Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2008

You can also add this macro to your toolbar or assign a keyboard shortcut by clicking on the buttons below and following the instructions. Click on either the toolbar icon that you created, the keyboard shortcut or click Tools, Macro, and Macros…, then click run. Click on the Stop button shown below.

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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.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

Here are some tips that help me: Turning off all of the rings, dings, and notifications for email, Slack, and messaging on my phone and computer. I use email rules for the messages or notices I should be interrupted for. It stays in front of me throughout the day on a bright notepad sitting on the right hand side of my keyboard.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk A few weeks ago I ordered my new MacBook Pro and I wanted a German keyboard, of cause I could not order a German keyboard, you can order a French keyboard? installed, and agreed to pay the extra for the keyboard. installed not OS 10.5.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

I close all of them by either clicking on the "X" at the top-right corner or pressing ALT-F4 (keyboard shortcut to remember - can be very useful). Once I am finished with the task, I would look at my next task on my to-do list and figure out what applications I wont need. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task.

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Productivityist

MARCH 27, 2015

In an interview with Tim, Kevin Kelly said that he can go a week without checking his email in the states and weeks if he’s abroad and internet access is spotty to being with. How can these two people with thriving, huge, iconic (again, in the digital world) businesses and workings go without email? Wow , I thought.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

All you need to do is go through your regular print routine with the following steps: Click File, Print or CTRL-P as the keyboard shortcut. There are other ways to implement this, depending on the software that you are using, but let’s keep this simple for now. Now select Microsoft Office Document Image Writer.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 2, 2014

This was before we had apps or smart phones or the rise in technology that we have seen over the years. The user can type their notes using the iPad keyboard, add photos, import and annotate PDFs, organise pages and tag each notebook. I also got very bored of writing minutes! I just had good old fashioned pen and paper. Beesy - £3.99.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

The log-in can either be done using your email address or your phone number that is tied to your PayPal account.   The receipt can be mailed to your customer's email or texted to their phone. .  The questions asked are the same questions a standard merchant account questionnaire asks.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 10, 2014

Similarly I have a large A4 desk pad next to my keyboard for any quick notes I need to make, things to remember (like phone numbers for instance), and tasks people give me at my desk. I know this goes against everything that ‘email gurus’ tell us but I keep everything. Ask for confirmation. ” 8.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 14, 2008

Defeat Keyloggers by not using the keyboard to type passwords. Encrypt your passwords to achieve complete security. Generate random passwords to maximize password strength. Fight Phishing by entering passwords only on matching web sites. Back up your passwords and copy them between computers.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 22, 2016

As a result, my email went from around 30 a day to well over 150. I already knew the theories of inbox zero, yet here I was, drowning in email. This made finding a specific email very time consuming. Then I brainstormed how I was going to deal with hundreds of emails a day. You should look into keyboard shortcuts too.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Back then, any technical problem that I had -- phone, computer, palm pilot (remember, there weren't smart phones back then.), However, when I went to finish what I was doing, I realized that only part of my keyboard was working.   I used my iPhone to access email and my family laptop to do some things on-line. 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! But I did it by keeping a notepad by the phone and each time I started a task I would write it down. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Think you can successfully study the details of a report while talking on the phone and reading your horoscope? So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Put pen to paper (or finger tips to keyboard) and record important dates in a calendar, notebook or on your mobile device. Stay organized. Get hooked on mnemonics.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk The 3 Network and Skype have created a mobile phone handset with Skype button , so the user can make free Skype calls into the internet to any Skype user world-wide. You just need to pay for your regular mobile phone calls, by contract or Pay as You Go.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

An e-mail like the one I received would have been better delivered face to face or by phone in order to get the tone of what the person was trying to communicate. I stop the flow and pick up the phone. It is amazing how quickly a matter can be handled on the phone or in person. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. You can use google to get similar information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The cure: always answer the phone professionally - this way youre never caught off-guard. I agree that we should always answer the phone professionally, but if it is a co-worker calling, it seems silly to say "Patricia Robb speaking, Executive Assistant to the CEO, may I help you?" Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 30, 2014

One of the most common productivity pitfalls I''ve come across is that people spend too much time in their email application than in any other application on their computer. The pull of email is strong. The first is to check email "second thing" in the morning. It breaks your email application patterns.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

When you chat, they can't hear your voice, when you are on the phone, they can't see you, etc. Email (build trust) 3. Phone (providing value) 4. What do you do to build relationships beyond the keyboard?  You have to escalate the conversation and "transfer" that relationship into a different medium.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 30, 2012

Productivityist.com by Mike Vardy Start Here Archives Store Contact Postbox: A Powerful Cross-Platform Email Client [Review] Posted on 08/30/2012 // 8 Comments It turns out that when I decided to search for a new e-mail app of choice , that Postbox won out. It is perhaps the most powerful email app out there – for any platform.

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The Marq

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Last weekend, the keyboard lights went out. The ALT works the same way as the ALT key on your computer keyboard. It makes the alternate numbers and characters on the keyboard available. As you can imagine, I couldn’t use the keyboard at night. So, I decided to exchange the phone. I was a bit frustrated.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I have always been a believer in sharing ideas and have received my best education from other assistants.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In-camera If the Chair says this part of the meeting is in-camera, take your fingers off the keyboard, or put your pen down. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. People at the meeting dont want to be singled out. The decision made is always recorded as a group decision. Oh where or where is my password? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

The last online course I took was under $70 and was interactive using both the computer and a speaker phone for audio. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I have found them to be really helpful. They can be contacted at: Louis@lastminutetraining.ca Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand. Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. It automatically updates when I use an office product, and I can manually enter stop/start times for phone calls, meetings, face to faces, etc. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

There are just too many passwords to remember, and that doesnt include my bosss passwords that I also need to know because I have to check his emails as well as my own. Even if you phone the bank they need your secret passcode or they wont speak to you about your account. But things like email etc, are all logged up in the noggin.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word?? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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