Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing about social media and how best assistants can use it for their professional lives. This week I want to look at how we can use our skills in this area to add value for our companies and mangers. Does your company have a blog? Corporate Social Media.

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Success

OCTOBER 20, 2023

He didn’t read how-to books or get any industry certifications, but he did attend a wine school in Salem, Oregon, for three months, dropping out after realizing he had something no one else in class did: grapes. Take an experience he had at his Crick PDX location, which he says tends to draw more travelers and those attending conventions.

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JUNE 6, 2023

When an employee announces their resignation, or mentions they are considering quitting , employers and business leaders might feel an onslaught of emotions, from disappointment to anger to, potentially, some self-doubt about the future direction of the company. Instead, the company counter-offered in an effort to retain the teacher.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 20, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Great Quote on Consumer Versus Business Social Media | Main | The Small Business Side of Maker Faire » May 20, 2010 Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media?   People use social media for social reasons; companies use social media for sales. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 19, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « DMAs Spring Magazine Focused on Going Global | Main | Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media? Verify your Comment Previewing your Comment Posted by: | This is only a preview. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

Allowing employees to work from home will definitely zap company culture and drain productivity. For established companies who rely on a remote workforce, like BELAY —a staffing company that provides virtual support teams—this rush of productivity is no surprise. Virtual assistants, it appears, are part of the new normal.

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APRIL 4, 2023

In 2008, following his graduation from the University of Greenwich in London, Michael Bullion, the founder and CEO of Black-owned media and entertainment company Tribe Urban Entertainment , found himself frustrated by his job search. “[I I was] looking for work for over 18 months.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With years of experience running a coworking space in Berlin and extensive research and travel to over 500 coworking spaces across 50 cities, Pauline has gained deep insights into the uniqueness, importance, and impact of collaborative work environments on people and communities. Jo Meunier [00:03:58] Right, okay, thank you for that.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2013

Most of us will be involved in organising an event at some point in our career particularly if your company does not have a dedicated events department. Details of the venue (including travel directions and a map). Make the delegate aware of all of the social media activities around the event. Dress code.

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Success

JANUARY 20, 2023

PFP stands for profile picture and is a type of NFT that has grown in popularity with celebrities and companies around the world. I started specializing in high-profile, world-exclusive celebrity interviews, and that was when media… was all about the magazines and the newspapers. The Sandbox metaverse is ultimately a virtual world.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

You can also search the hashtag #localbusiness on social media to find locally owned and operated shops near you, use Google or read on for some suggestions of small businesses, all with fewer than 40 employees, that offer some amazing products shipped nationwide. And thus in 2014, mumi was formed. Photo courtesy of MOTSI.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 23, 2023

Time to focus is a necessity and together with the right Executive Assistant, you and your team can lead, inspire, and determine the best strategies for your company. Some EAs even help with social media if you don’t have staff for this. But, no matter the stage of your start-up, this is not the time to hold back.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Industry clusters are place where there is a concentration of companies and services related to a particular industry.    The best know example is the tech industry cluster in Silicon Valley.     The best know example is the tech industry cluster in Silicon Valley.  

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. However, certifications are not always recognized by all industries. Highlighting your company culture and values can also attract candidates who fit your team well.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Here are three core pointers of a good job description: Explains the reality of the role Showcases the organisation's culture, and A bit of marketing for the company In short, a job description is used for a variety of reasons— starting from the most obvious, which is recruiting, determining salary ranges, creating job goals, job titles and more.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Increase in Unemployment Rate Good News | Main | 1 in 8 Consumers Forecasted to Cut or Eliminate Cable TV in 2010 » May 10, 2010 Disruption and the Analyst Industry I signed up for GigaOm Pro  recently.    It costs $79 a year to subscribe. . 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Yahoo CEO on Local Content | Main | Non-Mortgage Debt and Working in Retirement » June 30, 2010 Wisconsin, Illinois Companies Feeling the Recovery The QPS Employment Group is a staffing and recruiting firm operating in Wisconsin and Illinois.  Kudos to QPS for their survey work. 

