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Password Management Through LastPass
Password management systems like LastPass create, collect, and keep track of passwords for you, while also protecting all your vital information.
EA Toolbox: Screen Sharing Software
In today’s digital world, you likely work with many people who are not in the same physical location as you. Screen sharing software helps to bridge the gap by allowing you to share your work with others in real-time.
Perfecting the Gatekeeper Role
As the gatekeeper, protecting your executive’s time will help to ensure his or her success, thereby increasing your value and solidifying your position.
EA Toolbox: Reliable Transportation for Your Executive
Looking for a car service that is reliable and safe? Look no further than Blacklane. The global chauffeur service offers many benefits that are not available through competitors like Uber and Lyft.
The AI Series: How EAs Can Use AI to Automate Scheduling
EAs deal with scheduling challenges on a daily basis. Base has outlined a few ways you can simplify calendar management through AI.
Attention Executives: It’s Time to Take Care of Your Greatest Asset, Your EA
As an executive, the most impactful relationship in your workplace is the one between you and your assistant. To help you create a healthy dynamic between you and your EA, Base is here to share some advice.
The AI Series: How EAs can Use AI to Automate Outreach
As an EA, you likely handle a lot of outreach in your day-to-day that could easily be allocated to AI. You simply have to identify patterns of communication that follow paths of logic and then use those patterns to trigger AI.
5 Event Management Tools That Will Save Your Sanity
Base has rounded up our top five choices for event management tools that can help you save time - and keep your sanity!
EA Spotlight: Sue Ann Curley
Base’s Spotlight Series highlights top performing Executive Assistants around the country! This week, we’re thrilled to get to know Office and Facilities Manager, Sue Ann Curley. Based in Menlo Park, California, Sue Ann has been an Executive Assistant for the past 25 years.
EA Toolbox: Text Expanders
Managing email is a huge part of every Executive Assistant’s work day. Adding a text expander to your toolbox can help you manage email effectively.
The AI Series: How EAs Can Use AI to Automate Processes
Executive Assistants tend to manage a variety of routine tasks on a recurring basis. Repetitive tasks may not take a lot of effort, but are often time consuming and monotonous. The great news is that process automation is the perfect candidate for AI! All you have to do is identify the trigger for the process, and then teach AI the specific action to be taken.
Staying Proactive As An Executive Assistant Part 2: Proactivity Basics
As an Executive Assistant, how do you start taking proactive action in your daily work? Once you’re used to being reactionary, changing your perspective and looking towards the future can be difficult. To help you change your habits and take charge, Base is here to help!
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