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Networking best practices for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Networking is really important. We are behind the scenes specialists, we are not encouraged to put ourselves out there and even if we did want to get involved in a networking event we are often too busy to leave the office. The problem is networking is really important. Which networking events to attend.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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from 2012—while the growth of male-owned employer businesses during the same time period was only 5.2%. million workers in 2019 and grew their workforce by 28%… between 2012 and 2019.” She moved on in 2012 and founded Mina Shah Enterprises the following year, self-funding with income from consulting.

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People seconded from other roles come up with the best ideas

Workplace Insight

In their research, they used information on secondary employees serving at the National Science Foundation (NSF) between 2000 and 2012 and retrieved information on grants awarded between 1998 and 2012. The post People seconded from other roles come up with the best ideas appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

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Make it explicit that you want to learn everything you can about them in short order,” Gage says. Principal Company: Jennifer Schaus & Associates, a government contract consulting network Strategic partnership philosophy: Align consultants with different specialties to better serve clients and boost everyone’s bottom line.

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Top Ten Countdown of Best Business Tips for 2012 – Part 1

Step It Up VA Coaching

VH1 and MTV do countdowns of the top songs of the year; the TV networks run holiday marathons of their best shows; even David Letterman does a top ten list! So in the tradition of year-end top things, here’s Part 1 of my own countdown of my top ten best tips for your business, pulled from Step It Up VA articles of 2012.

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5 reasons to learn a foreign language to further your career

Practically Perfect PA

Learning a new language takes time and dedication, but the development of smartphone technology has brought new opportunities to fit learning into your daily routine. Language apps such as Duolingo allow you to learn new words and phrases while on the go, such as during commutes or lunch breaks. per year for you.

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10 Favors You Can Do for Yourself Every Day

Success

In 2012 I wrote about my mother-in-law, Helen Johnson, and I think this question defined her life. This is a great way to learn more, focus on gratitude and stay centered. A mentor once told me to spend 30 minutes every day staying in touch with my network and business friends. Spend 30 minutes connecting and reconnecting.

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