Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Choose events carefully . You’ll have little trouble finding events to attend – Google a location, industry and date and you’ll soon have a variety of options. The challenge is choosing the right ones to attend; networking at the wrong events will waste your time and dent your confidence. Take business cards.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Tips for Company Blogs By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Productivity D o you blog for your company? If you read my recent article on blogging at work, read on. A person with high authority would help the blog the most.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Here are some options to consider: Blog. Event Planning. For instance, if you’re working on your event planning page, you might include: Checklists, templates, and forms you’ve created to make event planning easier. Your event planning procedures. A list of events you’ve planned. Photos from prior events.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

As you can imagine I am pretty much surrounded by events 24/7 so it made a lovely change last month when I attended the show simply as a delegate! There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events!

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Here and There By The Professional Assistant on Friday, December 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity A s you may have noticed, I havent been blogging on a daily basis for about 2 weeks now. Thus blogging is becoming the norm at these cafés.

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Professional Assistant Blog

APRIL 24, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Blogging Here and There - Part 2 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, April 24, 2008 Filed Under: A s you may have noticed, I havent been posting any articles for quite some time now. I do appreciate all of the feedback that I have been getting from all of you and thank you so far for reading my blog.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 18, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© I hope you enjoy her article.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 26, 2014

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Check your website, brochures and business cards.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2007

Home About Me Advertise Want to Blog About Your Work? By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity D o you want to help your firm exceed in the business world? Blogging about your firm is one of the ways to do this. Do you have a knack for writing?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

I won’t lie – I was feeling slightly daunted when faced with the prospect of attending the Gala Dinner Networking Event at Executive Secretary LIVE on my own. By attending networking events it will enable you to become a super connector and should the need arise it will provide you with potential career opportunities and enhanced mobility.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 23, 2013

I’ve spent the last few days at a big exhibition for the events industry in Frankfurt called IMEX 2013. I wrote a blog on this issue a few months ago which looked at how assistants can get over their initial nerves and go to a conference or trade show, you can find that here. When I say big I mean huge! It was everywhere!

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 17, 2012

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Check your website, brochures and business cards.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards. Business Cards: I was the first PA within my last company of 30+ Assistants to request Business Cards. Don’t worry, we have done all the hard work for you and produced a business case document.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

I asked: How do you make sure that you stay in contact and grow a relationship after meeting someone for the first time at a networking meeting, trade show or other event?  Contact Keeper makes great products to save business cards and keep notes and other important info on new contacts. Keep It Going!

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

The doubts linger as you attend another networking event. You have little to show for your efforts, other than jaw pain from smiling too much and a few paper cuts from passing out so many business cards. Define beforehand what a successful event is going to be for you,” she says. “It You’re exhausted.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 16, 2011

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Go through the business cards you collected and follow up. Reconnect with business associates and former clients. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Check your website, brochures and business cards.

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Clutter Coach

APRIL 5, 2016

To do for stack of marketing letters: address envelopes, stuff them (including business cards), stamp and take to mailbox. To do for event flyer: Add event to calendar and make a note to RSVP (if necessary) on calendar several days before. Remember: it’s your stuff, you’re in charge. Originally posted 2010-08-09 19:49:26.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2012

Building your network is about more than just shaking hands and collecting business cards. Update it twice a year, based on your latest achievement, current events, or new business practices in your organization. Comment below to be entered in our blog-a-thon prize drawing. on the chapter titled Networking.

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Service Untitled

MAY 19, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. In real estate, repeat customers are our livelihood, not only because they provide us continued business through their loyalty, but we gain referrals and new customers through this very important avenue. So what do I write?

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

They read a blog you’ve written. They see what’s written on your business card. For more information on Jennifer’s session and the event please visit The Assist Conference website. . They search for your LinkedIn profile. The receive your LinkedIn updates. They read your Twitter profile. They monitor your Tweets.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. The International Customer Association began Customer Service Week in 1988, and in 1992 Congress proclaimed Customer Service Week a nationally recognized event. Branding is how businesses live and breathe.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Once your site content has been perfectly tailored, you can then set about establishing a simple blog for multiple brand and SEO benefits. A blog allows you to become an authority in your field, build up a loyal audience and give you some meaty content to promote via social media – fantastic for your customers.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post soruba Nice blog. Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

I have really enjoyed reading your blog in the past and hope to see more of your blogs in the future. I write a blog for a Boston venture capital firm called OpenView Venture Partners. My blog title is 'Through the Eyes of the Gatekeeper' Please check it out and let me know what you think.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 14, 2010

That used to mean attending local networking events week after week, robotically spouting your elevator speech and handing out business cards that likely never got out of the pocket they were tucked into. It’s still about building trust, even when you don’t have satisfied clients to give you glowing testimonials. Tweet This!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 14, 2009

You search around to find the best deal (check out Travel Links on the right side of this blog for some suggestions) and book what your boss needed. The time finally comes when your boss is flying out to that all important business trip. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Events and meetings. This is a great app for event registration, reception desks and parties. This would be a great way to take registration at any events you organise or team building activities! Another great guest registration app for events, team building and parties. Zwoor Event HD: Free. Wikihood: Free.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Events and meetings. This is a great app for event registration, reception desks and parties. This would be a great way to take registration at any events you organise or team building activities! Another great guest registration app for events, team building and parties. Zwoor Event HD: Free. Wikihood: Free.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

One of my readers asks: Ive been reading your blog for the past few months and really appreciate all the information and tips you provide! Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 4comments for this post eurobillion This post has been removed by a blog administrator. This happens to the best of us all of the time.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2008

I have been running this blog for just over a year now and it has grown quite a bit, as you can tell. By The Professional Assistant on Monday, October 27, 2008 Filed Under: D o you have a question? Do you feel that you need help one something related to your career ? Do you want to ask something, but feel shy to do so?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Bring business cards to an event or IAAP meeting, and set a goal to get or give a certain number before or after the meeting. It’s all in who you know.” How often have you heard that stated? Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! Awesome wordsmith? Paint watercolors?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

A guest blog entry by Nancy Fraze. Bring business cards to an event or IAAP meeting, and set a goal to get or give a certain number before or after the meeting. It’s all in who you know.” How often have you heard that stated? Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! Awesome wordsmith? Paint watercolors?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Thinking Outside the Job Description Box By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 20, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing All The Way to Work: The Ultimate Secretarial Survival Blog. Here are some ideas to get you thinking in that direction.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 13, 2008

You can do this by clicking View, Arrange By, Current View, Events. Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips Update: Please make sure to delete the current holidays that you have in your Outlook. Now delete any holidays that you have and add the new ones in.

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Catch Friday

MARCH 20, 2012

Have you ever wondered that out of this online blogging platform, you are invited to an event where you are meeting people for the first time. Ask for a business card if you can't remember the name. The word of mouth is going to sell your services, and you are not going to sell at that event.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Luckily, in my office, we dress in casual clothes all of the time and we do have a corporate policy of being able to dress up in a costume for this event. This has been a tradition in our office for quite some time now, where people would decorate the office, dress up in funky costumes and bring baked treats for everyone.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

If you’re a VA in the area interested in participating in this FREE event, drop me a line at ktcosmos at LooseEnds dot net and I’ll send you the particulars. You can also stop by the AZVAs FaceBook event page or, feel free to start a conversation here in the comment area here on Loosely Speaking. Tweet it using #AZVAs.

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