Practically Perfect PA

MAY 13, 2015

I won’t lie – I was feeling slightly daunted when faced with the prospect of attending the Gala Dinner Networking Event at Executive Secretary LIVE on my own. By attending networking events it will enable you to become a super connector and should the need arise it will provide you with potential career opportunities and enhanced mobility.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 4, 2016

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. It also gives us an opportunity to be in a casual environment with our conference attendees so we can get to know them before we get very busy hosting the event.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Here are seven ways in which you can market your upcoming virtual event: 1. Get out all those business cards that are collecting dust in your desk drawer, or reach out to past colleagues or clients, and personally invite them to register for your teleclass. Go to as many networking events as you can. Personally reach out.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 23, 2013

I’ve spent the last few days at a big exhibition for the events industry in Frankfurt called IMEX 2013. If you have been to one of these shows you will know it can be quite overwhelming especially if you are on your own or you are new to the industry and haven’t met many people yet (this was my predicament!)

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Denise Aday

APRIL 10, 2013

Trade show season is in full-swing this time of year Trade shows can be a cost effective way to showcase your business, learn new industry information and network with potential customers. If you’ve done a good job of working a show, you’ll come home with handfuls of business cards.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

Getting buy-in IS ACHIEVABLE and I managed to successfully get the following approved: Business Cards. Business Cards: I was the first PA within my last company of 30+ Assistants to request Business Cards. If so highlight this and what is going on in your industry. Internal & External Training.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

From hotels to stationery manufacturers, car hire companies and venues for events we are constantly procuring suppliers. Recently I went straight to the manufacturer to buy over 100 notebooks for an event and they gave me a great price. Make it worth your while by taking business cards and visiting as many stands as possible.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2012

Building your network is about more than just shaking hands and collecting business cards. Update it twice a year, based on your latest achievement, current events, or new business practices in your organization. Join a professional group relevant to your profession or industry. on the chapter titled Networking.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2014

Years ago I would attend events with the sole purpose being to chat to my friends and drinking as many free glasses of wine as possible. I now realise that these events had huge networking opportunities which I failed to appreciate. WATC make it simple by providing an events calendar of when all the networks are due to meet.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Having a database of names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other personal information gives you the tools to connect personally with current and potential clients, business associates and even competitors. Are you launching a new service or product, or presenting at a local event? Bring yourself to potential customers.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

With an activity that you must initiate, it’s easy to let other tasks come first: responding to incoming calls and mail, getting the invoices out, going to networking events, and oh yes, doing the client work you get paid for. Business cards and scraps of paper lying on your desk do not constitute a contact management system.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 29, 2013

Associations exist for almost every position and every industry. There are also various groups based around other identifying characteristics—for example: young professionals, women in business, minority groups, etc. 2. Attend Networking Events. In my experience, networking events can be hit or miss.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

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. We often find ourselves in situations involving networking as a result of work-related travel for conferences, trade fairs or business meetings. Put yourself out there.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Events and meetings. This is a great app for event registration, reception desks and parties. This would be a great way to take registration at any events you organise or team building activities! Another great guest registration app for events, team building and parties. Zwoor Event HD: Free. Wikihood: Free.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Events and meetings. This is a great app for event registration, reception desks and parties. This would be a great way to take registration at any events you organise or team building activities! Another great guest registration app for events, team building and parties. Zwoor Event HD: Free. Wikihood: Free.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 14, 2010

That used to mean attending local networking events week after week, robotically spouting your elevator speech and handing out business cards that likely never got out of the pocket they were tucked into. It’s still about building trust, even when you don’t have satisfied clients to give you glowing testimonials.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

If you’re a VA in the area interested in participating in this FREE event, drop me a line at ktcosmos at LooseEnds dot net and I’ll send you the particulars. You can also stop by the AZVAs FaceBook event page or, feel free to start a conversation here in the comment area here on Loosely Speaking. Tweet it using #AZVAs.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. What better candidate to take on that role as a career, than the assistant who regularly plans events from small meetings to large conferences.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 7, 2011

Belonging in communities which foster growth for your business is not only a way to let people know that your business is “out there&# , it would also serve as your support group, your security blanket for a very unpredictable and often harsh realities of the business industry. You need to be the latter.

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Service Untitled

MARCH 22, 2011

Last evening, I was watching a television movie about a young child who, although not overtly disliked by her peers, but more-so was just invisible to the more popular students during the ever important “lunch and playground&# part of the school day and for weekend social events.

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Service Untitled

MAY 19, 2010

In real estate, repeat customers are our livelihood, not only because they provide us continued business through their loyalty, but we gain referrals and new customers through this very important avenue. I include only one business card in thank-you notes; I never want it to seem as if it is a sales pitch hidden by an insincere thank you.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Is it 50% event planning, 10% personal assistant work, and 40% executive assistant/admin work? -Is Are there any industry-specific programs I will need to learn? May I have your business card before I go? Some good questions to ask might be: -What is the breakdown of the role? They answer.) What is your hiring timeline?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

There is an entire industry dedicated to the issue; a sub-niche of personal development, capable of surviving and even thriving on its own. Who needs to be productive when the amount of stuff you have to deal with is cut in half? It’s understandable this has come about.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

We have been the industry filing experts since 1985, and have found that the key to successful filing is to find the products /solutions that fit your needs. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Start to build a buzz about your business and what it can do. Host a big launch event and get the all movers and shakers to attend. Have a consistent logo across your business card and company stationery. Create a website that will inform visitors all about your product or service. Build a brand. Make your first sale.

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There are several niche job forums catering to various industries like Monster, Snag, and Craigslist. Send your clients a handwritten thank you note and two copies of your business card, one for themselves and one to share with a colleague or friend. Job boards are typically nothing but job search engines.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

I also can use the recording to make a cd and give to potential clients or current clients instead of a business card or brochure. As a publicist, I am constantly repurposing client content especially as it relates to establishing the client as an expert in his/her field or on a particular industry trend.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Reply Angela December 7, 2009 at 7:33 am It’s like the newspaper industry, they don’t make money from the content. That being said, I think in cases such as Men With Pens, it really helps to be seen as an authority in the industry. And worthiness does come to light in view of these events. It’s the ads.

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