Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2018

Today, I thought I’d share my session ‘developing business acumen on a shoestring budget’ Business acumen is a fundamental requirement for the modern-day assistant. Assistants […].

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 28, 2019

Small business events and meetings can be great opportunities to expand your network, draw potential customers, and generally promote your name. Let’s look at 5 tips for doing an event or meeting without breaking the bank. Meeting Management Services Software is Your Friend.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Added to this you have to balance the end of year budget. Depending on your business, you may be able to carry any left over budget into next year – which is great, no pressure there then. It largely depends on your business and their attitude towards the budget. The ‘use it or lose it’ approach. .

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

This is a guest post contributed by Eleanor Whitney, editor of All Hands , a publication about life at work from Managed by Q. The benefits of team events are well known. As the editor for All Hands and an event organizer myself, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from event planning experts. Set clear goals.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Added to this you have to balance the end of year budget. Depending on your business, you may be able to carry any left over budget into next year – which is great, no pressure there then. It largely depends on your business and their attitude towards the budget. The ‘use it or lose it’ approach.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

Organising a business event or corporate hospitality can be a tricky and time consuming task. The art of finding the perfect venue for your corporate event is never easy. In fact, you’ll be wondering how you ever managed without a venue finder. Why should you use a professional venue finder? A low stress solution.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Lee is a Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian, a remote-first, global software company. Lee is a Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com. Natalie (or Nat!)

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 11, 2017

Organising team building events seems to be one task that most assistants are asked to manage, which is not much of a surprise considering we are pretty awesome at organising events! Firstly, you have to know exactly why your team needs building – getting objectives for any event can be really difficult.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Joe talks about recruiting, training, and managing virtual assistants, email management, tips for business process standardization, and the biggest mistake he’s ever made in working with an assistant.

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Success

APRIL 17, 2023

Employees who maintained a budget experienced significantly lower levels of stress and distraction at work during the pandemic,” according to a survey by You Need a Budget (YNAB). More than age, he adds, the programs are meant to target specific life events. “We Such benefits can yield significant results.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

She points out that both leadership and management exhibited fear of the unknown, often expressing concerns like ‘how do we know remote employees are working.’ Instead, Deblauwe emphasizes the importance of mentorship programs, social events, and addressing the specific needs of remote workers.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Last Saturday was our annual Apple Festival here in my little Maine town, my youngest granddaughter had to be at the field for soccer pictures at 8:20 am, my oldest granddaughter needed a ride to and from work, the local library was holding their book sale and my favorite metaphysical store was holding a special autumn equinox event.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Moreover, many coworking spaces organize workshops and provide resources focused on mental health, stress management, and personal development. These offerings empower members with valuable tools and strategies to effectively manage their emotional well-being.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Here is a snap shot of the Practically Perfect PA questionnaire, which has now been filled in by almost 300 of our readers, it shows that one of the main functions of an assistant’s role continues to be events management. Events will continue to be an arena in which assistants can showcase their core skills.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 12, 2023

She has been an EA and thought partner since 2009 and currently works at Cedar, a health-tech company, where she manages the Executive Support Team and is the Executive Assistant to the Head of Product. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Izzy Gousby is the manager of an executive support team, has over 25 years of experience in the administrative field, and is also a Veteran of the United States Army Reserves. Blanchard CONNECT WITH IZZY Izzy on LinkedIn ABOUT IZZY Isadora Gousby, also known as Izzy, is the manager for the Boston Executive Support Team at Analysis Group.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 13, 2023

She’s co-founded multiple companies and also has experience as an executive assistant and operations manager. CONNECT WITH ERYN Eryn on LinkedIn choosesapphire.com The Power of Full Engagement (Recommended book on energy management) ABOUT ERYN Eryn Anitavi has been an entrepreneur since circa age 10.

