It has been one of my goals for the past year to get back to sharing on this blog. So, with everything going crazy around us it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get back to it and share some of what I have been learning with you about live streaming and the copyright issues […]
Publisher, Websites & Social Media Tips
In the busyness of the last few months, I have had questions about newsletters, websites and social media. These things are ALWAYS on my to-do list so I thought I would give you a few tips. Consider it a Christmas gift, of sorts. 🙂 For newsletters, I use Publisher to create, save and print. It […]
7 “A-ha” Office Tips
Printer Intervention: Ever seen that phrase pop up on your computer when you try to print? What to do besides rebooting the computer or kicking them both to the curb? Just open and shut the tray in the printer you are trying to use. Should jump start it right up! 🙂 Instant Font Microscope on […]
You Are More
Happy Ministry Assistants Day! It’s a day to celebrate YOU and all that you do which is more than answering phones, More than scheduling appointments… More than newsletters and emails… More than greeting visitors. You’re late to your son’s soccer game because… … you stayed late to make sure the bulletin was ready. …well, VBS […]
Sometimes It Takes a Geek
Ever had one of THOSE days? It promised to be a quiet day with the boss working off site, so I was prepared to get MORE work done and be MORE productive. Well…my computer had other plans. I turn on my laptop, which I love for flexibility, put in my password and, and…nothing. Try again. […]
Who Doesn’t Love a Keyboard Shortcut?
Anytime I can accomplish something that will take less time but still be GOOD, I am all for it. How about YOU? Living in a time of instantaneous fulfillment we have certainly gotten spoiled in having LOTS of things at our finger tips. This includes having an “undo” button on your computer. Can I get […]
The Case of the Vanishing Church Secretary
This is not an article on magic or weight loss. Do they seem to go hand in hand or is it just me? Sorry, for chasing rabbits. At times it does seem church secretarial assistants are expected to perform tricks and be able to pull a rabbit out of a hat. Can I get an […]
Are Church Bulletins Passe’?
We live in an age where communications have changed, and continue to change rapidly. Social media has come to the forefront with such force that your head may be swimming with all the talk of Facebook, Twitter Instagram and so on, not to mention trying to figure out the analytic in those. I will not […]
Survival Kit for Administrative Assistants
Whatever your office title, if you work in an assisting role, you can relate to what the title today suggests. Certainly, some days are better than others for all of us, but for too many the bad days come around more often than not. So, for those days you need a little encouragement or just […]
Spring Cleaning: How Long to Keep Church Records?
The start of 2016 is definitely in full swing and SPRING is finally in our reach. Thoughts of spring cleaning come into play, and not just in your closet. We have boxes upon boxes of old records and files that need to be purged. Not something I long to do, for sure. It is pretty […]