Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 31, 2016

The format of this blog post is slightly different as I have recorded my top tips via video ! We are offering assistants the chance to come along to the afternoon sessions, network with attendees and meet with suppliers for free! Here is a little taste of what you can expect… Meet with our fabulous suppliers: Reed and Mackay.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

If your business primarily serves as a supplier to other businesses that shut down during the holidays, you’ll not have much choice but to also close your business too. That’s not usually… Read the full article here: Christmas for Entrepreneurs on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 31, 2017

May’s Blog Posts: . MAY 18, 2017: Supplier of the week: Gilded Globe. MAY 11, 2017: Organising the best team building event ever. Assist Events Newsletter. We don’t want you to miss out on the great Practically Perfect PA stuff… Here is a round up of this month’s posts and newsletters.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

Matthew also has a key role in organising the Exec Sec Live events which take place in London, Dubai, South Africa and New Zealand. On top of all of that Matthew will be speaking at Assist Travel this September in London, more details can be found at the end of the blog post. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 21, 2016

b) Advise all suppliers, customers, and your utility providers of new arrangements and any changes. a) Complete an Event Log throughout your recovery process, detailing the actions taken and by whom. h) Inform customers, suppliers, utilities, your financial team and solicitors of your move. Keep your business functioning.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 22, 2016

Corporate hospitality is an excellent means to achieving both these objectives and with tailor made packages, from companies such as Team Tactics , you can easily plan an event that will appeal and inspire your employees. is a post from: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. This article was sponsored by Team Tactics.

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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.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We also have to know what cultural events are taking place that might impress a visiting client, great team building locations for our executives and all of those hidden gem venues that can host the perfect parties and conferences. I spent a lot of time researching great venues, restaurants, hotels and suppliers and I really enjoyed it.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

When I see a red block on my calendar, I know it’s a speaking event. For instance, this blog post is saved as: ATA Blog Post for 04.17.24 – Getting Organized With Information Management This naming convention tells us what type of file it is (a blog post), when it will publish (April 17, 2024), and what it’s about (information management).

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. This means that I am not always in the office. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. This means that I am not always in the office. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. This means that I am not always in the office. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 20, 2017

Over the course of the year I thought I would write a few blog posts that break this challenge down. A task that springs to mind is working with suppliers. You are not the person that necessarily signs the contracts for new suppliers, but you do use them probably more than most so again take some responsibility for this relationship.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2013

So here I am in sunny Madrid attending my first event as the Executive Assistant of Gallus Events. My manager is speaking about sponsorship to a group of event organisers who are all taking notes and listening intently. Assistants should be exactly the same; we should be allowed to go to events that help us grow professionally.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

With Assist Travel coming up in September in London I wanted to share one of our most popular blogs with you – The Ultimate Travel Itinerary. At the bottom of the blog I have uploaded the template I use for my Directors. This is a free to attend event for Practically Perfect PA subscribers.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

From magazines, blogs, exclusive membership clubs to events and exhibitions. PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. The first event takes place on 1 May 2014 at Emirates Stadium, London.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. In order to stop spam on my blog and increase conversations, I had to implement some simple rules: 1. Do you think.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. The event was held in the St. These guys must be reading my blog, each one of these ideas was achievable.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. It creates a conversation around a subject and is a great way of engaging before, during or after an event or conference i.e. #assistconf. Check out Jennifer’s recent blog on Social Media and Assistants.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. Oh, and if you have set up your own network or you are part of a network, do get in touch I would love to have you guys on the blog (the network doesn’t just have to be in the UK either!). It is brilliant! The PAs behind the Network.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Don’t just do social networking, you still have to actually network face to face by attending events and training sessions. If you are going to any events do tell everyone in your network just in case you can meet in person. Do use social media to engage with potential suppliers and resources for the office.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

If your small business runs a series of charity events, for example, you will very quickly see a morale boost in workers who actively get involved. It’s a good idea to cut ties to bad suppliers too. Make sure your supplier is ethical; you don’t want to have your small business tarnished with another company’s poor reputation.

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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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Andrea Kalli

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

And one way to do that is to write articles on the topics you know best and then send to those who write or blog on these topics. Consider connecting with global suppliers to discover new products or reworking the products you already offer. One of the best ways to grow your business is to show you are the expert.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

You see this face in the crowd (I’m terrible at remembering names) you know this face and then you remember you met this person during a networking event, a trade show or a business meeting of some sort. How would I feel meeting you, as a customer, supplier … Hat Tip to @adrianswinscoe – he made me aware of this first!

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

For assistants who need to update their little black book of contacts we will have a brilliant ‘speed networking’ session where all of the delegates will be swapping details on those great suppliers. If you would like to attend but are not sure if you will get approval from your Executive hopefully this blog will help.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Internal & External Training: The first external conference that I ever attended was Square Meal Venues and Events. This blog has been written by Jennifer Corcoran, Freelance Assistant and Stylist. Once it was understood that I needed them in order to fully execute my role and be an effective brand ambassador it was signed off.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). Event Management – Deductive and Inductive Reasoning. We lighten the load for executives and are vital members of any executive management team.

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BioTeams

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Over 1-2 days they run their business for 3 years and as well as making all the key operational and strategic decisions also have to deal with real issues such as competitor price changes, supplier problems and misleading media stories!

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 2, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. You want a little more. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. Do you think. My personal favourite is #4.

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BioTeams

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

technologies intensively to connect the internal efforts of employees and to extend the organization's reach to customers, partners, and suppliers. "A new class of company is emerging--one that uses collaborative Web 2.0 We call this new kind of company The Networked Enterprise ". Read The rise of the networked enterprise: Web 2.0

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. University business schools often have investment events you should attend. You want a little more. Do you think.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. Host a big launch event and get the all movers and shakers to attend. You want a little more. Do you think.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

You can meet with potential suppliers but also attend free training sessions. If there is a networking group in your area I would highly recommend you join and go along to their events, most of which are outside of working hours. Blogs (like this one!). LinkedIn Groups and articles. Business podcasts. business administration.

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Catch Friday

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Website management- you can have a VA handle all tasks associated with your blog or website. Event planning- do you need to book a venue and suppliers for an event? There are virtual assistants that specialize in event planning. Remember that not all virtual assistants are created equal.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. Ron Paul Simister Said on January 16th, 2010 at 2:28 pm Great article Stefan and I like your blog comment rules.

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