February, 2010

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Top 9 Mistaken Organizing Statements

Stephanie LH Calahan

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Mon. Motivation: What Drives You to Your Success? Spine Tingling Inspiration Video | Main | Mon. Motivation - What Direction are You Moving? » Top 9 Mistaken Organizing Statements There are a number of statements that I have heard people say over the years with regard to their organizing projects.  They are the top mistakes that you can make when thinking about getting y

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Creating Your Online Marketing Flow in 3 Simple Steps

Office Organization Success

Many business owners make the mistake of picking one or two online marketing strategies, trying them for a couple of weeks, deciding that they don’t work because they’re not bringing in new subscribers, and then moving on to the next hot online marketing strategy that they’ve heard about. Don’t make this same mistake! There are many, many, different online marketing strategies you can implement to grow your business and attract new subscribers to your list, but the key to

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How to Increase Your Book's Visibility in Amazon's Search Results.

Andrea Kalli

Home Services Keyword Research, SEO, and Backlink Strategies for Link Building SharePoint Services Training Internet Marketing Assistant Microsoft Outlook Podcaster’s Corner Admin Assistance WishList Member and Wordpress Membership Sites New Client Questionnaire Info Contact Andrea Andrea’s Bio Code of Ethics Blog Testimonials Search View All Blog Posts Events Calendar Hourly Rate / Discount Bundles Contact Feb 26 How to Increase Your Book’s Visibility in Amazon’s Search

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2nd Annual Administrative Blogathon

Office Dynamics

While it is cold and wintry in many part of our country, April will be here before we know. And that means it's that special time of year to recognize all the terrific administrative professionals around the world. While APW is celebrated the week of April 19, we celebrate you starting April 1. Last year we were the first to hold the First Administrative Blogathon.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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Customer Service Blogs to check out

Make or Break Moments

SUBSCRIBE home Bio Products Speaker for Hire Speaking Calendar Testimonials Monthly e-News Blogroll AllBusiness Customer Service Articles Alltop Customer Service AllWrite Ink Articles by DCB Church of the Customer Customer Care Institute Customer Experience Crossroads Customer Service Articles Customer Service Point Marketing 4 Business Open Forum Articles Return Customers Ritz Carlton Gold Standards of Service Categories Attitude Books Boss Moments Child Moments Communication Connecting Moments

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The Social Customer

Customers Rock!

I have been reading quite a few blogs and comments lately about how social media and customer service need to come together. There has also been a lot of talk about the Social Customer and its importance. I wholeheartedly agree, and as you might imagine, I have a few quick thoughts on the subject which I will share below (inspired by some comments on left on Esteban Kolsky ’s post at the blog TheSocialCustomer ).

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Create Joint Venture ‘Giveaways’ to Boost Your List

Office Organization Success

One of the best ways you can give your list building efforts a HUGE boost is to partner with other solopreneurs to create a giveaway event … also known as a joint venture (JV). If done right this strategy can literally add hundreds of new subscribers to your list in a very short period of time. I’ve been involved in this strategy a number of times over the years and have welcomed several hundred new subscribers into my community in a matter of days.

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Turbocharge Your Sales

The Small Business Blog

E-Mail me or follow me. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! Benefits of Online Software for Small Business.

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So you think you're partnering.but are you?

Virtual Moxie

Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance Practice I Want Moxie! And you can also join in the conversation about Moxie posts happening over on my Facebook page Recent Comments Stephanie on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Anastacia on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Renee on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Pam Ryan on Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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Employee Apathy: Who is at Fault? » Make or Break Moments

Make or Break Moments

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.

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Gift Ideas for Administrative Professionals Day

Office Dynamics

Do you think it's too early to think about APW or APD? Not so. In my conversations with clients and other business professionals, they are already telling me some of their ideas for events and gifts to give their administrative professionals in April. These ideas range from flowers to lunches, seminars, hosting special events, and books. If you or your organization is looking for something special, unique, hip, and useful, please check out our Adminology Collectionâ„¢.

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7 Tips for Organizing Your Home-Based Business

Stephanie LH Calahan

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Mon. Motivation - What Direction are You Moving? | Main | So, How Are Your Resolutions Going? » 7 Tips for Organizing Your Home-Based Business Home based businesses are more than a passing fade.  In fact, they continue to grow in numbers.

