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Eight reasons why assistants should use a travel management company

Practically Perfect PA

It is quite common now to have help with travel arrangements as most companies do employ an outside supplier to book flights, hotels and car hire. The travel agency should have a 24 hour emergency helpline which means if anything goes wrong your colleague can contact them to find out information and get an idea of when they can get home.

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8 Easy Contract Changes to Make for More Sustainable Events

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Wherever you are planning your event ask your venue to ensure they buy local food and drink product and wherever possible use local suppliers. The University of Greenwich run a great placement programme for corporates and agencies looking for interns and event students. This notion is true of whatever city you are in. Save energy.

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A Guide to Marketing a New Hospitality Business

Small Business CEO

Whether you’re hiring staff, changing suppliers or kitting out your kitchen, the on-going success of your business hinges on good marketing. Advertising agencies, television and radio are all effective methods, but can be costly. Advertising agencies, television and radio are all effective methods, but can be costly.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

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According to the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) there are three types of bribery, they are: Active Bribery – whereby you offer, promise, give or reward someone for doing their day-to-day job improperly. Furthermore, all expenses relating to the corporate hospitality should be logged. So how does this affect Business?

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10 Questions To Find The Perfect Venue

Office Dynamics

While the right venue is most likely the largest expense of your event experience, it is also the most influential in shaping the overall guest experience. That’s why not a day goes by at our agency where we aren’t scouting and searching for incredible venue space, somewhere in the world.

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