LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Leslie Martinez is a longtime executive assistant in the financial services industry, and is passionate about helping EAs. In this episode, Leslie talks about how to land your ideal EA role, facing your fear, telling your story, and tips on public speaking. LEADERSHIP QUOTE A leader sees greatness in other people.

Restaurants 77

Restaurants Customer Service Budget Networking 77

Allwork

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Why do you think the workspace interior design sector seems to be lagging behind other parts of the industry in terms of sustainability and social impact? There is a big push in the industry to achieve a higher level of transparency when it comes to the materials and suppliers that we work with. Allwork.Space: Hi Melissa!

Carbon Footprint 264

Carbon Footprint Suppliers Health Environment 264

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

You may have to travel a little ways out of your community to find a store that better fits your budget and your body. Budget your money. fit with the line of work you are in, your industry, corporate culture, and geographic location in the United States. Save for those special pieces of clothing. So I don't buy them.

Attire 100

Attire Budget Clothes Purchasing 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

You may have to travel a little ways out of your community to find a store that better fits your budget and your body. Budget your money. fit with the line of work you are in, your industry, corporate culture, and geographic location in the United States. Save for those special pieces of clothing. So I don't buy them.

Attire 100

Attire Budget Clothes Purchasing 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 5, 2023

Molly Denham spent 22 years as an administrative specialist in the US Air Force, working at every level and traveling all around the world. Following her retirement from military Service, she started a one-woman business providing virtual administrative support to retired General Officers and independent consultants in the defense industry.

Administrative Professionals 84

Administrative Professionals Retirement Restaurants Travel 84

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 18, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Janice talks about working with founders, remote work as an assistant, aspiring to be a chief of staff, and working in the cryptocurrency industry. LEADERSHIP QUOTE If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

2019 77

2019 Restaurants 2020 Customer Service 77

The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

With budgets tight, many companies are looking to trim back expenditure by reducing travel costs, slashing marketing budgets and even downsizing the number of staff. Time out from the office can be a positive experience and renew interest into their industry or profession.

Budget 100

Budget Travel Networking Training 100

Ideas.Ted

JULY 1, 2021

That’s because charcoal stoves cost much less than electric or gas stoves, and it’s easier to budget for picking up a bag of charcoal at a market rather than dealing with fluctuations in the price of electricity or gas. . It even remains the fuel of choice in large cities with reliable utilities, Nabukalu says.

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Health 2017 Travel Budget 140

Service Untitled

MARCH 29, 2011

The economy leaves customer service budgets strained, and more than one company has trimmed their services back, but according to the Institute of Customer Service, chief executive Jo Causon, quality service is even more important in times like this. Plan carefully before making any budget cuts in your customer service department.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Budget 2006 2007 40

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Several years ago, I found myself in a position at a company that was facing budget cuts. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. My hours were reduced and benefits lost. Constant learning with gratitude is a state of mind.

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Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Industry experience might also come into play, even if the candidate for the senior role hasn’t worked for the same company for a period of time. For example, they may have a budget that they can use for the tasks related to their role. For example, there is a lot to learn about compliance and procedures in governmental organizations.

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Salary Project Management Skills Budget 124

Success

MARCH 23, 2022

I talk to friends in the travel industry. But there’s a big difference between that and having a budget, a packing list and an hour-by-hour breakdown of where we will be in the course of such a trip, all of which I need to make it executable as a side hustle. I throw the idea at a few friends who have been on the trips with me.

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Social Media Forms Negotiating Learning 290

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more.

Suppliers 226

Suppliers Meeting Planning Administrative Professionals Attire 226

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 18, 2014

Whatever the budget guests pretty much have the same experience which I think is great. It is cool and contemporary but doesn’t compromise on comfort which is important particularly for business travellers. The ACME is a great choice for business travel in Chicago. The West Town Bakery is perfect for a breakfast meeting.

Travel 100

Travel AT&T 2014 Restaurants 100

Loosely Speaking

APRIL 12, 2010

Designed to promote the Virtual Assistant Industry during the runup to this year’s Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC), which is Thursday May 20 – Saturday May 22, it’s a great way for VAs at all levels to find answers to questions about the industry. Join the Tour and Win a Prize!

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2004 2010 Travel Budget 100

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Her strong work ethic and her own experience as an executive assistant in the corporate world has formed her into the leader she is today in the staffing and marketing industry. And favorite hobby for sure has to be travel. We’re a big traveling family. Is that one of the places you’ve traveled?

AT&T 72

AT&T Retirement Travel Networking 72

Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

This will mean managing budgets, assisting with internal communications, organising global events and loads more! My EA function includes booking travel, heavy calendar and email management and organising the site-wide events. What does an average day look like? I hate to use a cliché but there is no average day.

