Success

MARCH 23, 2022

In the past few years, I’ve organized three 250-mile bike rides, four paddling and/or fishing trips, a half dozen camping trips, and more besides. But to organize a trip for that many people would take time, which, frankly, I can’t afford to spend. Neither John nor I want to organize cake-walk adventures.

Social Media 289

Social Media Forms Negotiating Learning 289

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2017

You need to juggle the demands for location, capacity, budget, amenities and environmental factors to get the right result for your event. The best venue finders are experienced negotiators able to secure rates that are lower than if you booked direct. She is friendly, thorough, organized and very reliable.

Budget 159

Budget Negotiating Agencies Stress 159

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders. These young assistants are savvy, hungry, and want to help move an organization forward. I have read and agree that ageism exists in the workplace.

Calendars 325

Calendars Administrative Professionals PowerPoint Skills 325

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

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.

Holidays 100

Holidays Budget Administrative Professionals Suppliers 100

Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

What is your budget? Usually a venue takes about 40% of your overall budget, if not more. This limits your negotiating power to compare pricing and use your own vendors. They have helped hundreds of top companies organize inspiring offsites and corporate retreats. Are there in house vendors we are required to use?

Agencies 100

Agencies Budget Suppliers Negotiating 100

Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Administrative professionals provide real benefits to the people they support and the organization at large. They add value to the job in ways that make them critical to an organization’s success. They add value to the job in ways that make them critical to an organization’s success. Budget perceptiveness.

Skills 40

Skills Administrative Professionals Social Media Microsoft Word 40

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? Ask questions to assess degrees of urgency, and practice negotiating timelines or redirecting requests. Think about part time studies to add to your qualifications. What to do?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

AUGUST 11, 2011

Business systems and organization. Advise new and growing businesses on how to organize and create systems to function most effectively. Have you negotiated some tricky issues with difficult clients or team members, financial snafus, or equipment/technology failures? If they happened to you, they are likely happening to others.

Basecamp 100

Basecamp Social Media Negotiating Equipment 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

I have also looked into AEAP, which by all accounts, appears to be a great organization. Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. I need something that expands my education and makes me more dynamic to my workplace and my community.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Negotiating 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2010

I have also looked into AEAP, which by all accounts, appears to be a great organization. Perhaps after some smart negotiating you can have it worked into the budget for future years. I need something that expands my education and makes me more dynamic to my workplace and my community.

Networking 100

Networking AEAP IAAP Training 100

Energage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

After much debate about the merits of employee engagement, even the most critical executives will now admit employee engagement is a tremendous asset to an organization – perhaps even a strategic advantage. Despite agreement on the business impact, executive teams continue to struggle with building up these critical areas of the organization.

2017 58

2017 Customer Service Training Skills 58

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Give yourself an annual budget for professional development and use it. Depending on your role and the organization, you may also gain some great networking opportunities. As a leader, you’ll practice a variety of skills including communication, management, negotiation, collaboration and more. Join a Professional Association.

Networking 100

Networking Skills Negotiating Budget 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

It always helps to let your executive know that you will share what you have learned with other assistants in your organization. Negotiate if necessary. Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our programs because of budget cuts. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Be creative!

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

It always helps to let your executive know that you will share what you have learned with other assistants in your organization. Negotiate if necessary. Most of the time assistants tell me they can’t attend our programs because of budget cuts. Sometimes it really is a budget issue. Be creative!

Training 100

Training Budget Negotiating Skills 100

Success

AUGUST 10, 2021

De Bono organized thinking styles into six categories, represented by colored hats: Blue hat : One hat to rule them all! You look at your monthly budget and see that by signing only two new clients per month, you can not only cover your expenses, but also stash some cash. Hmm, how could we cover that pesky budget shortfall?

Salary 312

Salary Lifestyle Budget Expenses 312

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The purpose and audience dictate the rest of the planning parameters, including venue, budget, meals, and materials needed. Organize the folders ahead of time and ensure everyone who needs access has it. Don’t be afraid to negotiate. The biggest negotiation mistake in event planning is focusing solely on price.

Agenda 66

Agenda Negotiating Holidays PDF 66

Bonnie Low Kramen

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

By accessing an online mortgage pre-approval tool, you can better plan and budget for what you need and want from your new space. For example, governments (state or local), as well as organizations and sponsors are working to help women of all races, ages, and sexual orientations succeed. Pursuing Your Dream Career. Bonus Resource!

Finance 69

Finance Retirement Expenses Negotiating 69