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Helpful Websites

Listed below are several websites which might be helpful resource tools while completing your daily administrative tasks.

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Administrative Tools

Anonymous Employee	Allows users to anonymously report concerns to their employer before they become major problems. Provides options for one ot two-way communication, user forums, etc.
Area Code Look Up	Find area codes by state or match an area code to a region using reverse directory look up.
GCF Learnfree.org	A great free learning website to freshen up your skills with Microsoft Office, Internet Basics, Computers, Career planning and more.
File Compression	Fast and free way of compressing your files and saving bandwidth which can cut down your file sizes by up to 70%.
Office Watch	An independent source of Microsoft nes, tips and advice.
Postage Calculator	Website to calculate domestic and international posting prices by type of package, zip codes, it's going to and mailing date.
Printliminator	Easily remove unwanted elements from a webpage for more printer friendly documents. A video demonstration is available on how to use the application.
Open Table.com	An online website to make restaurant reservations. Accumulate points for discounted meals through the US.
Tom's Planner	Free web based project scheduling and collaboration tool to track and manage important projects at work.
Tungle.com	Scheduling application that syncs with your existing calendar. You can easily schedule meetings both inside and outside of your organization.
Visual Bee	Add on for powerpoint presentation. It works well with just straight text and will convert it to a great visual presentation easily.
Zip Code Lookup	Don't have a zip code? Type in the mailing address to locate the correct zip code.

Converters

Cute PDF	Creates professional quality pdf files from almost any printable document.
Time Zone Converter	World meeting planner site to find correct times of day for conference calls or meetings.
Tiny Url.com	An easy way to send a url address that is tiny; this avoids the url to break in email postings and the url will never expire.
Universal Currency Converter	Currecy converter to indicate the currency conversion from country to country.
Image Converter	Online image converter that supports over 100 image formats.

Grammar & Writing

Bartlett's Quotations	Free online resource for reference and verse with unlimited access to information on the web.
The Oatmeal	Simple flow chart tip sheet to know when to include and when to omit an apostrophe.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary	Amercia's foremost publisher of language related reference works.
Roget's Thesaurus	Online web tool to locate similar works with the same meaning.
Strunk's Element of Style	Classic writing reference tool.
Translation	Online tool to translate text from one language to another.

Travel Resources

Airlines	A webiste providing all links to major airlines websites.
Airline Quality	Reader submitted reviews of airlines, seats and airports around the world, plus airport and airline ratings.
Airport Delays	Flight delay informtaion from Air Traffic Control System Center.
Amtrak Train	Amtrak train information and schedules.
Country Guides	Useful country information.
Flightstats.com	Real time flight status, on time performance ratings, airport delays, travel deals and weather.
Free WiFi Hotspots	Directory listing locations that offer free wifi in the US and Europe.
Google Maps	Handy site to locate maps, traffic patterns, satelite and earth views of a particular location.
Insidetrip.com	The only airfare search engine that compares 12 important factors to get the best travel experience.
Luggage Limits	Search over 105 airlines for specific baggage information.
Major Airports	Links to the major airprots in the US and worldwide
Mapquest	Resource to location driving/walking directions anywhere in the US
Seat Guru	Ultimate source for airplane seating, in flight amenities and airline information.
Seat Expert	Go here to find the best seats for your next flight.
Traffic.com	Keep updated with traffic conditions no matter where you are.
Travel Etiquette	Learn basic information on countries demographics, culture, etiquette and taboos.
Travel Warnings	Current travel warnings issued by the US Government.
World Atlas	Maps, oceans, latitudes and longitudes of the world.
World Driving Directions	Online maps and directions in the US and world.
World Weather	National and local weather forecast and details.

Government

Dept. of Homeland Security	Review updates on the US homeland security.
Internal Revenue Service	The US tax collection agency and administrator of the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress.
USA Government	US governments website; a great place locate government agencies
US Passport Service	The Bureau of Consular Affairs. Find information on international travel, how to get a passport or visa among other topics.

Online Publications

Admin Assist.com	Information, resources and employment opportunities for admins.
Deskdemon	Unique website offering all aspects of office management.
Effective Admin	A great source for training and professional developement which is self-study and self-paced.
Office Arrow	Online collaboration community specifically for office professionals.
Virtual Assistant Networking	A social network and forum for vitual assistants.

Shipping Tools

DHL	Shipping company which transports goods between countries. Provides how-to's and country info.
FedEx	A global network of companies which provide shipping as well as other services.
UPS	A global shipping company that ships to over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
US Postal Service	The US Postal services which provides priority mail shipping for a flat rate.
Package Tracker	Free online service that easily tracks shipments from more than a dozen carriers; can track packages from your pc or your mobile phone.