May, 2009

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Solopreneurs: Are You Losing Potential Clients?

Office Organization Success

If you find yourself missing out on potential clients, contacts falling through the cracks, or not following up in a timely manner then your problem is simply a lack of an efficient contact management system! So let me ask you: 1. Do you have a record of each of your clients/colleagues contact data, i.e. name, address, email, website, phone number etc.?

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Help get hugs and money delivered around the world

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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Color Communication Styles

Office Dynamics

Red, green, yellow or blue - which are you? It’s just plain fun to learn about communication styles. But more important than that is you can really have an impact on others when you understand various styles. Not everyone has a “preferred” communication style but if someone does, you will want to try to determine that and which one. The reason is you want that person to listen to you and be open to whatever it is you are communicating.

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Go with your gut feeling!

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 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling!

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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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Are You an Overdoer Procrastinator?

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International Virtual Assistant Day 2009

Loosely Speaking

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs International Virtual Assistant Day 2009 Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 11:39 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Life of the Virtual Assistant While you may already have seen, heard, read or otherwise somehow found out that the Online International Virtual Assistant Convention (OIVAC) scheduled for May 14-16 has been postponed and rescheduled to October 1-3, 2009!

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sobcon--lessons I learned

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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Manager/Assistant Relationship

Office Dynamics

K Harrison asks: Hello, do you have any stats on how long it takes to form a solid boss/assistant relationship? I know a lot is chemistry and communication. Sometimes I feel that some bosses are unrealistic in the time-line for their new assistant to know them and be able to read their minds or interpret their next move. Thanks. Dear K, I know from 38+ years of experience and having more than 16 manager/assistant relationships that it takes about 6 months to feel semi-comfortable with everything

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Word and Outlook 2007 tips

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 24 May, 2009 Word and Outlook 2007 tips I use Word 2007 at my new job and have never really had a chance to go through it to find the quick tips and how-tos that I had in Word 2003.

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"Stadium Seating" to Organize Your Folders

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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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PowerPoint 2007 – How To Manage Movies In Powerpoint

Admins4Admins

Secure Your Success With Training, Support And A Network Of Trusted Friends admins4admins.com Building Success One Office At A Time Home Toolbox About Bios Contact Us Blogs Featured Excel 2007 Powerpoint 2007 Word 2007 Business Letters Networking Opportunities Professional Growth You are here: Home / Blogs / PowerPoint 2007 – How To Manage Movies In Powerpoint PowerPoint 2007 – How To Manage Movies In Powerpoint Leave a Comment Filed under Blogs , Powerpoint 2007 Wouldn’t it be gre

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A Get Organized Funny: What's In Your Fridge?

Get Organized!

Organizing Tips | Organizing Products | Organizing Services Friday, May 8, 2009 A Get Organized Funny: Whats In Your Fridge? This video from IKEA (only the greatest store EVER!) demonstrates the importance of detailed labels and thorough lists when it comes to safeguarding your stuff. You see, when you get organized, you hold more power than you realize.

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Dealing with trust and safety in virtual relationships

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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Manager/Assistant Relationship

Office Dynamics

K Harrison asks: Hello, do you have any stats on how long it takes to form a solid boss/assistant relationship? I know a lot is chemistry and communication. Sometimes I feel that some bosses are unrealistic in the time-line for their new assistant to know them and be able to read their minds or interpret their next move. Thanks. Dear K, I know from 38+ years of experience and having more than 16 manager/assistant relationships that it takes about 6 months to feel semi-comfortable with everything

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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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Grrr! moments

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 23 May, 2009 Grrr! moments We all have them.

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Organize with Photographs

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PowerPoint 2007: Slide Library

Admins4Admins

Secure Your Success With Training, Support And A Network Of Trusted Friends admins4admins.com Building Success One Office At A Time Home Toolbox About Bios Contact Us Blogs Featured Excel 2007 Powerpoint 2007 Word 2007 Business Letters Networking Opportunities Professional Growth You are here: Home / Blogs / PowerPoint 2007: Slide Library PowerPoint 2007: Slide Library Leave a Comment Filed under Blogs , Powerpoint 2007 Here are some quick tips on publishing slides to your slide library.