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3 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Client Information Organized

Office Organization Success

For many solopreneurs a large part of their business is working one-on-one with clients, and that means having a way of keeping all of their client information organized and easy to access. In this article I’m going to share with you my top three tips for keeping everything together, so that you can easily access your client information and know exactly where your clients are in your programs. 1.

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Getting Fired Up!

The Small Business Blog

E-Mail me or follow me. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Making your small business carbon neutral. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! You ask a question, I answer! Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business.

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance.

Virtual Moxie

Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance Practice I Want Moxie! And you can also join in the conversation about Moxie posts happening over on my Facebook page Recent Comments Stephanie on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Anastacia on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Renee on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Pam Ryan on Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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The Seven Things I Love About Social Media

Make or Break Moments

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When your voicemail goes awry.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets enjoy our day together.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry.

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Are you Sabotaging Your Productivity? The Most Productive Lunch.

Stephanie LH Calahan

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Mon Motivation - Build up your courage to take action! | Main | It Everywhere! The Major Meltdown in Time Management - Have You Been Hit? » Are you Sabotaging Your Productivity? The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts In our focus for more productivity, you might think this post is about how to use your lunch hour to work more efficiently and get more do

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Self Management: Tips for Jugglers!

Office Dynamics

While many presenters speak on stress management , I speak on Self-Management. The reason being is that many of the things that stress us involve outside sources or events and then it is our thinking about those people or events that lead to stress. Another principle or philosophy I don't fully subscribe to is balancing work and your home life. When I hear the word, balance, I picture scales that are perfectly even.

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SEO Tips That the Experts Don't Always Tell You!

The Small Business Blog

E-Mail me or follow me. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Making your small business carbon neutral. Build your own network! Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Starting a Small Business? On-Demand Small Business Infrastructureâ„¢ allows you to run your business online.

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How many tools are in YOUR toolbox?

Virtual Moxie

Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance Practice I Want Moxie! And you can also join in the conversation about Moxie posts happening over on my Facebook page Recent Comments Stephanie on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Anastacia on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Renee on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Pam Ryan on Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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Create a Visual for Your Customers

Make or Break Moments

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets enjoy our day together.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Mon Motivation - Build up your courage to take action!

Stephanie LH Calahan

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « So, How Are Your Resolutions Going? | Main | Are you Sabotaging Your Productivity? The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts » Mon Motivation - Build up your courage to take action! Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, becaus

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Administrative Assistants, Are You Ready for the Knowledge Economy?

Office Dynamics

I get excited when we are right on target with what is going on in the business world. In our January release of our Adminologyâ„¢ White Paper , we stated the following: THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY. Various observers describe today's global economy as one in transition to a "knowledge economy." While in the past century, workers used tools or manufacturing to create goods to sell, in the 21st century workplace, knowledge itself can now be viewed as a product.

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4 Ways to do a Midday Power Up

The Office Professionals Place

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Lets grow together! Wednesday, February 17, 2010 4 Ways to do a Midday Power Up It’s 3 o’clock and your sitting at your computer with heavy eyes, slow fingers, and slightly blurred vision.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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AZVAs Podcast Episode 1

Loosely Speaking

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs AZVAs Podcast Episode 1 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 2:34 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: AZVAs Podcast , Life of the Virtual Assistant AZVAs Podcast launches today! You can listen while you work, during your work out, or it’s perfect for your afternoon virtual commute, or whenever you want to tune in!

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Toyota Rebuilds Trust

Make or Break Moments

SUBSCRIBE home Bio Products Speaker for Hire Speaking Calendar Testimonials Monthly e-News Blogroll AllBusiness Customer Service Articles Alltop Customer Service AllWrite Ink Articles by DCB Church of the Customer Customer Care Institute Customer Experience Crossroads Customer Service Articles Customer Service Point Marketing 4 Business Open Forum Articles Return Customers Ritz Carlton Gold Standards of Service Categories Attitude Books Boss Moments Child Moments Communication Connecting Moments

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Dealing in real time.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets enjoy our day together.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time.

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This is the Year & NOW is the Time - Take the Self-Assessment to.

Stephanie LH Calahan

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Clean up the Clutter on Your Facebook Newsfeed | Main | Mon. Motivation: What Drives You to Your Success? Spine Tingling Inspiration Video » This is the Year & NOW is the Time - Take the Self-Assessment to See If You Qualify for a Free Strategy Session " I'm not making excuses anymore.  I'm tired of looking for important papers.  I'm tired of waste

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult