Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 6, 2018

You can run contests, promote products, have an email list signup, sell and give away stuff to promote your business. Even more important, you have one place to send people where they can get the information they need about you and your biz. I never hear, “Do I need business cards?” How can you even question it?

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Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 2, 2011

Why should you have to spend money on gas or waste your time in traffic when you can simply use your own phone for a conference call? The app is free and it doesn’t cost the user any more money than a normal phone call. The phone senses when the driver is accelerating or braking too harshly and when they are speeding.

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On The Job

MAY 7, 2009

Dont play with your phone. While you may know enough to mute your phone during an interview, you also cant even look at it. Were you on the phone or texting or taking off your jacket and loosening your tie before your feet hit the exit? Robert, Good point about the phone. And dont put any buttons or stickers on it.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Mobile marketing holds many benefits for businesses. Now that smart phones with internet access have become almost standard in our society, more and more people are constantly hooked into the net, browsing their favorite websites, sending emails, or exploring new apps. The potential for marketing here should be obvious.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2018

I tried my best to not be tethered to my phone, emails, texting and more. As you view everything that has come across your desk whether they are phone calls, new assignments from your executive or your own project work: Assess all of it. Take business cards. Keep in mind that you can only do so much in 8 hours.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Users download a QR reader to their smart phone and use that application to scan or "read" these QR codes on business cards, printed materials, and a variety of other formats. Businesses use these codes to get extra information to you, send you to their website or special event page and more.

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Clutter Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

When you go look for it again, you’ll think, “where is that information about ?” Your to-do list can be in a notebook, on a pad of paper, a whiteboard, on your phone; wherever you will be most likely to look at it. To do for pile of business cards : enter into computer contacts list or put into alphabetized card box.

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 5, 2011

The software allows you to speak into the phone and then it writes the words into a text file of some type. From there, you can text, tweet or write memos without needing to find a computer or laboriously typing it out on the tiny keyboard of a mobile phone. It is ideal for the entrepreneur whose phone might have client data as well.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2011

Here’s a short description from the Evernote website: “Evernote allows you to easily capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere. Evernote on a mobile phone can geotag the photo.

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Clutter Coach

APRIL 5, 2016

When you go look for it again, you’ll think, “where is that information about ?” Your to-do list can be in a notebook, on a pad of paper, in your PDA, a whiteboard, on your phone; wherever you will be most likely to look at it. To do for pile of business cards: enter into computer contacts list or put into alphabetized card box.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Contact Keeper makes great products to save business cards and keep notes and other important info on new contacts. Do your research, and follow up with useful information your new contact can use. That means a personal email or phone call, not adding them to your mailing list. People love "win-win" scenarios.

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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!). The app also gives access to real-time departure information, delays and gate numbers. [Show as slideshow]. TripIt: Free.

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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!). The app also gives access to real-time departure information, delays and gate numbers. [Show as slideshow]. TripIt: Free.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

The Dymo business card scanner app for the iPhone  is such a product.    You download the app to your iPhone (they also support other smartphones) and when you take a picture of a business card it automatically adds the appropriate information to your contact list.   And it is only $10.00. 

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The app also gives access to real-time departure information, delays and gate numbers. Another great feature is its information on cancellations and alternative flights. This app allows you to enter all of your trip information including flight times, hotel reservations etc. TripIt: Free or 0.69p. Weatherbug: Free.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

They see what’s written on your business card. Sometimes they’ll pick up clues via auditory channels : They speak to you on the phone. For more information on Jennifer’s session and the event please visit The Assist Conference website. . They read a report or memo you’ve authored. They get your voicemail message.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Get out all those business cards that are collecting dust in your desk drawer, or reach out to past colleagues or clients, and personally invite them to register for your teleclass. You can do this via email, letter, phone call, or in-person. Here are seven ways in which you can market your upcoming virtual event: 1.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 7, 2010

