Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

As entrepreneurs/business owners, we take great care in setting rates, creating packages and tracking the hours we and our teams put in; but are our rates really paying for our expenses? You may also consider health insurance as an expense, especially if you had to buy your own after leaving your job to work for yourself.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

This is a guest post contributed by Eleanor Whitney, editor of All Hands , a publication about life at work from Managed by Q. The benefits of team events are well known. They facilitate interaction between teams, build relationships and empathy between coworkers, and amp up employee engagement. Stay organized.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. They’re a flexible expense. Slowly introduce them to the team and clients.

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Allwork

MAY 24, 2023

Many companies are flying blind, without clear guidelines for their teams. As remote work blurs the visibility of individual contributions, clear communication practices such as regular check-ins and virtual team meetups can help align everyone. Interestingly, their chief worry is invariably hiring and retaining skilled employees.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 22, 2019

A meeting planner by MY definition is the go-to person and should be a key member of the design (or planning) team within an organization — be it corporate, association or otherwise — charged with the responsibility of planning and executing a meeting or special event. Planners utilize their project management.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 15, 2017

cities are more expensive than outsourcing overseas, rising salaries and costs overseas is making outsourcing there less of a bargain. That software is best created by small, nimble teams, working closely with businesses and customers — not shipped to programmers half a world away. cities, mostly in the Midwest.

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Are you in charge of team projects that have strict due dates? If so, then you know how hectic project management can be at times, especially if you don’t have a centralized platform to keep track of your tasks. Next, only some power-ups come from the official team at Trello. calendar view, Gantt charts, etc.).

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Allwork

APRIL 3, 2023

Andrew now serves more than 3000 companies and encourages the use of specific, measurable goals to encourage the team to work together towards a common goal rather than using surveillance tools. What you’ll learn How modern companies are utilizing work management software to become digital and increase productivity.

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C-Suite Assistants

JUNE 30, 2025

They help structure delegation across teams, clarify priorities, optimize workflows, and prevent executive time creep. Improve Team Dynamics Behind every high-functioning leadership team is someone quietly making sure everyone is prepared, aligned, and in the loop. Supervising projects increases efficiency in the C-Suite office.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

Key features of Cobot include a 30-day free trial that allows coworking operators to test its core features before committing to long-term or expensive obligations. One of the standout features of Optix is its mobile apps for members, which provide a seamless and intuitive user experience for booking and managing resources.

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Popular technology platforms and programs include: Communication (Microsoft Teams, Slack) Project management (Monday.com, Trello, Asana) Calendar and scheduling (Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar) Travel booking (Expedia, Orbitz, Hotwire) AI assistants (ChatGPT, Google Assistant, Cortana) That’s an extensive skill set!

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C-Suite Assistants

JUNE 26, 2025

Gather and ensure your new EA will have: A place to sit A phone A computer An email account Basic supplies Also, make sure they will have access to the productivity tools used within the company, such as: Calendar management software (e.g., Have someone introduce them to their immediate team, and someone available to take them to lunch.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 8, 2024

This could mean delegating other priorities to colleagues or asking for assistance with the project at hand. Foster a team environment where support is a two-way street and remember that asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a strategic approach to meet collective goals.

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Worxbee

JUNE 14, 2021

This should directly impact your training plans for team members. Most corporate leaders think of this when considering their C-Suite teams, but executive assistants and other administrative roles are often overlooked. For anyone on your team who holds EA or administrative roles, what would you do if they gave their notice tomorrow?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Back in April 2011 I started as a team assistant to an office of 25 people but as time went on I started to get involved in finance, human resources and marketing along with the office management. Project management skills were always at the forefront and something I have strongly built on and now very interested in specialising in.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 2, 2011

&# - Get to the root of your problem by mimicking a four-year-old child: repeatedly ask “why?&# For example: Filing expense reports is a problem. Is there a way to track or store expenses electronically? What can a project manager learn from creativity training? Why do you need paper receipts? Related articles.

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Success

AUGUST 28, 2024

This initiative not only helps our team’s individual sustainability efforts, but it also highlights our commitment to long-term impact on the environment.” I utilized this to set up a rainwater harvesting system, which considerably lowered my water expenses and environmental impact,” he says.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2017

Baby boomers often struggle with mastering new technologies like CRM tools and online project management systems. Either scenario costs companies in productive hours lost and re-hiring and training expenses. Mix up Your Teams. Assign employees to team projects based on their skills and strengths, rather than their age.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 13, 2016

Google Docs saves a tremendous amount of time that might otherwise be wasted emailing a single document back and forth for approvals and edits between team members. With a single document editing program and live collaboration software, your team’s efficiency is sure to skyrocket. Producteev.

