Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

This is the last of our three blogs based on the fantastic discussions we had and the feedback we received from our workshop participants. If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Some Business Studies courses.

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Success

JULY 13, 2022

Florence Nightingale Graham: This early adopter of skin-care revolutions set out to create her very own “beauty cream,” which ultimately evolved into international cosmetics empire Elizabeth Arden. Over the course of 100 days, Poler tasked herself with facing 100 fears—a project that culminated in a TEDx speech in 2015.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

This is the second of three blogs that we are producing based on all the great information and feedback we got from our workshop participants. Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work!

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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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Loosely Speaking

APRIL 23, 2010

Sharon’s been hopping around the blogosphere answering industry questions and promoting this year’s Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC). Relative to time, the majority of online courses are available for download and replay. Okay, off my soapbox.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

She is a genius coach, international writer, speaker, and serial entrepreneur. Anna Tsui , is the creator of The Genius Method. Her bestselling book, “ Shadow Magic: Turn your Fear Into Fuel and Create a Prosperous Coaching Business ” shows readers how to overcome their personal self-sabotage and build a thriving career and business.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 7, 2017

I just wanted to write a very quick blog post today to let everyone know that we did indeed raise all of the money we needed for the Practically Perfect PA Virtual Summit to happen! We will of course keep you up to date on all of our developments and hope that those who have not booked a place will see the real value in the Virtual Summit.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The co-founder and CEO of SparkToro , who previously co-founded Moz, gives consultants an edge over agencies and full-time employees in a recent blog post. Of course, managing a freelancer is not the same as managing a full-time employee or agency. Just ask Rand Fishkin. Be sure to ask them about past roles, projects and results.

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Men With Pens

MAY 8, 2012

Damn Fine Words is the writing course that changes businesses – and even lives. Students who’ve taken the course rave about how it’s opened up a whole new world of opportunities for them and how their perspective on writing for their business has brought them all sorts of fantastic results. That’s the beauty of this writing course.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

This is the last of our three blogs based on the fantastic discussions we had and the feedback we received from our workshop participants. If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Some Business Studies courses.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 11, 2008

This August will be my one-year anniversary of starting my blog. Over 250 articles later and here I am still blogging. What I have learned as a blogger Blogging about your career is an excellent way to present yourself to a potential employer. It is hard to believe it has been a year already.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 31, 2009

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.© Needless to say -- it worked!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 13, 2017

If you read the past two blogs, you will know that I have been talking about office dragons. It is your thought process and attitude that controls your internal dragon. It is your thought process and attitude that controls your internal dragon. Of course star performers want to make sure everyone is happy. What is yours?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

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 Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2018

A message from Joan Burge, Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International: Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! During the course of the training day, they are stretched out of their comfort zones because of the learning activities we facilitate. The team at Office Dynamics is grateful for each and every one of you.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

I grew up in a different age where working hard and being humble were par for the course for the PA. Internal & External Training. Support for an Internal PA Network. Internal & External Training: The first external conference that I ever attended was Square Meal Venues and Events. Magazine Subscriptions.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 4, 2014

Introducing the NEW Office Dynamics International Website. Detailed program descriptions with consistent information across all courses. Comparison Chart for Star Achievement Series® and World Class Assistant™ certification and professional designation courses. Numerous blog posts, categorized by topic area. 800-STAR-139.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

This could be an internal event for PA networks, which will shine the light on the training requirements for assistants in your organisation! I’ve now added a short video to the Crowdfunder page which you can watch now on this very blog. Everything you need to know about internal networks for assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

Over that time, I have seen the blog grow and grow and grow! There are now over 11,000 of you signed up to the blog posts and newsletters and we attract over 90,000 visitors each month on the website. Here is her blog post on meeting venues. Practically Perfect PA has now been up and running for 5 years. Lorraine Stone.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2014

IAAP International Association of Administrative Professionals – The largest association for administrative professionals. Take the world’s best courses, online, for free. – Take college level courses for nothing? BONUS: @OfficeDynamics , if you like our blog you will love our tweets! I tell redonkulous stories.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

Establish positive working relationships with other internal administrative support staff as they are vital when additional help is needed. As an educator, Stacy has dedicated more than 16 years to teaching college business, computer applications, and career development courses at three different colleges.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

This could be an internal event for PA networks, which will shine the light on the training requirements for assistants in your organisation! I’ve now added a short video to the Crowdfunder page which you can watch now on this very blog. Everything you need to know about internal networks for assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 24, 2015

Many assistants are involved in their organisation’s big internal meeting. It could be the executive staff away day, the annual sales conference or it could be a stand alone conference for internal staff and clients. Although I have run quite a few internal events I have never been one to volunteer to do the whole thing.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 25, 2016

You may be aging every year chronologically, but you don’t ever have to grow up in terms of feeling that you can’t change your mind or your course in life. Our internal beliefs and values are the foundation of our life. Goals: You are never too old to set goals and have dreams. You always have the opportunity to expand your horizons.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

At Function Fixers, we will of course arrange site visits for you. As an international client with limited knowledge on venues in the UK, I found her assistance outstanding. This blog post is sponsored by Function Fixers. Working with Carrie Larwood was an absolute dream. She is friendly, thorough, organized and very reliable.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

At Office Dynamics International we love what we do. Of course, you know about our Office Dynamics Blog because you’re reading a post right now. Part of what we do is provide tools and services to administrative professionals to enhance the quality of their work-life that promote administrative excellence.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

Today I am very, very excited to be writing this blog post. Over the course of the day we will bring you amazing training and career development on the following topics: Working 9-5: A day in the life of the world’s top level assistants… Live! Everything you need to know about internal networks for assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

Over that time, I have seen the blog grow and grow and grow! There are now over 11,000 of you signed up to the blog posts and newsletters and we attract over 90,000 visitors each month on the website. Here is her blog post on meeting venues. Practically Perfect PA has now been up and running for 5 years. Lorraine Stone.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

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 The good thing about on-line courses, is anyone can do it from anywhere.

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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. video series of customer service “quick tips.&#

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

So much so that I asked Brian and Joan if I could write a blog post about my experience and share some photos from the event. So many of you came up and introduced yourselves and said, “Hey you’re the guy I get all the emails from” I had to slip it into this blog. It was so fun and so awesome to finally get to meet all of you.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 7, 2013

Twitter is an important resource for information discovery and, of course, we read of a wide variety of blogs. One of my favorite aspects of this group is the international flavor. We spend a lot of time on social media here at Small Business Labs. We're also active on other social media platforms.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. The article looks at how companies with a large exposure to international markets are faring versus companies that are dependent on the US.  and burger giant McDonald's Corp.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Over the last few years the events industry have wholeheartedly embraced social media and assistants should also be doing this when they organise internal events for their businesses. During the course of the event the attendees can use the hashtag to promote the event further, discuss what they have seen, heard and ultimately learnt.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2012

Annual Blog-a-thon for Administrative Professionals. We are holding 4th Annual Blog-a-thon for the Administrative Profession. To learn more about the blog-a-thon and how you can win great prizes check out the Administrative Professional's Blog-a-thon Page for the full message. Welcome to the Who Took My Pen.

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