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Networking best practices for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Networking is really important. We are behind the scenes specialists, we are not encouraged to put ourselves out there and even if we did want to get involved in a networking event we are often too busy to leave the office. The problem is networking is really important. Which networking events to attend.

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How to Network While Traveling on Business

On The Job

I don''t feel the least bit guilty about the ice cream.) She sees it as a golden opportunity to network and make new contacts. Another gold mine of networking opportunities is a hotel gym, she says. In 2012, employers spent about $225 billion on domestic travel, a 5% increase from 2011. Share a business card.

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Ep 122: Stephanie Slagle – Executive Operations Director at MountainSeed

Go Burrows

She joined MountainSeed in 2012 and has held various positions within the growing organization before transitioning into her current role in 2017. She joined MountainSeed in 2012 and has held various positions within the growing organization before transitioning into her current role in 2017. RESOURCES MENTIONED. – Gino Wickman.

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Keynoting at WordCamp Victoria 2012

Productivityist

I’ve been asked to deliver a keynote at WordCamp Victoria 2012. I’m excited to be part of the next WordCamp Victoria, slated for Saturday January 14, 2012. While session leaders are yet to be announced, all signs point to a stellar lineup of WordPress enthusiasts and experts to grace this event in 2012.

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Ep 104: Dayne Shuda on Written Communication, Working Remotely, and Fighting Burnout

Go Burrows

Join the Leader Assistant Slack Community here, or the Facebook Group here for bonus content and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders! He’s been doing this full-time since 2012. Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes! THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK.

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Ecommerce Driving Steep Declines in Retail Foot Traffic

Small Business Labs

.  Key quote: "Retailers got only about half the holiday traffic in 2013 as they did just three years earlier, according to ShopperTrak, which uses a network of 60,000 shopper-counting devices to track visits at malls and large retailers across the country. in 2012 and 14.6% But people aren't just buying online.

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Success

A Sudanese woman, Alik, who was pregnant and had two young children in tow, arrived in Fort Worth, Texas, without her husband, Dyan, in 2012. People Restoring Faith in Humanity. Unsolicited Help. Alik was processed as a single mother and was bumped to the top of the resettlement list. He was moved to tears by his colleagues’ gesture.

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