Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network. The PAs behind the Network. About the network….

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Success

JULY 5, 2022

I admit it, I’m pretty addicted to my phone. But I did answer the pressing email! I am trying to lessen my phone dependence for Lent. A mentor once told me to spend 30 minutes every day staying in touch with my network and business friends. Send an email. Don’t sleep with your phone. I’m working on it.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? Or have you played the popular “phone tag&# game?

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

  We are using email and instant messaging less.    From the article: "the uptick in social networks led to the 28% and 15% declines in email and instant messaging, respectively. .  " But despite the declines, the death of email is greatly exaggerated. 

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Allwork

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Perhaps one of the worst things a company can do is blindside their workers and conduct layoffs through an email or mass Zoom meeting. . The Better.com CEO laid off 900 employees over Zoom last Christmas, and Carvana let 2,500 workers go during group Zoom calls and some via email six months later. “My heart just sank.

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Success

MARCH 28, 2024

If you don’t have specific people in mind, then check local professional networking groups or organizations that help match people with mentors. If you’re wondering how to ask someone to be your mentor, ask them in person if they live locally, or ask via email or phone if they live a significant distance away from you.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The total number of global email users are 3.9 At some time or the other everyone is bound to make use of cold emails. Did you know in 2020, there were approximately 306 billion emails exchanged every day worldwide?! Cold email marketing has a response rate of 29% when the email is personalised. Keep it brief.

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Success

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Resolutions to boost relationships Grow your personal network. Make an effort to reach out to long-lost friends or former colleagues whether it’s a message on social media, an email or a phone call to catch up. Do it now so your loved ones don’t have to think about it later. Express daily gratitude. Reconnect with old friends.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 7, 2020

At some time or the other everyone is supposed to use cold emails. Cold Email Marketing has a response rate of 29% when the email is personalized. Still, cold emails remain one of the best tools to recruit new candidates. Still, cold emails remain one of the best tools to recruit new candidates. Keep it brief.

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Success

JANUARY 21, 2023

Tap into your network of contacts. Speaking of social networks, don’t forget to make use of your own collection of contacts. Tap your network of contacts ,” says Twyla Hough, a doctoral student at Texas Tech University’s College of Human Sciences. Jon Neidy, Ph.D., You want to come off as professionally as possible.

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Success

JANUARY 24, 2023

I used to correct emails, edit proposals and chime in on phone calls when I thought I could improve on the way a teammate was approaching a problem or a task. Abby Ross, Network for Good Donor Advised Fund This article was published in July 2015 and has been updated. And that won’t just hurt them—it’ll hurt the whole company.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Automated calendars replace monotonous back-and-forth email communications between community managers and prospective members. Workspace management systems free up receptionists’ time so that you can book a desk, meeting room, or phone booth in a workspace by yourself. Is coworking more than just a place to work?

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

To keep attracting the best candidates and clients for your recruitment agency, you need to have a good hang of writing exceptional recruiting emails. Right from sending good candidate sourcing emails to rejection emails , your candidates and clients must be informed at every stage of the hiring process.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2023

Employees “were able to take their PTO knowing that someone was fully covering their [tasks] and that they are not coming back to catch up with their emails and reports; they have a teammate they can trust, because they went to the same training as the in-office assistants,” she says. What types of tasks might virtual assistants help with?

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

You were going to network with those in other departments. So far, the most you've accomplished is whittling your inbox down to less than 300 unanswered emails and finally removed the rotting coffee grounds from your coffee cup. So, set your phone timer for 15-30 minutes. Ignore your emails and texts and phone calls.

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

But, unfortunately, there are hundreds of emails and InMails already bombarding your clients and candidates. Most recruitment agencies see an average response rate of 15-20% with cold emails. This means, on average, 2 out of 10 people will respond to your email (which is very low). Read more: Understanding cold emails.

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Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Earlier this week a client email me asking, “Do you have 2 separate email accounts, one for business and one for personal. That’s what I have right now, but I am wondering if I should merge my email into one account, my business account. What’s you current email system set up? Filtering Unread Emails.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

I asked my expert panel: Social Networking is a popular activity, but truly effective business people know that using online communication tools is about more than publishing content.    How do you use social networking to grow connections into relationships? .  Email (build trust) 3. Phone (providing value) 4.

