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Launching a Business Against All Odds: 3 Tips for Startup Success

Success

So he decided to purchase from them and build a long-term relationship. Sometimes networking laterally instead of up the ladder of influence is powerful. In a world with no email or social media, Larry met his customers by: Flying to Germany, London, Japan and France to pitch eyewear kits to magazines. The lesson?

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. First up we have the Edinburgh PA Network. The PAs behind the Network. It is brilliant!

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Eat Your Career

So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. Shockingly, that blog got really popular really fast. My blog was actually purchased by a start-up company (an online community for admins) and I was hired to help build it.

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More resources for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

In my last blog I wrote about the resources that are available for assistants and administrators in the form of magazines and websites. I thought I would also list a few associations and networking clubs that I have found useful over the years. Networking Clubs. Professional Bodies / Trade Associations. Miss Jones.

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More resources for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

In my last blog I wrote about the resources that are available for assistants and administrators in the form of magazines and websites. I thought I would also list a few associations and networking clubs that I have found useful over the years. . Networking Clubs. Professional Bodies / Trade Associations. Miss Jones.

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Make the Most of Your Business Downtime This Summer

Step It Up VA Coaching

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Go through those business magazines. Start practicing additional marketing techniques you haven’t had the time to implement such as a blog or ezine. Catch up on your reading.

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Make the Most of Your Business Downtime This Summer

Step It Up VA Coaching

Call those folks you met at your last networking event. Read those business books you purchased ages ago but haven’t had a chance to read. Go through those business magazines. Start practicing additional marketing techniques you haven’t had the time to implement such as a blog or ezine. Catch up on your reading.