Here are the 4 easy steps to do this: Highlight the information you want to change from vertical to horizontal or vice versa, depending on which way you need to change the information. Give it a try yourself and see how quick it can be to manipulate information from vertical to horizontal and vice versa. Click Transpose!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

  That started a deeper conversation that led to us talking on the phone and deciding to work together on a teleconference project scheduled for January.  Different sites allow you to share different levels of information.  She decided to link to one of my posts on her Facebook page and tag me. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Do you want to walk over to their cubicle while their talking loudly on the phone and give them a piece of your mind? One of my readers asks: Ive been reading your blog for the past few months and really appreciate all the information and tips you provide! This happens to the best of us all of the time.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 10, 2009

Do you try to "go green" by not printing e-mails or other documents that you could be e-mailing to others that you want to share this information with? You really have to be careful with these, as pertinent company information could leak out into the wrong hands. We are in week 3 now and cannot get rid of our recycling.

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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. If you don’t have one and are considering going into business for yourself you can get sorted out rather quickly and simply from the IRS.     If you live in the U.S.,

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Do you have confidential information that you need to send to someone, but want to make sure that it gets treated like registered mail? For more information, visit www.reditag.com. If you would like more information on keeping your documents safe, take a look at the "How Safe Are Your Documents?"

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Posted on 21 November, 2009 10:51 PM Anonymous If you send an iCalendar as a follow up to a meeting request, do you have the option of updating your calendar or is it just for passing on updated information (or as you suggested possibly adding an agenda)? Thanks, Richard Posted on 4 January, 2010 11:32 AM soruba Thanks for the information.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information. Also, keep in mind that you don’t want anyone to alter the information in your report. This will enable you to create a PDF-like file where no one can manipulate information.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

A good mailing list is the foundation for your business. Having a database of names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other personal information gives you the tools to connect personally with current and potential clients, business associates and even competitors. First, are you using your mailing list effectively?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 17, 2009

Then you finally do reach a live person and you are so fed up with all of the time wasted, that you start fuming towards the person on the other end of the phone. Would you prefer the client to calmly and rationally give you information on their issue? Now put yourself in that persons shoes. How would you feel?

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Do you find that your staff are not being consistent with their memos, e-mails , the way they answer the phone , etc.? Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post soruba Very informative. Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2008

There are over 200 articles of information so far and growing. If you feel that you want to remain anonymous, please note that I never disclose any personal information such as your name, company, etc., I have been running this blog for just over a year now and it has grown quite a bit, as you can tell.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 14, 2009

Some of you might already know the answer to this, but I thought that Id give the information here anyways, since I was stumped in the beginning as well. They forget to do their own flight check-in and dont have time, so they call you up and ask you to do it. You scratch your head and wonder how this can be done.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

When you find information that you know a contact would be interested in, pass it along. When you chat, they can't hear your voice, when you are on the phone, they can't see you, etc. Phone (providing value) 4. Thanks to Chris Diamond of Time Management For Business Owners | Double Time Today.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Does your boss come up to you and ask you to find information on an e-mail that youve received and needs it yesterday? A new window will pop up with results that will populate as the system retrieves this information. You can even specify who sent the e-mail, who it was addressed to, date fields, etc.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 18, 2010

For most organizations, e-mail has become the preferred means of communication, both formal and informal. The signature automatically displays at the end of every message and typically contains contact information such as your full name, department, web page, and phone/fax numbers. Thanks for visiting!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Creating a filing system can be tricky, as you need to know exactly how to file your files and what type of information you would need to be able to access quickly. Your boss could ask you for something at a moments notice and you are expected to find the information within minutes. as you mentioned in your question.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2009

If its your boss thats asking for this information, make sure to read the e-mail right away. The "Broken Record" Approach The best way to combat this is using the "broken record" approach. Keep telling the person that you will get to it as soon as possible. Everyone else falls into the queue afterwards.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 29, 2008

If someone else needs to access information, they can just click the "Read-Only" button. But if they need to change information, this could cause a problem. So the next time you know you will be leaving your desk for a long period of time, please make sure to close any files that are shared among your staff.

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