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Shave Time Off Your Commute

In honor of Administrative Professional’s Week, I’m doing a 5-part series with tips to simplify your life in some way. Today I’m going to tell you about my new co-pilot. …

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7 ways to start your list today! Part 1

Email has been on the verge of death for …  I think about 8-10 years now. SPAM was going to make people avoid their email, then RSS was going to …

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THURSDAY TIP – Give Credit Where it’s Due

Let’s say you’re starting up a business on a shoestring, because let’s face it, most start-ups are on a tight budget. You’ve heard that it’s important to have a presence …

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What will you “give up”?

As I’m writing this it’s Mardi Gras, and in some parts of the world, people from some Christian traditions are discussing what they are “giving up” for Lent. So, inspired …

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Thursday Tip – App Review

In looking through my posting history, it does seem that some of my short tip posts are in praise of certain apps. I don’t mind being the person that tries …

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Thursday Tea Time Tip

People who know me, especially those who know me well, know that I’m rather a coffeeaholic*. I don’t function in the morning without my java. Usually the coffee is made (in …

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The Best Laid Plans

The Best Laid Plans (or Drop Back Ten Yards and Punt) “Each problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards to solve other problems.” Rene Descartes “A positive attitude …

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Thursday Tip – Herding Cats

Have you ever tried to arrange a meeting time with several people and had difficulty finding a time when everyone was available?  Sometimes it feels like herding cats (which is extremely difficult …

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Top Three Things to do on LinkedIn This Week

Hi, my name is Mary and I am a self-avowed LinkedIn fan girl.  As a Virtual Assistant, I help a number of clients with social media communication. I spend a …

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