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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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Top 10 Signs Coworking is Entering the Mainstream

Small Business Labs

  Global Coworking Unconference Conference (GCUC)  was held last week in Los Angeles. Business centers and coworking spaces have finally figured out they're in the same industry: The Alliance Business Center Network and GCUC are now partnering on these events. The annual U.S.  Our top 10 reasons why are: 1.

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What can assistants expect in 2013

Practically Perfect PA

Well 2012 is over and done with and we are now already two days into 2013. If in 2012 you did not attend any events or training sessions then you should speak to your manager or HR immediately to get something booked for 2013. I hope you all feel the same and are looking forward to the next twelve months.

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The Gala Dinner & Cocktail Event

Office Dynamics

However, I’m here to say I can attest that the 2012 Gala Dinner & Cocktail Event was incredible, and it outshone and outperformed the prior year. This year’s conference theme was “Be BOLD!” We gathered in the Grand Hall for cocktails and networking. The bar was open – let the networking begin! They were a lot of fun.

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How to increase social sharing at events

Practically Perfect PA

We used Conferize for this at Tech Fest last year and it was very popular. We used Noodle Live for this at a big conference and exhibition last year and they were fantastic. They don’t need to just appear at dinners they have a place at awards and at conferences as well. Use some funky RFID enabled badges.

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5 reasons to learn a foreign language to further your career

Practically Perfect PA

It will also open up international travel and networking opportunities. In 2012, the Centre for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies found that bilingual Latinos in New York City earned $15,000 more annually than NYC Latinos who only spoke English. per year for you.

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AZVAs the Podcast: Social Media Success Stories

Loosely Speaking

for our first episode of 2012? Anyone can join this free conversation in which we network, exchange tips and discuss our month’s topic. for our first episode of 2012? Anyone can join this free conversation in which we network, exchange tips and discuss our month's topic. Next up at AZVAs: Tuesday May 24, 9:00 a.m-10:30