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Success

JUNE 15, 2023

Consider school back in session, and check out our tips on how to manage your involvement to reap rewards post-cap-and-gown season. Scale your involvement “I encourage young grads to just start by going to one to two events a year,” Katie O’Sullivan, director of communications at Nerinx Hall High School in St.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 23, 2023

In this episode, Claudette talks about her journey as an assistant, tips for calendar management, delegating, evolving as the job evolves, email management, and dealing with difficult executives. Her previous experience includes nine years supporting a Managing Director and the Key Accounts group at Goldman Sachs.

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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. Is it quality, time or cost? www.dallasdevelopment.com.

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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. Sustainable events don’t need to be expensive events.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 9, 2023

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 13, 2014

Over the years I have booked many different types of entertainment for events I have been asked to organise. So all in all I can definitely give you a few tips when it comes to booking entertainment for your events. When it comes to booking entertainment you must think about the type of attendees that will be at your event.

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Success

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Additionally, consider breaking larger goals into smaller, more manageable steps. New Year’s resolution ideas to improve personal finance Create a monthly budget. Calculate your monthly income, track your spending, determine your goals and priorities and develop a plan to manage your expenses. Set savings goals.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

Your skills in organization, communication, and high-level task management open the door to a world of exciting business possibilities! From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand.

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Allwork

APRIL 16, 2024

Learning new skills, pursuing hobbies, and indulging in cultural events contribute to this dimension, offering richness and personal growth. Financial Wellness: Economic stability is more than having sufficient funds; it’s about managing resources wisely, planning for future finances, and living within means.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A separate budget must be provided for employees’ well-equipped and comfortable home offices, or with their membership in a coworking space if necessary. Providing employees with hotspot plans will alleviate risks of internet outages or slowdowns.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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Allwork

MAY 15, 2024

That’s why modular design is your budget-friendly superpower. Host workshops in reconfigured open areas, offer private offices created on the spot, or transform your lounge into a unique event space after hours. Think of it like a building with giant, stylish Lego bricks.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 30, 2014

It goes without saying that the venue is a crucial part of an event, there are a lot of factors that need to be considered before you book the venue but the number one priority is that the venue suits the event that you are holding. Here are eight great venues for your 2015 events. Carousel – Central London.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Planning an event for your company or business can be an insanely overwhelming. Whether putting together an all-day meeting or holiday party, the tips below will set you on the right path to hosting a successful event. Have a clear purpose and audience for the event. Start a list of the event needs and wants.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2013

How often do you organise events? We are asked to arrange all sorts of events including anything from a team training day through to the company Christmas party and other large scale conferences, exhibitions and dinners. The planning meetings (and there should be more than one) are a vital part of creating a great event.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 22, 2015

As Event Professionals (#Eventprofs), most of us will have experienced a request to organise an event with brevity of instruction…. ‘We We need to organise an event in London for 200 people on 20 th June’. Event Planning. Not all questions relating to the organisation of an event are immediately obvious.

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Success

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Here’s what products and services to look into at your next budget meeting to give your space and processes a pick-me-up. Their large, flat leaves filter toxins, which makes your office air healthier to breathe,” says Kasey Hurd, Arbor Day Foundation e-commerce manager. It has pages and calendar months to log events and expenses.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 4, 2023

Chynna Clayton worked in the personal office of Barack and Michelle Obama as their Director of Travel and Event Operations. Chynna also shares tips on navigating high pressure situations, managing stress and burnout, prioritizing self-care, and more! in Event Management and Political Science and a minor in Business.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 21, 2013

Over the years I’ve organised a variety of team building events from week long forums to after work drinks in the local pub. It is such a great achievement when we manage to create something that works well and everyone had a great time. it is also so important that we get team building events right.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 4, 2014

I’ve organised a lot of events. The one piece of advice I can give you is this – no matter how fantastic the event is, if your catering is bad… you will get complaints from your delegates. There are many factors when it comes to organising events, feeding your guests is a crucial one. Dare to be different.

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