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Web-based Virtual Enterprise Network Simulation

BioTeams

A few years back I developed a simulation to expose key dilemmas in the incubation stage of Virtual Enterprise Networks. I used a powerful simulation-building tool called ithink from Isee , the newest version of which now allows deployment of simulations over the web. So I just republished the VEN simulation for free on www.bioteams.com. To run the VEN simulation.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Be in integrity. Have credibility. Know the difference.

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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Have Daily Huddles with Your Executive Assistant

Office Dynamics

With everything that transpires in the workplace and at warp speed, you and your assistant need to have daily huddles to make sure nothing falls through the cracks and the top priorities are always on the top! These daily huddles can take place on the telephone on your drive into the office or face-to-face at the office upon your arrival. (Don’t worry; they should only take 5 – 10 minutes if you do them every day.).

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Public speaking.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I spoke for the first time to a group of about 40 administrative professionals at a local hospital on Administrative Professionals Day. Well.I had spoken to a group of teen girls at a camp once and I did speak at my daughter's shower, but this was different. I was the keynote speaker at a professional event and had to speak for 45 minutes. Yikes! I wasn't as nervous as I thought I would be.

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Neat underbed storage

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Unlock Your Productivity: Simple Steps for Every Professional

Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.

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Get Organized!: Get Organized: Downsizing Your Book Collection

Get Organized!

Organizing Tips | Organizing Products | Organizing Services Thursday, May 28, 2009 Get Organized: Downsizing Your Book Collection If you love to read, I bet youve got a pretty nice stockpile of books. Ill go even further and say that I bet you only read 2-5 of those books on a regular basis, and the rest are just "dust collectors." Am I right or am I right?

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Swarmteams V2.0 coming soon

BioTeams

Swarmteams is about to launch a major new software version offering a 1-stop shop for anyone who needs to engage and empower key networks of customers, consumers, fans or supporters - over any and all channels. Swarmteams V2.0 - New Features. Import - automatically create swarms by importing from existing email lists. Full HTML emails and WYSIWYG editor - create professional newsletters and mail shots with templates and the ability to fully edit and preview before sending - all emails can be rep

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Bees in My Social Networking Bonnet

Denise Aday

Image by One Speckled Frog via Flickr. I don’t fret too much over the nuances of social media etiquette. I’m simply on my best behavior – or decent anyway – and expect the same of others. So a couple of things I experienced today really bugged me – one blatant and one simply thoughtless. First was on twitter. Someone I follow (who also follows me) sent me an @ message with a link to her business video on YouTube , with a note to “enjoy”.

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Have Daily Huddles with Your Executive Assistant

Office Dynamics

With everything that transpires in the workplace and at warp speed, you and your assistant need to have daily huddles to make sure nothing falls through the cracks and the top priorities are always on the top! These daily huddles can take place on the telephone on your drive into the office or face-to-face at the office upon your arrival. (Don’t worry; they should only take 5 – 10 minutes if you do them every day.).

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Getting your foot in the door.

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 10 May, 2009 Getting your foot in the door.

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Shoe Organizer: Creative or Just Weird? - Your Organizing Coach

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Get Organized: P Is For PurseKeeper

Get Organized!

Organizing Tips | Organizing Products | Organizing Services Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Get Organized: P Is For PurseKeeper This post is part of the "Organizers A to Z" series. Cool organizers you could live without, but why would you want to?! Dust. Lint. Pet hair. Scratches. Dents. Spills. What do all these things have in common? Theyre enemies of your handbag!

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The Networked Enterprise: Collaborate for New Business VIDEO

BioTeams

NEWLY RELEASED 15-minute video of me (Ken Thompson) introducing the concepts of The Networked Enterprise (TNE) and Virtual Enterprise Network (VEN) at an event "Connecting Innovation" in Brighton (UK) organized by Use8 (The User Experience Society). Watch the video "Collaborate for New Business". Watch Charlie Leadbeater "Enjoy, Talk,Do: The New Consumer Culture".

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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