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Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Kelly got his first real sales gigs during college, where he did timeshare presentations and worked for Dish Network. That person is not going to pick up the phone and make that call because they’ve already defeated themselves in their belief system,” Kelly says. Later, when he was in middle school in the U.S.,

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Audacious Admin

JUNE 9, 2016

Thoughts beget thoughts, which led me to today’s blog topic on the difference between having a Rolodex and having a network. Because Carol had spent years cultivating relationships with the individuals in that Rolodex, not just a name, email address and phone number. I was in awe of Carol.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A Wide Network We’re leading with this because so much of what top executive assistants accomplish often comes down to their connections. Every executive assistant should work on building a vast network of contacts and keeping that network “warm.” Your network can be anyone. For example, Unroll.me

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

  If very few business owners are able to effectively follow up after networking with someone, shouldn't that be a "no brainer" thing for you to get into place today? Productive networking is about more than collecting cards.  Networking Is Like Dating, It's All About Them.   Think about it! 

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Touch base with your network. There also are usually a lot of fall workshops and seminars in various industries -- make a commitment to attend at least one so you can expand your network or connect with those in your industry. Ask for recommendations from your network. You should: 1. Read at least one career-focused book.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

There’s something to be said about time off when everyone is off — no messages or emails come through, and it’s much easier to come back to work! Failure to recharge your phone means it operates at low power, leading to reduced efficiency. Now, it is something all our employees look forward to. .

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. They don’t have a network of professionals they can activate at a moment’s notice. Third Paragraph – Action : Suggest the course of action you’d like the reader to take, such as schedule a phone call or interview. It lies within you.”. This is so true.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 31, 2010

Many cell phone owners are not aware that both cell phones and portable computers have the capability to access the Internet from anywhere using wireless Bluetooth technology. Furthermore, they may already be paying for Bluetooth wireless access in their monthly cell phone plan.

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Success

MARCH 28, 2024

If you don’t have specific people in mind, then check local professional networking groups or organizations that help match people with mentors. If you’re wondering how to ask someone to be your mentor, ask them in person if they live locally, or ask via email or phone if they live a significant distance away from you.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Productivity in Bite Sized Pieces - Weekly #Cinch Audiocast Review | Main | Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention » You Can Steal Time Back From Email A few days ago I received an email from a reader.  But email takes up so much time!

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

Most modern cellphones and smartphones have the ability to send and receive email. Facebook takes advantage of this by allowing you to upload status updates or photos from any email account. You can even have a link sent to your phone that makes logging into Facebook Mobile a one click trick. Feel free to grab the code below.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2019

email, calendar, phone lines on your desk) Develop a healthy curiosity. Register now for our next World Class Assistant™ course to propel your career, expand your network, and become a strategic business partner at your organization! Make time to investigate. Do not be afraid to ask questions.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 2, 2010

Build your own network! Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Is Your Networking Fishy Enough? by adrianswinscoe on Jul 02, 2010 Networking is an essential growth strategy for any small (even large) business. E-Mail me or follow me. How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.  Collecting business cards or other forms of contact information is only the first step in networking.  The most effective networkers have a system to manage/organize business cards and their contacts. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2008

Use A Phone Call Log! 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? Home About Me Advertise Who Called? Whats next?

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Allwork

JANUARY 24, 2024

She runs Coworking Convos and The Lab marketing club for indie coworking spaces, and writes about coworking, content, and community in her weekly emails and blog posts on catjohnson.co. At the second coworking space I joined, I got dropped into a fully formed coworking community where it was a mutually supportive network.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

For the past decade, BELAY has been witnessing this phenomenon firsthand through its network of contractors who supply virtual support as assistants, bookkeepers, web maintenance professionals and social media strategists. You do not need to be managing email and invoicing and bookkeeping,” she says. “If

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Looking at your phone you find three texts that say, “Hey is this meeting happening?”. Unlike typical venture capitalists, he left Silicon Valley to get away from the constant stimulation, “just touching base” emails and endless coffee dates. “I You’re about to put on headphones when a stranger strikes up a conversation.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 2, 2007

In all my years as a secretary I have found having a network of other assistants has been a tremendous help when I just can't figure out how to word a sentence in a letter or if I'm wondering where to look to find the information I urgently need, or even "Do you know of an opening, I have to get out of this job!".

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