Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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Allwork

AUGUST 26, 2022

This article was written by Deborah Nemeth and Megan Skaalen , and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. Gen Z has also come of age while the world faces some of the greatest environmental, social and economic crises in history. Training & Development: One Size Does Not Fit All. Image courtesy of SmithGroup.

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Success

AUGUST 14, 2021

Only my phone knew how many texts and emails awaited me. My goal was to bring the most powerful elements of the retreat home, to train myself to be where and when I am through a three-pronged approach of meditation, mindfulness, and, well, nothing. Hoge has found that this training can lower cortisol levels. Hence my tears.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Unlike typical venture capitalists, he left Silicon Valley to get away from the constant stimulation, “just touching base” emails and endless coffee dates. “I Even activities that are ‘productive’—like doing research, or emailing… can be obstacles,” he says. The secret to his success? Are you a strong writer? You can track any metric.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Earlier this week I wrote a piece on Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for assistants so I thought I would carry on with that theme and try to convince you all to join Twitter! Twitter really is a great place for learning as well as being social. vaclassroom: Passionate about web marketing and online training.

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Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Last month I picked up a copy of SUCCESS magazine because I knew I’d be in it and, you know, I’m vain. I signed up for his email list, and 13 automated messages and many Google rabbit holes later, I learned some fascinating science about the power of thought: Thoughts create happiness. Need to grow your email list?

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When we do wind up with a moment or two for ourselves, it’s tempting to spend it mindlessly browsing social media or catching up on our favorite Netflix shows instead of engaging in meaningful, enjoyable activities. Between our families and our careers, carving out a chunk of time just for us can seem nearly impossible.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 12, 2014

The link is here for those that receive this by email. Along with my session the assistants also heard from Lucy Brazer, CEO of Marcham Publishing and the powerhouse behind Executive Secretary Magazine. As I was still on stage at the time I must have looked slightly odd! It really is not a question up for debate anymore.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2016

Note: Subscribe to Executive Secretary Magazine , and read my detailed article on Clearing Up The Fog Around Cloud Storage , in the January, 2016 issue. I use this app often from my mobile devices to view and sign contracts that are emailed to me in PDF form. Share with others using Flipboard’s social sharing features.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. This most crucial part of your business cards is your contact information, such as your name, phone number, and email. It lies within you.”.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life? I would encourage all assistants to actively use social media. Can blogging and being active in social media harm your career?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life? I would encourage all assistants to actively use social media. Can blogging and being active in social media harm your career?

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

As I’ve said many times over the last few weeks I really do think assistants should be using social media to enhance all aspects of their career and LinkedIn is a great place to start if you are new to the world of social networking. Executive Secretary Magazine. Executive Assistant / Secretary. Job hunting.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

I would also learn earlier on how to train yourself to switch off. I can keep up to date with the Guernsey PA Connect website and emails, my personal and work emails, along with always being able to call anyone if I need to. We have also had articles in local magazines. I guess it’s my iPhone. About the network….

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 22, 2010

King , owner of Author’s Assistance Training and this month’s sponsor, on how authors can benefit from working with a virtual professional and how solopreneurs with an interest in publishing can find authors to support. Contact Jan at any of her websites, or by email at: jan@janbking.com. Interview: Tara spoke with Jan B.

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Expecting a typical auto repair store with worn carpet, car and truck magazines and ugly metal chairs I was pleased to walk into an inviting waiting area; warm, clean, comfortable. Even better – the magazines were more to my liking with a recent copy of People Magazine.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 21, 2010

Sure, it might help if your goal is to write for Time magazine, but it is unlikely to help you sell products. Complete the New Client Questionnaire Subscribe to the Blog by Email Subscribe to the Blog by RSS 10 Most Popular Posts More silly little alt code symbols for Twitter - 35 comments Time to Jazz Up Your Website Social Buttons? -

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Loosely Speaking

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Interviewee: Jane Bristol , most recently the economic development director with a 21 year tenure in Prescott, Arizona, the 4th best place to retire according to Money Magazine and 64th on Forbes.com’s list of “best small places for business and careers.&#. Click here to retrieve the details. Tara Fort , owner of Versatility.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 9, 2010

Complete the New Client Questionnaire Subscribe to the Blog by Email Subscribe to the Blog by RSS 10 Most Popular Posts More silly little alt code symbols for Twitter - 35 comments Time to Jazz Up Your Website Social Buttons? - 2 Multiple Streams Of Income April 14th, 2010 at 6:21 am [.] They will change your business!"

