Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2013

We are asked to arrange all sorts of events including anything from a team training day through to the company Christmas party and other large scale conferences, exhibitions and dinners. Events can be expensive especially if they are for team building or internal training. What is the budget? Why are you holding an event?

Agenda 100

Agenda Staples Budget Negotiating 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

At first the consultants picked their own hotels and put the cost through their expenses and as you can imagine their choice of hotels varied wildly and so did the price. Once the recession really hit home my Director’s budget was cut quite drastically and she asked all of us to think of ways to cut back on costs.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Expenses Restaurants 100

Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Training — Employers prefer administrative professionals who are not only tech-savvy but also well-versed in the company’s most-used tools. They look for individuals who proactively update their administrative assistant skills through training. Budget perceptiveness. Expertise in software and social media.

Skills 40

Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

This role included updating my Executive’s CV, keeping licenses current for my exec, helping with the immigration process (my exec wasn’t a citizen at the time), and my absolute favourite, figuring out how to get a lot of expensive furniture imported from Asia! In this role I managed staff, but was not given a manager title.

Finance 100

Finance Salary Filing Project Management 100

Success

AUGUST 10, 2021

The problem: Revenue was $50,000 last year, but 2021 is off to a slow start; you sold zero training packages in January and February. Adding pre-recorded content to our service lineup means passive, recurring revenue, with fewer expenses. You decide that: Covering your $1,800 monthly mortgage is non-negotiable; you love your home.

Salary 312

Salary Lifestyle Budget Expenses 312

Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Plus, life isn’t cheap, with planned and unplanned expenses, some days it may feel like your household finances are going downhill fast. Going back to school can be a great, yet expensive, option to get where you want to be. If you need help negotiating your new salary, read this article I wrote first. Have always wanted an MBA?

Finance 69

Finance Retirement Expenses Negotiating 69