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JUNE 8, 2010

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have trouble trying to book several managers’ meetings, yet you have access to their calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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AUGUST 2, 2012

If you have Microsoft Word, an information product can be created as a PDF file. The content could even be based on a blog posts or an offshoot of marketing materials. You can do some research or take what you know now and put together a basic downloadable product in as little as a few hours.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

  I have so many piles and I don't want to file it all."   In fact, most of us have more paper to manage today than ever before.   If your computer files are organized, you will be able to do a search and find what you are looking for quickly.   That certainly has not happened, has it?! 

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , System Security D o you back up your e-mails in Microsoft Outlook ? Then a new person comes in, taking over the work and wonders why they cant find the old file.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Using Microsoft Office E-mail Templates By The Professional Assistant on Friday, February 08, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity D o you wite reccurring e-mails on a regular basis? On the File menu, point to New , then click Mail Message. On the File menu, click Save As.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you asked to make reservations for your manager(s) at particular restaurants? This has become a great tool for me, since I have to make reservations on a regular basis for my managers.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

If you have Microsoft Word, an information product can be created as a PDF file. The content could even be based on a blog posts or an offshoot of marketing materials. You can do some research or take what you know now and put together a basic downloadable product in as little as a few hours.

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity D o you have too many applications open on your computer? One piece of advise that I give myself on a regular basis so that I dont feel overwhelmed is to break your tasks down into manageable chunks. Whats next?

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 9, 2010

Ebooks The easiest way to create an ebook is to convert your printed book to a PDF document. Book formats on Smashwords include PDF documents and formats that can be read by ebook readers and devices like Kindle, Sony Reader, iPod, and Palm. Below are some ideas for earning money from products and services other than print books.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 9, 2010

Ebooks The easiest way to create an ebook is to convert your printed book to a PDF document. Book formats on Smashwords include PDF documents and formats that can be read by ebook readers and devices like Kindle, Sony Reader, iPod, and Palm. Below are some ideas for earning money from products and services other than print books.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, February 29, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity A re you a Virtual/ Professional Assistant or want to become one? Finding the right tools to manage your business can be time consuming. To find out more of how Virtual Assistant Manager works, click here.

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OCTOBER 29, 2008

CRM) Video Tutorials By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you using ACT! as your client relationship manager (CRM)? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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MARCH 26, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Why People Gossip At The Office By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity D o you gossip at the office? Youre there to get paid and get that promotion or raise, so make yourself and your manager proud. Send me your comments!

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Home About Me Advertise "Excel"ing to Create Subtotal Row Totals By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity Y our manager sends you an e-mail with a spreadsheet attached. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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OCTOBER 9, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 09, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Excel , Organize , Productivity D o you find that when you receive phone calls or voice mail messages, you cant remember who called, what time they called, who they were trying to call, etc? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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AUGUST 29, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, August 29, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you have a to-do list, either on a piece of paper, on Microsoft Outlook or in a planner? Then, you need to assign tasks to each goal, where you break the goal down into manageable chunks.

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OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Tips on Handling Deadlines By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you hate deadlines? If they prompt you to get it done right away (if this is not your immediate supervisor), make sure to let your manager know.

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AUGUST 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

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NOVEMBER 29, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 29, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel like you need a coffee fix every day? Hotel managers and catering companies are also getting rave reviews about good branding quality. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you receive junk mail, junk faxes and the occasional irritating phone call from telemarketers? You can even register your cell phone and your managers cell phone as well. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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AUGUST 13, 2008

Home About Me Advertise A Great Outlook: Adding Holidays to Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize D o you often wonder how you can add your countrys holidays into your calendar in Microsoft Outlook ? This should help your manager as well.

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OCTOBER 30, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 30, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Productivity D o you find yourself being bored out of your mind at times with nothing to do? I always need to keep myself occupied with some sort of task, whether it be filing, updating our companys database with client information, etc.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, February 07, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A re you falling behind on your work ? Since I am an administrative assistant for 30 staff, which includes 6 managers, it can get a little hectic at times. This happens to me from time to time.

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DECEMBER 3, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 03, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A re you falling behind on your follow-ups? If you use a filing system for your to-dos, create folders numbered from 1 - 31. Also, heres a great article about time management.

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JANUARY 21, 2008

Home About Me Advertise How to Cope With Co-Workers Arguing By The Professional Assistant on Monday, January 21, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Productivity Y ou’re on the phone with a client and an argument breaks out between two of your colleagues. If all else fails, get a supervisor or manager involved.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A re you having difficulty with overcoming a problem? This happens to me quite often, since I help about 30 people, including 6 managers. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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OCTOBER 31, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 31, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity H appy Halloween everyone! Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy. A spider here, a goblin there. What a sight!

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MARCH 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Get A Job With A Thank You Letter By The Professional Assistant on Friday, March 28, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity D id you just get out of an interview ? But you would be surprised that a simple Thank You letter can win over the hiring manager. Did you attend a few recently?

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AUGUST 14, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 14, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity , System Security F orgetting your Windows password happens to everyone from time to time. Here are some features directly from the site: Manage Your Passwords and Log In automatically. Free download the iso file : [link] 2.Burn as follows: 1.Free

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Common Courtesy in the Workplace By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 10, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity D o you always end up cleaning up after your colleagues? These notions may or may not be true, but its how you are viewed by your manager. Do you neatly put all labels, papers, etc.

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DECEMBER 5, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity D o you want to help your firm exceed in the business world? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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FEBRUARY 19, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Prioritize I n my last job, I had my own office. I work in a large firm now where it’s mainly an open concept area, with only the managers having their own offices.

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JANUARY 15, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Going Above and Beyond "Work" By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity D o you find yourself going into work day after day, week after week, feeling like you could do just a little more? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

Wordpress is not just a software, but a platform for managing, creating and publishing information on the Internet without having any technical and programming skills. OneNote: My Filing Cabinet In The Clouds. create notebooks and files just like I would with paper, but now it is all organized on my computer. It is FREE to use!

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AUGUST 23, 2007

Home About Me Advertise How to Organize Tasks Effectively By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 23, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize A task here, a task there! Each and every day, Administrative Assistants alike face these challenges from either one or more Managers. When does it ever end?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 08, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you wake up in the morning and think to yourself, "What do I have to do today? You can prioritize your tasks as needed, create goals and even break down larger tasks into manageable chunks.

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