Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. Technology. Client Entertainment.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry. Taking phone calls, enquiries and general requests, handling all queries. In other words, Matthew is one seriously busy PA… .

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2014

For assistants who have managers that engage with social media it is important that they have a variety of great images that they can use when tweeting, updating LinkedIn and writing for the corporate blog. I wrote a blog about this a few months ago that gives tips on keeping your social media organised. Be relevant. Twitter Ads.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. We have so many ways to learn from Joan; webinars, books, blog posts, etc., In 2014 I had brain surgery (successful) and in 2015, I had open heart surgery (successful).

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2015

I manage his schedule and monitor his emails, as well as help organise some of his travel, company events, and client dinners, occasional research, expenses and ad hoc tasks – all the general PA duties. I also try to have a quick catch-up with the MD either by phone or face-to-face. What are the main aspects of your role?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Oh, and if you have set up your own network or you are part of a network, do get in touch I would love to have you guys on the blog (the network doesn’t just have to be in the UK either!). This then took me into the arena of public speaking and gave me the opportunity to be on the PA panel at ACES 2014.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

There are also an increasing number of teens and kids using smart phones as well, for better or for worse. This infographic from Microsoft indicates that by 2014, mobile internet should take over desktop internet usage. According to the Pew Research Center, 56% of adults own smartphones in the United States.

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