Office Dynamics

MAY 21, 2019

Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our conference for administrative assistants or training because of budget cuts or not getting financial support. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. For example: Let’s say one of the topics covered will be learning and understanding communication styles.

Budget 235

Budget PowerPoint Training Negotiating 235

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. The more bedrooms you book the more you can negotiate and get free of charge. She was fabulous!

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Skills Agencies 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. Well I didn’t, I hired a fantastic events co-ordinator to do all of the negotiating with the venue and suppliers on my behalf. The more bedrooms you book the more you can negotiate and get free of charge. She was fabulous!

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Skills Agencies 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. What is the food like?

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Firstly I put a little infographic together on various seating arrangements and then I shared some top tips on how to negotiate with a venue. For example the objectives and the budget should be confirmed way before where and when is thought through. The price point for this can be negotiated. What is the food like?

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Equipment Budget Social Media 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

Alongside sourcing a venue, we have to think about the catering, any overnight guests, travel logistics, dietary requirements, speakers, training materials, seating plans, AV equipment… the list is endless. Here are a few examples of how a great venue finding agency, like Location Darling , can help assistants source a great venue.

Agencies 100

Agencies Negotiating Equipment Training 100

Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. They oversee many aspects of daily operations, including hiring new staff and ensuring all necessary duties are completed on time and within the office budget.

Management 52

Management Payroll Fax Suppliers 52