Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Alongside sourcing a venue, we have to think about the catering, any overnight guests, travel logistics, dietary requirements, speakers, training materials, seating plans, AV equipment… the list is endless. Not a confident negotiator? They have a vast knowledge of venues and hotels. Let them do it for you. Probably not.

Agencies 100

Agencies Negotiating Equipment Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Once the initial cost of equipment has been paid teleconferencing is inexpensive. Depending on the telephone equipment you have it can be hard to hear what everyone is saying especially if the majority are in a large boardroom and the phone is not in the middle of the desk. It is also not ideal for sales pitches or negotiations.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Equipment Expenses Negotiating 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Once the initial cost of equipment has been paid teleconferencing is inexpensive. Depending on the telephone equipment you have it can be hard to hear what everyone is saying especially if the majority are in a large boardroom and the phone is not in the middle of the desk. It is also not ideal for sales pitches or negotiations.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Equipment Expenses Negotiating 100

Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Management 52

Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 26, 2013

Here are the links to my previous blogs: How to negotiate when planning an event. The last thing you want is to have malfunctioning equipment and not knowing how to fix it or who should fix it! Site visit and other venue considerations. So you’ve been asked to organise an event… now what? Event Schedules and Speakers.

Budget 100

Budget Negotiating Agencies Equipment 100

Small Business CEO

AUGUST 21, 2013

Along with the office, you get office furniture and equipment and even qualified staff. You can work at the office daily, hire people, run your campaigns, conduct meetings and conferences and expand your business as you see fit. You can negotiate for extras and pay for add-on services like meeting rooms as and when required.

Negotiating 40

Negotiating Equipment Purchasing Environment 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. There were charges for audio visual equipment that we never ordered. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Negotiating International 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

Oh yes PAs are no doubt equipped with a much broader skill set than most people (and maybe you) would give you credit for. My first true events project was for an internal communications conference and summer party for 200 people. We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines.

Project Management 195

Project Management Mentoring Negotiating Skills 195

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 24, 2017

Oh yes PAs are no doubt equipped with a much broader skill set than most people (and maybe you) would give you credit for. My first true events project was for an internal communications conference and summer party for 200 people. We also possess a unique set of skills, many of which are transferable into lots of different disciplines.

Project Management 195

Project Management Mentoring Negotiating Skills 195

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. How many meeting rooms you require and how each room will be used (main conference room, break out rooms, formal dining etc). The price point for this can be negotiated.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. How many meeting rooms you require and how each room will be used (main conference room, break out rooms, formal dining etc). The price point for this can be negotiated.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100