The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

With budgets tight, many companies are looking to trim back expenditure by reducing travel costs, slashing marketing budgets and even downsizing the number of staff. Company conferences and events have also seen financial cuts. Here are some of the many benefits of a multi-day conference.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 30, 2013

Anyone that has ever had to organise a conference will tell you there are 1000s (in fact over 29,000 in the UK) of venues to choose from. When choosing a venue for your next conference there is more to consider than just the budget. By considering these elements will allow you to find a great venue for your conference.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2014

Administrative Conference Scholarship Application Announcement. I am excited to share with you that we are now accepting applications for scholarships for the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence happening this Sept 30-Oct 3 at the Red Rock Resort & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. One full tuition ($1495 value!)

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

They heard from co-workers how great the Conference for Administrative Excellence is, and they are now here at Red Rock Resort starting their journey of growth and excellence. I think that entertainment is really appropriate for an admin conference, because that’s what we do each day at work. It was beautiful. We’re READY!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 23, 2008

A good question to ask your office manager or HR person would be, “Is there a budget for the administrative staff?” Here are some things that I have often wondered about, but was always afraid to ask: Is there a budget for education for the administrative staff? Is there a budget for joining professional associations?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Lucy is author of The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential , as well as the CEO of Marcham Publishing, a global force synonymous with world-class conferences and training. In this episode, Lucy talks about her new book, the Global Skills Matrix for administrative assistants, and much more.

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Allwork

MAY 2, 2023

Community Benefits Another part of the decommissioning process is making donations to worthy charities that don’t have the resources or the budget to afford to buy furniture. Rather, it was critical that Mongo move in as fast as possible and not exceed budget projections. So it’s win-win. Mongo San Francisco offices.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. A few of the shared technologies; Trello , Sli.do , Asana , Smart Sheet.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 24, 2013

Customize this document to fit YOUR expected conference experience and be sure to follow up with your executive when you return at 30, 60 and possibly even 90 days after the event to show your continuous growth in the areas you targeted. Learn more about the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence today.'

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

What do I hope to achieve by attending this conference or workshop? Thus leading to attending a conference-type event?). Can you only attend one conference or training event? What is your budget? I have many choices.". The first step is to list your objectives. Why do I want this training? What do I expect of myself?

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

What do I hope to achieve by attending this conference or workshop? Thus leading to attending a conference-type event?). Can you only attend one conference or training event? What is your budget? I have many choices.". The first step is to list your objectives. Why do I want this training? What do I expect of myself?

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 29, 2018

Last year Dana attended our Conference for Administrative Excellence but in order for that to happen, she needed to justify the budget and explain the benefits to her executive. Dana Buchanan is a 20 plus year professional assistant and coordinator with a passion for writing.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

” Clients, or buyers, can browse through these gigs and hire freelancers based on their needs, budget, and the freelancer’s ratings and reviews. Freelancers on Fiverr, also known as sellers, create personalized profiles and then offer specific services called “gigs.”

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

Specialize in crafting memorable corporate gatherings, such as conferences, meetings, and product launches. Your exceptional communication skills will facilitate seamless information flow, ensuring project milestones are met, budgets are adhered to, and objectives are achieved.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Thursday, September 22: My excitement over what the second day of the Conference for Administrative Excellence might bring had me awake at dawn; I saw the bright golden sun dazzle over the mountain horizon. Sherry told me, “This is a phenomenal conference for leadership. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Thursday, September 22: My excitement over what the second day of the Conference for Administrative Excellence might bring had me awake at dawn; I saw the bright golden sun dazzle over the mountain horizon. Sherry told me, “This is a phenomenal conference for leadership. By Nancy Fraze, Reporter in the Field.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Once you are clear on what you want your project to achieve, work with your finance department to set and approve a budget so that you know what you have to work with. Interior designer Kaitlyn Payne of Basicspace offered these budget-friendly design ideas to enliven and organize your space: Desk organization. Decide on your aesthetic.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Coworking Cafés : Coffee shops appear budget-friendly initially, but those daily latte expenses can add up. Solution : Offer private meeting rooms or areas where members can have discreet conversations or conduct video conferences. Typically, members enjoy a professional workspace, 24-hour accessibility, and a plethora of amenities.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

