May 092011
 
 May 9, 2011  Essential Office Item, Mac, PC Tagged with: , ,  Comments Off
Always ALWAYS Backup

Today’s wise words are ALWAYS backup. Luckily for me only my backup drive died last night and not my laptop.  However, all day I have been worrying that if my laptop went so would everything else.  Anyone – heaven forbid – who has not got a backup up and losses their computer would just be [...]

Apr 182011
 
 April 18, 2011  Uncategorized Tagged with: , , , ,  Comments Off

Hi Everyone!! I’m back, back from our adventure on Shuna. Those of you that read my blog or follow me on Twitter will know that I am a firm believer that a holiday should be a holiday.  No checking work emails, making work phone calls, taking paperwork or material to read.  Everyone needs a break [...]

Apr 032011
 
 April 3, 2011  Uncategorized Tagged with: , , , , , ,  Comments Off

It doesn’t take much to show your appreciation, sometimes just a smile and a thank you goes a long way. Bloggers like comments Chefs like clean plates Customers like good service Employees like cash and recognition Hostesses like thank you notes Mummies like hugs and kisses Twitterers like Mentions and RT’s Waitresses like tips How [...]

Apr 022011
 

I believe having a productive day is all down to planning, prioritising and focusing.  Check out my tips below: At the end of your working day write out your “To Do” list for tomorrow and prioritise the tasks using the MoSCoW System (see previous blog for further information – ‘Week 2 – Prioritising’) Work out [...]

Mar 312011
 

“What do you do?” is a question that I come across on a regular basis, like I am sure many of you do.  However, it always surprises me that in this day and age so many people do not know what a Virtual Assistant (VA) is.  I’ve given up calling myself a Virtual Assistant and [...]

Mar 032011
 
 March 3, 2011  Organising, Planning Tagged with: , , , , , , ,  Comments Off
Fanurio Software & Customer Support 10/10

Before I write anything on the above title I just want to point out that I do not receive any monetary benefit from Fanurio for constantly plugging their software.  I just believe when someone does a great job they deserve praise. Before I came across this piece of software I would keep a note of [...]

Mar 012011
 
Go on Holiday - You Deserve It!!

For many working people taking a break can seem almost impossible.  I am not just talking about a coffee break or lunch but also a holiday.  Can you even remember what one of those is? Ok, so you probably do take a holiday but is it really a true break?  I can just see you [...]