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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

He asked me to find a location, negotiate a lease, remodel the space if needed and take care of all interior decorating and procurement. Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. Negotiators. I said, “Mr. Facility Managers.

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Smallbizlabs Bidding on Newsweek

Small Business Labs

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   So, Washington Post, we're opening the bidding at $50 (we want to leave some negotiating room).  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You should have 3 savings accounts - retirement, rainy day, and emergency. Retirement is your 401k, CDs, cash, 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. Save, save, and save. Rainy day funds are for your vacations and major purchases.

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New Small Business Startup Idea: Virtual Import/Export Assistant.

The Small Business Blog

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 business mostly needs language, negotiation skill, and some knowledge about your country and other countries.

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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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I'm back!!

Laughing all the Way to Work

One of the first things that got put aside was blogging. I was calling it early retirement for lack of a better term. I gave them lots of notice and was going to 'semi-retire' in three months. I recall the HR Director saying to me that she thought I was semi-retiring and was only going to take a part-time job when I left.

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Top 10 Best Financial Resources for Women

Bonnie Low Kramen

Another career-related way your employer can help you reach your financial goals is through their retirement matching program. This is especially important as women, in particular, face gender-based challenges regarding retirement. If you need help negotiating your new salary, read this article I wrote first. Bonus Resource!

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