Dropbox 100

Dropbox International Collaborate Assertiveness 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

They are used to managing their own e-mail, making their own travel arrangements, and setting up their own appointments. We know how to set and monitor a department budget, take meeting minutes, research topics and write reports, and that’s just for starters. First, they are used to doing everything themselves.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Meeting Minutes Social Media Filing 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

They are used to managing their own e-mail, making their own travel arrangements, and setting up their own appointments. We know how to set and monitor a department budget, take meeting minutes, research topics and write reports, and that’s just for starters. First, they are used to doing everything themselves.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Meeting Minutes Social Media Filing 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Thanks for submitting your question on networking in your area.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

Try to attend training courses that are offered for executive admin as much as you can (even if it is just one time a year and you travel to another city for it). If training/travel aren’t an option it may be a goal to strive for as a reward for a job well done. Thanks for submitting your question on networking in your area.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Training 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 8, 2014

During the course of the meeting the Board decided that everyone in the organisation must attend a full day’s training on a new legislation affecting the industry. Your manager has just returned from a Board meeting. Your manager delivers the news that he has nominated you to coordinate the training. Not a confident negotiator?

Agencies 100

Agencies Negotiating Equipment Training 100

On The Job

APRIL 30, 2009

Do you forward him key industry news so that he is prepared when he meets with his boss? Can you come in under budget on a project? Give examples of how your work travels up the ladder -- you take pressure off him because you're such a smart cookie. Is a new technology you discovered going to bring in more customers?

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Budget Travel Networking 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2012

It is a nightmare, especially if they travel abroad a lot and have loads of foreign currency in addition to the receipts and credit card statements. The social receipt: This is the receipt for those after work drinks and dinners that tend to be over budget and can be considered outside the normal expense policy.

Expenses 100

Expenses Policies Credit Card Budget 100

Loosely Speaking

APRIL 23, 2010

Sharon’s been hopping around the blogosphere answering industry questions and promoting this year’s Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC). The bottom line is training and education should be a part of your overall budget and continuing education is a lifelong process. Okay, off my soapbox.

AT&T 100

AT&T Training International Promotion 100

Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

” “This is my 15th year working in the administrative field, and while I have climbed the administrative ladder, I have not strayed outside of the admin industry. When I first started out administration was just that, dealing with diaries, looking after travel, typing, filing and perhaps covering the receptionist.

Finance 100

Finance Salary Filing Project Management 100

Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 6, 2008

In particular, if your client’s site is a teenager now, you should help him prepare a budget for an update (kind of like paying for orthodontia, but maybe not as expensive). Whether table-based or rife with other deprecated (or soon to be) tags, these sites should all be updated and be completely modernized using CSS.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 14, 2009

While I can’t always answer your requests within 72 hours due to my heavy travel and speaking schedule, I do get to them. However, due to budget constraints several of us are taking on additional duties, covering unfilled positions, or have been working outside our job classifications for undetermined periods. Here is one such request.

Retirement 100

Retirement Travel Management Budget 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 14, 2009

While I can’t always answer your requests within 72 hours due to my heavy travel and speaking schedule, I do get to them. However, due to budget constraints several of us are taking on additional duties, covering unfilled positions, or have been working outside our job classifications for undetermined periods. Here is one such request.

Retirement 100

Retirement Travel Management Budget 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Booking business travel is a core part of our role so working with a good travel management company can save us so much time and ultimately our organisation money! I’ve asked Travel Professionals to give us a bit more understanding on what we should expect from our business travel provider….

Travel 100

Travel Time Zones Phones Budget 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Booking business travel is a core part of our role so working with a good travel management company can save us so much time and ultimately our organisation money! I’ve asked Travel Professionals to give us a bit more understanding on what we should expect from our business travel provider….

Travel 100

Travel Time Zones Phones Budget 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Booking business travel is a core part of our role so working with a good travel management company can save us so much time and ultimately our organisation money! I’ve asked Travel Professionals to give us a bit more understanding on what we should expect from our business travel provider….

Travel 100

Travel Time Zones Phones Budget 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. Some assistants regularly manage small budgets when planning functions or have bookkeeping responsibilities and work regularly on spreadsheets. Here are some ideas to get you thinking in that direction.

2008 100

2008 2007 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 6, 2008

Event Planning: Event planning is a big industry that looks for people who are skilled in planning big events without a hitch. Some assistants regularly manage small budgets when planning functions or have bookkeeping responsibilities and work regularly on spreadsheets. Here are some ideas to get you thinking in that direction.

Finance 100

Finance Medical Skills Legal 100

Loosely Speaking

JUNE 16, 2009

Reallocating your funds so that your budget better fits these times. These new realities are also fodder for some good blog posts: Testing new marketing strategies Rearranging your work day to include more actual living since you have less work. Setting up your new home office after having shuttered your brick-and-mortar location.

2009 100

2009 Social Media 2004 AT&T 100

Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 15, 2008

meetings and can access coaching in the areas of job acquisition and retention, medical, housing, nutrition, clothing, childcare, budgeting and finance and automobile acquisition, maintenance and insurance. Participating family members also attend regular “Circles of Support�

2008 100

2008 Clothes 2004 Medical 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

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. 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.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Suppliers Expenses Restaurants 100