TPS RealBrief April Issue

The theme of my April newsletter is Administrative Professionals Week which is next week.

The theme of APW this year is Forward Moving and it couldn't be a better fit for what I've been doing with my life and my work.

I’ve been doing this kind of work my entire career, but this is the first time ever that I’m doing it on my own with my own business. It really gives me a different perspective on it and, I have to say, it’s pretty exciting!

Click on the table of contents to go to the What's New Page on my web site where you can view this month’s issue of TPS Real Brief. Enjoy!

Adventures in Lincoln: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Like I mentioned in my last post, my trip to Lincoln had some adventures. Of course you know adventures are what you call frustrations and annoyances after the fact. LOL. I also packed in as many things as I could that I can’t do here in Norfolk.

The Good: I got to hang out with my cousin – we always have a blast. I treated myself to lunch at Brewsky’s and played some Keno. I stocked up on Popeye’s Chicken and spoiled the dog with toys and goodies from PetSmart.

The Bad: I got lost twice trying to find the Federal Building. I parked in the wrong parking garage and had to walk in the rain to my appointment. Oh, and I missed winning $1,450 on Keno by one measly number!

The Ugly: I had some technical difficulties checking my messages and didn’t know the appointment that I walked to in the rain had to be rescheduled. I rode the elevator all the way up to the 18th floor and then had to turn around and get right back in and go back down 18 floors. That wouldn’t be such a big deal if I weren’t really, really elevator-phobic.

All in all, it was a great trip and I always love a change of scenery.

Another step in the right direction

TA-DA!

Well, I've taken another big step to expand my business. This is the first time I've learned new skills on my own and not through school or through an employer. After having to pass on several potential pieces of business because I didn't have experience in bankruptcy, I realized it was time to take action.

I started last month by getting the E-Z Filing software. Then it sat for awhile while I tried to figure out how to use it. After developing a close personal relationship with tech support, I worked it out.

Then, last Thursday, I went to Lincoln for a training class. I now have my CM/ECF Certification for Nebraska. How excited am I?!?! BTW, CM/ECF means Case Management/Electronic Case Filing for you non-legal types reading this.

I had some other adventures in Lincoln, but I'll save those for another post.