Multiple Telephone Numbers – Easy Organization Tip
Filed under: Archives, At Home, At Work, Organizing
Business owners have dozens of telephone numbers to track. Many individuals do, too.
Keeping track of telephone numbers becomes a time consuming chore, and I have tried every organizational system imaginable.
Photo Credit: klynslis’ photos
I have used a Rolodex, business card holders, manually entered numbers into multiple cellular phones, (over and over before the SIM card came along), and entered numbers into all kinds of costly address/phone number type gadgets that were suppose to make life easier for me, and save me time.
I found myself spinning the Rolodex hunting for a number under the specified letter, with hopes it was filed correctly, flipping through pages of the business card holder, or spending time scrolling through dozens of names and numbers in phones or gadgets, until I got to the right one.
I said to myself, “there has to be an easier way”
And there is:
I opened my Excel spreadsheet program (any spreadsheet program will work)
Using three columns, I typed in three headers
Name
Office
Cell
I then typed in all of our clients names and corresponding telephone numbers – in no particular order.
I highlighted the three columns, and alphabetized the information.
I edited the spreadsheet to print the grid lines, set the font to my liking, set print area, and hit print.
All of my important telephone numbers fit onto two sheets of paper.
I placed the two sheets, back to back, into a plastic sheet protector.
I now have all of my important telephone numbers at my finger tips.
If I need to add a number, I go back to my saved telephone number file, insert a blank line, type in the new information, and reprint/resave.
So simple, so easy, and best of all, the least expensive method.
An added tip, print your telephone numbers on colored paper, making it stand out from the white paper that arrives on your desk.
You now have all of your telephone numbers alphabetized in an organized manner.
How easy is that?
For more ways to organize your office by color, read Organizing Your Office With Color
Tags: address phone number, business card holder, business card holders, excel spreadsheet, grid lines, important telephone numbers, least expensive method, photo credit, plastic sheet protector, sim card, spreadsheet programBe Like Oprah – Help In Africa
Filed under: Archives, Helping Others, Non Profit Organizations, Travel
Photo Credit color line’s photos
Until March 1, 2008, the HERO Youth Ambassador Search program, is accepting applications for 20 young adults to participate in its 2008 program.
The youth Ambassadors will travel to Southern Africa this summer for a total of four weeks. During this time in Africa, the HERO Ambassadors will be working with those affected with HIV/AIDS.
To understand how and why this program was initiated, I will provide a quote from the “rules”:
The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is looking for 20 high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen (Canada: Grades 11, 12 and 1st year university) to participate in its HERO Youth Ambassador Program for the summer of 2008 (the “Ambassadorship”). Youth Ambassadors will travel to Southern Africa for a total of four weeks as representatives of American and Canadian youth interested in helping those affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. Youth Ambassadors will visit a number of communities and work at schools funded by UNA-USA’s HERO campaign. Youth Ambassadors will interact with African school children and administrators, lead or participate in extracurricular or enrichment activities involving students, and repair, renovate or paint buildings and classrooms. Activities of the Youth Ambassadors will be photographed, videotaped, chronicled and made available publicly to further public awareness of the Youth Ambassador Program, UNA-USA, and the impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa or for other purposes. Youth Ambassadors will be required to engage in fund raising to defray basic program costs.
HOW TO APPLY:
In the United States, go to one of the following websites:
www.beinggirl.com
www.heroaction.org
In Canada, the link is:
WHAT IS REQUIRED:
1) Download, print, and read the search rules (2 pages)
2) Download, print, read and sign the application (3 pages) (parental/legal guardian permission for those under the age of 18)
The application includes a total of 8 essay questions that require detailed answers.
3) Two typed letter of reference (see application for further information)
4) Download, print, read and fill out the “Application Procedures and Program Terms (2 pages)
*5) $5000.00 which will be used for airfare, meals, and other travel expenses
* Part of the “Program Terms” is to raise money for the trip. To quote the program terms, one of the requirements is:
I will create and execute fund raising programs in my school and/or community, designed to defray the costs of my participation in the Youth Ambassador Program and further public awareness of the Youth Ambassador Program, UNA-USA, and the impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa, and will raise a minimum of $5,000 USD to be submitted to UNA-USA no
later than June 15, 2008;
7) Other items needed will include proof of identity, passport, medical insurance, travel insurance, proof of immunizations, letter of medical examination (proof of fitness), plus several other conditions. (See the Application Procedures & Program Terms for details).
Application Submissions may not be made by any other method, and any Application Submissions received by any other method, including via the Internet, by hand delivery or overnight delivery service, will not be considered
If you have read this far, meet the qualifications, and are still interested in traveling to Africa, time is of the essence. All entries must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008.
For a chance of a lifetime, click on one of the above links and begin your journey.
Good Luck!
If you are chosen, drop me a comment so I can cheer you on.
Tags: hiv aids in africa, oprah, photo credit, public awareness, young adults, youth ambassador program, youth ambassadorsOprah And Dr. Oz Do It Again
Filed under: Aging, Archives, Beauty, Diet & Health
Today, February 5, 2008, Oprah’s guests were Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen.
The subject of today’s show was an anti-aging checklist.
Dr. Oz shared with Oprah and the audience, the benefits of the following items, and how they may reverse the affects of aging
1) Anti oxidants
2) Teas – Green and White
3) Red Wine – in moderation
4) Spices – such as Cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper, rosemary
5) Fiber – work up to 25 grams a day
6) Omega 3 fatty acids
7) Exercise, including Yoga
8.) Stress Reduction
9) Finding a passion in life
10) Meditation
11) A good night’s sleep
12) Vitamins
13) Oral (mouth) hygiene, including regular flossing
14) Loving relationships, including sexual intimacy with your partner
For detailed information, check out Oprah.com and/or RealAge.com
Tags: anti oxidants, dr oz and dr roizen, moderation, omega 3 fatty acids, oprah, realage com, sexual intimacy, stress reductionOnline Business Mentors
Filed under: Archives, At Work, For Entrepreneurs, Web Surfing
Photo courtesy of MRk. Cool
If you have a business, or are planning to start one, it’s often difficult to find a mentor who understands the dilemmas you may encounter.
Just as there may be numerous places to turn to within your own community, often business owners forget to look online for mentors.
The latest “craze” is to turn to blogs, which are web logs. Blogs differ from typical websites, in that they provide a comment section, where you can “have your say”, and also communicate directly with the author.
As a business owner, I try to utilize all sources. Many of my mentors have been in the same situation, and it is from them I gain expert advice.
When researching online mentors, I landed on a fabulous website/blog. The name of it is Catherine Lawson’s Business Advice Blog. Granted, Catherine is in the UK, but when it comes to business, we all face similar challenges.
What I like about Catherine’s blog, is that she teaches others, and willingly shares mistakes she made in business. Since she tells her readers how she corrected the problem, others can often apply her techniques to their situation, as well. Catherine likes to engage her readers, by encouraging them to comment, therefore, the comment section that follows each article, often has more enlightening ideas. By scouring through her past articles (archives), you’re likely to find an article (post), that may address your concern.
Never underestimate the power of a blog. Although you may have heard a blog is “just an online journal”, the authors of thousands of blogs are experts in their field, and freely share what they have learned, with anyone who cares to listen.
Search the internet. Chances are, you’ll find a blog author, who will gladly become your online business mentor.
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