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 9, 2010

Complete the New Client Questionnaire Subscribe to the Blog by Email Subscribe to the Blog by RSS 10 Most Popular Posts More silly little alt code symbols for Twitter - 35 comments Time to Jazz Up Your Website Social Buttons? - 2 Multiple Streams Of Income April 14th, 2010 at 6:21 am [.] They will change your business!"

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. You'll be able to process a customer's order and even email them the receipt from your vehicle. This is the reason people need to take mobile marketing seriously and invest in a training course.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 14, 2011

I nursed my bruised ego and got a clue about how publishing really works, whether it’s for magazines, websites, blogs, books, and beyond. Editors are busy and read through mounds of desperate writer emails every day. Is it for a recurring sidebar in the front of the magazine? Clueless would have been a better assessment.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Skills needed: You will need to have a background in personal training and nutrition or have experience of working as a fitness instructor.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2022

Images of remote islands with fruity drinks and no emails might spring to mind. Moore advises her clients to use the fringes of time between appointments and during commutes to respond to quick emails, type out a few notes or schedule some appointments. What would you do if money were no object? Law #7: Harness your fear. Moore says.

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Ideas.Ted

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

And that’s what the board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist aims to be, whether it’s in her podcast ( Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter ) , books , social media posts or newsletter — to correct and dispel myths, confusion and crackpot theories and products and illuminate evidence-based research and information.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Checking emails (both work and private) and social media channels. However, most of the time I am busy screening and filtering the emails of my two bosses. Can you recommend any events, books, publications, websites, training programmes for other assistants? IMA offers a variety of trainings and conferences.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 1, 2024

But much like with social media, with greater communication and openness comes fears about things like privacy. From a mobile it’s possible to complete bookings for all sort of things from meeting rooms to fitness training sessions to parking to maintenance issues such as the elevator being broken.”

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Brilliantly Better

AUGUST 30, 2010

They can be collective newsletters, like the very fine SharingLifeSkills , of which I’m proud to be a part, or they can be magazine style, like The Daily Brainstorm. Social Media Interactions The same rules that applies to audience interactions applies to peers interaction when it comes to social media.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 15, 2010

As of January 2009 I started to actively promote the blog, becoming active (some say that I become even too active ) in social media outlets like Twitter , FaceBook and StumbleUpon. Blogging is not unidirectional, like a printed magazine. These days we are witnessing the power of social media broadcast range.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? More often than not that train has moved on. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. I have never thought of this as bootstrapping per say.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Once each group turned in their creation, we had an opportunity to learn about IYOTSA — the International Year of the Secretary and Assistant from Lucy Brazier, CEO of Marcham Publishing which produces both Executive Secretary Magazine and The VA Magazine.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2024

Army officer turned software engineer; Ge Wang, a lawyer who became the owner of a menswear business; and Monique Greenwood, a magazine editor-in-chief turned innkeeper. Penned by two former White House social secretaries, Treating People Well is committed to bringing civility back so we can start treating each other better.

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

He wanted Harvard Business Review and I offer People Magazine. “If they have great content, the reader stays longer and then picks up the phone or emails or places an order, right?&# “Yes – that’s what I offer. A website project for a company managing liquidation sales. The guy was awesome.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? We receive great value in having monthly training/touch base meetings at the minimum to see how everything is going. You want the whole tree."

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In honor of the 125th anniversary of SUCCESS , we’re extending the spotlight beyond the household names to the everyday leaders who reflect the true value of our magazine: impacting others in a positive way. That was when she started to build her business, organically, with the power of social media. But this year, there’s more.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Email the owners and offer to guest post or to do an interview. The Metrics of Social Media Reply Pat OBrian November 20, 2009 at 6:19 am The idea of creating a diverse experience is good. Octopus Obedience Training—Better Than Ricky Gervais Reply Deneen Wilson ( @typingbug ) November 20, 2009 at 8:41 am This is so true.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2010

Alasdair McGregor: how to write non-fiction well Reply poch January 4, 2010 at 6:23 am This post reminded me of a wise advice from a site: Anticipate and watch social media trends. Poch – What’s funny is that I’ve never watched any social media trends at all. Maybe that’s a social media trend in itself…?)

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