Are you leaving the key under the doormat?

As we can have trouble remembering all our passwords and usernames, we often write and hide them - but are they really hidden. Alan Henry gives some vital information on protecting these.http://lifehacker.com/5852667/the-most-common-hiding-places-for-workplace-passwords

I Get It Done, But I Don't Do It All

Working as an Administrative Specialist, aka Virtual Assistant, I support my clients completely. Does that mean I am an expert at everything? No, but what I am an expert at is getting the task/function accomplished either using my own expert skills or finding the best resource to do the task at hand.

The Oct 18 post in Anastacia Brice's Virtual Moxie explains the concept very nicely. If you are wondering how Virtual Assistance works, read this article. You will be glad you did.

Networking ponderings

These past few months I have been trying new networking opportunities. Following is a quote by June E. Gabler that describes true networking for each person:

Until recently, the "old girls" did not know how the "old boys" network operated. Women didn't know they needed to have a network to capture a top-level position in an institution or organization. They thought that all it took was hard work; eventually the organization would recognize worth and promote able people. Women now know that, besides hard work and lots of skill, the move to the top requires a supportive network.

BTW, I'm really liking Successful Thinkers, a new kid on the block but seems to have the right mix of ingredients for great business relationships.