Success

OCTOBER 1, 2021

I can hear my client’s breath on the phone, and it feels like the sliding door of an elevator opening—that moment when you aren’t sure whether you’ll be alone on a seconds-long ride of life—when she exhales and says, “I’m not very good with dates and times. And the exact time didn’t matter anymore, because time was traveling.

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Success

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It’s a saying parents invented to beguile picky children into eating their crusts or preventing too many leftovers from cluttering up the refrigerator. Idiom dissection wasn’t how I had planned to begin this story before my phone interview with Daron Babcock. “Children in Africa are starving,” goes the dinner-table proverb.

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Success

JULY 21, 2021

Shortly after, I woke up on the floor thinking I’d just had a crazy dream that a car had hit Scott and me. I reached into my pocket and grabbed my phone to call my dad. It was excruciating at times, but the love and support I experienced during my stay in the hospital was a gift from God. It was a white BMW 3 Series.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2018

I tried my best to not be tethered to my phone, emails, texting and more. Emails have backed up or even if you were checking email, you still go back through to make sure you didn’t miss anything or you now have to take action on your emails. I knew in plenty of time that my March vacation was coming up.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For couples who travel frequently between homes and businesses and have busy lifestyles, this could mean coordinating professional and private schedules across different time zones and in different regions around the world. An EA/PA manages the executive’s entire life. How Much Does a Hybrid Executive Assistant Earn?

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Success

JANUARY 8, 2023

We finished the job and went to the hardware store to buy a weed-eater, then grilled up a few hamburgers to celebrate America. I’ve been successful at work; I built a fledgling freelance business and gave it up only when a job I couldn’t turn down came along. For my own experiment, I used a fairly basic spreadsheet and phone alerts.

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Ideas.Ted

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But in the last year, as the pandemic radically reoriented so many parts of everybody’s lives, I was reminded painfully of what economists call “opportunity costs” I’ve always been productive and disciplined, so I was under the impression that even with all my traveling and various projects, I wasn’t suffering much for it.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 30, 2012

In our popular webinar, Employee Expense Reimbursement: Compliance Workshop , learn the most up-to-date rules and requirements for expense reimbursements. What are the rules for accountable plans, and how do they apply to employee expense and travel reimbursements? You need to get it right every time. Join us Sept. Overtime Exemptions.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 23, 2012

Since we can't be everywhere at once and you can't always travel for the training we thought we would share this awesome resource with you. That's why Business Management Daily has teamed up with the famed Emily Post Institute to present an interactive webinar on this important topic. Cell phone and smartphone etiquette.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2014

Set aside emails from colleagues and clients they have hundreds of emails from professional organisations, upcoming conferences, travel companies and not to mention lots and lots of sales requests. Oh and I haven’t mention what they receive through the post… brochures, leaflets, magazines and corporate gifts to name but a few.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 1, 2015

I provide extensive diary management including global travel arrangements, compile reports, agendas and for Committee and Board meetings. I’m usually woken up by my two cat’s way before the alarm clock goes off, so my morning is usually cleaning out their trays, feeding them and then getting myself ready. Busy – sometimes crazy busy!

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

It even provides you with a detailed map of the location, you can purchase flowers for the person that you are dining with and you can even earn dining rewards points towards a gift certificate for the choice of restaurant that’s part of this site. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Get your proofreading and editing skills revved up with Proofread With Perfection: Proofreading and Editing Techniques for Flawless Communication. P.S. Free Bonus Gift. Sign up for the Proofread With Perfection: Proofreading and Editing Techniques for Flawless Communication webinar and we’ll send you Business Writing That Gets Results.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 5, 2019

We didn’t get an update from the assistant and when the executive showed up, they didn’t acknowledge how late they were, nor that they were even late. We learned this was the norm for the executive to show up 30 min or more late without notice every single time. They either didn’t show up at all or were an hour late.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 27, 2010

  When he came up from the basement (his "Man Town" so to speak) I knew something was not right.    I chose to stay up and watch my husband sleep.  In order to live full and giving lives, we must acknowledge the blessings and gifts that have come our way.    It was quite surreal. 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 10, 2012

The company will ask that you charge everything from business travel to catered lunches on your credit card and they will reimburse you. This adds up to thousands of dollars and it usually takes at least two weeks to get your money back. It was for catered food at a place that did not take payments over the phone with a credit card.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 2010

