Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Although I still do print everything off this is a great app to have on your phone so you can check details on the go. I use the website all the time, not just for planning travel but also for expenses, so it is helpful having the app on my phone. Tipping in restaurants around the world can be very confusing. Weatherbug: Free.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Travel Expenses Phones 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Will you be able to reel off a list of the best restaurants in that part of town? Along with everything else that is asked of assistants we do have to possess some sort of encyclopaedic knowledge of the world’s best restaurants and hotels. Keep a list of great restaurants and add to it whenever you come across a new suggestion.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Travel Suppliers Email 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Find restaurants, dentists, bar, salons even doctors wherever you are! Be careful, while I love this service unsettling reports have me uncertain I’d use it in some cities. Easily make reservations with a selection of over 20,000 restaurants in the US, Canada and Mexico. Mobile travel planning made easy. Open Table.

Travel 100

Travel Restaurants Administrative Professionals International 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JANUARY 12, 2011

Laptops and phones are powerful enough that we can complete most types of tasks while travelling; any location can be a workstation. Is it safe to be filing reports from airports or coffee shops? Thanks to technology, work is not confined to the office. This can be a major productivity boon if you’re traveling on business.

Travel 100

Travel Restaurants Phones Filing 100

C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

An EA/PA’s tasks may include the following: Schedule appointments and coordinate calendars (business and personal) Set up meetings and attend them and take notes Manage email correspondence and phone messages Book business travel and family vacations Organize speaking engagements Create expense reports Make restaurant reservations Do shopping and errands (..)

Payroll 74

Payroll Lifestyle Gifts Calendars 74

Ideas.Ted

JULY 8, 2021

The next day, my home state of California reported its first coronavirus death, and a week later, schools, businesses and public spaces across America began closing. Flocc alternates heads-down “red time” with Swedish fika ( a coffee break), while Glasgow call center Pursuit Marketing offers workers free breakfast before they hit the phones.

Carbon Footprint 145

Carbon Footprint 2020 Salary 2019 145

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2014

In a spacious executive car your manager can work from their laptops in comfort, they can take private phone calls and they catch up on their reading. A good chauffeur will have checked the traffic reports and made any adjustments needed to ensure your manager gets there on time. Easy booking by email, internet or phone.

Stress 100

Stress Credit Card Travel Restaurants 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 3, 2014

I finalised show flow and liaised with the restaurant and AV company in Cannes on the final details. Put together the weekly report for distribution to the global team. I then spent a frustrating 30mins on the phone trying to get Ben’s Sky satellite dish fixed – still no joy!

Twitter 100

Twitter Restaurants Email Training 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

Taxi: Your choice should depend on the city you are traveling to, the distance you will be going from the airport to the hotel, and any other local traveling you will be doing—such as going from a hotel to a restaurant; plus the time of your arrival (are you arriving after dark and traveling alone?). Remain calm. Request a credit or $20.00

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 100

Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

Taxi: Your choice should depend on the city you are traveling to, the distance you will be going from the airport to the hotel, and any other local traveling you will be doing—such as going from a hotel to a restaurant; plus the time of your arrival (are you arriving after dark and traveling alone?). Remain calm. Request a credit or $20.00

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Travel Training Restaurants 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 31, 2008

The Chinese restaurant being run out of your meeting room is playing havoc with your diet. Outside business consultants can be expensive, so the powers that be brought in Miss Miller's 5th grade class to give book reports on "How to Win Friends and Influence People." Those perms smell terrible.

2009 100

2009 Restaurants 2008 Equipment 100

Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

In fact in the US a recent report found that only 24% of employers planned to increase their staff numbers. Most executives have a smart phone and tablet these days so assistants should already be aware of how they work, suitable apps and how to maximise their efficiency. Employment opportunities and salary. Technology.

2014 100

2014 Social Media 2013 Retirement 100

Small Business CEO

JUNE 25, 2012

From finishing a restaurant meal when you’re already full, to calculating just the number of minutes you’ll need on your phone plan, we hate to hand over our money for nothing. Some businesses still pass around paper copies of reports for employees to update, print out a new copy, and pass it on. Streamlined Collaboration.

Dropbox 40

Dropbox Payroll Filing Restaurants 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Etiquette Phones 100

Who's the Real Boss?

MAY 22, 2018

You’ll often find me sitting at my desk working on one thing, whilst on my phone Googling another. Whilst trying to churn out some minutes I was posed with the question by a colleague of what the dress code was of the restaurant we would be attending that evening. Like any EA/PA, I’m not averse to multi-tasking. An EA using an EA!”

Google 52

Google Restaurants 2016 Administrative Professionals 52

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

My boss tells me I should be able to write a letter or a report on something even if I dont know the subject that well. Read their letters and reports and see how they craft their words. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 November, 2008 Writing when you don’t know what you’re talking about. There is usually a pattern.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc.

Holidays 40

Holidays Calendars Credit Card Restaurants 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 12, 2010

Holgate is the Executive Assistant to the President, she also reports to the Director of Human Resources and manages a staff of four. On the night of the awards Lynn reports she was sitting at a table with nine of her colleagues from HPTI including the Senior Vice-President. Her family and friends were also very excited for her.

2010 100

2010 Interviewing Time Zones IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I chose details and was given the street address and phone number and I still had the option of having my call put through to the store number. You can use google to get similar information.

Google 100

Google Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 20, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Analyst reports, traditional media (newspaper, press releases), job search engines, business and academic sites and even trade shows. Say you have a competing restaurant a few blocks away. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

2007 100

2007 2008 2010 2006 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Knowing assistants and having a working relationship with them is very important and can make the difference when you need to set up a meeting or if your boss needs to have a quick phone call with their boss. 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

There was one particular group of orphan children that was brought to our attention by a Canadian news reporter. It is so sad, because you know children so young have no idea what is going on. All they want is to be taken care of and be loved by someone. But for the charity of an old woman who came to feed them, they had no one. (for

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP AT&T Meeting Minutes 100

Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Tweet Later edit: after I wrote the article, a few hours ago, more replicas of the initial earthquake have been reported and right now the situation is much worse than I initially depicted it. Author’s note: As I write this, reports from a second earthquake in Christchurch are coming in. click to enlarge. click to enlarge.

Restaurants 40

Restaurants Travel Forms Phones 40

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

They said it works with most phone services. I have never used this escape route, but was reminded about it at a webinar I participated in recently and will keep these instructions close at hand. I thought I would pass this tip along in the event you find yourself wishing you could take your words back. 411 Look Up 411.ca vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home. You can be sure I have checklists for that as well. Yes, it is ticked off on the checklist and the lights did turn on when I pressed the switch.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2009 International 100

On The Job

AUGUST 12, 2010

Its an issue I explored for my latest Gannett/USAToday.com column: Kate Webster yawns while talking on the phone mid-morning. If you’re in a bar or restaurant, it feels socially acceptable to drink. One thing I had not considered before was how colleagues enable an alcoholic at work. Excuse me,” she says. “I

2010 100

2010 Social Media Stress Restaurants 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. The assistant/boss relationship certainly is one of the closest working relationships with some comparing it to that of a work wife. GET TO KNOW YOUR CO-WORKERS. and find out early on who you can go to and trust. vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca Than me That - when should you use it and when should you leave it out? vs. i.e.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100