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Here are some of the resources and services recommend by LegalTypist. 

First the books website visitors purchase most:

"Organized" is a decision - a state of mind - a habit which can be learned.   I learned from David Allen and his book "Getting Things Done".

Not just for VAs - the below book holds a wealth of information for any professional who wishes to work from a home based office:

 

I came across this below gem, tested it out and by golly if it doesn't work! With clear to follow instructions that literally take only minutes to implement, attorney Stephen Crilly has shared with us his method for reducing the number of keystrokes necessary for anyone to effectively type:

Organization is key.  Here's a few things I have tested and/or use to stay organized:

And here's a recent find which looks promising for all the paper:

Onebox

With Onebox, you control calls, voicemails and faxes from any Internet connection or telephone - smart or not! Your Onebox also controls e-mail, can scale as you grow with add on extensions for team members, assistants, sales reps, etc.

No sign up fee.  Unlimited voicemail/100 secure fax pages is only $12.95 per month. Add 400 follow minutes for less than $20/month. 

Click on image/link or call 800-519-4620 x1 to sign up and easily gain control over your business communications process irrespective of your handheld or carrier.

 
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Use MozyPro and in less than 10 minutes of signing up for your account, your files will be on their way to safely backed up off line.  Too many professionals loose far too much sleep AFTER their PC crashes - save yourself the anguish (trust me!)

Don't use e-mail to transfer files or documents.  Share files SECURELY on line:

Web based organization, calendar and secure file sharing all for less than $10 per month.  Definitely can't get much easier for you or your assistant, co-workers, employees, clients and contacts to be on the same page. 

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