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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

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And then the phone rang. As the words “We have a problem…” came through the phone, the blood drained from my face and a sharp pain pierced my stomach. I was caught in the middle of a scandal, between one supplier and thousands of people I made promises to. It was my partner. But he wasn’t calling with good news.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. Personal objectives.

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SMART objectives

Practically Perfect PA

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. Personal objectives.

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SMART objectives for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

As part of the Executive team develop the 2014/15 marketing strategy for the business. Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. The first large commercial event is in July 2014. To be completed for Q3. Skills related objectives. Personal objectives.

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A day in the life: Matthew Want, PA, Marcham Publishing

Practically Perfect PA

Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner. Taking phone calls, enquiries and general requests, handling all queries. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers. Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management, CRM system and filing.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. This then took me into the arena of public speaking and gave me the opportunity to be on the PA panel at ACES 2014. Sherien : I am sure I am with the millions when I say I can’t live without my phone. It is brilliant!