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15 social media and technology trends for 2015

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Be fun but be professional when using Social Media. But it is still worth reiterating every year that social media should be used responsibly, especially as more and more people are using the various platforms. This is an oldie but a goldie and it is still going to be the top tip for all social media users in 2015.

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What can assistants expect in 2014?

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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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Practically Perfect PA round up of 2014

Practically Perfect PA

I wanted to do a Practically Perfect round up for 2014. Below you will find links to my favourite posts from 2014. 20 do’s and don’ts when travelling with the boss. Managing your social media content. 15 social media and technology trends for 2015. See you next year! What should be in our job specs?

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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

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Deer utilized social media , particularly Instagram , to engage customers. All bodies, races, genders, sexualities and a variety of abilities are present and revolving through our website, ads, emails and social media.”. For the past 12 years, its entire supply chain traveled less than 250 miles. “We

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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

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You can also search the hashtag #localbusiness on social media to find locally owned and operated shops near you, use Google or read on for some suggestions of small businesses, all with fewer than 40 employees, that offer some amazing products shipped nationwide. And thus in 2014, mumi was formed.

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

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For any of us that have heard Lucy speak, we will know that Matthew is the person that keeps the wheels rolling at Executive Secretary Magazine while Lucy travels around the world promoting the industry. Website maintenance, organising marketing emails and social media posts using mail chimp and Hootsuite.

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How to Boost Online Sales

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Social proof: To build rapport with new customers , establish that you are trustworthy. Prominently display testimonials from happy customers, praise from experts in your industry, press mentions, social media followings (such as the number of Twitter followers) or awards. Checklist: People love lists. Then listen.

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