated investment options, but you can access a human financial adviser (or team of advisers) online if you have questions. Clients generally meet with traditional financial advisers in person, over the phone or via video chat. Will you file tax returns or help with tax-related questions?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 10, 2012

single entry from my mobile phone, online or via my email  integration with social media (e.g. All of the contact information that you want is in one place - emails, faxes, appts, tasks, file attachments.    9 - Sales Team Coordination. Ability to access AND update data via your smart phone in an app.

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