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Facilitating Group Planning Sessions

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Ask everyone to brainstorm all the things they can think of that needs to happen eg for a conference – programme design, sponsorship, risk identification, evaluation method, speakers, budget, topics, travel and accommodation etc. Twitter: @minutesmad1. Email: minutesmadness@xtra.co.nz. Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/minutesmad.

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Using social media when organising an event

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LinkedIn and Twitter to find speakers, team building activities, caterers, attendees and presentation topics. When it comes to organising the event do remember that you know best, you are at the centre of the logistics, aware of the budget and you should have the final say. Event page on LinkedIn. Tweet all about your event.

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The wonderful world of events – roundup

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Sometimes it is worth looking outside of London (or any major city) for venues, even if some people have to travel it could save lots on the overall budget. Event budgeting is a major MAJOR factor in organising any event. Here is a great piece on event budgeting. Understanding the delegate’s perceptive is critical.

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A day in the life: Catherine Pile, ELLE Magazine

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Budget time in magazines is extensive and stressful so my job is to keep everything running smoothly. A make up artist, I love following Lisa potter Dixon on Twitter ( @lisa_benefit ) as having worked with her for ELLE she is an inspiration and eyebrow guru! I also help with the Publisher of Elle and Harpers when their PA is busy.

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How can you help your Executive with travel delays?

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Many airlines and airports will post up to date information on their Twitter feed before they get round to telling people on the ground. You may be able to book them on or get your Travel Management Company to switch the booking asap. Use social media. It isn’t just weather that can delay a trip.

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15 social media and technology trends for 2015

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With more and more content generated on Twitter, LinkedIn and other platforms for assistants it is really important that you have a system in place that helps you get the most out of social media. Twitter Ads. More and more people are joining Twitter and using the platform for business marketing, networking and publishing content.

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Six reasons every assistant should be using a corporate taxi service

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This is great for budgeting purposes and makes it really easy for each department to keep a track of their own spending on travel. The invoices are detailed and each assistant will be able to track their own department’s expenditure and usage. Email: sales.uk@gettaxi.com. gettaxi.com. Call: 020 7788 8987.

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