.)  To make it even better, for a strictly limited time, Michael will give you a free Bonus video – along with other gifts and prizes valued at $1800 – when you order this ground-breaking new book. P.S. Remember, the bonus gifts are yours only when you reserve your copy before the cut-off. To your success! The fact is.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 8, 2008

If you have already cleaned and reorganized your office and written up a new marketing plan, what to do next if you are finding less and less in the inbox these days? But, if you do this at your office, you’ll be noticing that the office phone isn’t ringing, and that you aren’t getting any biz emails.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

This post started with a direct message on Twitter from a fellow organizer (who shall remain nameless) that told me that she felt everyone that shared quotes on Twitter was "cluttering up the place."    So, then I asked QUESTION: What do YOU think clutters up Twitter/Facebook?   Hmmm. 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

No, its not e-cards (I am not a fan of e-cards as one more e-mail cluttering up my Inbox is not a welcome thing), but these are actual hard copy cards that you can customize and send out with your own special message. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

  She and I were on the phone catching up and she asked me if I would do a Twitterview with her.  We start w/ a phone laser strategy session to identify those challenges & figure out next steps I have not delivered the exact same approach to any two clients.   A what?!? That sounds like me! Any last words?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Then, you’re back in the office after a long unplanned break: the message light on the phone is blinking; both your e-mail and hard-copy in-boxes are overflowing; last week’s next actions are now overdue; you staff and my manager all want a piece of you; and you just want to go home a crawl back into bed.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

This is a powerful gift and must be used wisely. They came up with some great ideas. It is not getting a drink or seeing what your buds are up to on Twitter/Facebook. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! It is about HOW you use your time.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 13, 2007 When you sign up to WinWeb’s free LiveNet – still in public beta – you can also use our useful and FREE RSS Press Release service. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc.

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

The input came from reporters and editors and covered shopping, travel, hospitality, and telecommunications, and identifies some good and some frowned upon shopping policies of 20 popular organizations. Wal-Mart for their return policy refunding cash (for purchases under $25), gift cards (for purchases over $25), or an even exchange.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 3, 2013

Surely, as executive assistants we may feel this way when we have to do all the boring stuff - filing, expenses, travel, calendaring, and phones. I went to pick up dinner tonight and a lovely girl behind me commented how we just ordered the same dish - a salad with extra lettuce and mild and medium salsa.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 1, 2012

If you don’t like where you end up, reinvent, change the. grow big and strong and reach up and out to the sky before I hung. answer, and further that I won't do the phone tag thing. If I'm traveling, I always tell my private coaching clients how to blast through my "away" message in case of an urgent need.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). It is a way to catch up and keep the doors of communication open. When I got home I looked up the company.

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Get Organized!

AUGUST 26, 2010

At first glance, the UNII Palette may look just like any other make-up holder. You end up with a drawer full of different eye shadows, mascaras, lip liners, etc. When you buy a UNII, you get dont get any make-up. What you get is a super savvy palette that streamlines ALL the make-up you already own. Its so easy!)

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Imagine, if we had assistants at home to pay the bills, do the budget, organize dinners, answer our calls and follow up with reminders -- it is starting to sound pretty good. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. ► August (4) Managing your Boss's Inbox Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!"

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

Even though the articles were on specific topics, I could take one or up to three sentences from one article and morph it into another article on a different topic. Thanks to Rachel Minihan of Purple Phone PR & Marketing. The script is then broken up into parts and as relevant, each is posted to the appropriate blog.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

For most people, it conjures up thoughts of eating disorders and obsessive behavior. I geared up my brain with some psychological wizardry and began. I woke up on Saturday morning and breakfasted on almond croissants (x2), french fries and beer. You are also giving yourself a gift. It’s a loaded word. you’re bingeing.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 19, 2013

(PREVIOUSLY, she was slated for business travel, but made alternate plans.) Have others help you follow up Most people are always busy that when they check their emails they only scan to see if any came from their boss or stakeholders. Jason called for the third time and needs an answer cause you didn’t pick up your cell phone.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Once I feel I've captured every idea on a note, I find a stretch of wall and stick each idea up. Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. "Heads Up. I write down one task or to-do on a Post-It, and put it up on a wall.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Will you help me with setting up my cash-flow forecast ? Will you work online with me, so we both can be up-to-date with my business progress? If you feel intimidated, or misunderstood, get up and walk. Read about bootstrapping first!)

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