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

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The program generated over $240,000 to causes including eating disorder prevention, cancer advocacy and LGBTQ youth services since its start in 2014. For the past 12 years, its entire supply chain traveled less than 250 miles. “We Deer and her team went into global research and development mode seeking suppliers.

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

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I traveled the world from Australia to Switzerland, selling tickets and packages to corporate clients for the world’s largest sporting events. I was caught in the middle of a scandal, between one supplier and thousands of people I made promises to. And I did change that day. It wasn’t just my money, either.

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

Practically Perfect PA

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. Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner.

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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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Spotlight on assistant resources: PA Life

Practically Perfect PA

PA Life magazine is published six times a year and includes a mixture of lifestyle features, updates on suppliers, industry news and articles on how to improve professional skills. The first event takes place on 1 May 2014 at Emirates Stadium, London. Folks, let me introduce you to PA Life. PA Life Training Courses. PA Life Club.