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Why Conference Receptions Are A Great Place to Start Networking

Office Dynamics

Do you dread going to the welcome reception at a conference? A lot of people do, especially if they attend the conference alone or are a first timer. However, going to the first night’s event when attending an administrative conference is a great way to start meeting the people with whom you will spend the next 3 or 4 days.

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3 Tips to Network Better

Jen Lawrence

Networking events can be intimidating, exhausting, and somewhat frustrating – just by pure nature. The three simple tips below will help you network better so you can build your contacts list and better relationships. Networking events are all about human connection. Give Out Business Cards. Speaking of….

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10 Apps for Administrative Productivity and Organization

Office Dynamics

It not only lets you check the time in any part of the world, it also shows you color-coded business hours in your specified time zone, making it easier to schedule meeting times. Business Card Scanning Apps: Anyone who’s ever attended a conference or networking event knows just how quickly all those business cards stack up.

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

“Succeeding in business is all about making connections. Business is all about personal contact. No matter how heavy your workload is… Everyone can and should be a Networker.” Illustrate the benefits of networking with peers and the exchange of best practice. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations.

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Beating Networking Nerves

Small Business CEO

Effective networking is an essential to furthering your career as well as being vital to the success of your business. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to overcome barriers to networking, so you can relax and reap the rewards of meeting new people in your industry. Put yourself out there. Fake it till you make it.

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The Office* Show and how to be a great delegate

Practically Perfect PA

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! It was brilliant to have a little networking objective for the show because like everyone else I don’t find networking all that easy!

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Great Apps for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

This is a great app for conference call planning that allows you to schedule calls and meetings from all over the world without having to check all of the various time zones. This is great if your company doesn’t have many video conference calls or only have one room with video conference kit. Events and meetings.