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. As with all of our Assist Events we like to make sure that it is a little different and I loved our travel themed registration desk. I hope those that came along enjoyed it too.

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2015 Travel Suppliers Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2017

April 3, 2017 How to make a bad first impression better Career Development / Featured / First Impressions March 31, 2017 Technology of the week: Slack Featured / Office Tech / Technology of the week March 30, 2017 Have you missed this month's content?

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2017 Suppliers Travel Management 150

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2017

We don’t want you to miss out on the great Practically Perfect PA content… Here is a round up of this month’s posts and newsletters. March Blog Posts. March 30, 2017 Have you missed this month's content?

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2017 Suppliers Travel Skills 100

Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 17, 2017

If you’ve been wanting to green your business, but aren’t sure how to get started or looking for the next step in your environmental impact improvement process, keep reading. Instead of traveling to a meeting, simply hold a video conference online. This will eliminate the emissions from the fuel used to travel. Get Educated.

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Suppliers Travel Expenses Purchasing 170

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more.

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Suppliers Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals Attire 226

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Making your small business carbon neutral.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2013

Within the define phase assistants should also look at setting up a plan for delivery and agree with their managers on how success will be measured. During my hotel accommodation project I used the define phase to focus solely on hotel accommodation and not travel costs or any other types of costs related to my department.

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Suppliers Project Management Training Management 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

I also organise his business travel. We discuss deadlines and preparation that needs to be done and I suggest how I can best support him. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. I make sure that the whole day flows well.

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Restaurants Travel Suppliers Interviewing 180

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 6, 2014

If your boss is travelling to many different locations during their business trip it can be a lot more time and cost effective hiring a car for them. It will also come in handy for your other colleagues travelling on business. The deposit. The car hire company may ask that a deposit is paid when picking the car up from the agent.

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Credit Card Travel Suppliers International 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 24, 2016

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. Or needing a specialist piece of tech for a board meeting and having someone who knows exactly what to use and how to source it.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

I use OneNote for virtually everything – from procedures to travel planning to the way I manage my projects and speaking events. Vendors/Suppliers – Orange. HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE. When it comes to note-taking software, you can’t beat the functionality and ease of OneNote. Training – Yellow.

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Mentoring Administrative Professionals Suppliers 2022 52

Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. Ready for your next career step?

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Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 21, 2016

Join Jonathan Bradshaw as he explores his company’s rich archive of behavioural research and uncovers insights, as well as practical tips, tools and techniques, on how to improve your performance as an Assistant by communicating more effectively with suppliers, customers, colleagues and most importantly your Executive.

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2016 Social Media Suppliers Interviewing 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. Create a methodology so that other’s understand how to use the database. A database to be created and maintained so that travel costs are collected and reported monthly.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. Create a methodology so that other’s understand how to use the database. A database to be created and maintained so that travel costs are collected and reported monthly.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. Create a methodology so that other’s understand how to use the database. A database to be created and maintained so that travel costs are collected and reported monthly.

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2014 Assertiveness Travel Suppliers 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 1, 2015

I provide extensive diary management including global travel arrangements, compile reports, agendas and for Committee and Board meetings. I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away.

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Suppliers 2011 Agenda Lifestyle 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2014

PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. For more details on how to enter click through to the PA Life Website. Folks, let me introduce you to PA Life. Sounds pretty amazing, right?

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Restaurants Suppliers 2014 Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2013

Most of that time has been spent figuring out how to look as youthful as I did at 21, making terrible decisions with fashion, money and well men but also making my way along the career path that has led me to being an EA in Barcelona. Learning how to use and fix a variety of office equipment. Understanding basic office procedures.

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Skills 2003 UPS Agenda 100

On The Job

APRIL 30, 2009

Give examples of how your work travels up the ladder -- you take pressure off him because you're such a smart cookie. Did you find a mistake from a supplier that shows your company was overcharged? Always be sure you mention how your actions show you're watching that bottom line at all times. Look for bottom-line results.

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Suppliers Budget Travel Networking 100

The Small Business Blog

APRIL 27, 2010

How to be successful and eco-friendly. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. « Top 5 Tips for Safe Business Travel Is Your Small Business Worth Shouting About? Starting a Small Business?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. notes about work (travel arrangements and preferences for my charges, “rules” I have for each of them, team notes, etc.). It was truly apparent how well the session had gone! It is brilliant! Amy : I am a OneNote advocate!

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Networking Social Media Confidence 2015 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Making your small business carbon neutral.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Starting a Small Business? On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online. You ask a question, I answer!

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

How to be successful and eco-friendly. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! Starting a Small Business?

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful and eco-friendly. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. E-Mail me or follow me. Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2008

Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful and eco-friendly. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Today I travel around the world and speak with all kinds of people about micro-business, like home-business. E-Mail me or follow me.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Endless hours of travel to and from the work place, meetings, office heating, and so on could be a thing of the past.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. In 1999 I was still office based, traveled from one of our offices around the world to the next and was rarely home.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 17, 2006

How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. I can do mundane administrative work during travel time. E-Mail me or follow me. Build your own network! You ask a question, I answer!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. E-Mail me or follow me. Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes.

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