Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 11, 2014

‘We don’t have a choice on whether we do social media; the question is how well we do it?’ One of the biggest changes I’ve seen is how social media now plays a crucial part in the role of an admin professional. So how do admin professionals become social media experts?

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MARCH 26, 2024

Attend events at your local library to make friends in a new city When thinking of how to make new friends in a city, your local public library might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But libraries are often a bustling hub for local communities through public programming and events.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

While many on social media refer to their jobs as influencers, there are those who exert sway by simply doing something that others want to emulate. Other agents started to take notice of her Instagram efforts, and eventually Ingram started designing and collaborating with them on their social media outreach as well.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing about social media and how best assistants can use it for their professional lives. If you are running a team building event or get together you could create a hashtag for the event and ask everyone to follow it for updates and information as the event takes place.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Do you think assistants should use social media for professional purposes? If you answered positively then yes you would be correct I think using social media for your professional development and networking is an absolute must! Here are ten do ‘s and ten don’ts for using social media professionally….

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 23, 2017

Do you organise meetings, away days, conferences, private dinners, summer parties, teambuilding or other events? The events show from SquareMeal. Venues + Events Live is the award-winning exhibition from SquareMeal, and helps PAs, EAs and event organisers find venues, suppliers and inspiration for their next 12 months’ worth of events.

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Loosely Speaking

APRIL 6, 2011

Even though the big three (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) have been around for more than a few years, conventions and best practices for their use still seems like a hot topic. Speaking of This … here are a few related posts from the Loosely Speaking archives: Not that social with your social media?

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

She listens to their commentary, takes note of the events they attend and reviews their social interactions. They’re always at events and have so much stuff going on that they get dressed up for. Johnson adopted a comment-to-shop model of selling using the boutique’s VIP Facebook group. It’s so fun!”.

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Success

JUNE 8, 2022

If the world’s most popular search engine was succeeded by a social media app, it may indicate a new era for the platforms that were once used solely for entertainment. A Pew Research Center study found that 84% of adults ages 18 to 29 use social media. Nearly half of consumers use social media to discover new brands.

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Allwork

APRIL 10, 2024

Effective social media presence is crucial for building a dynamic and valued coworking community. Did you know that over 74% of potential customers check out a business’s social media before making a decision? Share photos or short videos showcasing the amenities, atmosphere, and community events.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Make use of brand storytelling and even tools in social media. WIth social media tools, the opportunity presents itself literally 24 hours a day. Make use of brand storytelling tools in social media. The Stories feature on Facebook or Instagram can help. A brand story should be personal and authentic.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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Success

MAY 2, 2023

For some, protecting your personal life might look like not accepting follower invites from colleagues on social media channels. Others might feel fine being Facebook friends, but would prefer to nix happy hours or keep parties to family and friends only. Determine what is appropriate Boundaries can also extend to conversations.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 18, 2010

It is hard to tell, but it seems like their overall social media presence is highly profitable, not just in customer service savings but in the direct effects of their flight sales and upgrade purchases. Social Media is Not About Direct Marketing Rating 3.00 Want To Link To This Article? Feel free to grab the code below.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

While some of the larger events tend to rely on professional speakers and trainers, the smaller ones just don’t have the budget. They specialize in offering educational and networking opportunities, and they’re always looking for passionate professionals to help organize local events. You can also leverage social media professionally.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

And I’ve come prepared: Red wine, Sudoku, a 2,000-piece puzzle and a journal to record what I hope will be a week filled with pensive thought and deep revelation—seven days without TV, Internet, Netflix, Pandora, a smartphone or social media. Facebook bores me, but I’m itching for it anyway. I’m also getting paid to do this.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

By AndreaKalli For those that live in Facebook -land, you know the pain of their platform changes when they affect Facebook Pages. Rebecca says – “The Facebook Assurance Program was started in 2010, for those small business owners who don’t have the patience, time or know-how to update their Pages. Rating 3.00

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Over the course of just three years, once powerful newspapers were reduced to specks on their former image, and social media services took over as the most frequent and powerful platform for internet users to find out just what was going on. Social media attracts strong opinions, some politically charged and others personal.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 28, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Are Social Media sites today’s biggest time suck? When you’re your own boss, your time is your own and without someone peering over your shoulder, you can Tweet/Plurk/Flickr/Facebook/LinkedIn your day away if you like.

