There has been a lot of press lately on environmental awareness and global warming, to which some have still not fully acknowledged the extent of our impact. Earlier this week a cargo tanker headed for South Korea struck the Bay Bridge and leaked 58,000 gallons of oil into the San Francisco Bay. The effects have [...]

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I am always getting asked “how do I do this in Excel,” “where is that in PowerPoint,” “where do I find this in Office.” I think I just found a lucrative profession – Microsoft Office Trainer. But, seeing as I don’t want to quit my day job, I started looking online for training tools. Yes, [...]

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The CMP or Complete Meeting Package is a great option for first-time and budget-conscious meeting planners. Hotels and conference centers that focus on meetings usually have some deviation of this package. Essentially, a CMP includes all the basic elements of your meeting: Guest Room Breakfast Morning Break Lunch Afternoon Break Dinner Meeting Room Rental Standard [...]

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Need a new bluetooth headset or USB flash drive? How about a digital camera or new color printer? At Ben’s Bargains you can find some of the best tech bargains to be had. Here is a sample from today’s list: But, be warned – Ben’s Bargains is dangerous! You’ll find so many good deals that [...]

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According to PayScale.com, the median salary for an Administrative / Office Manager in the U.S. is $40,100 per year. There are so many variables that come into play here – location, education, experience. Then there are the additional benefits – health care, flexible work schedule, telecommuting, bonuses, daycare, dry cleaning, and the list goes on. [...]

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