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What can assistants expect in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

Anyway here we are in 2014 and I hope that everyone is settling back into work after the Christmas and New Year break. I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. PA Networking.

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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2014

Small Business Labs

It's a Visual World:  Just as cameras and pictures have become ubiquitous on mobile phones, so too have video cameras.  Outsourcing Opportunities:  As firms become more networked, they focus their internal efforts on core and/or strategic business functions.   Economic and Business.   8. . 

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Patrice Washington Is Redefining Wealth By Scaling Joy

Success

To be clear, Harvey and his team were like family to Washington, who had worked as Harvey’s intern years earlier while studying at the University of Southern California. “I In 2014, while in the process of launching her second book, Washington revisited the Steve Harvey organization—this time as a guest on his radio show.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

Success

Women of color-owned firms saw a growth of 43% between 2014 and 2019, while firms owned by African American women saw both the highest growth rate (50%) and the highest number of “net new women-owned businesses” (42%). million workers and generating revenue of $1.9 The corporations took notice, and the legislators took notice,” she recalls.

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Honored “Best Book” In Best of The Best Office Products and Services

Office Dynamics

Redwood City, California (PRWEB) September 18, 2014. The administrative professional of the nation have spoken, and the winners are: 2014 Our Favorite Award Winners: Best File Folders. Best Electronics: Business Mobile Phone. Best Airlines: (International). Best Staplers. Best Label/Label Makers. Avery (for labels).

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

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. The situation has improved over the last few years and we have seen record numbers attend events in 2014 but it will continue to be a struggle in 2015.

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Why Traveling the World Is the Best Investment in Yourself

Success

In the fall of 2014, my not-yet-husband and I had been together a while and were starting to consider marriage. Mike went back into the car and sat in a catatonic state while I ran up my international phone bill—and was finally able to get someone on the line. Buying Bonds.

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