Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

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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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Greater training for PAs.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 31, 2016

This is the first video I have done for Practically Perfect PA – I much prefer writing than staring at myself on screen – however – with Assist Travel coming up next week I thought I would also highlight one of the great sessions we have at the conference! Top 5 business destinations uncovered. The doors will open at 2.30pm.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 11, 2017

When I started looking at the programme I thought to myself, I really want to put a conference together that truly inspires and empowers assistants. This is a big dream, but I hope the programme reflects my objectives for the conference. The conference is taking place at the very cool Proud Camden on the 8th and 9th February 2018.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 5, 2016

We ran our first conference and exhibition for business travel booking assistants last September and I’m very excited to announce that we will be running Assist Travel again this year. At the end of this conference attendees will have the knowledge and the connections to greatly improve their business travel processes and procedures.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 12, 2016

There are also lots of opportunities over the course of the conference to meet and network with every other assistant in the room. By the end of the day you will know every other assistant attending the conference. Once again, the relationship between Assistant and their Executive will be at the heart of the conference.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

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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Social Media Twitter Suppliers 2015 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops on career development for assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them. Look out for and take advantage of networking events and skills development wherever possible.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2016

This is often the way with us PAs – we have banks of knowledge which sometimes we only need to use once – a big office move, a one-off international conference. Insiders.com – a website where PAs from anywhere can search the database to find a supplier suggested by another PA, with their reason for recommending and relevant contact info etc.

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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. Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. meetings with our suppliers are completely optional. We have selected a specific number of suppliers in key areas.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops. If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Greater training for PAs.

Suppliers 100

Suppliers 2017 Networking International 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2015

We held our first Assist Travel conference and exhibition on Friday 25th September at the Hilton Bankside and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the day. The hotel itself was not open to guests and you could literally smell the fresh paint in the conference space. As you can imagine I was really excited to get the conference started.

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2015 Travel Suppliers Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Conferences, training and networking events can be equally as daunting especially when you are attending on your own and have to join in group activities and network with strangers.As I’ve said in the past training, networking and meeting suppliers should be an integral part of our career.

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BioTeams

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

technologies intensively to connect the internal efforts of employees and to extend the organization's reach to customers, partners, and suppliers. We call this new kind of company The Networked Enterprise ". Read The rise of the networked enterprise: Web 2.0 finds its payday. click here for more details ).

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

At the Assist Conference last year we had a session on personal branding and the speaker asked each of us ‘what are you good at?’ There has just been the big Office Dynamics conference in the States on this very subject and EUMA are about to hold a training session in Manchester called From Stressed to Strategic. Networking.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

I will be presenting on this very topic at the conference. Choosing a supplier for your office is not easy, particuarly when it comes to business travel. Assistants have to navigate their corporate travel policy while ensuring their Executives have a smooth business trip while relying on suppliers to make that happen.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers. Last week I attended EIBTM in Barcelona. This means that I am not always in the office.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers. Last week I attended EIBTM in Barcelona. This means that I am not always in the office.

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Suppliers Calendars Training Travel 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It is a huge exhibition and conference for the events industry. I also attend a lot of events for my work itself particularly when I am asked to source venues and meet new suppliers. Last week I attended EIBTM in Barcelona. This means that I am not always in the office.

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Suppliers Calendars Training Travel 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! It was brilliant to have a little networking objective for the show because like everyone else I don’t find networking all that easy!

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BioTeams

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Over 1-2 days they run their business for 3 years and as well as making all the key operational and strategic decisions also have to deal with real issues such as competitor price changes, supplier problems and misleading media stories! Checkout my other articles about business games.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

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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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 2, 2015

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). You applied for the role and after an interviewing process were offered the coveted position.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Conferences can be extremely good business and hosting an attractive event with the right speakers can ensure a full house of people who are eager to part with their cash in order to hear the wisdom that is on offer. Useful Promotional Items.

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BioTeams

JANUARY 21, 2011

So perhaps some lessons here for both of us in how to work effectively when the customer and the supplier are in the same family! click here for more details ). click here for more details ).

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BioTeams

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Note that both Simulate and Crystal currently generate flash (SWF files) which means they won't run on ipads although I believe the suppliers both have plans for HTML5.

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Microsoft Excel Suppliers Social Media Budget 40

The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Check out office suppliers such as avery.com and smead.com for storage and filing options. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson. Get vertical filing racks that allow you to store documents in an upright position.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Youve been networking your little tail off. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson. Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Build your own network! Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 17, 2006

Build your own network! I thought it would be interesting to insert here my notes from the Software Luminaries Panel at TiEcon 2006, a Silicon Valley, California Entrepreneurial Conference I attended last weekend. E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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BioTeams

MARCH 6, 2011

Such collaborations are often referred to as Virtual Enterprise Networks due to their ability to provide small businesses with pay-as-you-need virtual resources. Such collaborations are described in detail in my book The Networked Enterprise. To read David Cameron calls civil servants 'enemies of enterprise'.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 27, 2010

The only upside in my example is that I was the client, so I haven’t lost business, just a good supplier. It continues to bother me that I may have over reacted. I won’t do the same next time. ie, always step back and take a breather.

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