Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 3, 2014

If you haven’t been before, it is a fantastic exhibition for PAs, EAs, VAs, Office Managers and Administrators, which brings together lots of great training and really relevant suppliers for office professionals. By visiting their stand you could also be in with a chance of winning some Fabyouless cards ! Who are CTI?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 14, 2014

All you have to do is book a car to Heathrow Airport, organise transfers on arrival at the foreign destination and then make sure that all your travellers get to every meeting in their jam-packed itinerary without a hitch. Choose the best supplier for your needs. Find out how you book. It sounds simple. Get value for money.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Many equipment manufacturers offer free training to companies that purchase their products. Don’t overlook the usefulness of this.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

Training – Yellow. Vendors/Suppliers – Orange. You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine, CAP-OM, is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide. Business Development – Navy Blue. Company Projects – Green.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Contact local development agencies – some may offer training programs Hire local teachers or consultants to run short training schedules.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. I have picked up so many tips from her on how to negotiate and get your way with suppliers that I wanted to share them with you. Don’t let the supplier rush you into making any decisions.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. I have picked up so many tips from her on how to negotiate and get your way with suppliers that I wanted to share them with you. Don’t let the supplier rush you into making any decisions.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 4, 2016

Arranging travel (including training expenses), visas and accommodation and occasionally, travelling with the CEO to provide general assistance. Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

You can — just as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Julie Perrine is the founder and CEO of All Things Admin, providing training, mentoring and resources for administrative professionals worldwide.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

Since I commute to work, on my way to Frankfurt I read lots of books on the train or I like to surf the internet for things that put me in a positive mood. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. However, these times always depend on my boss’ schedule. I read mine and my boss’s.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. By doing this you will become aware of what is going on in your industry & profession, potential training / conferences, networking associations, publications to read, awards to enter etc. The world is your oyster.

Social Media 100

Social Media Twitter Suppliers 2015 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

If you request to attend a Training Day and they say that time away from the office is the main issue, then you need to make the conference seem as undisruptive as possible. Internal & External Training. Internal & External Training: The first external conference that I ever attended was Square Meal Venues and Events.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

For assistants who need to update their little black book of contacts we will have a brilliant ‘speed networking’ session where all of the delegates will be swapping details on those great suppliers. Moving the assistant industry forward must come from within the industry itself. Assist Conference 2017.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2013

Most managers will hire professional consultants for business improvement projects but will ask their assistants to make changes to the fundamental administrative structures without instruction or training. This gave me some really good data on why the hotels were costing so much and the methods people were using to book the them.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The suppliers at the exhibition are tailored for assistants, the seminars are run by some of the most prestigious training companies and as always there are a lot of free goodies! If you think about it in most company’s the assistant will organise the Christmas party or they will be asked to book a venue for a team away day.

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2012 Suppliers Skills AT&T 100

Allwork

AUGUST 28, 2023

With the knowledge accumulated from his research, he bestows a powerful tool in his latest book, The Open Culture Handbook. In fact, Joseph Heinrich’s book, evolutionary Anthropologist at Harvard is called the Secret of Our Success. And so that’s the subtitle of the book is five Questions to Drive Engagement Innovation.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

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. PA Life Training Courses. PA Life is running a variety of training courses throughout the year. CLICK HERE to Book Online ! PA Life Club.

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Restaurants Suppliers 2014 Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Conferences, training and networking events can be equally as daunting especially when you are attending on your own and have to join in group activities and network with strangers.As I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career.

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Networking Suppliers Training Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. . It can be easy for assistants to justify training on tasks such as Excel or PowerPoint, but you probably spend much more time organising business trips. How to book the best rooms at a hotel you’ve never visited? Hotels Secrets.

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Travel PowerPoint Suppliers 2016 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q3. Personal objectives.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q3. Personal objectives.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The methodology and any training for staff to be completed by Q2. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. To be completed by Q3. Personal objectives.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

In addition I met with a number of serviced apartment suppliers and from the outset it was clear that the apartments were considerably cheaper than the best corporate rate I was offered at a hotel. It is easy to negotiate on the price per night with a serviced apartment as they do tend to discount on block bookings.

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Negotiating Suppliers Expenses Restaurants 100

The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2006

You need to look on your books as your very own window on the health and well being of your business. So, now you know why you need to keep books, but how do you go about it. This would mean you need an extra couple of books for this alone, and can lead to making the whole issue far more complex.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2013

At the core it offers the user an always on, easy way of keeping in touch with colleagues, clients, suppliers and anyone else they may need to deal with on a daily basis. Trains, hotels and other public places often promise Wifi connectivity these days but in reality you may not get what you expect. Personal Wifi Hotspot.

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Keyboards Suppliers Phones Business Cards 100

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

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). Supervise and train other clerical staff. Life does not come with a rule book. Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures.

Social Media 100

Social Media Fax Skills Suppliers 100

Make or Break Moments

JUNE 24, 2010

Perhaps your suppliers have raised prices. Do you say something like – it is the economy or cost of living or do you actually take them on as partners and let them know how the price increase affects them and why you’ve come to the decision.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

CIT Group Files for Bankruptcy Protection : Small Business Loan Giant Has Struggled for Months to Stay Afloat; 5th Biggest Bankruptcy Filing in History Free cash for your business : When hunting for cash, desperate small business owners may find themselves sucked into buying books and software packages promising “Billions in Free Grants!&#

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BioTeams

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Train and support the network members in the effective use of virtual collaboration technology in the VEN and technically administer the network. Pricing/Costs: In supply chains bids, it is common practice for suppliers to add in extra overheads as padding, typically in the region of 15-35%, to protect their costs. Executive Leader.

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Collaborate Networking Suppliers Legal 40

Service Untitled

AUGUST 27, 2010

Senior managers have to be involved, instead of just delegating training to lower-level managers. The process-focused organization will research delivery lead times, on time delivery from their suppliers, and their relationships with other companies. How is it handled now, and how can another process improve the service?

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Suppliers Etiquette 2010 40

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Employee engagement is a force behind success Cheryl September 08, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Employees , Hiring & Training 2 Comments Employee engagement is the motivation, commitment, and loyalty of people working in order to further an organization’s interest.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Self Esteem Suppliers Payroll 40

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Categories Announcements Balderdash Business Books Business Checklists Business Ideas Business Quotations Comments Customer Service Guest Blog How to … avoid growing pain be eco-friendly be successful bootstrap choose your office deal with taxes do a reality check do a SWOT plan do bookkeeping. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 12, 2010

SBA and USDA microloans are made through local nonprofit lenders, which also provide business training and technical assistance. Bank of America also made a $10 billion pledge to increase its spending with small, medium-sized and diverse suppliers over the next five years. In the first half of 2010, Bank of America has provided $45.4

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Credit Card Finance 2010 Suppliers 40

Service Untitled

OCTOBER 22, 2010

According to Stephen Fink’s book entitled Crisis Management , the company regained 98 percent of its market share it had before the Tylenol deaths. Companies need to fix the problem, fire suppliers, establish new procedures, hire new personnel, and communicate to the world that this will never happen again.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service 2010 Suppliers Etiquette 40

The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

It was difficult for me to understand the necessity of the product training until one day a call rolled over to my line and the person on the other end was a prospective customer with very detailed product questions. Leave a Reply I would love to hear from you, please let me know what your take on my blog post is. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

We receive great value in having monthly training/touch base meetings at the minimum to see how everything is going. The book Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni deals with this really well. Michael Delpierre Said on February 14th, 2010 at 9:20 pm I agree about staying in contact with your remote team. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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