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Denise Aday

AUGUST 9, 2012

Be sure to cover your critical social media basics. Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn: 3-5 subject- or industry-related posts per weekday, such as blog post promotion, events, and media mentions. Perfect for either ongoing support or targeted social media campaigns. Flat rate per month, prepaid.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 25, 2010

Now, thanks to social media, it is something that can really happen for small, efficient, and ultra-effective internet businesses. Social media gives small businesses the power to outshine their large opponents, outmaneuver major corporations, and with a bit of dedication and work, eventually beat their more powerful opponents.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

You may think that only solopreneurs or social media influencers require a personal brand. But you can easily tarnish that brand with a Facebook rant or arguing unnecessarily with a coworker. If you have someone’s interest that far, then each additional post or other bit of media should add to that branded story.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

It’s time to kick-off a special event we’ve been hosting for years here on our blog that we hope you will enjoy! There are chances to win great prizes, all you have to do is engage with the blog posts by commenting as well as sharing the post on social media. Our Blog-a-Thon is a free online event.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 14, 2016

Following the success of the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I thought I would put together a more extensive training course for two of our favourite conference topics – Events Management for assistants and Social Media/Apps/Office Tech (I can’t think of a catchy title for this one!). Event design.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Both founders are award winnings PAs with awards that include Hays PA of the Year, Senior Admin of the Year, Executive PA-Best Organised Event, We are the City Rising Star award as well as reaching the final places for another UK award. We used all social media platforms to advertise the event and the network itself.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 2, 2021

While this may have been true 20 years ago, you no longer have to attend every local Chamber of Commerce meeting or networking event to market your business. With social media and apps like Zoom that allow you to meet face to face via computer, you can connect with others without the need for traditional style networking.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

In fact, we found that over 76% of small businesses that took the survey, do all their marketing online, with only 14% still using offline methods such as advertising, events or direct mail. SEO produced the best results according to a third of small businesses, followed by Social Media Marketing and Content/In-bound Marketing.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

Thankfully Facebook has taken pains to offer it to you: Facebook Mobile. Facebook takes advantage of this by allowing you to upload status updates or photos from any email account. Of course, if your mobile device has web access, you can access Facebook Mobile directly from your device’s web browser.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 14, 2010

By AndreaKalli It is evident that Virtual Events Support and Management will be one of the hottest niches in 2010. The stats are revealing of how many businesses are shifting their focus to delivering all types of Virtual Events to their different audiences. Access the Virtual Events Specialist and Camtasia Training Program Together!

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 17, 2016

Instead of dreading Yelp and Facebook reviews, encourage them. Nielsen statistics show that 33% of consumers prefer to contact businesses via social media rather than by telephone. According to JD Power , a whopping 67% turn to places like Twitter and Facebook for customer service. Improve communication. Are you sure?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Building Your Brand: Get Social. Social media is the engine that your job search will run on. A fully fleshed out, professional social media profile gives employers a point of reference beyond your resume. You might not think that it matters what you post on other social media sites, but you’d be surprised.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

In the event you’ve orchestrated a social media campaign and it has fallen on deaf ears for the most part, there is a reason to focus in on as to why that’s the case. Presumably, your company’s reasoning for using social media in the first place is more than likely at fault. Big mistake!

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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 4, 2016

Stop Using Facebook as Your Website! The dangers of using Facebook as your business website. Sadly instead of seeing a decrease in the number of businesses taking part in the practice, here we are a year later, with more small businesses than ever believing they can get away with using Facebook as their business website.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Attend a training event or workshop. Training events, workshops, and webinars abound! Your network is also a treasure trove of information regarding upcoming conferences, seminars, and events — and you may even get a significant discount just for being a member of a professional association. Go back to school.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 16, 2012

Today I'm going to share my secret tips for how you can triple your results from attending live conferences and events. Start Connecting BEFORE the Event. Many live events now have Twitter hashtags or Facebook groups or pages for people going to the event.  When You are at the Event, Attend the Sessions.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Productivityist.com by Mike Vardy Start Here Archives Store Contact Events on the Horizon Posted on 02/28/2013 // Leave a Comment As February draws to a close, I’m going to conduct a bit of housekeeping here. In Victoria, I’ve got a few events going on over the next several weeks. For more information on this event, click here.

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