With many of the events I’ve organised I’ve not had a budget or clear objectives. So if we can first look at the budget, the objectives and do a bit of research we can then get that venue!”. Following the results of our questionnaire we have added a few event speakers to the Assist Conference. I know exactly what William means.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Administrators can be involved in many types of projects eg office move, conference, product launch, staff recruitment, Christmas function. People, and this could mean your peers, will judge you on how well you planned the meeting, your ability to control it effectively, produce outcomes and manage personalities. Resources required.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2019

If in person is beyond your budget, we also provide coaching via conference calls. Should your executive ever bring in a coach for you, see it as a good thing! On the other hand, you might request some private coaching. You may also want to invest your own funds to enlist a coach. They were always a great investment for me.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2016

After speaking at the Assist Conference Heather Dallas from Dallas Development has written a great follow up blog on her popular Project Management for Assistants session… Taking on a project is a great way of raising your visibility and getting you the recognition you deserve. Here is a link to the slides from the Assist Conference.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2017

By taking these steps, you will be able to find the best options within your budget so you can travel in style. Know Your Budget: Before you start creating your itinerary, check to see what your budget is. Cardigan: This is number one thing to pack when going on a trip, especially if it is going to be for a conference.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

Present at an Admin Conference. In the past few years, more and more Admin Conferences have popped up all over the world. While some of the larger events tend to rely on professional speakers and trainers, the smaller ones just don’t have the budget.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 19, 2017

What date is the budget report due? What time is your executive’s flight to Cleveland for the big conference? Julie will be one of the featured speakers at the 2017 Conference for Administrative Excellence in Las Vegas this October. . – and you’ll be able to see at a glance what needs to be done and when.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

Getting the budget to attend a conference might be one thing, but asking your organisation to pay for flights and accommodation is difficult at best. We are going to help facilitate this by creating virtual hubs where PAs in the same organisation or location can get together to watch the conference.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 21, 2020

It can be reimbursement for a webinar, registration for a professional development conference, or even subsidizing a course at your local community college. Requesting reimbursement for a $47 webinar will require much less work than asking your executive to send you to a four-day conference. This investment can take on many forms.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 22, 2014

You can also register your assistant up for our 2015 annual conference. Conference not in your budget? You can purchase an online learning program and we will immediately send you the details for your assistant to access the program when he/she wants. And your assistant can view the program as often as he/she likes.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 30, 2023

Nelson Mandela CONNECT WITH YOLANDA Yolanda on LinkedIn ABOUT YOLANDA Yolanda Hunte is an enthusiastic advocate for leadership and has served as a council member for the Ambitious Women Conference where she has collaborated with female colleagues in sales and marketing helping to organize, mentor and motivate other women.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2014

I’ve booked entertainment that has brought the house down and entertainment that has made people leave the conference. It can be easy to spend a lot of money on entertainment at dinners, parties and conferences so make sure you are given a suitable budget. What do the audience want? The duration of the entertainment.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Following Joan’s rousing conference kickoff and fantastic first session on the 5 Pillars, we broke for our first grouping of concurrent sessions. They are implementable the first day back at the desk following conference. Some conferences simply throw a ginormous bucket of water out there and call it “concurrent sessions.”

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2016

There isn't always a budget for professional development for administrative professionals, but given the nature of our jobs, we really do need a time to get our batteries re-charged, network with our peers and get some tips and tools to do our job better.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 15, 2024

The total budget of the project is around €105 million, with construction costs of the museum not to exceed €70 million (price level Sept 2023). Spaces for events, conferences, workshops, a library and a water-front café-restaurant are also a key requirement of the brief. Construction is timetabled to complete by 2030.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Sustainability certainly hasn’t been a priority for assistants organising events, particularly as we often have to manage events alongside our actual day job and the budgets we have to spend on events are still quite a bit smaller than they were a few years ago. Reduce your waste and reduce the budget for next year. Think ahead.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

You need to juggle the demands for location, capacity, budget, amenities and environmental factors to get the right result for your event. In fact, you’ll be wondering how you ever managed without a venue finder. A low stress solution. Finding a venue can be a stressful job.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2017

Getting the budget to attend a conference might be one thing, but asking your organisation to pay for flights and accommodation is difficult at best. We are going to help facilitate this by creating virtual hubs where PAs in the same organisation or location can get together to watch the conference.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 8, 2013

We are able to provide quarterly meetings, mentoring opportunities, professional development classes and an annual conference. We created a budget proposal for our human resources department, which was eventually approved, allowing us an annual budget to provide lunches to the attendees of the quarterly meetings.

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