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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. It is brilliant!

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Getting buy in from the boss

Practically Perfect PA

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. Magazine Subscriptions. Membership to Networking Clubs & Associations. Support for an Internal PA Network. Richard Branson. Salary Increase.

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Using social media to empower Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

When Nicky approached me to speak about my top tips for beginners at The Assist Conference I was truly honored. Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. You can get free headshots at PA/EA conferences such as Office Show.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

I attended the Assist Conference earlier this year. The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). Networking – Establishing / Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships in person & online.

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How can assistants stay on top of the scene?

Practically Perfect PA

We also have to know what cultural events are taking place that might impress a visiting client, great team building locations for our executives and all of those hidden gem venues that can host the perfect parties and conferences. I spent a lot of time researching great venues, restaurants, hotels and suppliers and I really enjoyed it.

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SaaS Benefit Number 1: No Software Installation. | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! SaaS is a relatively new software concept that allows you to “consume&# software as a subscription, like for a magazine. Please note, even though I am publishing this, after the Conference, but did only very basic editing, essentially posting my raw notes from the meeting.

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What To Do When You've Been Insulted | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

The only upside in my example is that I was the client, so I haven’t lost business, just a good supplier. The great magazine subscription debacle Reply Stacey Cornelius ( @thestudiosource ) April 28, 2010 at 9:25 am What Melinda said. It continues to bother me that I may have over reacted. I won’t do the same next time.

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