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

Practically Perfect PA

Arranging travel (including training expenses), visas and accommodation and occasionally, travelling with the CEO to provide general assistance. Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff in a professional manner. Including using interacting with customers, and suppliers.

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Day in the life: Torsten Maerz, PA at Deutsche Bank

Practically Perfect PA

Since I commute to work, on my way to Frankfurt I read lots of books on the train or I like to surf the internet for things that put me in a positive mood. Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. I can recommend learning a foreign language. What does an average day look like?

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Some training suggestions for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Another factor is that they simply don’t have the budget for it, especially if they have staff that need expensive professional qualifications and CPD programmes. There should be some training that relates to you directly, will improve your skills or will help you learn more about the business. LinkedIn Groups and articles.

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. If your business has an inventory make sure you source the best suppliers at the right price, and don’t be afraid to haggle ! Sponsors Advertise Here? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

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1 business podcast; landed a book deal; co-founded an app; and received features in Good Morning America , the New York Times , Forbes and more—all in the name of financial feminism. People are often shocked to learn I don’t have a debit card. I watched my female friends accept jobs that paid far less than they were worth.

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Top 5 Basic Advertising Tips

The Small Business Blog

Learn everything you can about your competition, their products and how they advertise. Web development as well can be pretty expensive. Make sure you have a consistent message across every advertising medium that you use. Talk to the newspapers / radio or TV stations that you plan to advertise with, they can often advise you.

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Collaborating With The Enemy: Competitive Advantage? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Although he never finished high school, Scudamore loves nothing more than learning. Within his business he has established what he calls a Mentor Board of Advisors, a group of people he turns to for advice and learning. It’s expensive to develop your own resources so it makes sense to share. Think of the motor industry.