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A day in the life: Matthew Want, PA, Marcham Publishing

Practically Perfect PA

For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry. Organising and maintaining multiple email inboxes. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers.

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Which tasks should assistants manage?

Practically Perfect PA

Deciding which documents their executive should read (assistants should schedule time in the Executive’s diary for catching up on paperwork / reading etc), forwarding documents to other members of staff as appropriate or filing information for a later date. Email and diary management. Business travel. Point of contact.

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How can assistants stay on top of the scene?

Practically Perfect PA

I spent a lot of time researching great venues, restaurants, hotels and suppliers and I really enjoyed it. I really like the Afar website and email updates for overall travel news and ideas for any trips colleagues or clients may want my advise on. They also have a good list of travel apps that might come in handy.

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Top 5 Tips for Safe Business Travel

The Small Business Blog

Top 5 Tips for Safe Business Travel by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 26, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Find out about the area you are travelling to beforehand, especially travel warnings & regional issues. Try not to go alone if possible.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

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.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

Arranging catering and dealing with external suppliers. Junior PA: Booking travel and hotels for colleagues . Getting to grips with calendar and email management. Getting to grips with calendar and email management. Establishing and maintaining filing systems. Sorting and distributing post. Helping with projects.

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Planned European Webserver Outage

The Small Business Blog

« Top 5 Tips for Safe Business Travel Is Your Small Business Worth Shouting About? » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 at 9:58 am and is filed under WinWeb. WinWeb.com apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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