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Worxbee

AUGUST 23, 2021

As more and more teams have found themselves adapting to working in a remote environment recently, the spotlight has been on how to enhance virtual teamwork. Make the effort to engage as a team When you work remotely, it’s easy to find yourself in your own little “bubble.” Here are some of our tips for enhancing virtual teamwork: #1.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

From project management systems to timekeeping, these software enable businesses to meet the needs of daily tasks. This software is beneficial for program managers and IT team members. As with any type of software, screen sharing programs can be expensive.

Project Management 56

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. Tasks and responsibilities involving heavy project management are becoming commonplace for the admin too.” I think many of us already know how our roles have diversified in our own firms.

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Worxbee

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

They should be particularly adept with the processes and tools needed to operate successfully as a virtual team. The EA role involves being a proactive, engaged assistant, anticipating needs and working as a team. EAs work at an executive level already and don’t need to be “managed.”

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 11, 2010

We have all heard horror stories about companies trapped into ultra-expensive “continual updates&# for their own websites, all because their designer did not use a platform that works for them. There is nothing more frustrating than a website that inspires confusion and difficulty every time it needs any update.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 20, 2010

We have all heard horror stories about companies trapped into ultra-expensive “continual updates&# for their own websites, all because their designer did not use a platform that works for them. There is nothing more frustrating than a website that inspires confusion and difficulty every time it needs any update.

Social Media 100

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Client Management. CRM, Client Experience Processes, Records Management. Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Expenses, Accounting, Taxes. Perfect for keeping yourself organized and delegating to other team members. Supports keeping your client information orderly. Supports all things money. Email Marketing, Social Media, Website.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Client Management. CRM, Client Experience Processes, Records Management. Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Expenses, Accounting, Taxes. Perfect for keeping yourself organized and delegating to other team members. Supports keeping your client information orderly. Supports all things money. Email Marketing, Social Media, Website.

Legal 52

Legal Social Media Customer Service Calendars 52

BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Are you a fan of kanban-style task management features to visualize workflows and customer leads? If so, two project management tools lead the fray — Pipedrive and Trello. From assigning and monitoring task progress to customer relationship management, both Pipeline and Trello offer unique advantages for both.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 15, 2010

For others, the expense simply does not bring in any real return, as a community simply can’t be created around each and every business out there. For some businesses, particularly those that attract a certain type of customer, community marketing – particularly through social media –can be a remarkably powerful marketing method.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 17, 2010

Even relatively low-end businesses – dentists, painters, and plumbers – are able to capitalize on the online arena, capturing clients and generating leads at a fraction of the expense a newspaper advertisement would require. Of course, there are limits to the power of localized search engine optimization.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 30, 2010

SEO, in terms of time spent, is a very expensive exercise. While these statistics are great for picking out offers to experiment with, they’re too widely spread to be accurate enough to build a campaign on. No, it does not cost any money, but it costs a lot more time than a similar PPC campaign.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

If you price your product in line with up-front competitors, but spread it over the course of a year, you will find that it appears much less expensive to potential customers. Subscriptions can build communities: Building a community around a one-off purchase is difficult.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 11, 2010

While this may be more expensive than other video promotion methods, it will give you the edge you need when it comes to getting content published, promoted, and viewed as quickly as possible after a major newsworthy event.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Five More Small Biz Sales Tips Recent Comments Marusya I too agree that a strong team is really vital for any task. The key is to realize that you don’t need those expensive things or waste energy to look like a proper business. Also success stories. marusya-serial.ru What about B2B? Do you think.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

To survive in business today, every member of the team, especially admins, must identify, understand, and respond to change. But here I am 18 years later, and I have a team of people who support what I’m doing. Here is a simple exercise you can do with yourself or your team. But to thrive , you must become a champion of change!

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Audacious Admin

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It takes a very specific set of skills to assist an executive or manager. The following soft skills make for a great assistant: time management, project management, strong communication, and active listening skills, as well as common sense, a flexible personality, attention to detail, natural curiosity and research ability.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

I dropped it when I hired an assistant and realized we couldn’t share/sync tasks between team members. This is very much task management for business. I set it up for my team and, honestly, used it while I was working on my own productivity solution at Commit Action. The Pomodoro Technique . It’s that simple.

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