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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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The Nathalie Virem Foundation Helps Leaders Rediscover Their Purpose

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And then, in 2014, her mother died. In order to identify scholarship recipients, Virem has interested parties fill out a questionnaire and speak with her on the phone. I was lost,” Virem says. “I I was like, ‘Well, I’m doing what society thinks I should do, but I don’t feel fulfilled.’”

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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

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And then the phone rang. As the words “We have a problem…” came through the phone, the blood drained from my face and a sharp pain pierced my stomach. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. It was my partner.

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8 Soft Skills That Make for a Great Assistant

Audacious Admin

Written by Sharon Tsao , recruiting & HR Expert Posted on LinkedIn 11/18/2014 Link to original post ​If you’ve ever seen The Devil Wears Prada , you may believe that being an administrative assistant is a stepping stone to something greater. Soft skills are those character traits and interpersonal skills.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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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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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. Skills related objectives. To be completed for Q3. Personal objectives.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. Skills related objectives. To be completed for Q3. Personal objectives.

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