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

» August 23, 2010 The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges Investing in venture-backed private companies used to be by invitation only.  But this has changed over the last few years as private company stock exchanges have emerged.    - Facebook has a value of about $25.5

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

I think it will be another interesting year for assistants with lots of changes and further challenges for our industry. Remember assistants need to keep up to date with the latest innovations in our industries as much as any other profession. Social Media. Role diversification. Virtual Meetings. Confidentiality .

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. Social Media. The amount of down time we enjoy while our boss travels is certainly decreasing if it is not already non-existent.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

» August 23, 2010 The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges Investing in venture-backed private companies used to be by invitation only.  But this has changed over the last few years as private company stock exchanges have emerged.    - Facebook has a value of about $25.5

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 11, 2022

And interacting with others professionally and socially via Slack took away her isolation worries. When Molly’s company started bringing workers back on-site, she felt conflicted. Many companies turn to their webpages and social media accounts to promote their flexible arrangements. Unlimited PTO.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Education Driving the She-conomy | Main | Software "Super Vendors" and Barbell Industrial Structures » October 19, 2010 Large Companies Recovering - Small Businesses Still in Recession Large corporations are recovering from the recession and seeing sales increases. 

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 26, 2016

What stuff should we be debating, what is going on, what should be changed and what is working well within the Assistant industry. In this day and age are companies unintentionally discriminating by not hiring PAs from an ethnic background? What are some of the complementary courses companies should be putting EA’s on?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Nicole Grinnell took the idea of being a virtual assistant and turned it into a multimillion dollar company. Her strong work ethic and her own experience as an executive assistant in the corporate world has formed her into the leader she is today in the staffing and marketing industry. And favorite hobby for sure has to be travel.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 12, 2010

.  The dramatic growth in social media use - especially Facebook - is resulting in more small businesses choosing to use social media sites as their primary, and in some cases only, web presence.   Social media sites are also inexpensive to create and use.    The idea is simple. 

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Project management skills are also highly desirable and, depending on the start up, a background in technology and/or social media may be needed. From data entry to social media, small business owners can also benefit from hiring an executive assistant. How can Executive Assistants help small businesses grow?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. I’ve also worked in a variety of industries and have met lots of interesting people and been asked to do lots of interesting tasks! You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. I’ve also worked in a variety of industries and have met lots of interesting people and been asked to do lots of interesting tasks! You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life?

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As admins, we’re always trying to organize all the pieces and parts of our professional lives – from workspaces to meetings to travel plans. She said, “Security doesn’t lie within a company. You cannot rely on your company or your executive to protect and advance your career; you have to do it yourself. It lies within you.”.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 29, 2014

A similar role in your existing industry. A similar role in a different industry. The type of roles that these companies offer. Social media is becoming an essential resource for career information. Social media is becoming an essential resource for career information. AND HERE’S WHERE YOU’LL FIND IT.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 12, 2010

  The awards are given to customer relationship management (CRM) industry leaders and includes both people and companies.    It is one of my favorite issues of CRM because in one magazine a broad range of key CRM companies, technologies and people are covered.  you think so? you think so?

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Small Business Labs

JULY 13, 2010

   The general consensus from the feedback is that despite the growth of social media, having a traditional website is still a good idea. Yesterday's post Do Small Businesses Still Need a Website? generated more traffic and emails than usual.   The

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 21, 2010

The article suggests this industry consolation will lead to "architectural mediocrity" and less innovation. At the same time, many consider this the golden era of small software companies.    There are thousands of new, small "apps" companies  generating real revenue. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Successful small businesses are leveraging social media and technology :  the SBSI results continue to show that technology and social media help many small businesses thrive despite the challenging economic conditions.    I look forward to tweeting with you on wednesday.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 5, 2010

| Main | Smallbizlabs Bidding on Newsweek » May 05, 2010 More Evidence Facebook is Taking Over the Web Nielsen released their March data on the top social networking sites.  social networking sites play a major role in the web marketing industry.   The chart below, from Nielsen, is pretty self-explanatory.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

" We're looking forward to the next wave of Network Solutions Small Business Success Index data on small business use of social media.  Posted by: traffic school california | August 10, 2010 at 01:45 AM Companies realize that time on social sites is increasing. That's an awesome return!

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