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How to Ask for More Money (and Get It)

Success

I landed my first writing gig in 2013. Lesson 2: Always demonstrate value in negotiations. Focus on results rather than personal circumstances when approaching negotiations. I had been casually blogging for about a year, so the prospect of creating content for pay was thrilling—even if it was just $30 per 500-word post.

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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Launched by Bethany Fovargue in 2013 this network has gone from strength to strength and Bethany is now asked to speak and promote the role of assistants all over the world. . There is no cost for the seminars and we pride ourselves on having had local support since April 2013. How did you promote the network?

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Invest in Interpersonal Skills Development is Important but Few Plan to Invest in Them

Office Dynamics

June 19, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- Executives say it takes strong soft skills to move up the corporate ladder, but few firms provide training in this area, a new Accountemps survey finds. Failure to proactively seek promotions and career advancement. Their responses: 2013. MENLO PARK, Calif., None of these. Don''t know/no answer.

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