Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. Social Media. Assistants will continue to feel undervalued and the industry will not be seen as a profession in its own right.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 23, 2013

There were many free training sessions for assistants to attend and the exhibitors were all relevant suppliers to the industry which again is not always the case with these types of events! This is what I did: I used social media to promote the event and my attendance at it. I attended the after show party.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 17, 2011

Having a team in place will free up time for you, the business owner, to be with your family, attend seminars, meet with clients, and grow your business. Perhaps you are an online marketing/social media specialist Virtual Assistant. Say your new web designer has a great reputation in the industry. Expand your offerings.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 7, 2011

Social networking has taken the business world by storm. From Facebook sharing to tweeting to actually attending seminars and meet-ups, the goal has always been to be more visible. Social networking is more than just having a consistent online presence. Offline interaction is as important as online engagement.

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Success

JANUARY 12, 2024

He runs the largest and most influential workplace social media platform, where he’s worked for nearly 15 years—and he’s learned a thing or two along the way about career building. Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn , recently shared his top tips in a “fireside” chat as a part of a free seminar for LinkedIn users.

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The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

JANUARY 23, 2012

Write a book, then give talks about the publishing industry. Social media has exacerbated this phenomena hugely. While captains of industry have been known to publish books, we now have successful business people leveraging social media to share their gifts with the world… only to turn into social media experts.

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Loosely Speaking

JULY 10, 2009

Like everyone these days, you probably find yourself spread thin in efforts to keep up with social media, Web sites, blogs, and other reading in your quest for valuable, accurate information. It appears to be recordings of a recently presented live seminar focusing on client attraction, closing the deal and keeping your focus.

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Service Untitled

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Be a “go to&# provider for guides, reports, and information about your industry. A real estate business might present a seminar on mortgages, home inspections, or how to spruce up your home to realize the maximum profit. Promote these events via email, newsletters, or social media. Customer Appreciation Day.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

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? Julie Hodges Said on November 12th, 2009 at 9:38 pm Ask your local government agency if they conduct seminars or trainings for small businesses.

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Loosely Speaking

AUGUST 6, 2009

IVAA — assorted goodies VAClassroom — Bundled Training Courses: Blog Marketing & Social Media Marketing Specialist Program Mini-Courses offered at a savings of $97 off the regular price. FreshBooks —C oupon for $20 off ANY of FreshBooks packages, redeemable until September 30, 2009.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 20, 2015

Know the players of your industry, your local community, government officials, luminaries, and the competition If you work for a high level executive, chances are, they know EVERYONE. This can be anything from asking how their vacation was, their children’s recital, or thanking them for the lunch spot suggestion.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Example : I was new to the financial services industry in 2009 and found some of the terminology unfamiliar. I decided to start reading books and newspaper articles about the industry. It could be customer satisfaction surveys, customer order data or social media data. Start With Low Cost Learning.

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Success

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Entrepreneur John Lee believes AI is the future With a growing team and upward of 6 million social media followers as of press time, he says he can’t possibly respond to every single question or request for one-on-one coaching. What if you’ve got a husband and wife and one person passes away, but we can recreate that person?

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Look for ways to improve your professional development within your industry or field. Enroll in a class or attend a seminar. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson. Be proactive. Template images by luoman.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 14, 2009

He also relies on various forms of communication, ranging from phone conversations to using social media such as Twitter or Facebook. When he feared he was going to lose his job a couple of years ago, he launched a blog to showcase his communication skills and industry knowledge. October 21, 2009 12:31 PM Anita said.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

I put in as much info as I need to find that contact at a later date (name, company, title, industry, etc). And workshops or seminars are separated by the name of the trainer, especially if it was a big training event that lasted a few days. I do as I advise people when I consult on business and social media etiquette.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I’ve attended numerous seminars in leadership, time management, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, meeting planning, event planning, and disaster recovery planning (Joan Eisendot and her website are fantastic resources) as well as is Tyler Davidson at Meetings Focus magazine/website, and freely shared the knowledge with my peers and anyone who asked.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

That means being better prepared for downturns in the economy or your industry, and keeping an active network so that when bad times do hit, you’re ready to get the help you need. Invest time in reading the latest industry news. Embrace social media. Here are 10 gifts to give your career in the coming year: 1.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 20, 2010

Empathy and understanding will win far more permanent followers than “I am Godlike&# …BUT in the Internet marketing industry, the “I am GODLIKE&# gets tons more temporary followers. Reply Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach ( @barbaraling ) April 21, 2010 at 8:16 am Loved the unicorn comparison! Gets most frustrating, that.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 18, 2011

I would say another fabulous motivator is educating myself by studying topics related to my industry. Since there is not much I can do to take the workload away I send them to seminars on time or project management or ask them what they need to be more time efficient or organized and then let them order it out of the supply catalog.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 10, 2010

Every business owner should put all his energy into social media and making sure people like him. He buys courses in how to use social media because he thinks clients must like him. The professor also regularly shows up to attend conferences, seminars, and make paper presentations. But that’s not what’s happening.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 24, 2010

Due to our strong involvement in pro audio and the music industry, it’s natural that many employees are also very talented musicians or music aficionados – thus many Sennheiser internal conferences often end with sizable jam sessions after the official part is done. Music plays a large role at Sennheiser.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 12, 2010

talk about shoe accessories - do’s and dont’s of buying shoes - gift ideas for the shoe lover - the latest in shoe designs - what’s going on in the shoe industry - do a series about kids shoes. Best fitting tips, etc. - set up an FAQ page for questions you get asked most often. 7) Have a Newsletter? Andrea I know, I know.it

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Her true passion, however, was the personal growth and development workshops, seminars and programs that taught her to dream and opened new worlds of possibility for her life. With being Tier 1 rated with the Jewelers Board of Trade, she has become known as one of the most trusted business owners in the jewelry industry. Glenn Bill.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 3, 2010

It’s up to us to stop allowing others to make decisions for our industry, our careers, and our lives, both as a group and as individuals. 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.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

For example, if you have a video, you can use the whole video or clips, you now also have access to just audio, you can transcribe what you have and that can be used for articles, blog posts, social media content and posts, and as a manual to go along with your course. Repurposing: Soc Media To Articles To Books.

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

As with most emerging professions, that’s not half accurate, and to barely scratch the surface will uncover a thriving multi billion-dollar global industry filled with dynamic professionals, some who have spent tens of thousands of dollars and decades serving hundreds of clients whose lives are radically improved. Yes, you can do this.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Who said it was smart to give a one-hour free seminar, speech or workshop almost every single day? Reply Angela December 7, 2009 at 7:33 am It’s like the newspaper industry, they don’t make money from the content. Everyone wants to be seen as generous and selfless. Who said we were supposed to do that? It’s the ads.

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