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. Some places do not have a reception or night porter and in these cases if there is a problem you are normally asked to phone a central number located away from the apartment.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Expenses Restaurants 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

And, at the same time, people were increasingly starting to rely on their mobile devices for much more than making phone calls. Save a restaurant and we'll add contact information, menu pages, reviews, a link to make reservations and we'll even notify you if there's a Groupon or Living Social deal for that restaurant.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Microsoft Outlook Restaurants Calendars 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 31, 2008

The Chinese restaurant being run out of your meeting room is playing havoc with your diet. The company used to provide Blackberries and cell phones, but say they're no longer in the budget. When you arrive at work the next morning, a snow shovel, a weed whacker and a garden rake are sitting beside your desk.

2009 100

2009 Restaurants 2008 Travel 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 14, 2010

5 -- During a meeting it’s OK to leave your cell phone on if you’re expecting a call. A - True B - False 7 -- When you are using a speaker phone it is a good idea to let the person on the other end know who is on the line before starting your conversation. .    Make sure the restaurant is within your budget!

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Phones Networking AT&T 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc.

Holidays 40

Holidays Calendars Credit Card Restaurants 40

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 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. I was on the phone. Visit ezcater.com/leaderassistant to find out more.

AT&T 72

AT&T Retirement Travel Networking 72

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 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. EzCater helps assistants like you and me succeed at work and makes our lives easier.

AT&T 81

AT&T Mentoring Gossip Confidence 81

Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

For example, the service you expect from McDonald’s is going to be much different from the service you may expect from a five-star restaurant. Service expectations are going to vary from company to company. So, what can you do to determine if you are meeting your customers’ service expectations?

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Etiquette 2010 Social Media 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Imagine, if we had assistants at home to pay the bills, do the budget, organize dinners, answer our calls and follow up with reminders -- it is starting to sound pretty good. That is a good time to recognize assistants for all that they do. I hope all of your professionals appreciate what a privilege it is to have someone look after them.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP International 100

The Marq

JULY 22, 2012

The Ranger on the phone then asked, “Do you just need a day permit?” I checked my phone to send my first text to the family and realized I wouldn’t be able to send any: I had no signal there. Everyone was on a pretty tight water budget this far up past the trailhead, but anyone that had any amount of water helped.

Equipment 40

Equipment Phones UPS AT&T 40