List of Great Apps for Working Women

Time is precious, so we need our smartphones to work hard and smart. Next generation smart phones help professionals work better and quicker.     Today we have a fabulous apps list that will help you to simplify your life and keep it in order. What apps do you recommend?    CardMunch Allows you to snap a picture of a business card and store it virtually on your phone. It’s also connected to Linkedin, so once the business card is saved it can search for the profile of your contact in linkedin, allowing you to be even more connected . Great ...

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Essential Steps to Reduce Stress

How stress affects us   Are you feeling tired, exhausted or even burnt out? Do you wish you had more time? Is your to-do list longer than the hours in your day? Do you need a break or a holiday? There are many ways on which stress can affects us, from Physical to emotional symptoms.   Sleep Appetite Fatigue Headaches Lacks of concentration Confusion Felling emotional   Beating chronic stress is a long-term effort, and we’ve shared lots of ways to deal with it. Here are quick tips and tricks to use anytime you need to chill out and get on ...

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5 Smart Organising Tips For Executive Assistants

  Executive assistants provide high-level support to managers and business executives. EAs have more responsibilities compared with entry-level secretaries. Some of the essential tasks of an EA include: working independently to plan, coordinate and organize projects. They supervise, mentor and develop administrative staff, and often have an assistant of their own. To become successful at the job, an EA must have excellent organization and customer service skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with all levels of management. She/He  also must meet deadlines, pay attention to details and maintain a professional appearance at all times.    Prioritise/Time Management ...

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Car hire tips: Remember some key car hire facts to avoid costly mistakes

Making sure the right boxes are ticked through the car hire process will not just protect you and your boss from hidden costs, but could also save money while ensuring a stress free trip. The top tips derive from the most common mistakes made by hirers through major agencies.    Excess Insurance  All car hire companies offer excess insurance policies at collection, but these are often more expensive than when booking in advance with a third party. Collision damage waiver cover can be obtained easily online prior to a trip and in many cases will save you money before you ...

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Eight ideas to help you to be more productive

  We share eight easy reminders of ways to make sure your day is more productive, to help you get the most from your day.    To-do lists – we all know how essential a to-do list is to an effective day, so make the next day’s list before you leave the office with each item rated based on its importance. This not only helps you focus quickly in the morning and increases the productiveness of your day, it also allows you to leave work at work.    Make notes – pen and paper, smart phone, tablet, whichever suits you; ...

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Five Networking Tips to Get Results

  We all know that good networking is essential to job search and career success. Whatever level of networking skills you have, these networking tips will either help you get started or serve as a good reminder. So try using these five simple tips at any event to refresh your networking skills and get great results!    Be focused – know exactly what you would like to get out of a networking event. “I want to build more contacts” or “I hope to find some good leads to job opportunities” are good intentions but TOO VAGUE. If you only have ...

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