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So you’ve been asked to organise an event… now what?

Practically Perfect PA

Considering this task is not the staple part of our profession I can still imagine your answer to be ‘quite often’. Instead of another form of communication. Here are a few links to previous blogs on event management: The site visit and other venue considerations. How often do you organise events? Why are you holding an event?

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Interview Questions and Answers for PAs, EAs and Admins Part 6

Practically Perfect PA

In my last blog I wrote about interview questions regarding career development and a few example answers. In this blog I want to concentrate on competency or scenario based questions. This question could come in a few different forms but it ultimately relates to you doing something above and beyond your usual duties.

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OMG! Could Technology be Ruining your Professional Reputation?

Tips From T. Marie

Clearly, e-mail communication has become a staple in the business world and social media is making leaps and bounds as well. The bottom line is that there is a fine line of what is and isn’t acceptable when it comes to our technologically driven forms of communication in the workplace. Can we text an RSVP?

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Answering Reader Mail: Creating a Good Relationship with Other Assistants

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. On the outer edges of my desk, I place extra pens, pencils, highlighters, ruler, scissors, tape, tissue, stapler, Post-it notes, staple remover, lotion, hand sanitizer, and an extra phone if possible. Be willing to learn a lot, wear a lot of hats, not complain, and follow their lead.

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Best Business Technology for Small Businesses & Their Owners (28 ideas from them to you!)

Stephanie LH Calahan

  Even if you are not the most technical person on your block, you probably have some form of technology in your life that you love.  A Self-Hosted Wordpress Blog. Shred All Your Papers At Once, Credit Cards And Even Staples, Instead Of Spending Hours Feeding In Each Item. It is FREE to use! Find here: [link].