Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 25, 2015

For all of you that could not attend the Assist Conference this year I wanted to share my presentation with you – Reward and Recognition within the Assistant Industry. and 51% said they didn’t feel confident asking for career development budget. This session was actually crowd sourced by the Practically Perfect PA readers.

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Success

OCTOBER 31, 2022

It’s become more difficult in the past year, however, to know what your expenses will be each month—and that makes it all the more challenging to stick to a budget. In the past year, two dynamics in the broader economy have made it especially difficult to stick with a budget and avoid racking up debt.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Some industries have the opportunity to gift their clients at the end of their project. While that definitely works, I prefer to go a more personal route with my online technology retainer clients. What if your business budget isn't healthy enough to buy client gifts? I don't draw the line at food gifts either. Gift cards.

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Christmas and New Years are usually less busy for the recruitment and staffing industry but apart from re-evaluating your current work scenario and life situations, recruiters must also consider this time to be a golden opportunity. With these being the two most important reasons, December is definitely the best month for recruiting.

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

As with most emerging professions, that’s not half accurate, and to barely scratch the surface will uncover a thriving multi billion-dollar global industry filled with dynamic professionals, some who have spent tens of thousands of dollars and decades serving hundreds of clients whose lives are radically improved.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Different organizations have their own definitions and expectations based on skillset, level of responsibility, or tenure in the role. Industry experience might also come into play, even if the candidate for the senior role hasn’t worked for the same company for a period of time. In many ways, the roles remain similar.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2014

So all in all I can definitely give you a few tips when it comes to booking entertainment for your events. 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. Also make sure the powers that be have realistic expectations regarding the entertainment.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 10, 2016

There are a lot of considerations to make, depending on the industry you work in. There are common items that most businesses will definitely need to get started. Here’s a short list of things you’ll definitely need to consider outfitting a professional work environment with – without killing your budget: Furnishings.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

For example, the reason we say "likely" and "could" above because the bill lacks the specifics required to analyze its impact on independent workers in a definitive way. Normally the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) does an analysis of the impact of new bills. " In other words, she doesn't know.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

A meeting planner by MY definition is the go-to person within an organization – be it corporate, association or otherwise – charged with the responsibility of planning and executing a meeting or special event. Not all people who plan meetings are “meeting planners,” nor do all meeting planners start out their careers as meeting planners.

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Page Personnel

JULY 27, 2022

The marketing industry is definitely the place for the people person. They may also need to manage the marketing budgets and be aware of all market trends. Event management Organising events such as product launches, photo shoots and press functions are likely to be among the duties of a marketing executive.

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Page Personnel

JULY 27, 2022

The marketing industry is definitely the place for the people person. They may also need to manage the marketing budgets and be aware of all market trends. Event management Organising events such as product launches, photo shoots and press functions are likely to be among the duties of a marketing executive.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 2, 2013

We are so lucky that the skills we have are not just transferable to other industries but also completely different environments. Here are a few unusual highlights: Managing budgets, tracking expenses and the first point of contact for the Inland Revenue when checking tax return discrepancies.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Yesterday I attended the BNC Global Event Show and on a number of occasions I was asked if I work in the event industry. I do not work in the events industry but a strange voice irrupted from my month with the answer ‘yes…well sort of… I’m an EA’.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Some tips that could help include: Track all of your lifestyle expenses and analyze your spending habits, truthfully Draw up a realistic budget and identify where and how you can lower your lifestyle costs so they are at the absolute lowest during your start-up period. It’s also good to be aware of your personal productive hours.

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Allwork

APRIL 3, 2023

This inspired him to create a new software category, which is now a multi- billion-dollar industry. There was a huge boom in the tech industry. And that culture revolutionized about 1020 years ago, the software industry, and turned it from very, very toxic one into much more productive one. So, it’s more of a journey.

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Admin Awards

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Our program’s most prestigious award, the Colleen Barrett Award for Administrative Excellence , highlights the extraordinary impact an administrative professional can have on not only an organization but an entire industry, as reflected in Colleen Barrett. It definitely got me through the pandemic! What inspires and motivates you?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Her strong work ethic and her own experience as an executive assistant in the corporate world has formed her into the leader she is today in the staffing and marketing industry. Well, we’ll definitely do that. In what industry? Nicole Grinnell 12:21 Yeah, so that’s definitely how we started. Or how would you?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Another factor is that they simply don’t have the budget for it, especially if they have staff that need expensive professional qualifications and CPD programmes. If it does then ask to attend their initial training sessions on the industry. It will definitely show that they are serious about wanting to be an assistant.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Elena has had the pleasure of working with some of the top executives across multiple industries. So you’re definitely seen a side of the business that no one else sees so your eyes and your ears and you are seeing firsthand what’s going to happen before it even gets out to anyone else. But be professional.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Once the recession really hit home my Director’s budget was cut quite drastically and she asked all of us to think of ways to cut back on costs. Looking back on this it was easy to see that their were definite benefits to using serviced accommodation but also a few shortcomings. Here are a few… Positives.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Customer support is another industry where employee monitoring tools have long been the norm. That eliminates a lot of the guesswork involved with monitoring remote workers, which is a definite plus. Certain industry regulations require highly specific document handling procedures. File tracking uses and benefits.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 14, 2009

