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EIBTM and getting out of the office

Practically Perfect PA

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! This means that I am not always in the office.

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EIBTM and getting out of the office

Practically Perfect PA

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! This means that I am not always in the office.

Suppliers 100
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EIBTM and getting out of the office

Practically Perfect PA

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! This means that I am not always in the office.

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Core soft skill: Resilience

Practically Perfect PA

Well, it seems to be the skill of the moment within the industry. Networking. Having a strong network before internally in your organisation and with other assistants, clients and suppliers is pretty crucial these days. Having a network to fall back on when something goes wrong is so helpful.

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

If it does then ask to attend their initial training sessions on the industry. You can meet with potential suppliers but also attend free training sessions. Networking Groups. There are PA networking groups springing up all over the place these days, which is absolutely brilliant!

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Serviced Apartments – pros and cons

Practically Perfect PA

In addition I met with a number of serviced apartment suppliers and from the outset it was clear that the apartments were considerably cheaper than the best corporate rate I was offered at a hotel. Looking back on this it was easy to see that their were definite benefits to using serviced accommodation but also a few shortcomings.

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Collaborating With The Enemy: Competitive Advantage? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Not surprisingly this group includes mentors within his own industry, but what is unique about Scudamore is that some of these mentors run the businesses he competes against every day. Working in tandem with your competitors has benefits in addition to getting a good beat to what’s happening in your industry.