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Coworking In A War Zone: Four Ukrainian Workspace Operators Reveal Their Experiences, And How You Can Help

Allwork

My day is primarily full of phone calls with Ukrainian and foreign media and organizations because I’m helping local initiatives sound loud worldwide… I’m also looking for different military equipment suppliers, such as vests and gas masks abroad, negotiating the lowest prices, and (connecting) them with our local volunteers.” .

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

Will you share your learning with other Assistants thus increasing the ROI? Be prepared to negotiate if necessary. Like everything in business, it’s about negotiation for both funds and time. My connections also enabled me to secure last minute table bookings – the value of which was priceless. Magazine Subscriptions.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. Risk Management.

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How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business.

The Small Business Blog

If the supplier knows you are ready to buy for the right price they will cut you a deal. Get better payment terms by negotiation. Promise to buy from one supplier for better payment terms, like 60 or 90 days. Getting a better price is especially easy to do right now, since suppliers are tripping over themselves to get business.

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Success

1 business podcast; landed a book deal; co-founded an app; and received features in Good Morning America , the New York Times , Forbes and more—all in the name of financial feminism. Whether you are looking to negotiate a salary for a job offer or increase your salary at a current position, the key to securing an easy “yes” is preparedness.

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. If your business has an inventory make sure you source the best suppliers at the right price, and don’t be afraid to haggle ! In this economy, every price is negotiable. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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Top 5 Basic Advertising Tips

The Small Business Blog

Learn everything you can about your competition, their products and how they advertise. Frank Said on March 21st, 2010 at 9:58 pm Another tip is to align your advertising activity with your public relations activity and if you can, negotiate a review of your product or editorial alongside your advertise campaign.

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