I have worked with countless business executives who keep track of things by making list after list, scribbling on scraps of paper and shoving them in their pockets. At meetings they start pulling out notes or reference the backs of file folders, post-its and even envelopes. How often I have heard them exclaim, "I know I wrote it down somewhere!"
The system I use is the Master Journal, a hand written notebook. You can keep this list on your electronic devices but, I find that the notebook is more versatile and then can be transferred to your smart phones and computers.
A great Master Journal can be used to look back on any information jotted down during meetings and phone calls. Small, but important details that may escape your memory today but can easily be confirmed by thumbing back through these pages.
* Make items easier to find by marking important notes with an asterisk, use arrows to show relations, or draw borders around after thoughts. Use your imagination!
* Write the date at the top of each page.
* Regularly transfer important information into an electronic calendar, phone, or computer.
* Get in the habit of writing down details as they happen: contact information; project descriptions; delivery dates; and who said what, when and where.
The beauty of this system is: as a Virtual Assistant, once you introduce it to your client they will be able to scan their pages over to you and in turn, you will be able to organize everything according to the agreed specifications.
The system I use is the Master Journal, a hand written notebook. You can keep this list on your electronic devices but, I find that the notebook is more versatile and then can be transferred to your smart phones and computers.
A great Master Journal can be used to look back on any information jotted down during meetings and phone calls. Small, but important details that may escape your memory today but can easily be confirmed by thumbing back through these pages.
* Make items easier to find by marking important notes with an asterisk, use arrows to show relations, or draw borders around after thoughts. Use your imagination!
* Write the date at the top of each page.
* Regularly transfer important information into an electronic calendar, phone, or computer.
* Get in the habit of writing down details as they happen: contact information; project descriptions; delivery dates; and who said what, when and where.
The beauty of this system is: as a Virtual Assistant, once you introduce it to your client they will be able to scan their pages over to you and in turn, you will be able to organize everything according to the agreed specifications.
Virtual Groups vs Local Meet-ups
Posted 12-27-2010 at 12:40 PM by Wendy-Works
I have been reading lately about the benefits of support groups in growing a successful business.
I belong to a few virtual groups and forums, but I am also enjoying the benefits of joining a group that hosts occasional meet-ups. These usually take place in the backroom of a restaurant, where our excited chatter won’t bother the regular patrons. Most of these groups have a leader, who takes care of reservations, other details and makes sure that the strict one minute time schedule for self introductions is adhered to.
These are free events, but occasionally if we have a professional guest speaker, a small fee may apply.
Meet-ups require a lot more of our valuable time than virtual groups do. So, most times, it makes more sense to meet virtually, but at the same time it is nice to get out of the office and meet and greet other professional business service providers. They are the locals and can provide us with the latest reviews, tips and tricks in our community.
By using both of these methods of connecting with each other we will help our business grow stronger and faster.
I belong to a few virtual groups and forums, but I am also enjoying the benefits of joining a group that hosts occasional meet-ups. These usually take place in the backroom of a restaurant, where our excited chatter won’t bother the regular patrons. Most of these groups have a leader, who takes care of reservations, other details and makes sure that the strict one minute time schedule for self introductions is adhered to.
These are free events, but occasionally if we have a professional guest speaker, a small fee may apply.
Meet-ups require a lot more of our valuable time than virtual groups do. So, most times, it makes more sense to meet virtually, but at the same time it is nice to get out of the office and meet and greet other professional business service providers. They are the locals and can provide us with the latest reviews, tips and tricks in our community.
By using both of these methods of connecting with each other we will help our business grow stronger and faster.
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