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What can assistants expect in 2014?

Practically Perfect PA

Anyway here we are in 2014 and I hope that everyone is settling back into work after the Christmas and New Year break. I think assistants will have an interesting 2014, particularly as it is the International Year of the Secretary and Administrative Assistant with lots planned for our professional development. PA Networking.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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Women of color-owned firms saw a growth of 43% between 2014 and 2019, while firms owned by African American women saw both the highest growth rate (50%) and the highest number of “net new women-owned businesses” (42%). million workers and generating revenue of $1.9 of women-owned businesses.

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Patrice Washington Is Redefining Wealth By Scaling Joy

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Sleeping on her brother’s couch and desperate for steady income, Washington remembers sitting across from the entertainer and his manager, grateful for the offer, while the words “I can’t do it” spilled out of her mouth almost automatically. The catch: It wouldn’t be available for nine months. ”I The Wake-Up Call.

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. The situation has improved over the last few years and we have seen record numbers attend events in 2014 but it will continue to be a struggle in 2015.

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Why Traveling the World Is the Best Investment in Yourself

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In the fall of 2014, my not-yet-husband and I had been together a while and were starting to consider marriage. It was at this stage of our relationship that we were careening down the left side of the road through parts of the United Kingdom that managed to be both rural and full of other cars. Buying Bonds.

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Honored “Best Book” In Best of The Best Office Products and Services

Office Dynamics

Redwood City, California (PRWEB) September 18, 2014. The administrative professional of the nation have spoken, and the winners are: 2014 Our Favorite Award Winners: Best File Folders. Best Electronics: Business Mobile Phone. Best Airlines: (International). Best Staplers. Best Label/Label Makers. Avery (for labels).

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Networking best practices for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Take for example an assistant who has a fantastic relationship with a client’s PA, they see each other outside of work and are able to phone each other for favours. The benefits of setting up an internal networking group within in your organisation. Top tips on networking for the beginner and for the advanced networker.