And now, the shift is even bigger—because although jobs have been disappearing all along, industries/professions had been fairly stable. Now, there are even industries that are disappearing, or on the way. There was, for example, a time, when no one could have ever imagined the newspaper industry suffering.

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Service Untitled

MARCH 19, 2012

Here in sunny South Florida, real estate is booming again, but there are definitely new rules when it comes to new construction. Builders now need to exceed the needs and expectations of a customer and focus on building a rapport so as to tailor a new home to fit within the monetary budgets while delivering a beautiful product.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Brian and his team figured this one out because they operate in the industry where this shocking assertion is perhaps the most true… but don’t let that stop you reading. The principal –though hyper important in the sales of creative marketing services – is present in some aspect of sales and marketing in every industry. .

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 25, 2010

So you benchmark your company against others in your industry. Your customers, whether they are consumers or businesses, rarely measure you against others in your industry. Make it easy for your customers, according their definition of easy. What could you strive for even if it’s not industry-standard?

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Administrative Arts

JULY 30, 2010

I hear the lament over and over, not just in the administrative support field, but in just about every field and industry I know. Still, many bosses are afraid you’ll break their budget if they reclassify your position. If you are working outside of your job description, then it should definitely be looked at. The Job Changes.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Senate bill won’t change small biz premiums: The Congressional Budget Office predicts the Senate health care reform bill would provide better, but more expensive, coverage in the individual insurance market, while having little impact on premiums for employer-based coverage. — ST.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 15, 2010

Depending on the company policy, budget or protocol, definitive rewards keep employees striving towards the next level. In the service industry the employee is the face of your business. Employees should be able to voice their opinions and concerns to management without the threat of repercussions.

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Get Organized!

OCTOBER 5, 2009

I most definitely will. :) At Tuesday, October 20, 2009 , Michele Connolly said. Especially with respect to the self storage industry -- what a waste! So if money IS an object, you have to go with your budget. It tells an amusing tale about where our stuff comes from, and were it goes to. MHB - THANKS!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 31, 2006

But there is another definition that is largely being overlooked: Software that allows a company to conduct it’s everyday business, supporting most of the core, fairly standard business processes any company performs repeatedly. We find that small to medium businesses are increasingly aware of the advantages to this model.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

Next, does the accountant have relevant experience in the industry you are in, or an allied industry, after all, it’s going to make life a lot easier if he actually knows a bit about the industry you’re in when offering advice. Do they know your industry? Meet the accountant – A face to face meeting can help.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 11, 2010

And many online copywriters are thrilled to land a new blogging gig – so thrilled they rarely pause to wonder if writing for their client’s blog is really the best investment of that person’s marketing budget. What’s more, your clients are rarely in the information industry. Blogs build brand and trust.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 5, 2010

We’re talking that getting a speeding ticket isn’t cause for panic simply because that wasn’t in the budget. For example: Success to me right now is definitely focused on being able to work ONE job and pay my bills comfortably. We’re talking I-can-buy-a-new-TV-without-having-to-check-my-bank-balance-first status.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Especially if your aim is to build a personal business, like contractors, freelancer, self-employed, sole-trader and virtual assistants , working from home , creating an income and keeping it small and manageable, then bootstrapping is definitely for you. PUSSHE Said on October 26th, 2007 at 9:28 am [.] Really great ! Great post.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

They have a budget. Reply Angela December 7, 2009 at 7:33 am It’s like the newspaper industry, they don’t make money from the content. That being said, I think in cases such as Men With Pens, it really helps to be seen as an authority in the industry. Most bloggers are cheap-asses. No way, dude. It’s the ads.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 10, 2010

How To Promote Your Business On A Budget Reply James ( @MenwithPens ) January 11, 2010 at 7:06 am @Michael – I’m tossed up about that. Definitely gave me something to chew on throughout the day. Rob Fleming – Freelance Writer for Hire´s last blog. How could they not know? but it is do-able. ´s last blog.

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