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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

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What started as an Etsy store expanded so substantially that celebrities such as Naomi Campbell and Candace Cameron Bure have worn her clothes in magazines , on TV and in their everyday lives. She was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and anxiety over a decade ago, and addressed her struggles on K-DEER’s blog.

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A day in the life: Matthew Want, PA, Marcham Publishing

Practically Perfect PA

Matthew is the PA to Lucy Brazier, the CEO of Marcham Publishing which produces the amazing Executive Secretary Magazine. For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry.

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Practically Perfect PA: Featured

Practically Perfect PA

I recently wrote an article for Olé Magazine entitled Travel: Do it yourself or use an agency? It is quite common now to have help with travel arrangements as most companies do employ an outside supplier to book flights, hotels and car hire. I thought I would share it with you….

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Spotlight on assistant resources: PA Life

Practically Perfect PA

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. There are a lot of different resources available to assistants.

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How can assistants stay on top of the scene?

Practically Perfect PA

I spent a lot of time researching great venues, restaurants, hotels and suppliers and I really enjoyed it. But first, some general rules that will help you stay current and still be productive: There are so many websites, blogs and articles that you could read to keep up to date but that is a problem in itself! Great websites.

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Getting buy in from the boss

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Magazine Subscriptions. Magazine Subscriptions: In the past when I asked for subscriptions to magazines to be paid by the company I made a point of bringing in the magazine and showing the value that it gave to me. This blog has been written by Jennifer Corcoran, Freelance Assistant and Stylist. Salary Increase.

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Using social media to empower Assistants

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You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. I can personally recommend the EUMA and Executive Secretary Magazine groups for interactive social networking across the globe. You can connect with suppliers, colleagues, peers, influencers and brand ambassadors.