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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© Some people like to talk.

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. I also have what I call a Scheduling Bin and I put all my meeting forms in there. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Just a secretary.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 November, 2008 Its Lonely in the Corner Office. Where I used to work we had a Mailroom and I would plunk what I needed in a tray with a form to tell them how I wanted it to turn out and return to get it when it was finished. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. Put it in a folder for your boss’s signature in completed form, i.e. envelope clipped to letter and attachments. Some organizations like you to list the attachments, i.e. Enclosure: 2008 Annual Report. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MARCH 15, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? the next day!

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APRIL 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 September, 2010 Whats all the fuss about reading contracts? Food, food and more food If your event requires food the venue will send you a banqet event form and you will need to estimate the amount of food you need. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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