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Thinking Outside the Job Description Box

Professional Assistant Blog

Finance: An assistant with a head for numbers may be able to move into finance in an accounting or a tax firm. They each had forward-thinking employers who allowed them to have vision and encouraged them to work towards their goal and made room for that new role within their organization.

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Day 2: The 17th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Special Report

Office Dynamics

She oversees an entire department of 30 handling finance, HR, and all oversight. The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) I chatted with Sherry Elliott, Administrator of Sustainability at Dell House University in Nova Scotia.

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Day 2: The 17th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence Special Report

Office Dynamics

She oversees an entire department of 30 handling finance, HR, and all oversight. The conference encourages a casual mix of great conversations with other attendees for networking (Note: bring your business cards!) I chatted with Sherry Elliott, Administrator of Sustainability at Dell House University in Nova Scotia.

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How much money do you really need to start your micro business.

The Small Business Blog

WinWeb TV Free Small & Home Business Videos for you. 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." People want flashy premises, business cards etc. We have to be realistic about it.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

The goal is to get INFORMATION and ADVICE which almost anyone can provide, not ask for an interview, a favor, or a job. She gave me her business card. I craft a ton of questions on what I want to know about the role, the team, the company, the near future, immediate goals, and challenges and enjoyable aspects.

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Top 5 Tips for Giving a New Business a Kick Start

The Small Business Blog

WinWeb TV Free Small & Home Business Videos for you. 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." Have a consistent logo across your business card and company stationery. Build a brand.

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Small Business Bootstrapping Techniques | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

WinWeb TV Free Small & Home Business Videos for you. 6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." Bootstrappers don’t waste time with long business plans they start their small business immediately.

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