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The art of finding the perfect venue for your corporate event

Practically Perfect PA

The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct. After an initial chat with us on the phone, confirm your requirements in writing, and be as specific as possible about numbers of attendees, location, budget, facilities, ambience and anything else your event needs.

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Endear Yourself to the Buyer

Job Advice Blog

To start with, record brief greetings on both your answering machine at home and your mobile phone, and project a clear, mature, businesslike, and overall positive message. Next, get into the habit of answering your phone professionally. Read my blog. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Diapers.com uses customer service.

Service Untitled

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. The company has developed software explicitly designed that allows it to ship orders the same day until 6:00 PM and has negotiated discounted rates with the major shipping carriers. L.L.Bean ranks #1 in customer service L.L.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog today and am glad that I've done so! I plan on spending some time going through your blog but was wondering if I could get your input. I'm an EA to the President and CEO of a North American marketing agency that is growing rapidly. They write. “Hi Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

“I love your blog and really appreciate your insights and advice. After only 2 weeks, I found a great company through a staffing agency and the position was full time working for a wonderful CEO. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! You can read that full blog post at the end.) How long do you think is fair?

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