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Using networks to get stuff done

Practically Perfect PA

Just last week I was reminded how brilliant PAs are at using networks to get stuff done. It showed me how powerful assistants can be when they tap into their networks. We don’t have the answers to everything (although often our organisations think that we do!) Get to know your network. Don’t be shy!

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Procuring a great supplier

Practically Perfect PA

You might not think so but assistants deal with suppliers on a a regular basis. From hotels to stationery manufacturers, car hire companies and venues for events we are constantly procuring suppliers. It is essential that we know how to procure great suppliers and build effective relationship which benefit our organisation.

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Hiring Internationally Doesn’t Have To Make Payroll Complicated

Allwork

Benefits: This platform owns legal entities in order to offer the best protection Pricing: $699 per employee for EoR $29 per contractor monthly The post Hiring Internationally Doesn’t Have To Make Payroll Complicated appeared first on Allwork.Space. This helps support our journalism. Learn more here.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. It is brilliant!

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How can assistants add value in the workplace?

Practically Perfect PA

Last year was a mixed bag wasn’t it?! Sure, I worked on projects that contributed to the success of the organisation but I had many skills that were not used because nobody knew I had them and I didn’t proactively promote them. This is how your Executive thinks while attending networking events and you should act the same.

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How to Network -- and Not Hate It

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, August 19, 2010 How to Network -- and Not Hate It One of the reasons I wanted to be a newspaper reporter -- and not a television reporter -- was because I didnt want to be in front of a camera.

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The benefits of working abroad for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Moving to a new country where I didn’t know the language or many people. I couldn’t stress these more! Extending your network and working with global suppliers . This new found openness has really helped me networking for business. I must say, looking back, I was pretty brave. Learning a new language.

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