Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. 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. The more bedrooms you book the more you can negotiate and get free of charge. She was fabulous!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. 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. The more bedrooms you book the more you can negotiate and get free of charge. She was fabulous!

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Negotiating Suppliers Skills Agencies 100

Small Business CEO

JANUARY 31, 2019

Without the luxury of relying on venture capital and big investments, having an effective sales process is non-negotiable. But even with the smartest salespeople, how can you compete with larger sales teams with bigger budgets? Here are our top tips for smashing your sales: Learn to send effective sales emails.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Don’t forget to set a budget. The budget needs to be finalised before you can organise anything. A great tip is to put your colleagues dinner choices on the back of their name cards so they don’t have to remember what they have ordered. Do suggest a new year party if your company is on a tight budget.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2022

But there’s a big difference between that and having a budget, a packing list and an hour-by-hour breakdown of where we will be in the course of such a trip, all of which I need to make it executable as a side hustle. Pro tip: It’s not a great idea to set a price for your product before you know how much it costs to make it.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 26, 2013

I wanted to give you a quick round up of the issues discussed and some additional tips that I think you will find useful when running your events. Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. Event budgeting is a major MAJOR factor in organising any event.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Here are a few tips on how to plan the perfect holiday party to ensure everything runs smoothly, the budget is met, and everyone has a great time. Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 6, 2013

Everything needs to be budgeted out so the company doesn’t lose too much money before it starts to pull in revenue. Look for best rates on shipping; a little negotiation is not at all a bad idea with multiple carriers. Products that usually provide superior and long term value are the best pick for your startup.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

The following tips will help you stay at the top of your game. Give yourself an annual budget for professional development and use it. As a leader, you’ll practice a variety of skills including communication, management, negotiation, collaboration and more. And who knows what kinds of opportunities may come your way?

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Some bad bosses believe that what they say goes and there is no room for negotiation. Have you ever asked your supervisor to pay for a training or workshop that would enhance your professional or personal development only to get rejected saying there just wasn’t enough money in the budget? “Rules with an iron fist.&#

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

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. The purpose and audience dictate the rest of the planning parameters, including venue, budget, meals, and materials needed. Pro Tip: Create an event manifest using a spreadsheet.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 30, 2012

I'm a bit nervous as I've never done executive-level administrative assistance before (it was all general office support positions), and it also includes being his PA, so if you have any tips for a newbie that'd be great! When is budget season, how are summers and winters different, etc. Great work on the blog, and thanks very much!”

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 26, 2010

Also cool is the post he wrote about two types of business owners – and a pack of tips on how to avoid being the first type. Unfortunately, he didn’t have the budget for any of the strategies. They pulled together the funds they could, negotiated with investors, started small and built on the success.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. What is the food like?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. What is the food like?

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100