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Workplace and property firms must wake up to the new era of networked businesses

Workplace Insight

A more academic explanation of companies was provided by a little-known UK Nobel prize-winning economist, Ronald Coase (1910-2013). Networks are replacing production processes. The network economy allows individuals and micro-businesses to trade their intellectual capital using cheap and ubiquitous technology.

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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Next up in our series of blog posts about regional PA networks, we have the Peterborough PA network. 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. . About the network….

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What can assistants expect in 2013

Practically Perfect PA

Well 2012 is over and done with and we are now already two days into 2013. In honour of it now being 2013 I´ve got 13 things I think we can expect to see in the year ahead. With the assistant role now encompassing so many varied tasks we should expect to see a rise in training for assistants in 2013. Role diversification.

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Lifestyle Entrepreneur Lewis Howes on the Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity

Success

Being a curious facilitator of life-changing information is exactly what Howes was aiming for when he launched the podcast in 2013, though the path to get there wasn’t exactly that of a conventional, starry-eyed entrepreneur. That was 2013. So, you don’t have to have every skill in the world to add value to people,” he concludes.

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25 Personal and Professional Development Influencers to Follow

Success

subscribers) The network marketing coach, fitness influencer, author, entrepreneur and self-made millionaire is all about “[using] her wealth and influence to fuel her purpose and help thousands of women embrace their authentic selves” through her Girl Hold My Hand community, according to her website. followers) Twitter: @coachstormy (12.2K

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – Joan Burge Event of Distinction

Office Dynamics

This is no junket tour; we were downstairs networking by 7:45 am in Red Rock’s Pavilion Ballroom at a wellness breakfast and relationship building segment. We learned about Foundation Competencies; just as skills competencies support the administrative world, so do Pillar Foundation Competencies support the 5 Pillars.

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5 reasons to learn a foreign language to further your career

Practically Perfect PA

In today’s global society being bilingual is one of the most advantageous skills you can have. A 2013 study by the Cardiff Business School estimated that not having a multilingual workforce could be costing the British economy £48 billion each year. It will also open up international travel and networking opportunities.

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