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Using social media to empower Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. It is never too late to add a new string to your bow and social media seems to be the way forward for the future Assistant. Hashtags are not exclusive to twitter.

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15 social media and technology trends for 2015

Practically Perfect PA

Be fun but be professional when using Social Media. But it is still worth reiterating every year that social media should be used responsibly, especially as more and more people are using the various platforms. This is an oldie but a goldie and it is still going to be the top tip for all social media users in 2015.

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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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Conference and Award for Executive Secretaries and PAs in Scotland: ACES 2014

Practically Perfect PA

Lucy talked about social media and how it is no longer a ‘nice to have’ As most of you will know I am a huge social media fan and I did find myself fanatically nodding along to Lucy’s presentation. As I was still on stage at the time I must have looked slightly odd! They are: @ AlisonBolerPA.

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Love Your Career

Office Dynamics

To participate you must do one or more of the following (the more you do, the more chances you have of winning): Share this post on as many social media platforms as you can using the share buttons below. Follow Us on Facebook , Linkedin and or Twitter. 2014 Conference On Demand ­– 2. Comment on the blog below.

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How to Boost Online Sales

Success

Social proof: To build rapport with new customers , establish that you are trustworthy. Prominently display testimonials from happy customers, praise from experts in your industry, press mentions, social media followings (such as the number of Twitter followers) or awards. Then listen. Photo by CrispyPork/Shutterstock.

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A day in the life: Matthew Want, PA, Marcham Publishing

Practically Perfect PA

Website maintenance, organising marketing emails and social media posts using mail chimp and Hootsuite. Using several social media platforms for marketing and advertising purposes. Organising the schedule, liaising with trainers and regularly hosting the free online training Executive Secretary offers via twitter weekly.

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