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Need To Create a PDF? Don't Have the Software? Don't Panic!

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Home About Me Advertise Need To Create a PDF? Please keep in mind that this is not Acrobat Reader (can be downloaded here) , which is free and is only used to view PDFs. This will enable you to create a PDF-like file where no one can manipulate information. Dont Have the Software? Dont Panic!

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The ultimate app guide for assistants

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If your manager travels on one airline frequently it is worth downloading their app. Most will have details on flight times, on-board entertainment, electronic ticketing and lots of other useful information. Meetup Time Lite: Free. The app converts the report to a PDF and then you can send that via email to yourself.

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Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving

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One is the easier way, where you download a file; the other is the longer way. The reason I use the latter method is because our company policy is that we cant download any software that IT doesnt approve. To back up your e-mails in Outlook, simply download Microsofts Outlook Add-In file here.

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Sync Your Hand Held Device

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You can find instructions to setting up this software here and the software download page here. Heres a free piece of software that was recently released that can do just that. In the near future, Blackberries, Apple iCals and many different types of phones will be supported on this software as well.

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Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress

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Heres a link to download a copy of the sign , if youre interested. The easiest way to avoid this is to create a "Do Not Disturb" sign and place it somewhere on your cubicle that can be seen clearly. Many of my colleagues have used this method and I have never seen anyone complain, from either side.

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Opening Microsoft Office 2007 Files in Microsoft Office XP

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If you receive a file that was written in the Microsoft Office 2007 format, you can download the patch called Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats. It will take a short period of time to convert the file each time you open it, but it saves you time and money in the long run.

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How to Hold Effective Meetings

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A template can be downloaded here. Make sure to provide feedback (positive and/or negative) so that everyone can obtain ideas from what is being said. After the meeting, provide a copy of the meeting minutes to everyone involved in the meeting. You will notice that your meetings will run much smoother once you apply these methods.

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