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Practical Project Management

Practically Perfect PA

Ask your client or stakeholder, the person who asked you to take on the project, what are the primary parameters for the project, what are the secondary and what is most negotiable. If you are introducing a training course for colleagues on a shoestring budget, then cost will be the driver. Is it quality, time or cost?

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A venue finding agency is an assistant’s best friend!

Practically Perfect PA

It can be pretty soul destroying contacting loads of hotels and venues only to find out on the site visit that they don’t have availability for the day you need, that don’t have the space or they cost over your budget. Not a confident negotiator? Let them do it for you. Probably not.

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How much can I charge as a VA

Karen Vivarelli

Your Time And Skills Are Valuable Right? When you first start out as a VA it can be very difficult to choose a rate, because you feel like you don’t have the skills and experience to charge much. We are simply determining your base VA rate and monthly budget. As your skill and confidence grows, so too does your rate.

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. It’s a great way to build confidence and see what else is going on out there, you might find some great groups or training available locally. This group is great on skill building. Toastmasters!

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High Level Executive Assistant Seeks Networking Association

Office Dynamics

Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. It’s a great way to build confidence and see what else is going on out there, you might find some great groups or training available locally. This group is great on skill building. Toastmasters!

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

Success

But as you incorporate this practice into your monthly routine, you’ll not only gain a comprehensive understanding of your finances , but also the confidence with which to create and maintain a plan that aligns with your financial goals. Break free of debt. Get paid what you’re worth. Plan for retirement.

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Five Barriers to Improving Employee Engagement

Energage

In April 2017, American Airlines announced it was proactively increasing the pay for pilots and flight attendants, two years ahead of contract negotiations. Executive teams think twice before taking actions that might shake investor confidence. Naturally, skilled face-to-face communication is best.

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