Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 14, 2010
Here are a few tips on how to plan the perfect holiday party to ensure everything runs smoothly, the budget is met, and everyone has a great time. Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number.
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 8, 2017
You need to juggle the demands for location, capacity, budget, amenities and environmental factors to get the right result for your event. The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct. This blog post is sponsored by Function Fixers. A low stress solution.
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Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 18, 2016
After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Is it quality, time or cost?
The Small Business Blog
JANUARY 30, 2013
When choosing a venue for your next conference there is more to consider than just the budget. Looking for a high value and a quality venue within your budget can be difficult, so being adaptable for outlook, services, layout and general feel of the building can help to vary the price. Good luck in searching for that perfect venue!
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 26, 2013
Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing a series of blogs on events, well more specifically how assistants can organise and run great events within the context of their role. Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. Event budgeting is a major MAJOR factor in organising any event.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 4, 2013
I’ve written a few blogs on this subject in the past and I will put a link at the bottom so that you can refer back, however in this blog I want to talk about how you add value at the beginning of the event organisation process. What is the budget? How to negotiate when planning an event.
Bonnie Low Kramen
AUGUST 11, 2021
Whether it was the actor who needed to be fired or the budget that needed to be cut or the scene that just wasn’t working, Olympia was usually the one who spoke the words that needed to be said but could also hurt people’s feelings. Everything is negotiable. When she did, they visibly relaxed and were relieved. Don’t change a word.
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