Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct. After an initial chat with us on the phone, confirm your requirements in writing, and be as specific as possible about numbers of attendees, location, budget, facilities, ambience and anything else your event needs.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2015

We also expect to get the odd phone call in the evening / middle of the night / break of dawn. When the boss calls we simply have to be there to pick up the phone. Here is a blog that I wrote a while ago about productivity and working smarter. This makes it difficult to have any kind of work life balance.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. Even if they are starting to irritate you, keep a smile on your face (even if its fake) and repeat yourself until they walk away. Ask them when it needs to get done and come to a "reasonable" compromise.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time! By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have?

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Service Untitled

APRIL 5, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. The company has developed software explicitly designed that allows it to ship orders the same day until 6:00 PM and has negotiated discounted rates with the major shipping carriers.

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Productivity Bits

MARCH 9, 2011

Most smart phones have built-in voice recorder. This seems to contradict what I stand for in this blog; but wait, let me explain myself here. When nagging deadlines confront you head on, learn to negotiate. Negotiate deadlines if possible to give yourself more time to finish your tasks or project. Procrastinate.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Last month I posted a blog about diversification with the assistant role. In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. ” “When I first started as an EA, I was answering phones, filing, and typing memos.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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. Do you think.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

Following on from Monday’s blog here are another five interview question and answers specifically for assistants. Remember that you can always say during the interview that you will go away and think about their offer and then negotiate over the phone or by email. How do you work within a team?

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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. Do you think.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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. Do you think.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

For instance, consider the following example: We are looking for a Content Guru who will help us out of the content disaster we are currently in– craft well-researched, keyword-optimised articles, maintain our official blogs and work extensively with our SEO Wizard. Posting financial transactions in databases.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 14, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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. Do you think.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 12, 2011

There were no cell phones. Get on a bus and negotiate your arrival later. Yet, we almost never get on a bus, ready to negotiate our arrival later on. Instead of reading blogs (including this one) just go ahead and DO something with your life. check out these fine blogs too: upgradereality.com | fresstylemind.com.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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. Do you think.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

While you are at it, do as much automatic or online bill pay as you can - rent, phone bill, etc. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you job hunt after you've gained a lot of experience. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. Do a great job.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

I see more and more people following my blog or Twitter each week! Keep in mind how long it takes to commute or how you will find a quiet, private place to do phone interviews. The other option is to go interview and tell the new company during your negotiation, you want to to give more than the standard 2 week notice.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 15, 2013

She runs operations in a lean team and has written about her experiences and insights on the official Startup Safary blog (where this piece was initially published ) and on Venture Village. This required web research, data entry and a lot of emailing & phoning back and forth throughout the course of 2 days.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog today and am glad that I've done so! I plan on spending some time going through your blog but was wondering if I could get your input. Dear Anonymous, I am so happy you like my blog and wrote in a question. This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk 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. Do you think.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Chris´s last blog. PM Hut´s last blog. I tried to pull the term ‘resources’ (staff) on James and he blew raspberries at me Eliza´s last blog. If I am able to help just one person improve the efficiency of their business I have done my job Eliza´s last blog.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 29, 2010

You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects. HR will usually call 2-3 people for a quick phone chat. Short of that, looking for a new job elsewhere is your second best bet. While you have a job, recruiters are much happier to steal you away to their company instead.

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Success

AUGUST 10, 2021

Paradoxically, website visits increased 38% because of massive new search engine traffic to two blog posts. The lion’s share of our sales comes from email marketing , but very few blog readers (1%) subscribe. Lack of focus : Our coach seems to be trying to do too much—generating leads by phone, email and Instagram.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 13, 2011

Between averaging 5-9 calls a week, doing 30 min -1 hour phone screeners, commuting 2-3 hours roundtrip to interviews all over the city, and getting requests to work for 2-3 weeks at a time or when someone goes on maternity leave, you will have to prioritize your time amidst competing requests. When you say no, all communication stops.

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On The Job

JANUARY 12, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, January 12, 2010 6 tips for handling a pregnancy and a career When I was pregnant with my first child, I was determined to be professional and discreet about the issue at work.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Oftentimes, they have never met me, but may recall my name or my boss’ name when I mention it over the phone. Having on-going open discussions as soon as you come aboard helps navigate your role better and negotiate appropriately during your annual review. This usually happens with other assistants or high level executives.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I've been reading your blog for a couple of years and I find it to be incredibly entertaining and insightful. I have a quick question that hopefully you can answer quickly, and doesn't need to be on your blog -- unless you feel someone else may benefit. And your blog!” I am so glad you enjoy my blog! Thanks so much!

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

In the last two months I started a consulting project (quite a big one, it will end in March next year) where I have to spend a few hours every day in an office, evaluating progress of a team, provisioning, negotiating deals, creating and implementing strategies and so on. Like no messages, no phone calls, no nothing.

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

As drunken as I was, while negotiating with my Albanese friend, who was even drunker than me, I realized this was a dead end. A few days later I got a phone call from one of my drinking buddies. check out these fine blogs too: upgradereality.com | fresstylemind.com. We may lose our partners or beloved ones. Blaming never works.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 10, 2011

Instead, carving out portions of our day where we know we need to be super productive, shutting the door and turning off our phones helps to keep us on track during critical moments. Blocking out these times on a calendar, turning off the phone and pronouncing ourselves unavailable helps keep any distractions away. 100% No Spam.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Dragos Roua – Brilliantly Better The Personal Development Blog Home About me Top posts Archives Downloads Audio Recommended Products Contact Are You Copy Pasting Your Life? You copy paste your address, your personal identification number, your phone number or your social media nicknames. ius´s last blog.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The best part about most money-saving home tools is that everything can be done from the convenience of your mobile phone, device, or laptop. If you need help negotiating your new salary, read this article I wrote first. Be sure to know your credit score which impacts the interest rate you will be offered. Bonus Resource!

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 24, 2010

To start with, record brief greetings on both your answering machine at home and your mobile phone, and project a clear, mature, businesslike, and overall positive message. Next, get into the habit of answering your phone professionally. Read my blog. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

“I love your blog and really appreciate your insights and advice. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! And here’s a story I’ve never shared yet on this blog, for no other reason than because it hasn’t come up, until you asked this awesome question. You can read that full blog post at the end.)

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Men With Pens

APRIL 11, 2010

Chris Mower´s last blog. I have a Web site, a blog, a few social media profiles and clearly recognize the value of all these tools. Siddhartha´s last blog. Do You Have a Phone? The Aleksandar´s last blog. Thanks for the thought-provoking post … Giulietta Giulietta Nardone´s last blog.

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Brilliantly Better

JULY 17, 2010

And this is exactly what I’m going to do in this blog post, I will publish these daily logs (in a more or less abridged version of course) giving you a time based description of the whole process, from installing Xcode to having your app in the AppStore. No more arguing or negotiating, I just started to code it.

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Admin Awards

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Then, keep personal feelings out of hard conversations by negotiating from the point of the data. Instead, they reached out via phone calls, emails, and texts. “We’ve been blown away by the impact a phone call makes to somebody,” says Nan Barry, Managing Director of Southwest.

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