Practically Perfect PA

MAY 19, 2015

Following the success of the Assist Conference I have decided to organise a few more events throughout the year. First up we have Assist Travel taking place on Friday 4th September 2015 from 10am to 4pm in London. Why should you attend Assist Travel? Travel best practice. Travel technology. Travel trends.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 21, 2023

of survey respondents citing travel expenses and time as their major concerns. The concerning challenges for the commercial real estate industry leads a lot of people in the workforce to question what collaboration will look like in the future , and more specifically, how offices will be utilized in 2024. It’s worth noting that 59.2%

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand. From booking travel arrangements, arranging meetings, and managing events, to handling personal errands, your knack for multitasking will shine in this role.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 27, 2014

Having been established in the incentive travel industry for over a decade now, I can state with confidence that we at First Event have seen it all; events to recognise success, reward achievement, inspire motivation, build relations and give back to communities. About First Event. This post is sponsored by First Event.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

With Assist Travel coming up in September in London I wanted to share one of our most popular blogs with you – The Ultimate Travel Itinerary. I will be presenting on this very topic at the conference. A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

With budgets tight, many companies are looking to trim back expenditure by reducing travel costs, slashing marketing budgets and even downsizing the number of staff. Company conferences and events have also seen financial cuts. Here are some of the many benefits of a multi-day conference.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2017

In a time where the majority of emphasis is placed on finding the best price, the easy route is to choose the cheapest option when booking your executive travel, especially when it comes to airport transfers, be it a group or individual. However, there are several factors which could lead to a compromising situation. Driver Knowledge.

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Allwork

JANUARY 22, 2024

Guest Episode Video Transcript Giovanni Palavicini President of President of the Global Workspace Association Giovanni Palavicini boasts an extensive 15-year tenure in the flexible workspace industry, serving as a prominent real estate broker and the esteemed president of the Allwork.Space association.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

After so much anticipation, the Office Dynamics Conference, titled the 21st Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , opened on Tuesday evening September 30th with the Social Fusion Mixer. The Office Dynamics Conference team was certainly ensuring we would have plenty of energy to make it through the day!

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Office Dynamics

MAY 5, 2018

Her statement came after she had attended the Office Dynamics Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence where she interacted with hundreds of executive and administrative assistants from around the globe. How many external networks do you have? How many administrative conferences have you attended in the past 5 years?

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 4, 2017

In a time where the majority of emphasis is placed on finding the best price, the easy route is to choose the cheapest option when booking your executive travel, especially when it comes to airport transfers, be it a group or individual. However, there are several factors which could lead to a compromising situation. Driver Knowledge.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Besides all the cuddling with my furry friend, I enjoy online and offline networking, watching movies and travelling. Luckily my husband shares my passion for travelling. As an active online networker, I value Facebook and LinkedIn very much for meeting my community who are helping hands when I need advice for work.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

We have always tried to make the events a little different to other conferences in the industry and we have always had good feedback from our efforts. The Virtual Summit is a full day conference for the early booking price of £50. This is the first event of its kind for the PA industry so you might have a few questions.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

Travel Planning Apps: Whether you’re the one traveling, or simply attempting to get your executive from point A to point B, travel planning apps can be a life saver. 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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Success

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Bush was raised in Los Angeles, where we’re gathered today, sitting across from each other in a sun-dappled industrial loft. The pair met the old-fashioned way—at least for philanthropically minded women in the entertainment industry in the pre-social media era. She’d arrived a little late, and she asked to borrow Bush’s notes. (It

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 10, 2024

With an estimated 27,000 delegates from 90 countries, MIPIM is still a force to be reckoned with when it comes to opportunities to network and learn as delegates, with organisations using the week to deliver news, insights and thinking.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

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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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 10, 2017

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. Support for an Internal PA Network. “Succeeding in business is all about making connections.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. Technology now allows individuals easier access to new opportunities and recruitment agencies are much more adapt at targeting the right candidates through social media and networking websites.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

For example, while you're reaching out to family and friends this holiday season, why not also reach out to new connections in your company or your industry? Or, send a friendly Facebook message to someone you met at a conference, wishing them a joyful Thanksgiving and a "let's-set-up-a-time-to-talk" message?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The challenge may come when you realize there are a plethora of training programs, conferences, webinars and other learning events for administrative assistants and executive assistants. Our conference and World Class Assistant™ our very different learning events. Conferences for Administrative Professionals. Last several days.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2016

After the success of the Assist Conference and Assist Travel, both of which are based in London. Social Media and online networking. During the course of the event we will look to resolve some of the big questions that face our industry today. So what do I have planned? Inbox Management. Diary Management. Minute taking.

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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. I do it around my children so I can safely say being a PA has enabled me to travel the world, get a job within weeks of arriving in two countries and now as a mother it continues to give me work.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. And it is also handy for when your manager is travelling. FlightTrack: £2.99

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Here are a few of my favourites: Travel. This app is slightly more expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. You can set it for your current location or receive alerts from places you are planning to travel too. And it is also handy for when your manager is travelling. FlightTrack: £2.99

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Travel management. As you can imagine I am super excited about the Assist Conference – Practically Perfect PA’s first conference for our UK based readers taking place on the 27th February. So here is to 2014, it has been a wonderful year and I can’t wait to see what 2015 brings the assistant industry!

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 29, 2008

In addition to not totally understanding the blogging craze, I am really stumped on how social networking could possibly help me market my services. I hear you on the weekly new invites to join new networks. So, I founded the first Virtual Assistant network in the southern hemisphere without realising what I was doing at the time!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I’m quite lucky because I work in the events industry so my colleagues understand that I want to attend events that will support my professional development. All of which are relevant to our industry too!

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Ideas.Ted

JULY 16, 2021

Even though cities have been centers of culture, ideas and industry since the Neolithic Revolution 12,000 years ago (!) , today’s urban-centric global civilization is just a couple of hundred years old. TransMilenio — an impressive network of rapid-transit bus routes — opened in 2000. Bogotá, Colombia’s ciclovia.

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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. PA Networking. Niche networking is a big trend for 2014 so it would seem assistants are ahead of the curve on this one!

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2017

Request more/less travel. Business travel is something that many people enjoy. Join a networking group. Attending networking events will help you expand your horizons and open your mind to what’s possible in the working world. Associations within your field and industry are great resources for education and networking.

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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. I hope you all feel the same and are looking forward to the next twelve months. Applications.

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Eco-Office Gals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

The high price and inconvenience of air travel have spurred companies to look for more cost-effective ways to get people together, and the virtual event is the perfect alternative. Virtual events just make sense as a means of offsetting carbon-intensive travel activities. Travel Is Just Part of It. million trees.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Her statement came after she had attended the Office Dynamics 18th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence where she interacted with 238 executive and administrative assistants from around the globe. How many external networks do you have? How many administrative conferences have you attended in the past 5 years?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 9, 2015

The Confederation of British Industry found that 74% of employers look for applicants with conversational ability in a second language. It will also open up international travel and networking opportunities. It literally pays off to be bilingual. per year for you.

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