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Using social media to empower assistants

Practically Perfect PA

If you are reading this post it is more than likely that you are involved in some sort of social media platform be it LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook (I´m not sure how else you would have found this blog!). There are many many benefits for assistants to be involved in social media activities.

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Using social media to empower Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. It is never too late to add a new string to your bow and social media seems to be the way forward for the future Assistant. Hootsuite Podium is also a free training resource for social media.

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10 reasons to attend Assist 2016

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few months I have been busy behind the scenes working on the programme for Assist 2016. We have a dedicated social media session run by assistants who are all social media gurus, including Jacqui Quigley from LinkedIn and Jennifer Corcoran, Finalist for Social Media PA of the Year 2015.

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Katie Blomquist’s Nonprofit, Going Places, Ensures Kids Living Below the Poverty Line Can Go the Distance

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Early in November, we posted on our social media accounts asking followers to nominate a charity they felt was making an impact in their communities. The nonprofit also supplies the kids with locks, helmets, bike pumps and training wheels when necessary.

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Wondering How to Become a Morning Person? Try These 8 Techniques

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Routines help train your body to know when it’s time to shut down, which makes falling asleep easier. Once your phone is in your hand, there is a temptation to check social media or email. This article was originally published in April 2016 and has been updated. Become a morning person by getting a good night’s sleep.

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John Furniss Can’t See, But That Doesn’t Stop His Passionate Pursuit of Art and Purpose as The Blind Woodsman

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It was Anni who, back in 2016, bought John the lathe that would become the instrument of his life’s work. It was also Anni who started posting John’s work on social media—first on Instagram —and almost immediately, the couple started hearing from people who were inspired by John’s story and who wanted to buy his creations.

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What Happened When I Didn’t Complain for 30 Days

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You can multiply that exponentially if you join in the gazillion social media conversations ranging from religious viewpoints to reality television diatribes to sports. This article appears in the February 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. The opportunities to voice opinions in online forums are endless.

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