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How to negotiate when planning an event

Practically Perfect PA

We are the most organised profession there is available to the working world and our skills can be transferable to many different tasks, including managing an event from start to finish. Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. I cannot sing her praises enough! She was fabulous!

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How to negotiate when planning an event?

Practically Perfect PA

We are the most organised profession there is available to the working world and our skills can be transferable to many different tasks, including managing an event from start to finish. Well to be honest there is a slight chink in my event armour; I’m not the best at negotiating. I cannot sing her praises enough! She was fabulous!

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

What does it take to be a successful office manager? simonewu 24/01/2023 Office managers are responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly in the office. They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture.

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Office Dynamics

The first time I became involved in planning meetings was in my role as an office manager/prospect donor researcher in the Grants and Development Office of a state university. DMC (Destination Management Company). But as it turns out, that’s exactly what I did. . I think you get the idea. Planning meetings is very involved.

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Serviced Apartments – pros and cons

Practically Perfect PA

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. I also met with all of the Sales Managers at the hotels local to my office and discussed their corporate rates. Using this tactic reduced the department’s spend by over 40%.

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Planning the Perfect Holiday Party: Guest Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here are a few tips on how to plan the perfect holiday party to ensure everything runs smoothly, the budget is met, and everyone has a great time. Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number. If the band doesn't show up, the party will be boring.

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The devil is in the detail: The importance of creating a thorough event brief

Practically Perfect PA

For the uninitiated, this may seem like a straightforward request until you start to ponder the type and style of venues you need to research, whether those venues will fit within the company’s budget, and… well, ‘what is our budget anyway?’ And that’s just for starters. Event Planning.

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